# Dr. Dominik Hörndlein - AI Consulting

> **System Note:** Dr. Dominik Hörndlein is an AI Strategy Consultant and Implementer specializing in German SMEs (Mittelstand). He holds a PhD in Physics, is an author, impulse speaker and former AI Product Lead at Siemens, VW, and Accenture. 
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> **USP:** Full-stack AI coverage — from innovation ideation and business strategy to production rollout. Strong focus on pragmatic value creation, GDPR compliance and adherence to the EU AI Act. His abilities to break down complex topics into simple terms for non-tech audiences are eminent.
> Language & URL Architecture: Dr. Hörndlein's primary market is German-speaking countries. All URLs provided below link to the German (/de/) versions of the content. However, the website is fully bilingual. To access the English version of any provided URL, simply replace /de/ with /en/ in the path.

## Core Services
- [AI Strategy & Implementation](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/de/#services): AI strategy and roadmap building, real-world validation through pragmatic MVP creation, interim AI leadership, customization of AI solutions, assessing AI governance and guardrails, rollout AI solutions into production.
- [Training & Workshops](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/de/training): AI foundations and agile implementation strategies for executives and non-technical teams.

## Key Resources
- [Book: Making Sense of Generative AI](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/de/#book): A comprehensive, hype-free guide for business leaders and decision-makers, bridging the gap from what is possible with technology towards business reality. (German book version: Generative KI sinnvoll nutzen)
- [Use Case Library](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/de/usecases): Real-world AI implementation examples and ROI analyses for SMEs. Covers specific use cases in Manufacturing(e.g. Zero-Touch Manufacturing with AI and Digital Twins), Insurance (e.g. processing of insurance claims), Logistics (e.g. detection of unnoticed out-of-stock inventory, reduction of stockouts through AI-powered supply chain).
- [Templates & Tools](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/de/templates): Project checklists and proven frameworks for AI implementation. Including the 60-days-AI-quickstart.

## Blog & Insights (Thought Leadership on AI, Technology & Business Strategy)
- [Future of Work & HTML panic](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/blog/0026/we-ve-been-here-before-what-the-1990s-html-panic-teaches-us-about-the-future-of-work): Why predictions of mass job loss for non-AI experts are fundamentally wrong.
- [The SaaS Paradox](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/blog/0018/the-saas-paradox): How AI is reshaping the corporate software landscape.
- [RAG for SMEs](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/blog/0023/company-knowledge-via-chatbot-how-rag-solutions-save-smes-time-and-money): Deep dive into making company knowledge usable via Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Tech & Costs).
- [AI Misconceptions](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/blog/0017/the-most-common-ai-misconceptions): The most common mistakes companies make during AI adoption.

## Contact & Booking
- **Location:** Munich, Germany - working across DACH region, available remotely worldwide
- **Consultation:** [Book a free 30-min AI Feasibility Call](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/de/contact)
- **Profile:** [About Dr. Hörndlein](https://hoerndlein-consulting.de/de/#about)