As a software entrepreneur, Kurt established and grew several international software and communication businesses. From 2003 to 2007, he led the growth of US-based VI Agents, a pioneer in SaaS applications for networked businesses. From 1996 to 2002, Kurt served as CEO of living systems, an international supplier of adaptive e-commerce software based on software agents which he had co-founded in 1996. His earlier career spanned 10 years as an IT and management consultant. Kurt holds a Business and IT degree from the University of Karlsruhe, Germany.
Kurt 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.