ABOUT THE STUDIO

We build the future of user-first, AI-powered cybersecurity companies.

Cybersecurity is and will remain as one of the top challenges for businesses - today more than ever with the advent of AI.

Our mission is to advance innovation in the cybersecurity solution space. In pursuit of this goal, our venture studio creates AI-powered B2B SaaS companies for an AI-enabled world, specifically designed to address real-world business challenges that require novel approaches.

Making the Difference

WHY FULL SEND

In everything that we do, it is important for us to make the difference.

Starting a venture studio requires a distinct blend of passion, subject-matter expertise, and vision — with this mindset we want to share the qualities our team brings to the table and the why behind FS.

Our Team

  • Christian Matthies

    Founder & Chief Product Officer

    Christian is heading the studio's product idea sourcing and user-first solution design as Chief Product Officer.

    Recognized by Google among the top 10 most impactful contributors to their security from 2006 onward, he embodies a rare blend of technical mastery and strategic foresight.

    Besides his commitment to FSS, Christian is co-founder of CISOCON, a leading cybersecurity consulting agency. This gives him a unique perspective on the problem and solution space and ensures that FSS stays on top of the latest cybersecurity challenges.

    He has been involved in 100+ cybersecurity due-diligences and served as CISO for numerous tech giants including Zalando, TeamViewer, Zooplus, CrossEngage, LIQID, Alasco and others.

  • Eric Berger

    Founder & Chief Operating Offcer

    Eric brings a passion for building successful teams and decades of entrepreneurial expertise to drive operational excellence within the venture studio and our portfolio companies.

    With a proven track record of building and scaling businesses across diverse industries, including his role as co-founder and board member of freenet AG, an MDAX company based in Hamburg, Eric ensures efficient execution and sustainable growth for our ventures, positioning them for success in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape.

    As CEO of CISOCON, he ensures the studio's ventures maintain an unparalleled edge in go-to-market strategies.

  • Mykola Savin

    Chief Engineer

    As Chief Engineer, Mykola leads and oversees all software engineering efforts within the studio, swiftly transforming product ideas into functional prototypes and beyond. His track record as Lead Architect at ROQ Technologies and Senior Software Developer for various SaaS startups have equipped him to deliver scalable and efficient solutions at rapid pace - a key component to our studio's success.

    His expertise spans across the Javascript ecosystem, including Next.js, Nest.js, and Postgres. However, Mykola’s true distinction lies in his holistic approach. He is not just focused on coding but driven by a passion for product strategy and "delivering apps in minutes, not months". His approach unifies deep technical expertise with a sharp focus on customer value, product-market-fit, employing TDD, DDD, OOP, and FP paradigms to bring excellence into our venture development processes.

  • Tobias Albrecht

    Chief of Staff

    As Chief of Staff, Tobias Albrecht is pivotal in orchestrating the operational rhythm of our studio, working closely with partners and guiding our ventures towards strategic alignment and execution. His role involves synthesizing information across multiple teams, ensuring that initiatives progress efficiently and align with our studio’s strategic goals.

    Tobias' background in project management and business strategy, having led several high-impact initiatives in fast-paced tech environments, equips him to handle complex challenges with agility and foresight. His expertise is crucial in driving operational excellence, optimizing workflows, and maintaining cohesive communication across all levels of the organization.

    His leadership not only supports our partners but also empowers our ventures, providing them with the guidance and resources necessary to accelerate their growth and achieve market success.

Let’s work together

We are looking for visionary founders—CTOs, COOs, and exceptional leaders from all backgrounds—to join us in tackling real-world cybersecurity challenges. Partner with us to create and scale the next generation of cybersecurity solutions.