About XYZ
XYZ is the AI-powered skunkworks of FORMATION GmbH. It is where we test our boldest ideas, ideas that may create direct operational value for the parent company, spin out into standalone services, or grow into entirely new products. Some of this work is free to try. Some of it becomes partnership-led ventures, pure technology spikes, longer-term R and D tracks, or full SaaS products and standalone services.
Venture Strategy
Ian leads XYZ from Berlin. He brings 15 years of experience as CEO and 25 years of experience as a Product Design and User Experience expert, along with a strong bias toward useful systems that help teams move faster without adding more operational clutter.
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Systems Architecture
Jilles leads architecture and technical strategy. He has spent decades building software platforms, working on search and geospatial systems, and helping teams avoid expensive technical mistakes before they harden into operational problems.
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Agentic Services
Jacob is a senior member of the team specializing in agentic services at XYZ. After earlier work in development and geoinformatics, he now focuses on designing and building agentic workflows, automation, and practical tools for our clients.
Jacob's LinkedIn ProfileIf you need our services, or have an idea you would like us to work on for you or develop jointly, please do get in touch. We would be more than happy to have a chat and explore the possibilities together.
