Stefan Richter

Stefan Richter has over 18 years of experience in the technology industry. Stefan began their career in 2002 as a Software Developer for MindMatics AG, where they prepared their diploma thesis on the concept and development of a platform to send MMS through different providers. In 2003, they moved to Viventura as the Head of IT, where they were responsible for technical concepts for projects, strategic decisions, coaching developers, and implementing projects based on the Symfony PHP framework. In 2010, they began working as a part-time Web Developer as a freelancer. In 2013, they became the Co-founder and Head of IT for trip.me, a company that connects travelers and local experts to enhance travelers' experiences and improve local economies. Most recently, in 2021, they became the Chief Technology Officer for TravelLocal.

Stefan Richter graduated from Offenburg University of Applied Sciences in 2003 with a degree in Information Technology, earning a Graduate Engineer degree.