Hello, we are the core team of YKMB. We've known each other for a long time. You could say forever. We work together to do good things together. Our belief in the power of collaboration is what brought us here. Together with our partners from the fields of science and culture, we develop products that aim to rethink the world. And, simply put, to make it a little better.

Business Team


Katarzyna Pichler

FOUNDER / STRATEGY & MARKETING

Passion never goes out of fashion. That's what Katarzyna believes in. Her passion is firmly rooted with the world of couture. In almost 30 years of management and marketing in corporates - Henkel and Western Union and as a Business Angel, she has learned what it takes to build up companies and brands, making them sustainably profitable.

 

Karl Pichler

FOUNDER / CEO & SALES

Karl is good with customers. But above all, he loves to turn visions into reality. Thanks to his many years of experience in the world of finance - including GE Capital and Raiffeisen Leasing International - he not only has the ambition but also the necessary skill set to put his words into action.


Bernhard Krüpl-Sypien

FOUNDER / TECHNOLOGY

Bernhard, the technological mastermind behind YKMB, has already invented numerous patented methods as a web researcher. His goal is to find solutions that make life easier.
He is convinced that YKMB helps bring less hassle and more joy into people's lives.

 

Mathias Panzenböck

HEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Mathias is outstanding at picking up new technologies. He loves writing software that actually is useful to people. He has many years of experience in web development, but his passions and skills exceed that narrow field. As such he likes to write low level code for recreational purposes every now and then. If there is a new and exciting software project to implement, then he is the man.

Tea Shashaj

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Tea is all about promoting new and innovative things. She believes that in the fast-paced world of retail, it’s easy to lose your way. But knowing how to adapt and find innovative ways to stay relevant is the key to success in any marketplace.

Nilhan Guneytepe

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Nilhan aims to bring agility and continuous growth, driven by her innate passion for learning. Outside of work, she indulges in yoga, sudoku, and cooking. A believer in: “Great things never came from comfort zones.“

João Ramos

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Motivated by a fervent passion for technology and problem-solving, João aims to bring meaningful advancements and address challenges in the digital landscape. Off duty, he balances his life with exercise, gaming, and music. Guided by the principle: “Stay curious, and never stop learning.

Our Values

We love innovation. Trust. And teamwork.
That is what we work for.
Every day.

Our Partners