Mindtrek

Coming soon.
Mindtrek turns walking and time outdoors into a daily reset.
Guided walks for mental fitness, balance, and clarity.
Not just meditation. Not just steps. Something else.

Founder

Berlin Finance Initiative

Part of the founding team and shareholder behind several high-impact fintech initiatives in Berlin, including the House of Finance & Tech, FIBE Fintech Festival, and our accelerator program in partnership with Gener8tor. I focus on driving internationalization by connecting Berlin’s fintech ecosystem to the U.S. and other key global markets.

Founding Partner | BFI International GmbH

Built and led the first transatlantic fintech program in partnership with the Berlin Government over two years, helping startups gain market knowledge, enter the U.S. market, and connect with the right partners. I continue to connect founders and ecosystem builders across Berlin and the U.S. to share insights, open doors, and build trusted networks across both markets.

Initiator & Program Lead | Berlin Finance USA

Munich Business School

Courses: Ideation and Prototyping (Master Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.A.), Product Lifecycle Management (B.A.), Innovation and Digital Business (B.A.)

Lecturer | Innovation & Entrepreneurship

German Entrepreneurship GmbH

Coach and advisor to early-stage teams in accelerator and innovation programs - including the BMW Group Accelerator and Volkswagen Innovation Fund. I guide founders from idea to validation, helping them shape strong business models, test fast, and reach product-market fit in weeks, not months.

Startup Coach | BMW & VW Accelerators

NoPilots

Partnered with companies like E.ON, Lufthansa, and Nokia to design and validate new digital products. We used Design Sprints to test concepts early, reduce risk, and avoid wasting resources on unproven ideas.

Co-Founder | Product Strategy & Design

Founder Institute

Startup Mentor

HYVE - the innovation company

Led innovation projects with global brands like LEGO, Nokia, AbbVie, Adidas, and UniCredit. As Head of the HYVE Innovation Lab, I designed and launched new digital initiatives in partnership with corporate clients.

Senior Innovation Consultant | Head of HYVE Innovation Lab

Innovation Consultant

BMW Group

Business Development - China

Sales Coordination Region China, Hong Kong & Taiwan

Product Strategist, Founder & Startup Coach | 9+ years in Product Innovation

I’m on a mission to tackle a modern dilemma - one I’ve struggled with myself: Too often, we’re trapped indoors and inside our heads. I’m building something to change that - a new way to help people step outside, reconnect with nature, find mental clarity, and boost their wellbeing. Stay tuned!

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