Dr. Matthias Pfaff
Operator · GM · AI in Regulated MarketsEx-Playbook · Ex-C3.ai · Ex-Deloitte

Matthias
Pfaff. — Enterprise AI Operator & Advisor

Enterprise AI from strategy
to measurable P&L.

Building and running enterprise AI businesses across DACH. Advising VC/PE through Novelty Collective.

RoleOperator · Advisor · GM
BaseMunich
NowAdvising VC/PE on AI
PhDTU München — Knowledge Graphs for AI
PlaybookC3.aiDeloitteiteratecfortissTU MünchenEuropean CommissionPlaybookC3.aiDeloitteiteratecfortissTU MünchenEuropean CommissionPlaybookC3.aiDeloitteiteratecfortissTU MünchenEuropean Commission
[01]About

Enterprise AI, operated.

Building and running enterprise AI businesses across DACH. Operator, founder, advisor. Advising VC/PE on AI diligence through Novelty Collective.

Arc
Research Consulting Founder Operator
Earlier: Deloitte · fortiss · see CV →
Also
  • Strategic Advisor · Playbook (2026–)
  • Speaker & Lecturer · DLD, TUM, KIT
  • Holding · Novelty Collective (NCG)
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Updated May 2026
[02]Selected Engagements

Three engagements.

01·Deloitte Consulting

AI Strategy & Transformation

Led AI strategy and analytics programs for DAX and Fortune 500 clients across automotive, industrial, construction, and telco.

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Deloitte Consulting

AI Strategy & Transformation

Volume
Senior Manager · 16+ FTE
Duration
2019 – 2021
Role
Strategy Lead · Client Acquisition · Delivery
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02·fortiss + 7 partners

BayernCloud

Led multi-stakeholder alliance governance across a 7-partner consortium. Established joint operating model, IP frameworks, and execution cadence across Fraunhofer, public-sector bodies, and enterprise partners.

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fortiss + 7 partners

BayernCloud

Volume
€4.5M+ EC-funded
Duration
2011 – 2019
Role
Acquisition · Consortium Lead · Technical Advisor
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03·Playbook

Enterprise AI Platform — Regulated Industries

Co-founded and ran the GTM, governance, and enterprise rollout for a €2.5M-funded compliance-grade AI SaaS.

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Playbook

Enterprise AI Platform — Regulated Industries

Volume
€2.5M funding raised
Duration
2024 – 2026
Role
Co-Founder · General Manager · GTM Lead
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Full portfolio on request
[03]Contact

Let's run the AI business.

Available for GM and CEO mandates in enterprise AI, strategic advisory, and selected board roles across DACH. NCG holding structure preserved.

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