Alexander brings a results-oriented and innovative approach to organizational growth and HR management across startups and midsize companies, thanks to his extensive and proven experience as a board member and mentor in HR leadership. He is also equipped with a diploma in Political Science and over 10 years of dynamic sales experience in both B2C and B2B sectors. Furthermore, Alexander adopts a proactive and insightful strategy in business development and talent cultivation, significantly enhancing our strategic objectives and bolstering operational success.
As a co-founder of a company in the mechanical engineering sector, Michaela brings extensive experience in building startups. She possesses deep expertise in critical areas such as finance, marketing, and supply chain management, understanding the key elements necessary for the success and growth of a business. With a degree in economics and broad industry experience, Michaela has worked across various company sizes, from startups to mid-sized enterprises and large corporations. Her passion for efficiency and process optimization drives operational excellence and enhances our organization’s overall performance.
Margarita ensures the smooth execution of ExciteLab’s acceleration program, organizing structured focus weeks and supporting startups throughout their journey. She manages program logistics, fosters engagement among participants, and creates an environment where founders can connect, learn, and grow. Her experience in artistic project management and creative coordination has honed her ability to bring diverse groups together, create engaging experiences, and manage complex organizational processes. She applies these skills to her role by facilitating meaningful connections within the startup community, ensuring smooth collaboration.
Julian brings a creative and strategic approach to ExciteLab's public presence and brand communication, leveraging his marketing experience from Dresden's startup ecosystem, particularly his work with YETI Dresden. With a strong passion for visual storytelling, he combines technical expertise with creative vision to craft compelling content that resonates with the startup community. As a working student, Julian manages ExciteLab's social media presence, primarily on LinkedIn, and serves as a photographer, ensuring a consistent, engaging visual presence across all platforms.
Valencia supports ExciteLab's automation initiatives, focusing on optimizing internal workflows and digital processes that enhance efficiency across the organization. As a working student in Business Informatics, she combines her academic background with a practical, hands-on approach to implementing innovative solutions. Her work contributes to the continuous improvement of data-driven processes and tool integrations that enable smarter collaboration and scalability. With curiosity, precision, and a strong interest in digital transformation, Valencia brings fresh perspectives to ExciteLab's mission of empowering startups through technology and process innovation.
Dr. Stefan Ferdinand Müller has worked on research, development and commercialization of a novel memory material and devices for the semiconductor industry. The innovation was based on research work performed in both academic and industrial environments which resulted in the formation of FMC which he co-founded and led as both CEO and CTO. During this time, he negotiated and executed technology collaborations and strategic partnerships with foundries, tool vendors, material suppliers and vertically integrated semiconductor companies. Stefan has extensive experience in semiconductor technology, IP strategy, grant and (C)VC financing.