eco Mobility Competence Group
As head of the eco Mobility Competence Group, Juan I. Hahn provides strategic direction for one of Europe’s most active cross-sector platforms in digital mobility.
The group brings together decision-makers from OEMs, tech providers, research institutions and the public sector – with a focus on innovation, sustainability and system-level transformation.
It facilitates collaboration, shares use cases and drives strategy development for a future-ready, connected mobility ecosystem.
The advisory board includes representatives from Uber, acatech, T-Systems, VDA, DAT and the Institute for Automotive Industry (IfA).
Who We Work With
For Decision-Makers.
With Innovation Partners.
Across Sectors & Roles.
We connect decision-makers, tech providers and ecosystem builders – to validate strategic opportunities and enable execution through the right partnerships.
Startups & Tech Providers
Solution experts offering AI, IoT, data-driven tools or infrastructure components.
Research & Public
Trusted partner for pre-competitive innovation and collaborative ecosystems.
Ecosystem & Platforms
Orchestrators enabling data spaces, shared innovation or B2B integration.
OEMs & Tier-1 Suppliers
Strategic decision-makers seeking validated innovation and market-ready solutions.
Consultancies & Enablers
Strategic enablers bridging vision and operational excellence.
Investors & Fundings
Stakeholders supporting scalable, validated projects with strategic capital.
What You Get
Structured Methods.
Prompt-Based Execution.
Scalable Results.
We guide innovation from discovery to validation and scale – using proven frameworks translated into prompt-based expert workflows.
Generative AI becomes a team of specialists, supporting better decisions, faster collaboration and outcomes that scale.
01
Opportunity Discovery
We identify high-potential innovation fields and curated use cases based on strategic goals, market signals and ecosystem dynamics – powered by AI frameworks and filtered data.
02
Validation Workflow
We use structured prompts, proven tools and decision logic to assess feasibility, stakeholder fit and business potential – efficiently, transparently and AI-supported throughout the process.
03
Partner Matching
Our system and exclusive network connect you with vetted solution providers, data owners and co-innovation partners – based on needs, timing and strategic fit.
04
Scalable Activation
From Go/No-Go to strategic momentum – we activate your solution with AI-enabled toolkits and measurable flywheel mechanisms across content, partners, platforms and associations.
How We Work
We guide your innovation from opportunity to activation – through a structured 3-phase process supported by curated data, partner insights and AI-powered frameworks.
1
Discovery
Spot strategic opportunities with structured research, curated signals and expert prompts that help you move from abstract ideas to real, validated use case potential.
2
Validation
Test feasibility, stakeholder readiness and market alignment using custom canvases, AI decision support and partner feedback – to make confident Go/No-Go calls.
3
Scale
Activate what works – with prompt-based toolkits, partner integration assets, KPI-driven content and AI-guided flywheel mechanisms for reach and replication.
Why It Matters Now
No Decision Logic.
Teams collect ideas and signals – but rarely translate them into a clear Go or No-Go.
Without structure, discussion replaces decision.
→ Valuable opportunities stall or die before they’re even tested.
Timing Pressure
Markets, funding, and ecosystems move fast.
Those who can’t validate or act decisively are already falling behind.
→ Inaction is no longer neutral – it’s a risk.
Platform Shift
The present – and future – is a platform economy. Opportunities are no longer found – they are built, shared and activated through ecosystems.
→ If you're not connected, you're out.
Advice With Enablement.
Classic consulting models bring slides, not systems – and leave teams with insights, not action.
Knowledge without movement.
→ No scale, no ownership, no progress.
No Partner Strategy.
Most collaborations happen via pitch events, legacy contacts, or gut feeling – not through structured, strategic fit.
→ The wrong partnerships waste time and block real outcomes.
No Visibility
You invest in innovation.
But without transfer, content, or reach, no one sees it.
If no one sees it, no one joins.
→ What’s not seen, doesn’t scale – or get funded
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Know Me
HAHN Network was initiated by Juan I. Hahn – a strategic advisor, entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with two decades of experience in innovation, mobility and scalable models.
This is not an agency, a product, or a freelance gig.
It’s a founder-led operating system that helps companies move from idea to scalable outcome – by combining structured frameworks, curated partnerships and AI-powered workflows.
You don’t get a dashboard. You get results – based on a clear process, driven by your goals, and adapted to your context. Some parts run as guided self-service. Others are orchestrated with you – and for you.
