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Strategic Advisor
KlicKlaarStrategic Advisor
Sep. 2025Rotterdam and The Hague
Mentor and Scout
XFounders AcceleratorMentor and Scout
Sep. 2025Rotterdam and The Hague***XFounders is the only program of its kind and outstanding quality. If you are interested to join ask me how.
Mentor
StartupbootcampMentor
Sep. 2025Berlin, Germany
Mentor
LSE GenerateMentor
Sep. 2025Bali, Indonesia
Mentor
10/10™ MatchaMentor
Aug. 2025Berlin, Germany
Founder Mentor and Advisor
MarketPalFounder Mentor and Advisor
Jul. 2025Prague, Czechia
Entrepreneur in Residence
ESMT BerlinEntrepreneur in Residence
Apr. 2025London Area, United Kingdom
Managing Director and General Partner
The Royal Jungle InvestmentsManaging Director and General Partner
Feb. 2025Munich, Bavaria, GermanyInvesting in pre-seed technology startups in DACH.
Coaching and Workshops
Frankfurt School of Finance & ManagementCoaching and Workshops
Sep. 2024Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Entrepreneurship Program Mentor & Startup Growth Advisor
GrowGPEntrepreneurship Program Mentor & Startup Growth Advisor
Aug. 2024Berlin, GermanyLeading GrowGP UG, an independent venture and advisory practice helping founders, accelerators, and innovation programs turn ambitious ideas into investable companies. My work includes designing and delivering high-impact entrepreneurship programs for leading business schools and innovation hubs across Europe and the Middle East. Recent programs have: • Launched 9 new startups in just 10 weeks • Secured early funding for 2 within weeks of graduation • Helped founders achieve rapid market validation and problem–solution fit Whether supporting a startup cohort, advising an accelerator team, or coaching individual founders, my focus is on building ventures that stand out to investors and dominate their markets.
EIC Accelerator Application and Funding
GrowGPEIC Accelerator Application and Funding
Mar. 2022Munich, Bavaria, GermanyWe have guided 15 deep-tech companies through the rigorous EIC Accelerator process, supporting them from concept to submission of the 70-page step 2 and 3 applications. Our focus is on helping technical founders clarify their problem–solution fit and build investor-ready business cases.
Managing Director
GrowGPManaging Director
Aug. 2021Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Partner
StryberPartner
Sep. 2019 - Jul. 2021Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Managing Director METRO Target Retail Accelerator
METRO AGManaging Director METRO Target Retail Accelerator
Sep. 2018 - Aug. 2019Berlin, Minneapolis
Chief Marketing Officer
FIWAREChief Marketing Officer
Apr. 2017 - Nov. 2018Berlin
Managing Director
Wayra DeutschlandManaging Director
Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2017Munich Area, Germany
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