The scientific entrepreneurs powering the future of market intelligence
Rooted in years of cutting-edge research, ISTARI blends scientific rigor with deep expertise in market dynamics and data analytics. We specialize in automating how companies are discovered, assessed, and benchmarked.
"Good decisions start with good data - and the ability to easily access and analyze it. Conventional tools are so limited, they can leave decision-makers blind to really valuable market opportunities ."
Dr. Jan Kinne
Co-founder and CEO - ISTARI.AI
The technology that turns web data into decision-ready insights
ISTARI was not just built to analyze data but to adapt effortlessly to the complexity of the global economy and the versatility of market intelligence needs.
Our founders
Meet ISTARI's leadership team
With complementary backgrounds across data science, Artificial Intelligence and innovation economics, ISTARI's founding team is reshaping how market insights are uncovered and delivered.
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Jan Kinne
A recognized expert at the intersection of AI, economic analysis and innovation systems, Jan leads ISTARI's mission to transform how organizations access and act on market intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. in geoinformatics and has spent over a decade researching and developing data-driven methods to map global innovation and business activity - including work as a senior researcher at the ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Research, and as a fellow at Harvard University's Centre for Geographic Analysis.
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. David Lenz
At ISTARI, David oversees the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines and methods for transforming vast volumes of unstructured information into reliable, research-grade intelligence. David is a data scientist with extensive experience in empirical research, statistical modeling, and applied machine learning. He holds a Ph.D. from the Justus-Liebig University Gießen, where his academic work focusses on the construction of dynamic web-based indicators, economic signal extraction, and forecasting models.
Chief Operating Officer
Robert Dehghan
Robert is an entrepreneur and AI strategist with a track record of turning cutting-edge research into scalable business solutions. He brings hands-on experience building startups, leading product innovation, and developing digital infrastructure. At ISTARI, he oversees operation and strategic partnerships, ensuring that the company's technology translates into effective tools for customers across the globe. Robert is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Mannheim with research stints at Stanford University.
Our milestones
Recognized for transformative innovation and backed by visionary partners
ISTARI has grown from its 2019 founding into an award-winning company, supported by world-class business programs and trusted by industry leaders.
Member of the Bundesverband Deutsche Startups
National network representing German startups and advocating for innovation-friendly policies
Member of the KI Park
Innovation ecosystem that connects AI leaders from business, science, and politics to accelerate trustworthy AI adoption
Participation in Up2B
B2B-focused accelerator supporting tech startups with coaching, mentoring, and investor access
Participation in PwC Scale
Business scaling program by PwC that connects growth-stage startups with corporates and investors
Member of Cyber Valley
Europe's largest AI research consortium fostering collaboration between industry and academia
Participation in Cyberforum
Networking and support initiative for digital startups in Baden-Württemberg, offering mentoring and exposure
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