Team

Built by people from environments where security and reliability are non-negotiable

The HYBRID IN team combines deep technical capability, executive market understanding and trusted advisory support. The company is shaped by experience in demanding operational contexts where systems must perform with precision, discretion and resilience.

Leadership

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Kai Gartner

Founder & Chief Architect

Founder of HYBRID IN. and lead architect behind the platform. Kai brings deep expertise in solution architecture, systems integration and building environments where multiple data streams, AI and operational processes work together as one controlled whole.

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Robert Schaeffer

Co-founder / CEO

Leads company strategy, business development and category positioning. Robert focuses on translating deep technical capability into enterprise value, strategic market entry and long-term commercial direction.

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Robert Nagtegaal

CTO

Leads the technical roadmap, systems design and platform integrity. His background in secure communications, complex systems integration and high-stakes environments underpins HYBRID IN's control-first and security-first architecture.

Advisory

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Floris Werners

Legal Advisor

Supports HYBRID IN. on legal matters, as well as governance and strategic legal positioning. As a trusted advisor connected to the team, Floris strengthens the company's readiness for enterprise relationships, partnerships and long-term growth.

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Thomas de Looff

Infrastructure & Strategic Advisor

Provides infrastructure and strategic company advice. Through Decarbonize Group and GRN.cloud, Thomas supports HYBRID IN. with greener datacenter solutions — cloud infrastructure powered by 100% renewable solar energy.

Origin

Members of the team have direct experience working in the superyacht industry — one of the most demanding contexts for secure integration, system coordination and operational privacy. That experience now informs HYBRID IN.'s product philosophy: resilience by design, security as a baseline and no tolerance for fragmented control.