My Journey
AI Design
2020+
AI Design
I initially created a mood board editor for my wife to simplify her interior design process. It replaced Photoshop, Google Drive, and emails in one product that made sharing easier. Later, I pivoted to create Mood Board AI with AI, then acquired MyRoomDesigner.ai and combined both platforms. My wife joined the project, learned Tailwind CSS, and redesigned the UI/UX with Cursor AI.
Motorsport Platform
2018+
Motorsport Platform
Built Open-Racer.com, a global race track database and racing line editor.
Investment Focus
2015+
Investment Focus
Started investing in 2015 and decided to manage my portfolio myself after Ranorex's exit. Read the most famous investment books and wrote an investing guide on my approach.
Ranorex
2006 - 2017
Ranorex
At 19, I started my first company in my living room, helping my dad with a test automation solution. That small project became Ranorex, which grew to serve global clients like Philips Healthcare, Intel, and Dell.
Our journey was marked by remarkable milestones:
- Featured in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Software Test Automation (2015-2018)
- Recognized with the Basta .NET Award (2006), Styrian Export Award (2008), and Constantinus Award (2013)
- Named one of Austria's Best Employers (2016-2017)
- Included in Deloitte's EMEA Fast 500 (2014) at rank 146
- Featured in "Made in Graz" for innovative software development
With a team of brilliant developers, we built the next generation of Ranorex and launched a successful global marketing campaign. We achieved our first million in profits and reached the million euro sales mark within just a few years. Our software was used by over 10,000 users across 65+ countries.
By the time of acquisition, Ranorex had grown to over 115 employees and was generating $10 million in annual revenue.
Sold to Idera Inc. in Oct 2017.
Recognition
Software Journey
I've been coding since my teenage years. At Ranorex, my dad and I bootstrapped from our living room to 100+ employees.
One of the most important lessons I learned was how to find the best people and keep them motivated. We were incredibly fortunate to build an amazing team – talented individuals who helped transform a simple idea into a global success.
Our culture prioritized both technical excellence and work-life balance. We created an environment where developers could thrive professionally while maintaining their personal well-being. This approach proved that great software comes from happy, motivated teams.