We think in systems.

Carefully built, honestly advised.

We combine technical expertise with considered design and an eye for what matters. For us, every project is an opportunity to create something truly good — not just something finished. That is why we advise honestly, build cleanly and stay reachable after launch.

The minds behind vona.

The minds behind vona are Sylvia Michalk and René Mattis – with more than 45 years of combined experience in software, e-commerce, financing, marketing and brand building. They advise, plan and are responsible for every project; delivery happens together with a network of experienced experts. Sylvia Michalk and René Mattis have worked together since 2021: René strongly supported the technical side of building LANAKILA. In 2025 this led to the idea of a second brand, built mainly on his many years of know-how in software and e-commerce. Since 2026 the two have combined their experience under the name vona.

One core team. A network of experts.

vona works with a core team and an established network of experienced specialists – in Germany and worldwide. Sylvia Michalk and René Mattis are the minds behind the agency: they advise our clients and are responsible for every project. For every project we put together exactly the team it needs: for AI and data, software and apps, web, design or visibility.

Close to research and universities.

We supervise students writing bachelor’s, master’s and diploma theses and develop research questions with them – for example on AI agents, local language models, document AI or visibility in AI search. This way current research and new methods flow directly into our projects, and students work on real tasks instead of textbook examples.

How we work together.

Every project starts with a free initial call. After that we move in short stages — with regular interim results so you always know where we stand.

For companies that want to move forward.

We work with companies that want to modernize digital processes or use AI for the first time — from the small business to the established brand.

All disciplines, one team.

AI, software, apps, web, design and visibility interlock at vona – that saves coordination and delivers results of one piece. And if you need clarity first, start with consulting.

Numbers with a source.

Case studies, apps and a product of our own: concrete, traceable and with results.

With heart for your idea.

We love what we do. Out of passion for good solutions, clean technology and design that moves people. For us, every project is more than a job: it is your idea, your company, your trust. That is why we put our hearts into it, think along and ask questions.

AI with responsibility. By conviction.

We work with AI every day – and that is exactly why we know its limits. For us, AI is a tool that supports people, not one that replaces them. It should make work easier and must not harm people or society. That is why we explicitly support the EU AI Act and comply with it: not because we have to, but because clear rules build trust. And we say openly when AI is not the right solution for a task.

From Leipzig, for clients everywhere.

We are based in Leipzig and work remote-first — with clients in the German-speaking region and beyond. We hold conversations by video or, where it fits, in person.

Your contact person

René Mattis

E-Mail

hello@vonalab.com