Michael Gindert is an entrepreneur, designer, and product strategist who has built software used by over 42 million players worldwide. He co-founded a fintech company and open-sourced its core infrastructure, today powering tokenization platforms adopted by Ripple, BlackRock, and others shaping the new financial era. With over a decade of experience in product development and a background in business administration, he bridges technology, design, and strategy. As Strategy Lead of AI NATION, he is responsible for the strategy of Germany’s largest AI startup initiative, driving a national federated platform that unites founders, innovation hubs, and policymakers nationwide.