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At the annual Runathlon, donations are raised for street children in Stuttgart. Our runner Charlotte brought in the highest donation amounts for two consecutive years with her performance.
Rowing across the Atlantic? 4800 kilometers is the "World's toughest row". Gregor and Sabrina - the Black Forest Rowers - will take on the challenge in the fall of 2024 and spend about 70 days at sea.
Building and programming robots in elementary school? With the right support, it's no problem: For the fourth time, we are sponsoring and coaching a team of young talents on their way to the finals of the World Robot Olympiad this year!
Corona hit us, schools were closed, and teachers were left without solutions. The Digital School Expansion initiative quickly helped many schools to start digital teaching easily and quickly.
The Success Computer Knowledge Center is currently being built in the village of Umuario, Nigeria. We support the project with licenses, hardware, training, and networking with other supporters.
Our boutique approach isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing better. We take the time to understand your business and craft solutions tailored to your specific needs, ensuring every detail is optimized for long-term success.
- Client feedback within our free-of-charge proof of concept phase
STARK Group doesn't just deliver projects; we deliver impact. Our client-centric approach ensures that every line of code is relevant, every feature serves a purpose, and every deployment solves a specific challenge. With us, you’re not just buying software—you’re investing in a future-proof partnership.
We begin with deep-dive consultations to map your processes, pain points, and aspirations – meeting your unique requirements.
Every detail is considered, from UX/UI design to backend scalability, ensuring seamless integration into your workflow.
Through iterative development cycles, we refine every element based on feedback, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.
Our work doesn’t end at launch. We provide ongoing support and optimization to keep your solution future-proof and reliable.
At STARK Group, we believe innovation thrives when it’s built for purpose. Our team works hand-in-hand with yours to deliver technology that truly works for you, not just around you.
Get in touchWe are a team of creatives who value collaboration and innovation. Whether you are looking to join us as a freelancer or an employee, what matters most is your mindset and passion for new challenges. We believe in working together on eye level, and we are always on the lookout for individuals who are eager to bring fresh ideas and creativity to the table. If you have the right attitude and a hunger for new things, we would love to have you on board!
- Martin Storbeck, Founder and CEO
At our company, Apple products are integral to our workflow. From work machines and development servers to content sharing and mobile work, we rely on Apple for their low maintenance and user-friendly design. Their seamless collaboration features and robust operating systems make them the perfect choice for our team.
We believe in reshaping corporate futures while having fun. Our work environment is vibrant and full of energy.
Together, we leverage everyone's strengths to our advantage, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Our flexible office spaces inspire creativity and provide the perfect setting for meetups and collaboration.
Life is incomplete without an office dog. Our furry friends bring joy and warmth to our workplace.
Polished CVs and high-quality pictures are not necessary. We are interested in your skills, your ability to work with others, and the creative ideas you contribute.
Get in touchSTARK Group was born from a shared vision: to unite creativity, expertise, and experience under one umbrella. Founded in 2015, after a decade of successful project collaborations through subcontracting, Martin Storbeck, Boris Rethorn, and Richard Kurth formalized their collective efforts and built a company designed to tackle the challenges that larger corporations often cannot.
STARK Group was officially established, bringing in its first projects and securing supplier numbers with major clients.
Boris Rethorn departed, and Martin Storbeck began refining the company’s structure & strategic direction.
Richard Kurth exited, leaving Martin Storbeck as the sole owner, streamlining the business into a unified entity.
The company expands its reach to unify not only IT experts but a diverse range of innovators in one handpicked association.
The journey to creating STARK Group was far from straightforward. In early 2015, Martin Storbeck, Boris Rethorn, and Richard Kurth met casually to discuss their frustrations with freelancing. For nearly a decade, they had collaborated on projects, often stepping in where larger companies faltered. They realized that while they were successful as individuals, their combined strengths could create a much larger impact. This sparked the idea of forming a boutique IT company that would embody agility, creativity, and precision.
Over six months, they held countless brainstorming sessions in cafes and co-working spaces, sketching out what STARK Group could become. They pooled their savings, planned their structure, and navigated the legal hurdles to register the company. On September 1, 2015, the three founders signed the papers, officially establishing STARK Group. The name itself reflected their collaboration: STorbeck & Rethorn Kurth—or simply STARK.
Even before its official founding, STARK Group had momentum. Their reputation as problem-solvers allowed them to secure a handful of projects, and their first major client—a renowned automotive company—gave them their supplier number just weeks after incorporation. This was no small feat; the process often took larger firms months to complete. Within a few months, STARK Group had not only delivered outstanding results but also gained the trust and recognition of multiple clients.
From the outset, the company operated under three key pillars: STARK Consulting, STARK Academy, and STARK Solutions. These divisions reflected the company’s holistic approach: providing strategic IT consulting, training clients to maximize their technology, and developing custom software solutions. This structure, conceived during those early months, remains a cornerstone of the business to this day.
- Martin Storbeck, Founder & CEO
Beyond external client work, STARK Group also launched internal projects, from a digital jukebox for bars and children’s furniture to their beloved TaleSpace app for kids. These ventures exemplify the company’s innovative spirit and its ability to turn unique ideas into impactful solutions.
As the years progressed, STARK Group evolved. While the team size fluctuated, the company’s core values remained steadfast: transparency, agility, and a focus on boutique IT solutions. In 2018, Boris Rethorn departed, followed by Richard Kurth in 2021, leaving Martin Storbeck as the sole owner. Martin consolidated the business structure without altering the foundational philosophy: short decision paths, a hands-on leadership style, and shared decision-making. A philosophy that now flows over into a larger association of like-minded individuals and companies, to create a new kind of non-company, the "Verband für Transformation und Innovation Deutschland", VFTI.