OUR JOURNEY
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the importance of digital transformation sharply into focus. What was once considered optional suddenly became a business imperative:
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Online sales channels secure livelihoods.
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Cloud services keep companies operational.
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Connected, remotely maintainable machines have evolved from a “nice-to-have” to an absolute “must-have.”
At the same time, many companies have an immense treasure trove of data, but do not use it consistently.
We are also living in a world where security is increasingly defined by digital superiority. At OAKAI, we have recognized the immense potential of Data Analytics, Deep Tech and Artificial Intelligence for the defence industry.
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We believe: Technological intelligence is the new strategic strength.
With our expertise in data-driven decision-making, autonomous systems, and situational awareness, we help organizations understand complex scenarios faster, assess risks more precisely, and redefine operational excellence.
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OAKAI bridges civilian innovation with military relevance, shaping a future where technology protects rather than threatens.
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Ralph Schwehr and his team at OAKAI have made it their mission to unlock these potentials and transform Artificial Intelligence and Data Science into sustainable competitive advantages.
Moreover, recent geopolitical developments make it clear: strategic options must be continuously assessed, analyzed, and reimagined. This is precisely where OAKAI comes in: driving innovation, resilience, and future-readiness through new technologies.
OUR MISSION
Innovation and resilience through new
Technologies
“OAK” stands for the oak tree - strong, resilient, and enduring - while also serving as an acronym for “Open Access to Knowledge.”
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“AI” represents Artificial Intelligence the ability of machines to learn from examples and experience.
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OAKAI means: developing sustainable strategies and innovations with artificial intelligence as the driving force.
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With OAKAI, we combine visionary thinking with practical implementation across business, society, and increasingly in security-relevant sectors.
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Especially in the defense industry, data analytics, deep tech, and AI are opening up new avenues to enhance resilience, increase situational awareness, and secure technological sovereignty.
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Because the future of security will not be decided solely on the battlefield but through the ability to connect information intelligently and act in real time.
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This is precisely where OAKAI comes in.
Ralph Schwehr
Chief AI Officer (MD)
Co-Founder
Ralph Schwehr – CAIO (MD) & Co-Founder
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Ralph is a visionary Manager and digital innovator who transforms ideas into clear strategies and measurable success.
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With deep expertise in digital transformation, e-commerce, deep tech, and AI-driven innovation, he connects technology, business, and people to create a sustainable growth ecosystem.
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He stands out through strategic foresight, technological depth, and outstanding executional strength.
International clients value him as a trusted partner for disruptive strategies and operational excellence always with the ambition to turn innovation into real, lasting value.
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Rafael Baer
COO Co-Founder
Rafael Baer – COO & Co-Founder
Rafael is an internationally experienced manager and entrepreneur with a strong background in digital transformation, e-commerce, digital sales, and CRM across various industries.
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As our COO, he embodies operational excellence, clear strategic vision, and the perfect balance between efficiency and innovation.
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As a mentor at ProjectTogether the organization behind the German Federal Government’s “#WirVsVirus” hackathon he actively supports start-ups and founders.
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In 2020, Rafael was named Interim Manager of the Year by the Arbeitskreis Interim Management Provider (AIMP).
Nina Brewer
Chief Customer Officer
Nina Brewer - CCO
Nina is Chief Customer Officer at OAKAI, passionately driving customer-centric innovation.
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With over 15 years of experience in Customer Experience, Digital Strategy, and AI-driven Service Design, she combines technology, empathy, and business impact.
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Her focus: sustainable customer loyalty through data-driven insights, intuitive journeys, and genuine excitement at every touchpoint.
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Stefan Boehme
Chief Development Officer
Stefan Boehme - CDO
Stefan is a visionary enabler who not only rethinks digital strategies but also transforms them decisively into measurable results.
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With more than two decades of international leadership experience, he combines technological excellence with entrepreneurial clarity.
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His clients value him as a bridge-builder between business and technology - someone who successfully drives even disruptive change through inspiring leadership, constant curiosity, and resilience.
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