Stefan Opitz - Managing Partner

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Dortmund, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Managing Partner at IAW Institut für Aus- und Weiterbildung UG .

Q: What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for IAW Institut für Aus- und Weiterbildung UG and Stefan Opitz Beratung|Coaching|Training .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Education , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services . Stefan also has some experience in Sport and Recreation .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Operations , and Information Technology (IT) . Stefan also has some experience in Strategy and Planning and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Education , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Marketing , and Strategy and Planning .

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Dortmund, Germany

Experience

Dec 2020 - Dec 2023

3 years 1 month

Managing Partner

IAW Institut für Aus- und Weiterbildung UG

Leading the company with 5–10 employees
Planning and conducting AZAV-certified training programs

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 3 months

Independent Founder & Startup Coach – Business Consultant; AI Manager

Stefan Opitz Beratung|Coaching|Training

Startup & founder coaching and business consulting with a focus on business strategy, change management, corporate culture, company development, and organizational structure
Development and implementation of AI strategies, including training, implementation, and compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act, QM according to DIN ISO 9001)
Consulting on business plans, financial plans, and pitch presentations
Support for startup and founder financing & funding (VC, Federal Employment Agency, banks)
Talent acquisition, planning, and recruitment
Online and offline marketing: influencer marketing, paid content, paid ads, shop systems, platforms, customer journey, blogging, ecosystems, regional online marketing, corporate identity, corporate communications, and marketing plans
Identification, evaluation, and selection of suitable AI use cases as well as development of new AI-based business models
Building and leading specialized AI teams within the company and creating practical AI roadmaps
Planning and managing the entire AI implementation process and deriving concrete action steps for integrating AI into daily work
Use of tools and technologies such as Make, Zapier, n8n, AnythingLLM, NotebookLM, Google Workspace, Gemmini, ChatGPT, Claude, Suno, HeyGen, MS Office & Google ecosystem, Zoom, various CRM systems (Bitrix, Teamleader, Salesforce, HubSpot), and various application tools
Consulting focus in industries such as education & teaching, tax advisors and accountants, crafts, as well as SMEs, freelancers, and sole proprietors in the service and consulting sector

Sep 2016 - Dec 2020

4 years 4 months

Owner (small business)

Eversity

Leading a small business with over 10 employees and volunteers
Association consulting and lobbying in the eSports sector
Training and further education of eSports coaches and professional players
Organization and operation of eSports leagues

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Education (7 years), Information Technology (7 years), Professional Services (7 years), and Sport (4.5 years).

Education

Information Technology

Professional Services

Sport

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (9.5 years), Operations (7.5 years), Information Technology (7 years), Strategy (7 years), and Human Resources (4.5 years).

Marketing

Operations

Information Technology

Strategy

Human Resources

Summary

As an experienced business consultant and AI manager, my network of recognized experts and established companies and I always provide the right expertise for your challenges.

Skills

Services

Startup & Founder Coaching / Business Consulting
Business Strategy
Change Management
Corporate Culture
Company Development
Organizational Structure
Ai Strategy / Training / Compliance & Implementation
Gdpr, Eu Ai Act, Qm According To Din Iso 9001

Tools & Technologies

E.g. Make, Zapier, N8n
E.g. Anythingllm, Notebooklm, Google Workspace
E.g. Gemmini, Chatgpt, Claude, Suno, Heygen Etc.
E.g. Ms Office & Google Ecosystem, Zoom
Various Crms (Bitrix, Teamleader, Salesforce, Hubspot)
Various Application Tools

Focus Industries

Education & Teaching
Tax Advisors, Accountants
Crafts
Smes, Freelancers, Sole Proprietors In The Service And Consulting Sector
More Industries Available On Request!

Business Consulting Topics

Business Plan, Financial Plan & Presentation/pitch
Startup / Founder Financing & Funding (Vc, Federal Employment Agency, Banks)
Talent Acquisition, Planning & Recruitment
Online And Offline Marketing (Influencer Marketing, Paid Content, Paid Ads, Shop Systems, Platforms, Customer Journey, Blogging, Ecosystems, Regional Online Marketing, Corporate Identity, Corporate Communications, Marketing Plan)

Artificial Intelligence Topics

Reducing Uncertainties In Working With Ai Technologies
Sharing Expert And Methodological Knowledge For Digital Transformation
Identifying And Evaluating Opportunities And Risks In Ai Projects
Analyzing And Selecting Suitable Ai Application Areas
Adapting Existing Business Models To Ai Requirements
Developing New Ai-based Business Models
Building And Leading Specialized Ai Teams In The Company
Creating A Practice-oriented Ai Roadmap For Implementation
Planning And Controlling The Entire Ai Implementation Process
Developing An Individual Ai Vision For The Company
Assessing Organizational And Technical Challenges
Deriving Concrete Action Steps For Integrating Ai Into Daily Work

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2010 - Mar 2012

HTW Dresden

Business Informatics · Dresden, Germany

Certifications & licenses

AI Manager

IHK

BAFA Consultant Approval

BAFA

Trainer Qualification (AEVO)

AEVO

Energy Electronics Technician - Plant Engineering

IHK

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Dortmund, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Independent Founder & Startup Coach – Business Consultant; AI Manager, Owner (small business).

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Managing Partner at IAW Institut für Aus- und Weiterbildung UG.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for IAW Institut für Aus- und Weiterbildung UG and Stefan Opitz Beratung|Coaching|Training.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Stefan also has some experience in Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Operations, and Information Technology (IT). Stefan also has some experience in Strategy and Planning and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Marketing, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Doctorate in Business Informatics from HTW Dresden.

Does Stefan have any certificates?

Stefan has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: AI Manager, BAFA Consultant Approval, and Trainer Qualification (AEVO).

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stefan?

Stefan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.