Stefan Podany

Senior Director at i5invest

Stefan works as Director in the Corporate Development / M&A team of i5invest leading business and corporate development projects with a focus on mobility, logistics and Artificial Intelligence.

Prior to joining i5invest, Stefan worked at the Austrian National Railways on Strategy and M&A projects. He led the company’s transformation program and built up a digital trend foresight team to analyze various trends ranging from Artificial Intelligence to autonomous mobility and blockchain. He started his career at PwC focusing on company and market analysis as well as company valuation.

Stefan holds a BSc Degree in Finance and Management from Vienna University of Economics and Business) studied in South Korea (Korean University) and as an avid learner, holds additional certificates related to Deep learning, Blockchain and Leadership.

Before studying he has been a professional (Tri-)athlete, that is why you will find him swimming, cycling or running if he is not working or reading.

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i5invest

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We support innovative Tech Founders through our extensive network of top decision makers in corporate development, strategy, strategic business development, and global M&A. Our primary focus is to manage strategic exit processes and cross-border acquisitions for extraordinary tech companies. You are not alone on this global journey - we’ve been there and know exactly what it’s like to be a Founder. Our international team of Founders and operators supports you with experience, insights, and direct access to a worldwide industry network. With deep roots in the international tech ecosystem, we operate across continents, backed by a trusted network of more than 150,000 key decision-makers, and a team of 100+ experts speaking 20+ languages. We believe that building meaningful, long-term relationships is the foundation for exceptional outcomes. Our track record includes 250+ global transactions with some of the world’s most influential tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Verizon, Canva, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Cisco, Naspers, Samsung, and many other tech leaders. With our business accelerator and investment partner, i5growth, we also support high-potential European tech companies in their global growth phase.


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Wien, Austria

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51-200

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