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Our Team

Meet the people whose passion and expertise fuel the success of our programs, turning visions into impactful realities.

Kajarin Yotdam
Kajarin Yotdam
Program & Partner Manager
Somaya Elbaz
Somaya Elbaz
Project, Operations & Finance Manager
Yash Das Sharma
Yash Das Sharma
Communications & Business Development Manager
Viktoria Trosien
Viktoria Trosien
CEO, Founder & Startup Coach
Chica
Chica
Chief Happiness Officer

Our Advisors

A collective of seasoned experts bringing diverse perspectives, deep insights, and invaluable experience to shape and elevate our journey.

Daniela Mahr
Daniela Mahr
CEO and Founder reflecta.network, Artivist Award, Green City Guide and more, Sociologist Philosopher, Civic Innovation Awardee
Dr. Franka Birke
Dr. Franka Birke
CEO and Co-Founder metr, former Director at Centre for Entrepreneurship, TU Berlin, former Entrepreneurship Lead Germany, Climate-KIC
Prof. Günter Faltin
Prof. Günter Faltin
Serial Founder (eg. Teekampagne, Ratio Drink, Foundation Entrepreneurship), Investor, Business Angel and Bestselling Author
Dr. Johanna Richter
Dr. Johanna Richter
Executive Director at Foundation Entrepreneurship, Founder and Chairwoman at agbe - Perspectives for West Africa e.V.

Jobs

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Expert Coaches for the Avant Now Accelerator

About Us:

We are an impact innovation hub and startup accelerator with a focus on nurturing and empowering startups that drive sustainable change. We are dedicated to fostering innovative, tech-based solutions to societal and environmental challenges of our time, and we are looking for proactive and dynamic Coaches to guide our startups to success.

Role Overview:

As an Expert Coach for our accelerator, you will play a crucial role in the development and success of our startups. You'll be responsible for delivering learning sessions and coaching in your specific expert domain contributing to startup growth and progress. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct training sessions on your specific expert domain.
  • Answer questions and offer strategic insights during group discussions.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the accelerator community.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree and proven track record in your expert domain.
  • Experience in coaching, mentoring, or leading startups.
  • Strong understanding of startup ecosystems and the challenges faced by early-stage companies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and provide actionable insights.
  • Proactive and self-driven with a passion for helping startups succeed.
  • Experience with fundraising and investor relations is a plus.
  • Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

What We Offer:

  • An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of innovative startups.
  • Work with inspiring teams dedicated to making a positive change.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

If this position resonates with you, please send us your resume, Master’s certificate together with an overview of topics that you can offer to hq@avant-now.com. We look forward to hearing from you!