Ecosystems · Training · Coaching
Every innovation starts with a first step. I support individuals, teams and organisations in taking that step, with clarity, method and foresight.
I write regularly about innovation, startups and good decisions. Read my posts →
Over the past 25+ years, I have brought people together in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship so they can achieve more together.
I co-founded SICTIC which is now the largest business angel network in Switzerland, led Business Angels Switzerland and co-founded the investor club MEDKAP.
I design innovation and startup ecosystems for cities, including Baden (PowerPlant), Dietikon (Cleantech Hub) and Schlieren (Healthtech ecosystem).
As a coach accredited by Innosuisse, I work with startups. As a lecturer at UZH, UBE, BFH and ZHAW, I teach scientifically grounded knowledge on innovation and entrepreneurship.
We're currently developing Cognel.ai, an AI supported strategic reasoning tool. I already apply my MDMV method for rapid market validation in universities and accelerators.
My conviction: Good concepts matter. Real success comes from consistent execution and the willingness to learn from the market.
Development of innovation hubs and startup ecosystems for cities, organisations and industries. From strategy and concept to implementation and ongoing support.
For: Cities, regions and companies that want to create innovation spaces.
Output: Strategy, role model, partner plan, implementation roadmap.
Tailored programmes on innovation, entrepreneurship and startup strategies. Focus on relevant content and practical skills.
For: Teams, universities and organisations building innovation capability.
Output: Practice oriented teaching that builds relevant skills.
Individual support for founding teams. The goal is the ability to act, developing options together and moving quickly into action.
For: Startups before or during market entry.
Output: Clear options for action, concrete next steps, momentum.
Initiator of the “ICT Investor Day” at SwissICT in 2009, spun out as SICTIC in 2014. Today the largest angel network in Switzerland with more than 500 investors. sictic.ch
Co-founder and former president of the business angel club for healthtech investments. medkap.org
Initiator and co-founder of the platform connecting qualified board members with startups and scaleups. boardmesh.ch
Design of a lean and cost efficient “Industry Startup Connector” as part of Baden 4.0: A platform to increase innovation capacity and speed in the region. PowerPlant
Development of a concept for a regional competence centre. cleantechhub-dietikon.ch
Member of the advisory board for building a new healthtech ecosystem, together with MEDKAP and KAPSLY. healthtechpark.com
Advisor on structure, content and industry partnerships for the interdisciplinary academic programme.
Lecturer on topics such as financial planning, fundraising, disruptive innovation and creative entrepreneurship at UZH, UBE, BFH, ZHAW and in Innosuisse courses.
Accredited coach in the official Innosuisse startup coaching programme. innosuisse.ch
Coach for startups within the Business Help Desk programme. impacthub.ch
Coach in the national innovation competition for startups. swissinnovationchallenge.ch
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