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Lausanne, Vd, Ch

Greater Bern Area

Research• Collaborating on research projects on entrepreneurs' actions, entrepreneurship education, and adversity in entrepreneurship• (Co-)Authoring journal articles, conference articles, and scientific reports• Reviewing papers for academic conferences (AOM Annual Meeting; Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference; JPIM Research Forum)• Fulfilling the PhD requirements from RWTH Aachen University (Germany)Teaching• Designing and co-lecturing courses on Heuristics & Biases (undergraduate) and Entrepreneurship & Business Creation (postgraduate)• Supervising bachelor and master theses

Heiden, Appenzell Outer-Rhoden, Switzerland

WE•TRST is a fair fashion label based in Heiden, Switzerland. The label's products are vegan, organic and made in Europe under sustainable, fairly paid and environmentally friendly conditions.

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Six-month research stay at Warwick Business School under the supervision of Prof. Deniz Ucbasaran to work on a project on entrepreneurs' actions in response to adversity and on a project on entrepreneurs' actions and critical events.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Major achievements:• Revenue-generating since February 2021• Double-gold medalist @ 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition• Gold medalist @ 2021 Denver International Spirits Competition• Gold medalist @ 2021 SIP Awards• Silver medalist @ 2021 New York International Spirits Competition• Silver medalist @ 2021 Bartender Spirits Awards• Shipping to customers in 41 states

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Analyzed U.S. science, education, and innovation policy and its implications for Switzerland• Managed the ThinkSwiss scholarship program for U.S. and Canadian students• Reported on science diplomacy issues (Trump and Biden administrations) and entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial geography within the U.S.• Represented the Science Office at internal and external (virtual) events with public and private stakeholders• Assisted Swiss organizations and companies with establishing bilateral relations in the U.S.

Frauenfeld, Thurgau, Switzerland

• Analysed potential markets for international expansion (socio-economic and PESTEL analyses)• Developed a comprehensive international expansion and contingency plan• Developed a revenue and cost model for the chosen target marketEvenlox was a Switzerland-based multi-sided platform start-up developing a streamlined B2C booking service for event locations, thereby providing businesses in the hospitality industry with an additional and hassle-free revenue stream and enabling everyone to find and book the ideal location for different event types.

St Gallen, Switzerland

• Part-time position while studying for an M.Sc. degree at Trinity College Dublin• Contributed to a research project (EU & CH) on the digitalization of the agricultural value chain• Redesigned administrative and technical processes for SMEs in the agriculture sector

St Gallen, Switzerland

Consulting• Managed consulting projects on innovation, quality management and process management• Executed workshops for C-level-executives of SMEs in Switzerland and Austria• Acquired clients, assessed client needs and created offersResearch• Contributed to government-funded research projects (e.g. Smart Farming)• Contributed to research proposals (national & international research funds)• Contributed to scientific papers and specialist articles• Gave keynote speeches at regional eventsTeaching• Supported university professors in creating course content and marking exams• Supervised examinations

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

• Developed a U.S. market entry strategy for a newly developed power tool• Executed an analysis of 25 potential target markets (59 qualitative interviews + desk research)• Developed a strategic marketing plan (4Ps)• Redesigned marketing materials based on scientific research• Compiled a list of over 2,000 potential customers (US$8m revenue potential)

St Gallen, Switzerland

• Executed a company analysis of the Homeowner Association of the Canton of St. Gallen• Provided strategic, organizational and financial insights• Developed three future scenarios, including a possible merger

St Gallen, Switzerland

• Gained experience in retail, private and investment banking, credit advisory, and trading• Served as an assistant to client advisors in retail banking, private banking, and credit advisory• Developed investment strategies for clients (up to US$500k of investments)• Assessed real estate property for the credit advisory division• Helped organize investment events for up to 800 clients

Doctor Of Philosophy (Dr. Rer. Pol.), Entrepreneurship And Innovation

External doctoral candidate under the supervision of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Frank T. Piller (Institute for Technology & Innovation Management)..

Visiting Doctoral Researcher, Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: Warwick Handball Club Six-month research stay at Warwick Business School under the supervision of Prof. Deniz.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Entrepreneurship, Ch: 6.0 | Us: 4.0 | Ie/Uk: 79%

Activities and Societies: Trinity Business Review, Trinity Entrepreneurial Society, College Historical Society, University Philosophical.

Undergraduate Exchange Semester, Entrepreneurship, Ch: 6.0 | Us: 4.0

Activities and Societies: Babson Co-Ed Volleyball Club, Babson Political Association • Class Rank: 99th percentile • Dean's List award

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), International Management, Ch: 5.5 | Us: 3.75

Activities and Societies: Buddy Program for International Students, Joint USA-Switzerland Program • Class Rank: 98th percentile (2/159) •.