About
Born and raised in Berlin with a creative mindset and deep understanding of brand building. Hands-on in business development, digital innovation and international operations. With a proven track record spanning over 14+ years, I have worked with Fortune 500 companies and startups backed by some of the largest VCs, including Rocket Internet, Index Ventures, Project A and GFC. During this time, I led six internationalizations and created award-winning brands. I founded Kombuchery to disrupt the beverage industry and build the leading DrinkTech player in Europe. Our proprietary and award-winning kombucha culture is the base for healthy yet equally tasty verticals of refreshments, health shots and non-alcohol alternatives. Since 2021, we have sold millions of bottles through innovative D2C subscription models and nationwide retail listings. Kombuchery is ranked 10th among the 50 strongest startup brands and by far the highest-ranked beverage brand in Germany.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Kombuchery · Berlin, Germany
Present
Backed by Caesar, Graphit NeoTaste, Jebsen & Jessen, Joyance Partners, True Growth and more.
Founder
KOMBUCHERY · Berlin, Germany
Present
Backed by Caesar, Graphit NeoTaste, Jebsen & Jessen, Joyance Partners, True Growth and more.
Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Advisor
Lake Village · Berlin, Germany
Present
Selected Investments: Babe Kombucha, Beets & Roots, Bonbuz, Cala, Dr Hops, Drink AWA, Elixir Kombucha, Folksy, Happi, Heirloom Provisions, Jibby Coffee, Kombuchery, Mates in Berlin (exit), Mela (exit), Mother Kombucha, MyMuse, Nectar, Oakland Roots SC, PetBuddy, PureBoost (exit), Ranch Rider, Sool, SuperMush, Wild Tonic, WithCo
Team Lead Digital Ecosystem @ Project Ocean, Discover
Lufthansa Group · Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Head of Business Development
Lufthansa Innovation Hub · Berlin, Germany
Senior Digital Consultant
Daimler AG · Berlin, Germany
Head of Digital
VYBE Brothers Entertainment GmbH · Berlin, Germany
Head of Product Innovation
Pets Deli · Berlin, Germany
A Rocket Internet, Index, Project A and GFC Venture
Founding Member, Co-Creator
A Rocket Internet, Index, Project A and GFC Venture Operated the company right alongside the CEO as the first employee, growing from 1 to 120 employees in 6 different countries within 4 years.
Global Head of Brand, Us Expansion Lead
Pets Deli · Greater Los Angeles Area
A Rocket Internet, Index, Project A and GFC Venture
Education
Cambridge Judge Business School
Digital Innovation & Transformation
IE Business School
Venture Capital
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