Our experts
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Founding experience
Supporting young enterprises in area of intellectual property management including application and enforcement
Experience in private economy
Since 2009President of Veltru AG2004-2008Multivac GmbH & Co. KG as Director of Global Sales2004Lucatron Jp. Co. Ltd. as a.i. Managing Director1998-2003SIG Pack Systems AG as Business Unit Manager Robotics
Berufserfahrung Academia
Research in the area of intellectual property management and development of technological networks and competitive interaction
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Work experience 17 Years
Startup experience Years
Experience in private economy
Seit 2014Team Lead Foundation Affairs at Foundation TECHNOPARK® Zurich2005-2014Technology Manager – Spin-Offs at ETH Transfer2001-2004Account Manager / Project Manager at Unic Internet Solutions
Berufserfahrung Academia
2007MTE program at the IMD Business School, Lausanne1996-2001PhD of ETH Zurich1994-1995University of southampton, electrical engeneering, Tripartite Scheme1993-1994Tripartite M.E. program in Electrical Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe, University of Southampton and the ESIEE, Paris1990-1995Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) Dipl. -Ing., Electical Engineering, Tripartite Scheme
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Riccarda von Mecklenburg
Riccarda von Mecklenburg is the founder of CrowdConsul.ch, an agency that supports and accompanies the planning and implementation of crowdfunding projects. Riccarda is a successful coach with her expertise in editorial, PR, social media, lecturing, auditing, corporate strategy and leadership.
Work experience 9 Years
Startup experience 7 Years
Founding experience
Founder of CrowdConsul.ch
Experience in private economy
Jan 2013 - TodayOwner of CrowdConsul.ch and Member of the Board of Trustees of the Zurich Journalist PrizeJan 2017 - TodayMember of VR FinderJan 2008 - Dec 2017Lecturer and Examiner Media Institute ZurichJan 2004 - June 2012VR Schreiner & Van Bokkel Media BT, Rotterdam VRP MM&V Media Agency zrt. Budapest VR MM&B Media Agence SAS, Paris Delegate of the Board of Directors and CEO, m&m media holding ag, GlattbruggJune 1997 - Feb 2003Publishing manager in the corporate board, AZ Medien GroupMay 1994 - April 1997Editor, Basler Zeitung
Berufserfahrung Academia
2018Continuing education VR for Startups2012Diploma, Social Media Manager2008 - 2009Diploma, VR Training for SMEs, University of St. Gallen2004 - 2006Master of Business Administration, University of Steinbeis, Bocconi Milan, Stern School NY
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Work experience 8 Years
Startup experience 5 Years
Experience in private economy
2019 - TodayManaging Director of ImmProfile AG2016 - TodayCo-Founder and Board Member of My Community Classroom, USA2017 - 2018Head of Business Development and Partnerships at BioVersys AG, Basel2012 - 2014Vice President, North America Strategy, at Green Biologics Inc, USA2010 - 2012Director of Business Development at Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, USA2009 - 2010Director of Business Development at Biofuels Center of North Carolina, USA
Berufserfahrung Academia
2006 - 2008MBA, Focus on Strategy and Finance, Warwick Business School UK1998 - 2002Ph.D. Biological Biochemistry, University of Brimingham UK1995 - 1997B.Sc. North Central College, USA
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Founding experience
Noocleus AG, Founder & Owner
Müller Corporate Clothing, Co-Founder/Owner
Von Rickenbach Solid Wood, Co-Founder
Further start-ups accompanied in founding process, Advisory/Coaching
Experience in private economy
Since 2017Senior Lecturer for Business Innovation at the ETH ZurichSince 2014Director Runway Startup Incubator at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied SciencesSince 2013Head of Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, WinterthurSince 2013Start-Up Trainer & Member of the Advisory Board at Startup Campus (www.startup-campus.ch)2011-2013Senior Lecturer/ Project Leader for Foresight & Innovation, Entrepreneurship at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences2009-2011Lecturer for Strategic Management at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied SciencesSince 2008Founder of noocleus AG2007-2011Lecturer for Strategic Innovation , Design Department at the Zurich University of the Arts2006-2010Lecturer for Scientific Work Methods at the University of Zurich2004-2006Co-Founder at the Mueller Corporate Clothing2002-2004Managment Consultant at the PIT AG, Baar2002PIT Management Consulting, Zurich, Consultant for Strategy and Organization2000IMG Information Management Group, St.Gallen, Business Researcher
