About Michael Gritzbach
Strategist. Leader. Public Servant.
I am a strategist and builder focused on making complex systems easier to navigate. My work has taken me from digital transformation for various European & GCC governments and technology strategy at Oliver Wyman to building AI products and international communities in Boston and San Francisco.
I care about useful products, clear organizations, and the people who have to live with the systems we design.
Background
- EducationMaster in Public Administration (MPA), Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
- Public SectorFormer Advisor to the Federal Ministry, leading digital transformation initiatives.
- ConsultingStrategy Consultant at Oliver Wyman, focusing on public sector modernization and technology adoption.
Focus Areas
Public Policy & Emerging Tech
Strategic advising at the intersection of Emerging Technologies and Security, including initiatives for Germany's DARPA (SPRIND).
Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Guiding organizations through the ethical and strategic implementation of AI technologies.
Executive Leadership
Building high-performance teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Leadership Philosophy
"True leadership is not about maintaining the status quo, but about having the courage to envision a better future and the discipline to build it, brick by brick."