Axel Menneking serves as Vice President of Startup Incubation & Venturing at Deutsche Telekom's hub:raum, a tech incubator focused on fostering innovation in 5G, IoT, and AI. With a rich background spanning over two decades in telecommunications and digital media, Axel has held multiple leadership roles including Managing Director of the Seed Investment Fund and Head of International New Business Development at hub:raum. Contributions to industry development are evident through memberships on the supervisory boards of media:net berlinbrandenburg e.V. and DIGITALHUB.DE. Previously, Axel held positions at T-Online International AG, Clickfish.com, Accenture, and Procter & Gamble. Academic credentials include an Executive MBA from ESCP Business School and expertise in general management certifications.