Technology Strategy and Emerging Technology Markets
About me:
I’m Benno Ritter, a technology and business development executive with more than 25 years of international experience in the semiconductor and technology industries. My work has focused on bringing emerging technologies from early innovation into real markets by building ecosystems, partnerships, and industry adoption.
During my career, I have held leadership roles at companies including Philips Semiconductors, Infineon Technologies, Keurig, and Trillbit, and served in a leadership position within the ZigBee Alliance, where I helped guide the development and market adoption of ZigBee as a standard for connected devices.
Across these roles, I have worked at the early stages of several important technology developments—from wireless networking and IoT ecosystems to connected devices, cybersecurity, and emerging hardware and software platforms.
Today, my focus is on technology strategy, ecosystem development, and helping companies identify opportunities in new technology markets and international business environments.
Key Services Snapshot
Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystems
Market Entry & International Expansion
Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystems
Identifying and building partnerships that strengthen technology ecosystems, industry alliances, and long-term market positioning.
Technology & Market Intelligence
Market Entry & International Expansion
Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystems
Analysis of emerging technologies, industry developments, and competitive landscapes to support strategic decision-making.
Market Entry & International Expansion
Market Entry & International Expansion
Industry Representation & Standards Engagement
Supporting companies entering new markets, particularly between the United States and Europe, through partnerships, business development, and local representation.
Industry Representation & Standards Engagement
Industry Representation & Standards Engagement
Industry Representation & Standards Engagement
Supporting companies and organizations in industry alliances, standards initiatives, and technology ecosystems to help shape market adoption and interoperability.
Technology Strategy & Innovation
Industry Representation & Standards Engagement
Executive Programs & Strategic Initiatives
Advising on technology trends, ecosystem development, and strategic opportunities emerging from new technology platforms.
Executive Programs & Strategic Initiatives
Industry Representation & Standards Engagement
Executive Programs & Strategic Initiatives
Leading cross-organizational initiatives such as go-to-market programs, ecosystem development, and strategic partnerships.
Selected Technology Areas and Projects
Over the course of my career, I have been involved in the development and commercialization of technologies, including:
- Early wireless networking technologies, including work on OFDM-based wireless digital video transmission, and development of early Wi-Fi solutions with semiconductor companies
- Inception, development, and market adoption of the ZigBee standard and leadership within the ZigBee Alliance
- IoT platforms and connected devices, including ultrasonic sensing technologies and acoustic communication protocols.
- Cybersecurity and authentication technologies, including work related to passwordless authentication and passkeys
- Technology scouting and product innovation, including the development of connected consumer products at Keurig
- Expansion of international technology ecosystems and partnerships across Europe, the United States, and Asia
Contact
Let's discuss how I can support your business growth.
Email: mail@bennoritter.com or
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bennoritter