Berufserfahrung Academia
2012-2013CAS Didactics for Higher Education at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences2007Zurich University of the Arts, Department Design, Lecturer for Strategic Innovation & Design, Founder & Manager Masterprogram Trends2004-2008Dr. oec, HSG, Chair for Strategic Management, Institute of Management at the University of St.Gallen1996-2002Lic. oec. HSG, Finance and Accounting at the University of St.Gallen
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Founding experience
• Serial Entrepreneur; founder of 12 startups (e.g. Borsalino.ch)
• Business Angel in 20 startups since 2000 (e.g. XING)
Experience in private economy
Since 2018Advisory Board & Coach at Enolyst, Hush-Zurich and kirik.ioSince 2017Head Business Development and Investor Relations at HEGIASSince 2017Head of Business Development at xaxadaSince 2017Head Business Development at Lorange NetworkSince 2016Starup Coach, Trainer, Author at Bergpark GmbH2015-2017Partner at buildastiq- smart workflow & dataSince 2014Shareholder at I believe in you2013-2013Inerim CEO at Sharoo2012-2013Chairman & Interim CEO at Questli2006-2012Board member and investor at restorm.com2006-2013Early-stage Venture Capitalist at Redalpine Venture Partners2005-2015Trainer and Starup-Coach at venturelab.ch2005-2011Shareholder at Trigami AG (today part of Teads)2004-2010Country Manager Switzerland, Investor at XING2004-2006CEO at Neurotune AG2002-2006Business angel seeking co-investors at innovative start-ups2000-2007Shareholder, former board member at Whitestein.com2000-2004Chairman at Venturix.com1998-2000Founder, CTO, Sales & Marketing at Borsalino.ch (today Cash.ch)1992-1998Editor for the Berner Newspaper1988-1992Partner and founder of Intro (Switzerland)
Berufserfahrung Academia
1980-1985M.Sc. (BA), lic.rer.pol., Business Administration, Law at the University of Bern
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Work experience 16 Years
Startup experience 9 Years
Experience in private economy
2017 - TodayFounder and CEO of Ginger2016 - TodayCo-Founder, Investor and Managing Director of Reinhart Capital2016 - TodayBoard Member, Investor and CEO's Coach of Procsea SA2014 - TodayAdvisory Board Member of CampBizSmart, USA2015 - TodayBoard Member and Investor of Swiss ICT Investors Club (SICTIC)2006 - 2015Management Trainer and Senior Advisor at UBS AG
Berufserfahrung Academia
2018Startup Board Academy Certificate, Zürich1997 -1999MBA at Babson College, USA1991 - 1993M.Sc. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal, Canada
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Work experience 15 Years
Startup experience Years
Founding experience
elefantstudios.ch (Coach)
Experience in private economy
Since 2016Digital Strategy & Design Thinking - Head of Service Innovation Lab University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur2014 - 2016Digital Strategy - Sr. Project Manager Strategy & Innovation/ Deputy Head Retail Digital Migros Cooperative Association2012 – 2014Strategy Consulting – Manager Deloitte Consulting AG2011 – 2011Strategy Consulting – Manager FIDES Financial Systems Development Services AG, Namibia2005 - 2010Strategy Consulting - Senior Consultant Deloitte Consulting AG2002Management Consulting - Trainee Horváth & Partners Management Consultants, Deutsche Bank AG
Berufserfahrung Academia
2004Stockholm School of Economics CEMS-MIM1999 - 2005University of St. Gallen-(HSG) Lic. Oec., Strategy & Organization -2010 - 2012Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich MAS International Cooperation
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Work experience 15 Years
Startup experience 15 Years
Experience in private economy
2016 - TodayEntrepreneur in residence and lecturer at ETH Zürich2018 - TodayCoach at Startup Campus, Zürich2018 - TodayChief trainer at Venture Kick, Zürich2015 - TodayCo-Founder and advisor at Scrona AG, Zürich2019 - TodayCo-Founder und Chairman of the board at Instaheat AG, Zürich2006 - 2012Founder, CEO and CFO at Flisom AG, Zürich
