Our team mindset is a mixture of trusting our diverse experiences and accepting different perspectives, striving for an inclusive work environment, and encouraging constant out-of-the-box thinking - and of course, balancing work with fun.
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We are managed by a strong team of innovation experts and start-up enthusiasts
Our Faces & Stories
Sylvia Stojilkovic
Managing Partner
With over 12 years of experience in corporate innovation, venture building, and venture capital having worked with tech startups in Europe, Silicon Valley, and Israel, I am leading today the global corporate-startup collaboration activities at TechFounders. Previously, I was the EU Director and Climate Tech Chair at Alchemist Accelerator, the leading enterprise accelerator in Silicon Valley, where I led over 30 European deep-tech investments and supported startups to enter the US market and scale globally.
Moritz Förster
Managing Partner
Prior to my current position, I hold various roles at Siemens in M&A, Digital Consulting, and Operational Strategy while putting customer-centricity at the core. With my 15+ years of professional experience as an innovation expert, I am responsible at TechFounders for fostering successful cooperation between start-ups and corporates to maximize the potential of digital technologies and supporting companies to keep their competitive advantage. In addition, I serve as Director of Operations for the RESPOND Accelerator.
Emilie Gastinger
Corporate Venture & Innovation Manager
During and after my studies of Management & Technology at TUM I worked in business development of start-ups, as well as innovation management and strategy consulting of corporations. With these insights into both worlds – young start-ups and established companies – I will boost their collaboration at TechFounders.
Kathrin Schelbaum
Program & Event Manager
Having long-standing experience in managing programs to foster innovation, such as the Austrian National Innovation Award as well as international projects to support startups and SMEs in the fields of digitalization and creative industries, I’m now responsible for the management of the TechFounders program. Doing so, I strive to make sure that it helps the startups on their way to success and provides real added value for all parties involved.
Jasmin Jurvakainen
Marketing & PR Manager
With a background in communication sciences, I drive TechFounders' marketing, branding, and PR activities with a strong focus on user analytics, online campaigning, search engine optimization, and visual storytelling. Working in an environment that encourages change boosts my creativity and my handwork can be seen in the design of our new website and online & offline graphics.
Andy Hurt
Venture Associate
As a Venture Associate for TechFounders, I am responsible of the scouting and evaluation of start-ups applying to our program. Prior to joining TechFounders, I worked for another accelerator operating in Barcelona where I carried out scouting & evaluation of start-ups and portfolio management duties. In addition o my career experience, I hold a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Private Equity.
Melania Padolecchia
Marketing Intern
I was always intrigued by the start-up and tech ecosystem, so after completing my master's studies at Nova SBE, I decided to pursue a career in Marketing with an internship at TechFounders. Now, I have the opportunity to operate within a wide range of tasks, going from branding to content creation and social media management.