Thomas Grimm studied industrial engineering at the RWTH (B.Sc.). He gained practical experience during and after his bachelor's degree in the fields of medical technology, production & data management, consulting (IoT & Industry 4.0) and innovation management. The founding of SONAH led to the discontinuation of his Master's degree due to its rapid success and the additional workload it entailed. Thomas Grimm is currently responsible for the operational business and sales. In this context, business development and the acquisition of funding are important building blocks for further expanding innovation leadership in the field of digital twins for smart cities!