Tom Richter

Background

About Tom Richter

I’m an Enterprise Architect and Digital Strategy Expert with a passion for building scalable, meaningful technology — from early-stage prototypes to enterprise-grade platforms. Over the past decade, I’ve led innovation and emerging technology programs at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology, and Elba Technologies — shaping digital products, advising leadership teams, and bridging the gap between business and technology. My work has connected corporate innovation with the startup world through programs like Startup Autobahn, where I’ve helped founders and global enterprises co-develop MVPs, align on architecture, and scale promising ideas into real solutions. Today, as Chief Strategy Officer at Elba Technologies, I focus on designing sustainable business and technology strategies that enable growth, agility, and lasting impact. I’m particularly passionate about:* Translating business models into scalable tech architectures * Supporting founders and intrapreneurs in the Stuttgart ecosystem * Building data-driven, cloud-native products that can evolve over time * Guiding organizations through digital transformation with clarity and structure If you’re a founder, innovation lead, or investor exploring how to turn bold ideas into sustainable digital platforms — let’s connect.