And when partners are needed, we bring them in. Not to replace your teams or compete with your agencies, but to connect what already works. My role is to act as a system architect and strategic enabler – not to be everywhere, but to make sure everything moves.
In selected cases, I also serve as an advisory board member in exchange for equity – supporting strategic clarity, partner alignment and early-stage growth.
Tags
Year 2022, Automotive, Aftermarket, AI Services, Gaia-X, Federated Data – applied multi-stakeholder architectures to enable trust, interoperability and scalable diagnostics frameworks.
Challenge
Establish a shared AI-based diagnostics logic between workshops, OEMs and platforms – aligned with Gaia-X standards and decentralized governance for fair data access.
Approach
Co-led a national innovation program over three years. Designed AI use cases, stakeholder roles and federated service logic on hyperscaler-grade infrastructure.
Result
Recognized as a Gaia-X lighthouse. Delivered a strategic framework for AI in mobility services – interoperable by design and ready for ecosystem-wide deployment.
Tags
Year 2011, D2C, Automotive Retail, Pricing Innovation, Subscription Logic, Search UX – enabling customer access through transparent, cost-based logic and embedded dealer finance.
Challenge
Reimagine automotive retail by shifting from list-price logic to monthly total cost – for transparent search, comparison and direct consumer access.
Approach
Juan I. Hahn, as co-founder, built a D2C platform with embedded leasing, financing and white-label logic – introducing total-cost search before subscriptions became the standard.
Result
Acquired and scaled as a first-of-its-kind retail solution – Helped shape the early shift toward subscription logic in European automotive retail. Reference for UX in the mobility space.
“Juan Hahn brings passion, experience and economic pragmatism into his consulting work – always with focus and precision.
With a clear understanding of market realities and strong analytical skills, he quickly creates clarity and direction for innovative and sustainable strategies in the field of digital transformation in the automotive sector.
Juan is a reliable partner manager who maintains a unique and ever-growing network – and knows exactly how and when to activate it.
Juan, thank you for the great collaboration in the Autowerkstatt 4.0 research project. I’m looking forward to many more exciting years and shared success.”
Dr. Jan H. Schoenke
Artificial Intelligence Manager - WAGO GMBH & CO KG
“Juan has an exceptional grasp of the automotive aftermarket.
At Elastic, we brought him in to support our technology partnership with Google Cloud – helping us translate some of our most advanced capabilities in AI, data value creation and sustainability into meaningful, customer-focused use cases for the aftermarket sector.
As a person, Juan is a pleasure to work with: calm under pressure, always collaborative, and uniquely precise in identifying what’s missing and what matters next.
His analytical thinking is near-scientific, and his ability to move things forward with clarity is rare.
Thank you for your trust in us, Juan.”
Jennifer Koch
Business Director Google Cloud, EMEA – Elastic
"I highly recommend Juan as a very professional and hard working enthusiast who knows how to handle subjects from strategy to implementation in his field of work.
Even is he doesn't know it, he dives into it with verve and identifies the people he needs to know and talk to quickly.
Always a very fruitful as well as knowledgeable discussion where I usually gained more insight myself. Top notch!"
Jörg Seidel
Senior Manager Business Development - MS MOTORSERVICE INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Rheinmetall Group)
"After a few chats prior to our first Digitizing the Automotive Aftermarket back in June this year, it was rapidly obvious to me that Juan had both the personality and Know-How to take part as external speaker.
We were not disappointed as he brought an amazing mix of deep knowledge of the industry and an amazing insight into the most innovative workshop initiative of the DACH region.
With on top, an unexpected talent to create a great ambiance. Juan, you are always welcome in lovely Vienna"
Frédéric Baroin
Global Head Automotive Business - Anyline GmbH
“Juan brings deep expertise in automotive platforms and digital innovation – paired with fresh ideas and smart solutions that always add value.
Working with him is a pleasure: he’s focused, efficient, and always exceptionally well prepared.
We appreciate his reliability and strategic clarity, and truly value the collaboration.
Thank you again, Juan – looking forward to what’s next.”
Ibrahim Yildiz
Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board - Autolina / autofox AI
“Juan is undoubtedly an expert in the field of e-commerce and automobiles.
Our exchange gave me valuable insights into how strategic thinking and real business logic come together to serve actual market needs.
What stood out was his ability to link user expectations with innovation potential – always grounded, clear and relevant.”
Binzhao Liu
Senior Consultant - Mercedes Benz Consulting GmbH
