Claas Blume

Claas Blume is a Senior Business Development Manager at CONTACT Software since January 2024, focusing on growth strategies and innovative business models. Currently a mentor at Pioniergeist GmbH, Claas supports emerging talents and startups in digital engineering and innovation management. As a co-founder and CEO of clous GmbH from June 2019 to December 2023, Claas led a team dedicated to revolutionizing engineering processes through advanced software solutions. Claas participated in the APX Tailor-Made Program in 2020 to enhance entrepreneurial knowledge and networking within the startup ecosystem. Prior experience includes roles as a research associate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK, and as a founder of The HATs. Educational credentials include a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt.