In my work, I blend research with creativity, digital technology with compassion, and communication with mindfulness. My mission is to empower individuals to connect deeply within themselves and to leverage their strengths effectively. I am passionate about fostering consciousness and sustainability in heart-centered businesses, believing that such endeavors pave the way for more inclusive, healthy and purposeful futures.As a PhD candidate in Information Systems at Freie Universität Berlin, I focus on Digital Entrepreneurship and Diversity. I bring over ten years of experience in tech startups, finance, strategic communications, and business development to my role as CEO of Humanize. My journey spans continents and industries, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and impactful work.My academic background includes a Bachelor's in Finance from Stuttgart, Germany, and a Master’s in Business Communications from Rider University, New Jersey. During my time in the United States, I published a book chapter on gender quotas, led the Rider Women Leadership Council's Mentoring Program, and interned at Morgan Stanley in San Francisco. I have also held roles as a product manager and marketing expert in tech startups and taught Digital Communications at Rutgers University.In addition to my professional pursuits, I am dedicated to mindfulness and personal growth. After spending four months in Indonesia studying mindfulness, I became a meditation, mindfulness, and yoga teacher. I have continued this practice alongside my professional roles, bringing a holistic approach to my leadership and teaching.Currently based in Berlin, I have worked at a consulting firm, co-managed a female founders accelerator, and taught entrepreneurship education at Europa-Universität Flensburg. At Humanize, I continue to integrate my diverse entrepreneurial experiences to inspire and support others in creating meaningful and sustainable ventures.
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Senior Program ManagerHumanize 2022 - Nov 2023At Humanize, we're on a mission to foster genuine connection and well-being in an increasingly disconnected world. Our global community and intuitive digital platform, guided by over 20 expert teachers, offer a 9-week science-based curriculum. Utilizing healthy digital technology, we address social disconnection, loneliness, and stress, empowering individuals and organizations to build resilience, empathy, and social connectedness. Join us in preparing for a future where technology enhances… Show more At Humanize, we're on a mission to foster genuine connection and well-being in an increasingly disconnected world. Our global community and intuitive digital platform, guided by over 20 expert teachers, offer a 9-week science-based curriculum. Utilizing healthy digital technology, we address social disconnection, loneliness, and stress, empowering individuals and organizations to build resilience, empathy, and social connectedness. Join us in preparing for a future where technology enhances human connection. Show less -
Meditation TeacherNike Jul 2023 - PresentMindfulness Trainer for the Nike Well Collective. Nike Well Collective is Nike’s commitment to deliver expertise and guidance across body, mind and life through Nike's global community of trainers and coaches. -
Meditation TeacherŌhia Aug 2021 - PresentTeaching somatic movement, meditation and yoga. My teachings combine neuroscience, meditation theories, hatha yoga, tantric philosophy, somatic movement and embodiment practices. I have more than 500h in meditation and yoga Teacher Training. I trained in the US, Europe and Indonesia with Bessel von der Kolk in trauma-informed somatic attunement, with social neuroscientist Prof. Dr. Tania Singer on empathy and compassion, and Tara Judelle in Embodied Flow yoga. -
Research AnalystEuropa Universität Flensburg Sep 2020 - Mar 2023· Initiating @ventureDock - a joint campus EXIST V project, funded by the‚Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie‘ (BMWi) with the goal to enhance entrepreneurial mindset and activity among students through entrepreneurship education· Entrepreneurship Education Development and Teaching -
Project Strategist & Mindful Leadership ExpertIgnore Gravity Gmbh May 2019 - Jul 2020Berlin Area, GermanyBoutique consulting firm with a focus on Culture, Leadership and Innovation · Project Management, Content Creation and Innovative Strategies· Marketing and Communication - most recently built the website, check it out below· Mindfulness Leadership for Organizations, Startups and Nonprofits, including Jägermeister, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, GIZ, Grace. -
Communications And Community ExpertGrace - Accelerate Female Entrepreneurship May 2019 - Jul 2020Berlin Area, GermanyGrace is an initiative of Ignore Gravity, focusing on female empowerment.· Marketing, Communications, Press and Social Media· Community Building: Developed and executed community operations strategy, thus grew stakeholder and partner network to 60+ mentors and 200+ female founders community members.· Co-leadership in redesign and execution of Grace Female Founders Accelerator for 20 women a year, to equip female leaders with right toolbox to establish and grow their own startup. -
Part-Time Lecturer & Course CoordinatorRutgers University School Of Communication And Information Sep 2017 - Aug 2018Greater New York City AreaTaught 'Strategic Presentation Methods in Digital Media' for 60+ students· Examined theories and techniques for analyzing, producing, and disseminating messages· Taught use of web-based presentation tools such as Audacity, WordPress, Soundcloud to create visual identity/brand, and convey desired message · Enhanced student experience through development of detailed lecture slides, course activities, and workshops -
Project Manager & Marketing SpecialistWylei Jul 2017 - May 2018Greater New York City AreaWylei is a pioneer in AI cloud-based machine learning and marketing automation. · Directed strategic marketing strategy (web, email, social, print), competitor analysis and credential sales slides· Managed team of 5, oversaw global social media & email campaigns for Facebook, Adidas, Dell, and Marriott for 1-10M+ clients· Identified Salesforce opportunities to leverage user experience and drive efficiencies, reduced campaign execution time by 40% -
Graduate Research Assistant & Master StudentRider University Sep 2015 - May 2017Lawrenceville, New Jersey· Effectively performing alumni research to aide team's efforts in creating new and maintaining current donor relationships.· Initiated proficiently training in Blackbaud research applications, Raiser’s Edge and Research Point. -
Global Business Development AssociateKemgo Inc. Sep 2016 - Dec 2016Princeton, New Jersey· Successfully developed and executed digital marketing strategy with CEO’s, leading to additional funding and press publicity· Planned, facilitated and participated in largest industry conference to drive business development and gain qualified leads· Built strong partnerships, grew qualified leads by 15%, increased inquiries by 25% through representing Kemgo in 50+ meetings.· Wrote 2 articles on the new innovative online petrochemical marketplace, featured in 3 industry-respected… Show more · Successfully developed and executed digital marketing strategy with CEO’s, leading to additional funding and press publicity· Planned, facilitated and participated in largest industry conference to drive business development and gain qualified leads· Built strong partnerships, grew qualified leads by 15%, increased inquiries by 25% through representing Kemgo in 50+ meetings.· Wrote 2 articles on the new innovative online petrochemical marketplace, featured in 3 industry-respected journals. Show less -
Summer Analyst In Private Wealth ManagementYoung & Associates At Morgan Stanley May 2016 - Aug 2016San Francisco Bay Area· Assisted 2nd highest female Advisor at Morgan Stanley and top 5th across nation and all firms (Forbes ’17), who is managing $1.3B, with client account maintenance, performance reporting and inventive financial solutions; client increase of 8%; $13M in assets.· Initiated launch of new team website, developed all content and monitored website’s analytics, presented to Managing Director.· Planned and executed 3 client education seminars for 60+ clients with Stanford Professor to develop… Show more · Assisted 2nd highest female Advisor at Morgan Stanley and top 5th across nation and all firms (Forbes ’17), who is managing $1.3B, with client account maintenance, performance reporting and inventive financial solutions; client increase of 8%; $13M in assets.· Initiated launch of new team website, developed all content and monitored website’s analytics, presented to Managing Director.· Planned and executed 3 client education seminars for 60+ clients with Stanford Professor to develop strong client relationships. · Successfully developed key business and leadership skills by problem-solving individually and on teams. Show less -
Spokesperson // Public Relations SpecialistKreissparkasse Waiblingen Oct 2014 - Aug 2015Waiblingen, Germany· Managed internal communication of new €80K sales strategy for 400+ Financial Advisors; organized seminars, workshops, created new intranet website and all relevant content and materials to communicate implementation strategically to whole bank· Editor in Chief for 4 internal and external bank magazines, collaborated with 14+ departments, people of all levels· Ownership of developing and executing 1 conference, 16 seminars and 8 roadshows a year· Executed daily digital… Show more · Managed internal communication of new €80K sales strategy for 400+ Financial Advisors; organized seminars, workshops, created new intranet website and all relevant content and materials to communicate implementation strategically to whole bank· Editor in Chief for 4 internal and external bank magazines, collaborated with 14+ departments, people of all levels· Ownership of developing and executing 1 conference, 16 seminars and 8 roadshows a year· Executed daily digital communication (email, web, intranet, social); enhanced brand engagement by inventing strategic communications plan for balanced scorecard; developed KPI’s to achieve objectives, reported against KPI’s Show less
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Financial Analyst And Management Program // Focus On Marketing, CommunciationKreissparkasse Waiblingen Aug 2011 - Sep 2014Stuttgart Area, GermanySuccessfully completed intensive 3-year leadership program by which high-level academic learning at University to pursue Bachelor was switched with extensive workplace training in 3-month rhythm. The innovative study concept is unique in Germany and develops exceptional leaders with a remarkable professional expertise. Furthermore, it develops outstanding business, financial and social skills. My workplace training partner was Kreissparkasse Waiblingen, one of the 25 major independent savings… Show more Successfully completed intensive 3-year leadership program by which high-level academic learning at University to pursue Bachelor was switched with extensive workplace training in 3-month rhythm. The innovative study concept is unique in Germany and develops exceptional leaders with a remarkable professional expertise. Furthermore, it develops outstanding business, financial and social skills. My workplace training partner was Kreissparkasse Waiblingen, one of the 25 major independent savings and commercial banks in Germany. · Facilitated internal consulting projects in 14 departments, aimed to drive business process improvement to increase efficiency.· Effectively designed, developed and implemented 6 open innovation workshops to evaluate satisfaction of 90 customers, provided optimizing solutions.· Strengthened Social Media presence through overseeing and coaching 10 social media trainees, increased followers by 34%.· Collaborated with the head of marketing to develop events such as road shows, corporate access days, internal trainings. Show less
Franziska Schmitt Education Details
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Information Systems -
Design Thinking Advanced -
Gpa 3.95; Honors: With Distinction -
Business Administration And Finance -
Wirtschaftsgymnasium BacknangWith Focus In Business Administration
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Franziska Schmitt attended Freie Universität Berlin, Hasso Plattner Institute, Rider University, Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (Dhbw), Wirtschaftsgymnasium Backnang.
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