Ansatz is the German word for approach, attempt, or beginning. In physics and mathematics it is an initial estimate of the solution to a mathematical or technical problem that is used to guide work to a more precise answer.
AI-powered customer research platform that generates comprehensive market insights and customer behavior analysis through interactive reports.
Health assessment platform for childcare facilities, providing personalized recommendations to reduce toxic exposures and create safer environments for children.
AI-based spaced repetition learning tool that helps users master any subject through intelligent scheduling and adaptive learning algorithms.
Ansatz Ventures represents a new approach to venture building in the AI era. By leveraging generative AI to dramatically compress development cycles, we can build and iterate on products faster than ever before. This acceleration enables us to serve increasingly specific customer segments with tailored solutions in markets that were previously too small or expensive to address profitably. Our portfolio spans from AI-powered customer research platforms to specialized health analytics tools, each designed to solve precise problems for well-defined audiences.
Peter Gratzke is the founder of Ansatz Ventures. He currently serves as EMEA Head of Innovation and Transformation Delivery at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he helps customers envision, validate and achieve business outcomes by working backwards from their needs and building solutions on AWS.
His career spans innovation leadership across multiple industries and geographies. Previously, he served as Director at MetLife Innovation Centre in Singapore, where he built and launched a portfolio of products across Asia. He also led ecosystem initiatives at Deloitte's U.S. Innovation / Catalyst Fund and worked as Project Lead for Investors Industries at the World Economic Forum.
Peter holds a Master's degree in Philosophy of the Social Sciences from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a Master's degree in Political Science and Economics from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.