David Hauser

David started his startup journey back in Germany in 2002 as designer of exo-skeletons for NoDNA, a pioneer in body motion capturing technology. Shortly followed by his first startup accelerator experience with the Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

After graduating from University with a masters degree in engineering he started his career as design engineer for machine tools. Leading engineering teams in the designing high precision grinding machines in Germany and Australia, he gained experience in solving complex manufacturing challenges for demanding customers in the automotive, aerospace, consumer goods industries.

In 2017 he ventured back into the startup space. With qualifications in user experience design and research he helps entrepreneurs, SMEs, and researchers understand customer needs and develop solutions that generate sustainable value for their customers and clients.

Over those years David did not just mentor founders in global accelerators like Founder Institute and Startupbootcamp but also participated as founder in several accelerator programs like Antler himself. His latest startup, ELIoT Energy, is aiming to accelerate the energy transition through a network of plug’n’play energy storage solutions for electrical appliances in the food & beverage industry and their retail partners.