Every innovation starts with a first step. I support individuals, teams and organisations in taking that step, with clarity, method and foresight.
Building connections, enabling innovation
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.
I am currently developing Cognel.ai, an AI supported strategic reasoning tool. I already apply the MDMV method for rapid market validation.
My conviction: Good concepts matter. Real success comes from consistent execution and the willingness to learn from the market.
How I support you
Designing and building ecosystems
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.
Training and workshops
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.
Coaching and mentoring for startups
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.
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Selected projects and activities
Ecosystems
SICTIC (Swiss ICT Investor Club)
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
MEDKAP (Healthtech Angel Club)
Co-founder and former president of the business angel club for healthtech investments. medkap.org
BoardMesh
Initiator and co-founder of the platform connecting qualified board members with startups and scaleups. boardmesh.ch
City of Baden (PowerPlant)
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
City of Dietikon (Cleantech Hub)
Development of a concept for a regional competence centre. cleantechhub-dietikon.ch
Healthtech Park Schlieren
Member of the advisory board for building a new healthtech ecosystem, together with MEDKAP and KAPSLY. healthtechpark.com
Training
University of Zurich (Minor Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Advisor on structure, content and industry partnerships for the interdisciplinary academic programme.
Teaching at universities and Innosuisse
Lecturer on topics such as financial planning, fundraising, disruptive innovation and creative entrepreneurship at UZH, UBE, BFH, ZHAW and in Innosuisse courses.
Coaching
Innosuisse Startup Coaching
Accredited coach in the official Innosuisse startup coaching programme. innosuisse.ch
Impact Hub Zurich (Business Help Desk)
Coach for startups within the Business Help Desk programme. impacthub.ch
Swiss Innovation Challenge
Coach in the national innovation competition for startups. swissinnovationchallenge.ch