Orbem GmbH
At Orbem, we tackle real-world challenges with innovative AI-powered imaging technology. Our platform uncovers vital data from inside biological objects, like eggs or fruit, helping make the global food chain more sustainable. This improves animal welfare and conserves resources to help feed the world. We believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives. Our team thrives in a culture of transparency and trust, fueling innovation and shared success. We’re committed to giving you the space to grow your skills, expand your horizons, and build your career. Ready to make a lasting impact?
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PhD Ksenia Yashina
Head of AI and Data Science, Orbem GmbH
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Career-MeetUpEN
10/10/2025 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
MeetUp P.16 | Halle / hall 3
Thread / thematic series: Science, Engineering, Digitalization & Technology
Joblevel: Career entry, Professional, Leading position, Startup & Entrepreneurship
See the Unseen: Industrial AI-Powered MRI for Real-World Impact
Attendees will discover how AI and MRI can be leveraged for real impact: seeing what is hidden, optimizing industrial processes, and revolutionizing an established industry. Ksenia will share her experiences across the full product lifecycle of AI-powered MRI solutions, from initial conception to successful customer deployment. She will explore the challenges and successes of developing cutting-edge technology within a diverse, cross-disciplinary environment involving contributions from various fields.
Details about the speaker PhD Ksenia Yashina
Vita: Ksenia holds a PhD in neuroscience from the Max-Planck Institute of Neurobiology, where her research on learning and memory in zebrafish sparked a fascination with both biological and artificial intelligence. Driven by a desire to explore diverse applications of these insights, she transitioned from academia into deep learning engineering. Ksenia spent several years developing computer vision solutions for autonomous vehicles, 'teaching' cars to understand their surroundings. In 2022 she joined the startup Orbem as Head of AI, where she leads a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers. Together with other multi-disciplinary teams at Orbem they are harnessing the power of AI-powered MRI technology to address sustainability and animal welfare challenges within the food industry.
Johanna Kastner
Senior Business Development Manager, Orbem GmbH
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Career-MeetUpEN
09/10/2025 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
MeetUp P.16 | Halle / hall 3
Thread / thematic series: Mentoring & Networking, Business, Work & New Work
Joblevel: Career entry, Professional, Leading position, Startup & Entrepreneurship
The Reset Button: When Passion, Pressure & New Priorities Collide
Many of us, especially as we enter our early 30s, feel a quiet urge to pause, rethink, and realign. For women, this often becomes a significant phase - a time when passion, societal pressures, and shifting priorities collide. In this talk, Johanna shares her personal journey from building an impact-driven jewellery company to embracing a completely new role in a tech company. She opens up about the so-called “reset moment” - and why it’s not a setback, but an invitation to grow. Expect honest insights, relatable reflections, and encouragement to confidently shape your next chapter.
Details about the speaker Johanna Kastner
Vita: Johanna is a Senior Business Development Manager at Orbem, where she develops new applications for AI-powered MRI. Before transitioning into the tech sector, she founded Kula Kalo, an online platform for sustainably crafted jewellery. Her path combines entrepreneurial experience with a continued focus on impact. Johanna holds a Master’s degree from HEC Paris, where she specialised in Sustainability and Social Innovation, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from LMU Munich.
