from founders
who we are
We are seed-funded by the founders of FOND OF. "The idea for xdeck came about when we started building THE SHIP, the new home of our company. Our mission at xdeck is to provide a platform for ambitious founding teams to accelerate their growth and thus transform revolutionary ideas into successful business models."
our team
Proof of concept in Venture Capital & Startup Acceleration
Development of Product-Market Fit: in strategy consulting, product & tech, fintech
Best feature: brutal honesty at all times
Worst feature: brutal honesty at all times
Proof of concept in Venture Capital & Mentoring
Development of Product-Market Fit: in VC Investments (angel to growth), Asset Management, Investment Banking
Best feature: Founder Centricity - sparring partner on eye level
Worst feature: Always honest
Proof of concept in Leadership and Enablement of an outstanding crew
Development of Product-Market Fit: in the consulting industry, as a founder and as a father of twins
Best features: non-judgmental curiosity, grit and a can-do mentality
Worst feature: sometimes a hyper-focused nerd – yes, world, I am still here …
Proof of concept in Brands & Communications
Development of Product-Market Fit: in the wind energy industry, a health care startup and as a self-employed brand manager
Best feature: recognizing brands and making their values tangible
Worst feature: poor sense of direction
Proof of concept in Operations, Strategy & Business Development
Development of Product-Market Fit: in an early-stage startup, several student initiatives, and the LegalTech industry
Best feature: Hands-on mentality and being passionate about what I do
Worst feature: Impatience
Proof of concept in Conceptualisation & Implementation of Software Applications
Development of Product-Market Fit: BSc Business, MSc Computer Science, internships in consulting
Best feature: enthusiasm about new ideas
Worst feature: inability to multi-task
Proof of concept in Venture Scouting & Building, Product Management
Development of Product-Market-Fit in: development and setup of xdeck Accelerator, product implementation and management at LegalTech Software Startup
Best feature: analytical skills and strategic thinking
Worst feature: creativity
Proof of concept in Strategy, Sales, Operations, Finance
Development of Product-Market Fit: at McKinsey & Company and as co-founder/managing director of three startups
Best feature: a passion for new ideas and change
Worst feature: my senseless love for correct grammar
Proof of concept in digital marketing & innovation
Development of Product-Market Fit: in the packaging industry and a student organization for entrepreneurship & startups
Best feature: familiarizing with new tasks & always a happy face
Worst feature: bad at saying no to something
Proof of concept in E-Commerce, Communications & Events, Office Management
Development of Product-Market Fit: in e-commerce at a retail startup, entrepreneurial side projects, startup accelerator
Best features: doing many things at the same time and being adaptable
Worst feature: explaining things in a complicated way
Proof of concept in startup coaching, focus on B2B sales, fundraising, and product-market fit
Development of Product-Market Fit: Head of WHU Incubator, experience across industries
Best feature: get startups ready for their next funding round
Worst feature: lack of coding skills
Proof of concept in Business and Advertising Psychology with a passion for storytelling and social media
Development of Product-Market Fit: marketing coordination of consumer goods and now newbie in the startup world
Best Feature: highly adaptable and a clear head in tough and stressful situations
Worst Feature: I can and WILL tell you about the newest Tiktok trends
Proof of concept in Venture Capital, Startup Acceleration, strategy consulting
Development of Product-Market Fit: in strategy consulting, valuation, fintech
Best feature: asking challenging questions
Worst feature: bad sense of humor
