About Us
Our Story
Summitwave was born from the belief that good sound is not just a matter of technology, but a matter of participation.
In many public spaces, churches, lecture halls, conference centres or venues, audio quality determines whether people can truly be present. Especially for people with hearing aids, cochlear implants or hearing impairments, speech is often difficult to understand, even when modern sound systems are in place.
With Auracast, a new way to transmit audio directly, simply and accessibly to personal receiving devices is emerging. This is where Summitwave comes in: we develop professional Auracast solutions that bring modern Bluetooth technology into real applications. Reliable, easy to install and designed for places where clarity matters.
Our goal is to make public spaces more audible, accessible and inclusive.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make audio in public spaces accessible to everyone.
We develop solutions that bring speech directly to where it is needed: to the people. Whether at events, lectures, services, tours or conferences. We want no one to be excluded just because the sound does not reach them.
We combine modern Auracast technology with the requirements of professional installations. Our systems are designed not only to function technically but to make a real difference in everyday life: for visitors, for organisers, for integrators, and for everyone who wants to enable barrier-free communication.
Our Values
Our values start with people. Technology is not an end in itself for us; it should help people participate better, understand better, and move more safely in public spaces. That’s why we always think of our products from the user's perspective: understandable, accessible, and practical.
We believe that participation must not be the exception. Barrier-free audio solutions should not only be created where they are legally required but everywhere people come together.
When people rely on audio, technology must work. That’s why we develop our systems with the expectation that they are stable, professional, and practical. Even in demanding environments.
We work closely with the places where our solutions are used: with organisers, technicians, integrators, communities, universities, and people with hearing needs. Their feedback helps us build better products.
Good solutions rarely arise in isolation. We rely on partnerships, honest exchange, and collaboration with people who want to make public spaces more accessible.
Accessibility means responsibility. We want to use technology in a way that does not complicate but simplifies. Not more exclusive, but more inclusive. Not louder, but clearer.
People behind Summitwave
Get to know the people who are building, supporting, and developing Summitwave with their experience.
Our Team
Our core team combines technical development, market understanding, and design to enable barrier-free hearing in public spaces.
Malte Heuer
Co-Founder & Business Development
Malte builds sales, partnerships, and communication. He connects customer requirements, market understanding, and product benefits so that modern assistive listening solutions reach where they are needed.
Patrick Strübin
Co-Founder & CEO
Patrick is responsible for the product vision, technical development, and strategic direction of Summitwave. His focus is on translating Auracast technology into reliable solutions for barrier-free hearing in public spaces.
Paul Obernesser
Co-Founder & Product Engineering
Paul brings experience from product development, design, and technical development projects to Summitwave. He works on turning our technology into robust, practical hardware that functions reliably in professional use.
His focus is on thoughtful product development, mechanical implementation, and solutions that not only impress technically but also stand up to everyday use.
Alex Ludewig
Design & Visual Communication
Alex supports Summitwave in the areas of design, brand presence, and visual communication. With Waldbrand® Media, he combines digital design, print design, product photography, and hands-on experience from screen printing. This brings a broad perspective on brand presence, communication materials, and visual clarity.
His focus is on making complex technology understandable and professionally visible. From website elements to graphics and materials for events and sales, he helps Summitwave communicate technical content clearly, appealingly, and recognisably.
Our Network
In addition to our core team, we are accompanied by experienced individuals from the fields of audio, accessibility, research, business, and public institutions.
Dorothea von Griessenbeck
Startup & Location Development Advisor
Supports Summitwave with experience in location development, funding landscape, and networking in the Tyrolean innovation ecosystem.
Fabian Braun
Audio Networking & Embedded Systems Advisor
Founder & CEO of JOYNED. Supports Summitwave with expertise in professional audio technology, embedded systems, and open audio network standards.
Peter Petersen
SoundTech & Product Strategy Advisor
CEO of Sound Hub Denmark. Supports Summitwave with experience in SoundTech, product strategy, and international industry networking.
Rie Kold Pripsø
Partnership & Communication Advisor
CCO at Sound Hub Denmark. Supports Summitwave with partnerships, communication, and international SoundTech positioning.
Michael Rohde Böwadt
Business & Funding Advisor
CEO of SoundInvest A/S. Supports Summitwave with a focus on financing, investment readiness, and growth in the SoundTech market.