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 human resources development, events, accounting
Development of Product-Market-Fit: sustainability management studies at a university of arts, eventmanagement, organisational and personnel development
Best feature: holistic thinking
Worst feature: not yet familiar with the startup 1x1 buzzwords
Proof of concept in Venture Capital, Fundraising, and Business Development
Development of Product-Market Fit: interning at a unicorn and an early stage start-up and organizing a start-up conference
Best Feature: Burning desire to learn new things
Worst Feature: Overthinking too much
Proof of concept in venture capital and acceleration
Development of Product-Market-Fit: in innovation, startups and venture capital
Best feature: Curiosity
Worst feature: Saying “no”
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 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 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 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 International Business
Development of Product-Market Fit: in a startup accelerator working on impact projects and planning events
Best feature: high adaptability in new groups and creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere in a new setting
Worst feature: really bad at saying goodbye
Proof of concept in Marketing and Business Psychology
Development of Product-Market Fit: in Product Management and Marketing Management internships during my studies
Best feature: strong reliability
Worst feature: I cannot stand disorder
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 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 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
