With our knowledge, passion,
experience
and network,
we support founders on
their start-up journey.

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About XPRENEURS

At XPRENEURS we are a multicultural team of dedicated professionals, each bringing a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table. Our diverse backgrounds span various industries and disciplines, but what truly unites us is our unwavering passion for fostering innovation and driving entrepreneurial success. We are committed to helping visionary founders turn their bold concepts into thriving businesses.

With our extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business development, we understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for those embarking on their start-up journey. Leveraging our wide-ranging expertise and a powerful network of industry leaders, investors, and mentors, we provide the strategic guidance, practical tools, and crucial resources that founders need to navigate the complex world of start-ups.

At XPRENEURS, we are more than just a support system, we are dedicated partners in the pursuit of start-up success.

About UnternehmerTUM

XPRENEURS is part of UnternehmerTUM, Europe's largest center for start-ups and innovation. Our advanced ecosystem, including highly experienced mentors, VCs, industry experts and corporates, enables us to incubate the strongest teams.

UnternehmerTUM offers start-ups a comprehensive service from first idea to IPO. A team of over 400 employees supports the establishment of companies, market entry and financing - also with venture capital. For established companies, a team of experienced consultants offers optimal access to the UnternehmerTUM ecosystem. UnternehmerTUM has many years of experience in developing innovation strategies and implementing and spinning off technology-driven business ideas. Founded in 2002 by the entrepreneur Susanne Klatten, the non-profit UnternehmerTUM GmbH is, with more than 50 fast-growing technology startups each year - including Celonis, Konux and Isar Aerospace - the leading center for entrepreneurship and innovation in Europe.

400+ start-ups

Peer learning with founders and alumni

250+ mentors

Expertise from industry experts and networkers

150+ VCs

Support from VCs, family offices and business angels

300+ customers

Access to family businesses and corporates

Meet the XPRENEURS team

Barbara Neu

Dr. Barbara Mehner

Managing Partner

Before I joined the team, I have been working with organizations from various industries on the commercialization of new technologies and spin-off projects. Now I support founders on their journey, connecting them to investors and helping them to understand their customers. As a psychologist, I also support start-ups in building strong teams.

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Christine Heuwing

Managing Partner

With my long standing start-up experience in the fields of strategy, product launches and market establishments I support our teams at XPRENEURS. Additionally I’m coaching the teams in leadership and on how to be highly effective in organization and implementation. I'm a passionate networker, always happy to make an intro.

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Leo Martinez

Dr. Leonardo Martínez

Senior Venture Consultant

As a founder myself, I joined the XPRENEURS program 3 years ago. Having gone through various stages of incubation in UnternehmerTUM and with my background in tech entrepreneurship, I am now supporting start-ups with my expertise and experience in building and internationalizing their tech business from scratch.

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Timo Dohmen

Venture Consultant

Besides having gained professional experience in various companies, ranging from agile start-ups to international banks and tech-companies, I also grew my professional network as a former founder. With my broad expertise and number driven mind I therefore support start-ups on their way to successful investments or operational excellence.

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Thomas Hüpper

Network Manager

In the past I’ve worked for a drone delivery start-up as well as for a Management and IT Consultancy. At XPRENEURS I take care of the systematization and strategic development of the UnternehmerTUM network - consisting of start-ups, alumni, mentors, investors and corporates.

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Nikola

Nikola Baumschlager

Venture Consultant

My journey began in the vibrant start-up scene of San Francisco, following that I started working in a start up consultancy helping founders improve their business models. However, my fascination with food systems and the potential of meat alternatives led me down a compelling path. After working with a pioneering meat alternative scale-up, I'm now back in consultancy, armed with a deep passion for reshaping the food system.

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Charlotte Karsch

Charlotte Karsch

Senior Marketing Manager

I have already worked in different start-ups developing social media campaigns and marketing strategies and therefore know what the start-up spirit feels like. At XPRENEURS I support the teams with my expertise in social media marketing but also in the fields of branding and content marketing.

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Emin

Emin Tufanoglu

Junior Venture Consultant

My journey in entrepreneurship began when I fell in love with the vast start-up ecosystem in Lisbon. In various roles, I supported ventures from different stages and industries - ranging from student-led to corporate. At XPRENEURS, I am helping impactful tech start-ups realize their potential using an analytical and human-centered approach.

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Vivian

Vivian Wiljanen

Program and Event Manager

I discovered my passion for the startup ecosystem through my previous experience in different roles in various startups. At XPRENEURS I work on creating the best program curriculum possible so that founders gain the knowledge they need to be successful on their startup journeys. Additionally, I support the startups by organizing events that give the entrepreneurs meaningful connections and the spotlight they deserve.

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Björn Stoffers

Björn Stoffers

Senior Venture Consultant Aerospace Focus

Being an economist by trade, I found my passion in developing commercial strategies and transfering new technologies into real business. I jumped into the fact-paced Berlin start-up world a decade ago and co-founded OroraTech in Munich prior to joining UnternehmerTUM. At XPRENEURS, I mainly support scale-ups in our new ESA Business Accelerator, but always keep an eye open for other deeptech ventures.

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Smilla Gockner

Working Student

Through my current Master's program in Management & Digital Technologies at LMU, along with hands-on experience in entrepreneurial environments, I have developed a strong interest in the dynamic start-up ecosystem. At XPRENEURS, I contribute by supporting the team in various disciplines like program scouting, event management, and other key initiatives.

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