Together with my team, I support future entrepreneurs and start-ups with successful strategic business development, enabling them to achieve their visions. In the past 20 years, after completing my education in mechanical engineering and as a business economist, I was able to gain extensive and valuable experience in the areas of business development, market and competitive analysis, financial planning and start-up consulting. During this time, I have founded four companies myself and successfully supported more than 100 companies, ranging from small one-man businesses to globally active industrial enterprises. In recent years, the topic of financing options for innovative entrepreneurs in their start-up phase has become a personal specialty. In addition to professional competence, appreciative cooperation, honesty and trust are my most important values and critical success factors - as well as private happiness, which I have found with my wife and our two children in the North of Graz. I am looking forward to supporting you, your passion and drive, in the pursuit of the successful development of your endeavor!
With six years of experience in management consulting—especially in securing public-sector funding—I bring solid theoretical and practical expertise in business administration and economics. Over time I have honed my skills in market analysis and financing strategy, allowing me to pinpoint complex interdependencies and align your company’s unique needs with the right balance of opportunities and risks. Active listening, open communication and mutual trust form the foundation of my client work. Consulting is, in my view, a two-way exchange: while we provide the impulses that drive your success, we also learn from you. Whether you need creative solutions to current challenges, fresh insights into new markets, or original ideas for marketing and sales, my goal is to understand your specific perspective and work hand-in-hand with you to propel your business or project forward. Away from the desk, I recharge by hiking, ski touring, playing the piano, or hitting the tennis court. I look forward to a collaborative partnership built on confidence and shared success.
I have always found the idea of founding sustainable companies with social added value very fascinating, because entrepreneurs develop creative solutions for everyday problems from which society as well as the environment benefit. Therefore, as a project manager, together with the team of Bernd Kopper, I will support you, dear founders, in the best possible way, so that you can master the challenges you face and achieve your goals. Due to my many years of infrastructure project experience, I am able to identify critical aspects for future project development, financing and risk mitigation.
My main business management interests lie in the areas of business development, innovation and strategic positioning. For almost two years I have been accompanying Bernd Kopper as a business consultant in the field of funding consulting for innovative startups and SME. During this time, I have been able to support startups, especially in the areas of deep tech and life sciences, in the planning and successful financing of their innovation project by funding organizations. From the development of a first technology or product concept, the delivery of the proof of concept, the development of prototypes, the implementation of a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) to the market launch and scaling of the business model. The consulting services cover topics such as project management, (project) financing as well as the development of the necessary business documentation. What I like about my job is the varied work and the valuable insights I gain with each individual project. It is my concern to bring each individual client closer to the realization and financing of his/her project.
As a junior consultant with a business background and a great passion for innovation, I am ready to help young companies overcome their challenges. I am the youngest member of the team, which often allows me to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the world of business consulting. I am motivated to continuously develop my skills in the field of start-up consulting. Together with our team, I strive to help companies maximize their potential while gaining valuable experience for future missions.
