Christian Hammer
Christian Hammer is a founder, futurist, and systems thinker shaping the next generation of intelligent business. As the CEO of Harte.io, he’s building the AI-native execution layer for work — transforming how businesses operate by connecting tools, interpreting intent, and automating action.
With a career spanning decades across global leaders like Nike, Wayfair, AppNexus, and Maersk, Christian has led large-scale digital transformations in e-commerce, logistics, and enterprise tech. His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, systems design, and real-world execution — where ideas meet impact.
Christian is also the host of It’s Techtastic, a podcast exploring technology’s potential to enhance the human experience. His lens is unapologetically optimistic: he believes the best tech should empower people, not replace them.
As an author, Christian writes about the human side of technology, the future of work, and speculative fiction rooted in real-world possibility. His books are available at:
Patreon Bookshop — exclusive editions, early access, and behind-the-scenes content
Amazon Author Page — Kindle and print editions
Outside of tech, Christian is an accomplished visual artist — channeling the same curiosity and complexity that drives his ventures into his creative practice. Whether building platforms, painting in his studio, or mentoring founders, he approaches every challenge with both analytical depth and creative vision.
“I’m not here to build faster tools. I’m here to help build a better world — one system at a time.”
“Techtastic” is your weekly dose of digital optimism, cutting through the noise of tech doom and gloom to spotlight the incredible ways technology is shaping our future. Each episode, we sit down with visionary startup founders and leading technologists, diving into their experiences and insights. From AI breakthroughs to renewable energy innovations, we explore how cutting-edge tech is tackling humanity’s biggest challenges. Join us for an inspiring journey through the world of innovation, where we celebrate the triumphs, learn from the setbacks, and get energized by the endless possibilities of human ingenuity.