Michael Munz
“Technology. Education. Impact. Effective innovation begins where technology meets education and corporate responsibility.”
As co-founder of ISTE Group GmbH, I pursue a clear vision: we bring technology and education together to drive sustainable transformation in business and society. For me, sustainability is no longer an option – it is a prerequisite for competitiveness, future viability and social responsibility.
ISTE is not just a think tank, but an active implementation partner for companies that not only want to understand the challenges of digitalisation, climate change and regulatory pressure, but also turn them into business opportunities. We connect experts, provide training, develop platforms, curate knowledge and create spaces for real innovation – focussing on impact rather than buzzwords.
For me, sustainability means using technology intelligently, radically opening up education and designing systems in such a way that they make sense both economically and ecologically. Whether it’s circular readiness, AI expertise or a sustainable sales strategy – we help companies not just to write reports, but to initiate real change.
It’s not about perfection, but about feasibility and motivation. And that is precisely why I am convinced that if we at ISTE ask the right questions together with companies and institutions and take practical action, sustainable progress will be achieved – not in theory, but in everyday life.
Background
Entrepreneur, team builder, future shaper – Michael is an experienced entrepreneur and leadership expert with a strong background in technology, education and sustainable transformation. As Managing Director of ISTE Group GmbH and co-founder of New Science Magazine, he combines strategic thinking with operational excellence – always with the aim of making an impact.
His career began in practical industrial communication and led him through numerous positions in marketing, sales and business development to his current role as a designer of sustainable innovation ecosystems. With in-depth expertise in B2B communication, technology sales and systemic corporate development, Michael knows how to build and lead interdisciplinary teams and align them towards common goals.
As co-initiator and driving force behind various business platforms and sustainable sales networks, he brings together companies, NGOs and experts to develop concrete solutions for challenges such as digitalisation, the circular economy and democratic resilience. He relies on structured methods, a clear communication strategy and the ability to orchestrate even complex innovation processes in a team-oriented manner. Whether as a sparring partner for C-level decision-makers, as a mentor for young founders or as an architect of effective sales and education formats – Michael stands for responsible leadership, collaborative growth and a sustainable, technology-based economy.