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Zürich, ZH, CH

Greater Zurich Area

- Business model innovation workshops- Business trend assessments and forecasting

Zurich, Switzerland

In this role, I collaborated with key stakeholders to identify and address their innovation and intellectual property (IP) challenges by delivering tailored solutions that informed strategic business decisions. My responsibilities included conducting competitive intelligence, innovation and technology scouting, and IP portfolio analysis to provide.

Zurich, Switzerland

I advised innovators, entrepreneurs, and SMEs on their approach to intellectual property (IP). This involved guiding clients through IP assessments to help them make informed decisions on managing their IP assets, ensuring alignment with their broader business objectives. I delivered insights on critical issues such as freedom-to-operate, patentability.

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

I joined a SaaS start-up focused on price analysis algorithms and CRM systems for digital transformation in the used-car market, heading up operations and providing strategic guidance during a critical transformation phase.Key responsibilities included co-developing and executing business and marketing strategies and managing a 12-person business.

Swansea, United Kingdom

I joined the stem cell research company within its first six months and played a pivotal role in its commercial development, helping guide the company from its early stages to phase 2 clinical trials and a £12.5m licensing deal.Key achievements included:- Contributing to the company's growth from 5 to 20 employees and achieving a £200m valuation.- Leading.

Key responsibilities for funding, business planning and operational initiatives:- Securing several grants, including six-figure R&D funding.- Business planning encompassing market and competitor analysis, IP analysis, and freedom-to-operate (FTO) reports.- Financial forecasting and budgeting.- Establishing and refining operational structures and strategies.

Swansea, United Kingdom

I was hired to conduct market and regulatory analysis in the emerging stem cell sector, focusing on researching and mapping patent data to identify opportunities for innovation. This work contributed to strategic business planning and supported research grant applications.This research also served as the foundation for my Master’s Thesis: Personalized.

Swansea, United Kingdom

I joined the medical device company at an early stage, overseeing a wide range of business functions, including market analysis, funding acquisition, innovation, and operations management.Key responsibilities and achievements included:- Securing loan and grant funding through applications, reports, and negotiations.- Leading business planning, budgeting.

Swansea, United Kingdom

- Market and competitor analysis in the field of navigational devices- IP mapping and composition of FTO reports- IP management and trademark / patent filing

St.Gallen, Switzerland

- Contributing to patent portfolio analysis, IP landscaping, and the preparation of IP reports - Supported the development and delivery of IP workshops and training events

Gothenburg, Sweden

In my role as a consultant, I provided strategic insights to small SMEs and the public sector, honing my skills in market and company assessment, as well as project management.Key responsibilities and achievements included:- Acquiring clients and executing projects in business strategy for the automotive and electronics sectors.- Managing design and.

M.Sc., Entrepreneurship And Business Design, Intellectual Capital Management

An interdisciplinary (Technology - Law - Business) education concentrated on innovation management and value creation in knowledge intense.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), The Strategic Management Of Business And Intellectual Property

I researched the impact that the strategic management of intellectual assets can have on SMEs’ commercial opportunities in personalized.

Programming - Python

CS106A - Code in Place, a programming course using the Python language

B.Sc., Business Administration, Industrial And Financial Management

Activities and Societies: EQUIS re-accreditation Thesis: Levering Buyouts in a credit crunch – A study of size, structure and pricing of.

B.Sc., Business Administration And Management

Erasmus program with focus on Management, Marketing, Finance and French.