About us
We combine language, technology, and humanity.
Aristech develops AI-based speech technology that makes communication easier, more natural and more efficient.
Since 2012, we have been working on revolutionizing the intersections between humans and machines – with solutions that understand language, speak and act according to the context.
Voicebot, speech recognition, text-to-speech or NLP – our technologies are the foundation for automated communication in customer service, in companies and public institutions.
We always stay true to our principle: Innovation made in Germany – secure, scalable and GDPR-compliant.
Technology with responsibility.
New ideas are what keeps us going.
Our interdisciplinary team of software developers, computational linguists, and AI specialists develops AI systems in Heidelberg that truly understand language.
With a passion for precision and a clear awareness of data protection, we design AI that takes the pressure off businesses and improves customer experiences.
As a family-owned company, we stand for a responsible culture of innovation, characterized by trust, diversity, and openness. We create space for research, creativity, and work-life-balance – because technolog is only strong when it incorporates humanity.
Passion for language, IT, and innovation
Carolin Edler-Mende
CEO | Founder
Carolin Edler-Mende has been active as an IT entrepreneur for over twelve years and her experience shapes Aristech’s strategic direction.
Her vision is to develop European AI technology that makes interaction between humans and machines natural, intuitive, and responsible. She believes it is important not only to use AI, but to truly understand it – and to apply it precisely where it can relieve people and support processes in a meaningful way. She regularly shares this knowledge in practical lectures, in which she explains complex topics in an understandable way and shows how AI can be of real benefit in everyday life.
With her passion for technology and entrepreneurship, she is driving the further development of voice AI and is committed to ensuring that Europe retains its technological sovereignty. As a mother of three daughters, she is also committed to diversity in the IT industry and to improving work-life balance. Her goal is to help shape an AI world that is powerful yet remains responsible, inclusive, and human. This combination of strategic thinking, technological depth, and social commitment continues to shape her role at Aristech today.
Christian Sauter
Managing Director
Christian Sauter is CEO of Almato and managing director of Aristech. After completing his studies and conducting research in the field of data modeling at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, he gained valuable experience in technology and entrepreneurship as Head of Development for Direct Banking in Germany and in international software roles in Singapore, Australia, and Europe.
With Almato and Aristech, he is passionately combining semantic data intelligence and productive conversational AI into a comprehensive European AI stack. Driven by strong teams, complementary expertise, and mutual trust, this collaboration is guided by a shared vision for the future of AI in Europe.
Thanks to his career across multiple continents, he brings an open and broad perspective on digital transformation and corporate leadership. To this day, this experience shapes his vision for a European AI that is explainable, integrable, and resilient in everyday business operations. As a father of four, he is particularly committed to balancing innovation and humanity – driven by genuine curiosity and the desire to create something lasting together.
Michael Mende
CTO | Founder
Michael Mende is CTO and responsible for the technical development of the company’s AI systems.
After studying German language and literature, he discovered computational linguistics and computer science, a combination that continues to shape his understanding of language and technology to this day. He ensures that Aristech solutions are not only intelligent, but also secure, scalable, and GDPR-compliant. For him, technology must not only function, but also tangibly advance companies in their everyday business. His goal is to develop European AI that is technologically leading and at the same time understandable, controllable, and sustainable.
His experience in entrepreneurship and over ten years of research in language technology, including at IBM, flows directly into Aristech’s overall technical strategy and shapes the quality of the platform. In his personal life, he is the father of three children and in his free time, he continues to devote himself to language: he writes dialect pieces and is known far beyond Heidelberg for his book “Kurpfalz Impressionen” (Kurpfalz impressions). This combination of technical excellence and cultural sensitivity shows how dynamic language can be in both analog and digital form.
