Startups, Strategy, and Signavio: An AMA with Gero Decker

Curious how a university side-project turned into a billion-dollar startup? Come find out.

On December 2 from 18:00 to 19:00 CET, we’ll host a special session at 42 Berlin featuring Gero Decker: the visionary behind Signavio (now integrated into SAP).

18:00 - DOORS
18.15-19.00 - AMA

In this moderated fireside chat, Gero will walk us through his book Together As One and reflect on his path: from building a startup in Berlin, to navigating explosive growth, to executing a successful acquisition by SAP, all while leading a team through constant change.

What you'll gain:

• A behind-the-scenes account of founding and scaling a B2B software company from Berlin.
• Real-world lessons for developers, early-stage entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating complex tech careers.
• A chance to ask your own questions in the open Q&A portion of the session.

Gero Decker holds a PhD in Business Process Management from the Hasso-Plattner-Institute (HPI) in Potsdam. He co-founded Signavio in 2009, a company that helped organizations around the world model, analyze, and optimize their business processes through web-based software. Under his leadership, Signavio grew rapidly and was acquired by SAP in 2021 for nearly €1 billion. Today, Gero serves as General Manager of SAP Signavio, blending technological excellence with a global entrepreneurial mindset.

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Host or Publisher 42 Berlin