Julia Schlosser
Jobtitle
Director Digital Business, Product & Business Development IU Akademie
Company
IU Group
Industry
Higher Education
Location
Leipzig, Deutschland
Interests
- Collaboration with Academic Institutions
- Digital Innovation
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Workflow Optimization
- Customer-Led Innovation
Areas
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Artificial Intelligence
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Agentic AI and Autonomous Workflows
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AI in the Internet of Things
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AI Readiness and Workforce Upskilling
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AI Sovereignty
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AI Strategy, Governance and Operating Models
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AI Trust, Risk and Compliance
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Algorithmic Game Theory and Computational Mechanism Design
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Computer Vision
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Data Platforms and AI Readiness
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Deep Learning
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Enterprise Automation and Process Optimization
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Generative AI
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Human-Agent Collaboration and Workforce Productivity
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Knowledge Agents, RAG and Enterprise Search
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LLM and Agent Integration with Enterprise Systems
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LLM Processing and Integration
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LLM Security and Compliance
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LLM Strategy and Governance
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Machine Learning
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Multi-Agent Systems and Orchestration
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Natural Language Processing
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Neuromorphic Computing
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Recommender Systems
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Reinforcement Learning
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Robotics and AI
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Digital Transformation
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Big Data Analytics
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Cloud Integration
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Content Strategy for Social Media
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Data Acquisition
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Data Insights
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Digital Disruption
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Digital Innovation
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Digital Strategy
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Digital Workflow Optimization
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Gamification
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Social Listening
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Social Media Analytics
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Strategic AI Integration
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Innovation Management
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Business Model Innovation
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Collaboration with Academic Institutions
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Cross-Border R&D Projects
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Cross-Industry Innovation Cooperations
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Customer-Led Innovation
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Design Thinking
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From R&D to Connect and Develop (C&D)
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Innovation Crowdsourcing
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Innovation Culture
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Innovation Excellence
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Open Innovation
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R&D Networks and Alliances
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Scenario Planning and Simulation
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Sustainable Innovations
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Technology Roadmaps
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Time-to-Market and Fast Innovation
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IT Change / Project Management
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Agile Migration
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Communication of IT Topics within the Organization
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Communication of IT Topics with the Board
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Consumerization of Desktops and Devices
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DevOps
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Employee Adoption and Change Enablement
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Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
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IT Business Alignment
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IT Change Management
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IT Problem Management
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IT Project Management
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IT Support / Contact Center
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Management of IT Project Teams
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IT Innovation / Product Management
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Internal IT Pricing
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IT Innovation Culture
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IT Innovation Management Tools
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IT Portfolio Management
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IT Product Lifecycle Management
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IT Requirements Management
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Software Product Management
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Technology Forecasting
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Technology Scouting
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Leadership / Change
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Communication and Conflict Management
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Delegation & Empowerment
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Establishing a Culture of Trust
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Executive Coaching
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Incentive Systems and Motivation Strategies
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Leading Change
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Leading Leaders
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Management
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Teams and Team Development
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Virtual Leadership - Leading in Absentia
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Market Strategy
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Brand Leadership
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Emerging Market Business Development
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International Market Development Strategy
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Maintaining and Strengthening the Market Position
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Market Analysis and Strategy Setting
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Market-Driven Strategies
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Market-Driving Strategies
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Market Segmentation and Differentiation
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New Product / Service Development
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Design for Six Sigma
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Flexible Product Development
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Fuzzy Front End Improvement
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Quality Function Development
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Stage-Gate Model
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User-Centered Design
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Organization and Management
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Global Manufacturing Risks
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Manufacturing Change Management
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Manufacturing in Developing Countries
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Manufacturing Training and Development
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Outsourcing / Contract Manufacturing
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Quality Improvement Culture
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Talent Management in Manufacturing
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Workflow Management
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Product Management
MY WORK PREFERENCES -
Product Development
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Product Differentiation
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Product Lifecycle Management
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Product Management Process Optimization
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Product Marketing
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Product Portfolio Management
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Product Positioning
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Scenario Management
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Sustainable / Green Products
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Time-To-Market Optimization
Challenges
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Downsizing
Currently Dealing With | Has Experience With -
Major Business Transformation
Currently Dealing With | Has Experience With -
Market Entry of a New Competitor
Currently Dealing With | Has Experience With -
Re-Branding
Currently Dealing With | Has Experience With
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Elevator Pitch
Experienced leader in product development with strong leadership skills, agile mindset, high empathy and great communication skills. Deep understanding of the application of technology in business processes and successful in the implementation of KPI driven projects to optimize business processes by integrating digital solutions. Strong focus on the entire customer journey and the needs of different user groups. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and successfully managing projects and initiatives. Experienced in working with C-level executives and creating value for businesses through the combination of product and technology.
Positions
Project Manager Design
April 2013 - March 2017
Project Manager Software Development
April 2017 - May 2018
Senior Project Manager
June 2018 - September 2019
Head of Web Operations
September 2019 - June 2022
Director Digital Transformation
June 2022 - October 2023
Director B2C Domain
October 2023 - May 2025
Director Digital Business, Product & Business Development IU Akademie
May 2025 - Present
Education
International Management - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
September 2009 - October 2012
Corporate Media - Master of Arts (M.A.)
August 2013 - August 2015