Kurt is CEO and co-founder of regify, a software company that focuses on trusted e-communications. As a serial entrepreneur, Kurt has established several software and communication businesses. From 2003 to 2008, he led the growth of US-based VI Agents, a pioneer in business applications delivered as a service. From 1996 to 2002, Kurt served as CEO of living systems AG, an international supplier of e-commerce software which he had co-founded in 1996. Kurt holds a Business and IT degree from the University of Karlsruhe, Germany. He was honored as a "Technology Pioneer" by the World Economic Forum. He also received awards from the Asia-Europe Young Entrepreneurs Forum in Singapore and the Wharton Infosys Business Forum.