Meet Anna Grausgruber - Senseven GmbH
New Approaches in NDT with Digital Edge
In the constantly evolving world of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), standing out requires expertise, a pioneering spirit, and a drive to innovate. With her team, Anna Grausgruber, Chief Growth Officer and CoFounder at Senseven combines her industrial background with cutting-edge digital solutions to revolutionize nondestructive testing.
A Leap into the Digital Future
Anna's journey into NDT wasn't traditional. With a decade of experience in optimizing operations for various industrial companies, she recognized early on the transformative potential of digitalization in maintenance. Her colleague and colleague Michael's idea to digitalize inspection processes ignited her venture into NDT. Together, the 3 founders of Senseven developed a smart and mobile inspection system for leak detection in valves, marking a significant step forward in integrating AI and digital tools into NDT.
Challenges: A Stepping Stone to Innovation
Founding a company in the competitive NDT landscape came with its challenges. For Anna, the key to overcoming these obstacles was a clear focus on customers’ pain points and solving them with the help of digitalization. Under the joint leadership, Senseven introduced a global distributor network, enhancing customer service and step by step expanding market share. As a result of this strategy, the company has enjoyed success after success and Anna has demonstrated her ability to overcome challenges with strategic foresight and resilience.
Leadership: Empathy and Vision
Anna's leadership philosophy centres around empathy, communication, and a clear vision. She believes that understanding colleagues' and clients' perspectives is crucial for providing effective solutions. Her approach emphasizes the importance of empowering teams, fostering a supportive work environment, and encouraging innovation. This leadership style has not only steered her company to success but also cultivated a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
Mentorship: A Cycle of Growth
Throughout her career, Anna has been fortunate to learn from various (NDT) professionals, considering many as mentors who shaped her understanding of different industries. As a result, she strives to support new team members and share her >10 years of experience with them. She believes in the power of collective wisdom and the importance of nurturing talent with this cycle of mentorship and growth.
Women in NDT: Forging Ahead
Anna is optimistic about the evolving role of women in NDT. She has seen a positive shift towards more inclusivity and envisions more women stepping into managerial positions, driven by experience, expertise and the power of diversity. .. Senseven's diverse team composition, including almost 40% female colleagues Anna's commitment to gender diversity and her belief in the strengths of diverse teams.
Looking Forward: Digitalization and Beyond
Anna is excited about the new opportunities that digitalization brings to NDT. Young women considering a career in NDT have a promising horizon when it comes to innovations in artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, and other fields. Anna's message is clear: embrace your strengths, persevere, and join the industry ready to make a change.
Inspiration and Advice
Driven by the belief that you define your own life, Anna stands as an inspiring figure in NDT. Her journey from recognizing the potential of digital solutions to leading transformative change in the industry is a powerful narrative of innovation, leadership, and diversity. For Anna, the most rewarding aspect of her career is working together with colleagues and partners to solve clients' challenges, a reflection of her collaborative ethos and her vision for a more inclusive NDT industry.
Anna Grausgruber's story is not just about success in NDT; it's about pioneering digital change, embracing diversity, and inspiring the next generation of women in tech. Her journey highlights the possibilities that arise when passion meets innovation, marking her as a true pioneer.
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