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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charlotte Karsch
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.
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.
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.
Ines Klöss
Working Student
During my first Master's program in Global Health, I discovered a passion for innovation & technology. Participation in workshops at UnternehmerTUM and TUM Venture Labs led me to XPRENEURS, where I am further exploring the start-up landscape. I am supporting the Food and AgriTech teams as well as shadowing other disciplines at XPRENEURS such as, marketing, event management and business development.