Berufserfahrung Academia
1998 - 2000MBA, London Business School, UK1991 - 1994Master-equivalent chartered accountant, India1989 - 1991Master-equivalent cost and works accountant, India1986 - 1989Bachelor in Commerce and Ecomonics, India
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Experience in private economy
Since 2008Patent Expert and IP Trainer at Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property2007-2008Research Associate at EPFL2003-2004Trainee on management of quality at Ettcon2001-2002Product Engineer at Nortel Networks
Berufserfahrung Academia
1997-2000PhD, Physics at the EPFL Lausanne1989-1995Graduate Physicist at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main1984-1987Bachelor of Science, Physics at the University of Teheran1977-1984Este'dadhaye derakhshan High School
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Work experience 8 Years
Startup experience 5 Years
Experience in private economy
2015 - TodayFounder of SEABRAND International GmbH2015 - TodayCo-Founder of Sexy Little Bag2018 - TodayAdvisory Baord Member at KV Business School Zürich and Cleared to Land Project2016 - 2018General Manager of the "Institut für Prozessarbeit"2015 - 2017General Manager of Medica Mondiale Switzerland, NGO, Zürich2012 - 2015Global Product Manager of Pulmonx Sarl, Neuchatel & Redwood City USA
Berufserfahrung Academia
2015 - TodayVarious Coaching Modules at Coaching Plus, Kloten2018Certified Deal Leader, Go Beyond Early Stage Investing2018Executive Programme for social entrepreneurs, EPSE, Standford University, USA2011 - 2013MBA at University of St. Gallen & ESADE Barcelona
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Work experience 20 Years
Startup experience Years
Founding experience
Founder & director, i-intelligence GmbH
Experience in private economy
Since 2012Associate professor for intelligence studies at Mercyhurst UniversitySince 2012QuaestusSince 2011Lecturer for Business Intelligence at the Rochester Bern Executive MBASince 2011Lecturer for Competitive Intelligence, ZHAW School of Management and LawSince 2010i-intelligence GmbHSince 2010The NATO School, trainer of “Intelligence and Counterterrorism”2008-2010Head of Strategy and Open Source Intelligence at the Inernational Relations and Security Network (ISN)2003-2010Executive Editor at the Inernational Relations and Security Network (ISN), ETH Zurich2000-2002Independent journalist and consultant1998-2000PricewaterhouseCoopers, London
Berufserfahrung Academia
2008-2011Master of Business Administration (MBA), The Open University
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Work experience 22 Years
Startup experience Years
Founding experience
Founder of Netlink AG
Co-founder of Object Engineering GmbH
Co-founder of the Solution Network Group
Co-founder of Telenet AG
Co-founder of Fun Language AG (founded in two countries)
Co-founder Fun Language Holding
Co-founder of Fun Language GmbH
Founder of Netlink Telenet AG
Experience in private economy
2004-2006Penta Group AG, St. Gallen, VR2004-2006Penta Group REAG IT AG, Kehrsatz, CEO1996-2004Telenet AG, St. Gallen, VRP1993-2004Netlink AG, St. Gallen, CEO1979-1993Various positions with medium-sized and large companies in the CH industry
Berufserfahrung Academia
2010-2012Master of Advanced Study in Coaching & Organisationsentwicklung, IAP / ZHAW2011-2012BSO Recognition as Coach BSO, Swiss Professional Association for Coaching, Supervision, Organizational Consulting2007-2008Master of Advanced Study in Business Information Management, University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland, St.Gallen (FHO/FHS)1997-1998Entrepreneurship / Europreneur HSG, Insead, UHA Colmar und IKL Vevey
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Work experience 20 Years
Startup experience 11 Years
Founding experience
Founder and Director, Aurora Software Limited (2000), United Kingdom
Founder and Director, Everbeam Limited (2013), Malawi
Experience in private economy
2013Founder & director, Everbeam Limited, Malawi2008-2012Technology Commercialisation Manager, Carbon Trust Limited, United Kingdom2004Spacecraft Engineering Manager, EADS Astrium, United Kingdom2000-2004Freelance Consultant (Clients: Accenture), United Kingdom1998-2000Freelance Software Developer, (Clients: Disney and Verizon), United Kingdom
Berufserfahrung Academia
