Prof. Notz is a trusted leader in Germany's innovation landscape, shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem for over 15 years. Renowned for his expertise in developing scalable business models, driving international expansion, securing funding, and building a global innovation network, he has made a lasting impact on startups, corporates, and governments alike. As an execution partner for the government-funded German Accelerator program, he has helped over 1,600 startups scale to leading innovation hubs across the US, Asia, and Latin America. Additionally, he inspires the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders through his teaching roles at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology, the Bavarian Elite Academy, and the scholarship foundation Netzwerk Engagement.