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Florian Schmieg is a core member of the Technology, Media, & Telecom, Private Equity, and Corporate Finance & Strategy practices at Boston Consulting Group. 

He has more than a decade of experience helping software and technology clients with value creation and growth strategy programs. He also leads BCG’s due diligence efforts for software/SaaS, working with private equity clients on their tech investments. He is an expert in digital in automotive, advising leading OEMs and Tier 1s, as well as tech companies, in Europe and Asia on topics such as connected car, autonomous driving, and mobility services. 

Florian also leads BCG’s work in corporate venture capital for Germany and Austria. He has set up multiple venturing units across the globe, and is the co-author of several publications in the corporate venturing space. 

Prior to joining the firm, Florian worked for five years at Siemens/Siemens Venture Capital in Germany and the US, where he built up a new software startup in the industrial space.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, INSEAD
  • BA, information technology, DHBW Stuttgart

Publications and Videos

The Real Rules of Growth and Profits in Software - rectangle

The Real Rules of Growth and Profits in Software

Startups typically chase sales at any cost. But those that thrive long term know when to strike a balance between generating sales and making profits.
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IT Spending Pulse #3: Expanding the Strategic Agenda

Our third survey suggests that IT buyers are moving away from investing in remote work to focus on other critical initiatives, such as risk management and digital transformation.
Why Companies Get the Hybrid Cloud Wrong and What to Do About It

Why Companies Get the Hybrid Cloud Wrong and What to Do About It

In most cases, hybrid clouds offer the best combination of scalability, ease of use, strategic flexibility, and data security—but they may not be the right fit for every company.
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IT Monitoring Is Now More Than a Tech Tool. It’s a Business Imperative.

In the digital age, a company is only as healthy as its IT systems.
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What’s Your Multicloud Strategy?

In this fast-growing market, clarity on what constitutes an efficient and effective multicloud approach is hard to come by.
Why You Need an Open Source Software Strategy

Why You Need an Open Source Software Strategy

Open source software’s use is spreading rapidly, but many companies haven’t figured out how to gain an advantage by participating in its development and using it extensively.
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Decoding the Competitive Software M&A Market

Buyers that overpay for targets typically struggle to create value. An in-depth understanding of what drives industry and company valuations is critical to succeed.
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IT Spending Pulse #2: Buyers Are Optimistic About 2021

After a challenging year for tech vendors, our latest survey reveals a shift toward pre-pandemic IT budgets and priorities—even in some hard-hit industries.
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How Delivering Outcomes Changes Everything

Both manufacturing companies and software firms will win by selling outcomes rather than offering just products or services.
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Managing Corporate Venturing Through the Pandemic

Continued innovation during times of crisis can yield huge dividends, but first companies must critically assess their venturing activities.
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After the Honeymoon Ends: Making Corporate-Startup Relationships Work

Collaborations between large established companies and small innovative newcomers rarely involve “and they lived happily ever after” scenarios. But the right foundation can greatly increase their chances of success.
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How the Best Corporate Venturers Keep Getting Better

Leaders hone tools to access new technologies and accelerate innovation.
深入的专业知识、广泛的实际经验