2014Research associate at the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, ZHAW2002-2007Researcher at the Space Research Centre at the University of Cranfield in England
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Work experience 18 Years
Startup experience 9 Years
Experience in private economy
2011 - TodayFounder and CEO of SEIF GmbH2013 - TodayTrainer and Coach for Innosuisse Start-up Trainings2002 - 2017Professor and Lecturer, University of Applied Sciences Lucerne1997 - 2000Lecturer and Project Leader, Zurich University for Teacher Education
Berufserfahrung Academia
2017Impact Investing Oxford, United Kingdom2002Executive Master of Business Administration, University of St. Gallen1991Master in Social and Economical Studies, University of Zurich
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Work experience 27 Years
Startup experience Years
Founding experience
Founder and CEO, Solianis Monitoring AG, Zürich
Founder and partner, Kellenberger & Stark AG, Bern
Experience in private economy
2012-2017Lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences2011-2012Delegate of the board of directors, Solianis Holding AG, Zug2005-2011CEO, Solianis Monitoring AG, Zurich2004-2005Chief Operating Officer at Pendragon Medical AG2002-2004Executive Vice President Marketing & Product Management, Zimmer/Sulzer Medica, Winterthur2001-2002Executive VP Strategic Marketing & Information Technology, Sulzer Medica, Baar1995-2000Vice President Human Resources, Sulzer Medica, Baar1991-1995Founder and Partner, Kellenberger & Stark AG, Bern1991Research Assistant at Pro Senectute
Berufserfahrung Academia
2001International Marketing Programme, INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France2000Managing the global enterprise, INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France1998Advanced Management Program, SKU, Zurich1981-1992MA, University of Bern
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Dr. Bernhard Hostettler
He specializes in intellectual property management (patent monitoring, IP licensing, IP portfolio control), business development, and strategic planning.
He is an accredited Special Coach IP at Innosuisse, where he regularly conducts IP roadmaps and IP assessments for startups in the life sciences, chemistry, diagnostics and medtech sectors. In addition, he has mandates with SMEs for which he is responsible for IP management.Work experience 34 Years
Startup experience 14 Years
Founding experience
He is founder, owner and manager of IPROMA GmbH.
Experience in private economy
Since 2014Managing Director IPROMA GmbH2013Technology and Licensing Manager at ETH transfer (a.i.)2002-2012Prionics AG, Head of IP, Business Development and Business Unit Manager1993-2002Givaudan SA, Head of Agrochemicals, UV Filter, Flavour & Fragrances Laboratories, later Head of Patent Department Givaudan and Competitive Techno-logy Intelligence1990-1993Ciba-Geigy AG Head of Nematicides R&D Department1984-1990Hoffmann-La Roche AG, SOCAR AG, MAAG Dielsdorf AG Laboratory Manager
Berufserfahrung Academia
1971-1976Master in Organic Chemistry1978-1983PhD thesis in Organic and Bioorganic Synthesis Chemistry with Labo-assistance for Chemistry and Pharmacy Students
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Work experience 12 Years
Startup experience >10 Years
Experience in private economy
2019 - TodayHead, Center for Entrepreneurship, ZHAW School of Management and Law2019 - TodayHead, Runway Startup Incubator2019 - TodayHead, Startup Campus Consortium
Berufserfahrung Academia
2010 - 2013PhD Entrepreneurship, Utrecht University
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Work experience 19 Years
Startup experience Years
Founding experience
Founder of Büro Corrodi GmbH
Experience in private economy
Since 2017Senior Consultant at DOCMINE ProductionsSince 2017Partner at Videobooks Interactive Ltd.Since 2014Owner of Corrodi GmbH2004-2014Burkard & Partner Werbeagentur AG2004-2014Senior Consultant (different communication agencies)2003Glamour engineering2002Isler & Pedrazzini1999-2002Lawyer at Isler & Pedrazzini AG as well as Hug Interlizenz AG
Berufserfahrung Academia
2004-2006ZHAW, Executive Master in Arts Management, postgraduate studies2000-2003PhD from the University of Zurich UZH in Law1991-1997License at the University of Zurich UZH and at the University of Lucerne
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