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Patrick von Ribbentrop has a passion for design and IT, combining creativity with technology to develop innovative businesses.

In 1994, as a student, he founded one of Germany’s first university merchandising companies, securing a licensing agreement with Humboldt University at the age of 22. His designs won awards for Germany’s most stylish university T-shirt. In 2008, the company expanded with the launch of MAXHENKELL EUROPE, the first fashion brand to market the concept of the European Soul.

In 1999, Patrick entered the tech industry, building Germany’s leading account aggregator and forming partnerships with Vodafone, E-Plus, Jamba, and O2. Then, in 2006, while organising a large weekend event, he recognised the need for a premium, personal digital post service. This led to the development of EVENTKINGDOM, a platform for high-end digital invitations and event communication.