akirolabs welcomes Jens Rassloff as Chairman of its Advisory Board
Berlin, 27th February 2024 – akirolabs is proud to welcome Jens Rassloff as Chairman of its Advisory Board. Jens brings extensive expertise from his leadership positions at KPMG International and his background as founder, advisor and investor.
Following a successful $5 million seed funding round, akirolabs is on the path to rapid expansion. Jens’ deep understanding of global markets and his robust network will be invaluable in forging strong partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and strengthening akirolabs' international presence.
Michael Pleuger, Co-Founder and CEO of akirolabs, highlighted Jens’ pivotal role in the solution’s very early stages and his substantial impact on fostering strategic alliances with major industry players. "Jens' entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen and vast international network are invaluable to akirolabs. “We're excited to embark on this next chapter with him and continue our fruitful collaboration."
About Akirolabs
akirolabs, founded in 2021 by Michael Pleuger, Detlef Schultz, Christoph Flöthmann, and Tim Ergenzinger, develops and provides an AI powered SaaS platform for collaborative strategic procurement. akirolabs is based upon a world-class and industry proven strategic procurement process, methodology and toolkit, embedded into an intuitive cross-functional collaboration workflow and enriched with all relevant internal and external business insight. akirolabs’ unique approach delivers “Procurement Strategies with Value & Purpose” and a significantly broader and 4-5 times higher value contribution than traditional souring solutions.
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What makes a successful pilot with akirolabs?
We define success collaboratively with your team. Typical outcomes include strategy creation for priority categories, measurable process improvements, and internal alignment. We provide full support and a clear roadmap for evaluation.
Can I try the platform hands-on after the demo?
Yes, we offer guided pilots and sandbox environments depending on your stage in the buying process. These give you and your team the opportunity to explore features in your own context.
Can I see how akirolabs would work with our specific categories?
Yes, we can tailor the demo to showcase how akirolabs works with your specific categories and procurement structure. Let us know your priority areas in advance, and we'll customize the demonstration accordingly.
Who should attend the demo from my organization?
We recommend including key stakeholders from your procurement leadership team, category management function, and procurement excellence or transformation groups. Including business stakeholders can also be valuable to demonstrate how the platform facilitates cross-functional collaboration.
How long does a typical demo take?
A standard demo takes approximately 45-60 minutes, allowing time for a comprehensive overview of the platform and discussion of your specific requirements. We can adjust the timing based on your availability and areas of interest.
What will I see during an akirolabs demo?
During the demo, you'll see the complete akirolabs Category Strategy Workbench in action, including the collaborative workflow, AI-powered insights from akiroAssist, strategic scenario modeling capabilities, and the Strategy One-Pager feature. We'll customize the demonstration to focus on aspects most relevant to your organization's needs.
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