Elias Uebel

BSc Mechanical Engineering & Management

TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology)

  • Joined as first sales hire (5th employee) of AI startup automating order entry for industrial distributors
  • Generated over €1M in self-sourced sales pipeline by identifying and qualifying target accounts across the DACH industrial distribution market
  • Built outbound sales function from scratch (cold calling, LinkedIn, email), securing qualified demos with decision-makers at mid-market distributors
  • Worked directly with CEO/Co-founder on go-to-market strategy and ICP refinement
  • Conducted competitive intelligence analysis on crane assistance systems, identifying technological gaps
  • Developed go-to-market recommendations for a new heavy machinery product launch
  • Led market entry analysis for a new regional market, evaluating customer segments and revenue potential
Working Student – Technical Service Mar 2025 – Sep 2025
  • Independently serviced high-security locking systems at critical infrastructure sites
  • Coordinated closely with central authorities for access clearance at security-sensitive sites
Intern – Product Design & Development Jul 2021
  • Gained insight into the design, development, and manufacturing of high-security locking systems
  • Created CAD models in SolidWorks supporting product design and development
  • Supported prototype development and CNC programming in an industrial R&D environment
  • Gained hands-on experience in CNC machining, milling, welding, and precision metalworking
  • Supported process optimization and documentation within quality management
  • Assisted in implementing a production time-tracking system for error and process monitoring