Michael Volkart becomes a partner at Panter
The Zurich-based company Panter has brought Michael Volkart, co-founder of Hinderling Volkart, on board as a partner. In addition to his role on the Board of Directors, he will be operationally involved in customer projects and strategic topics for the future.
With Michael Volkart as a partner, Panter is bringing an experienced entrepreneur in the field of digital services and products into the agency. Volkart will become a member of the Board of Directors and will also be operationally involved in customer projects and the further development of the company. His activities will focus on strategic positioning, expanding the AI offering and participating in initiatives and collaborations relating to digital innovation.
Panter has been active in Zurich for twenty years and has worked with partners such as Impact Hub Zurich, start-ups such as Inyova or Wolfpak.ai and other platforms over the years.
According to the press release, Volkart shares the agency's values and vision: "The combination of entrepreneurial spirit, social relevance and digital innovation are firmly anchored at Panter." After many years of consolidation and stagnation, the industry is once again experiencing a spirit of optimism, comparable to the early 2000s, when companies began to seriously integrate the internet into their business models. With regard to current developments in generative AI and large language models, Volkart emphasizes: "At Panter, we see the opportunity and responsibility to bring these developments to organizations in a meaningful way - practically, responsibly and with a focus on concrete benefits."
Panter is a co-initiator of the Swiss {ai} Weeks, which will take place in more than ten Swiss cities in fall 2025. The series of events with over 55 partner organizations offers space for hackathons, events and professional exchange around AI applications. Volkart has been involved in the initiative since its inception.
