Our story.

Walid has 30 years of experience in the telecom sector where he has always pioneered technical and operational innovations from within big corporates.

He has worked on 5 continents and has held several CTO and board advisory positions across the globe. In the last few years he founded and launched a pure fiber telco in Italy and is currently managing its growth into a national alternative network to the incumbent.

He is a strong believer in the supernatural powers of a cohesive team with a clear vision and objectives.

Joel has an impressive background in mechanical engineering and robotics from ETH Zürich. In 2018, he co-founded VAY, an ETH Spin-off that became the first B2C app to utilize monocular human motion analysis, receiving widespread recognition and demand from the fitness and health sector. VAY achieved great success and was ultimately acquired by Nautilus Inc in 2021.

Joel has been recognized by Forbes, naming him as one of Europe's "30 under 30" in Technology for 2022. He is currently leading the Center of Excellence at Nautilus Inc. Inc in Zurich.

Lukas Platinsky is a seasoned expert in the fields of Computer Vision, SLAM, and Deep Learning, with a track record in driving innovation in autonomous vehicles.

As a co-founder and the CTO of Blue Vision Labs, he raised together with his team funding from venture capital firms such as Accel Partners, Horizons Ventures, and Google Ventures. This led to Blue Vision Labs being acquired by Lyft.

His expertise in Computer Vision and his ability to integrate machine learning techniques into real-world applications are great assets to our portfolio companies.

Jean-Luc has a master’s degree from the University of Lausanne. He built multiple successful ventures throughout his career creating lasting impact.
Among these ventures, he pioneered an ERP system integral to Nespresso's success and created Finartis, a global financial technology company and banking software provider.

Additionally, Jean-Luc has been an active member of the Entrepreneurs Organization. He also serves on on the Board of Directors at Visium, a Swiss artificial intelligence and data firm.

After graduating from ETH Zurich, Frederic started his career at Accenture, SGS, and McKinsey, before joining Cambridge Technology Partners as Managing Director for EMEA. Frederic's journey led him to the founding of Optaros, which was acquired by MRM/McCann World Group.

In 2009, he founded Open Web Technology, employing 200 engineers across Switzerland.
Frederic fostered a partnership with Swisscom, culminating in the establishment of the joint venture Swisscom Digital Technology SA, operating under the brand Open Web Technology. Swisscom's acquisition of all remaining shares, ensures the company will continue to flourish under the brand Open Web Technology.

Ben has an educational background from the University of St. Gallen. After brief stints in banking and consulting, his passion for making an impact led him to join VAY, an ETH Spin-off specializing in motion analysis technology.

As a COO at VAY, Ben was responsible for all business aspects and played a crucial role in the company's success, particularly during the transition from B2C to B2B. In 2021, VAY was acquired by Nautilus Inc. Since then, Ben has led the Corporate and Business Development Initiatives at Nautilus Inc., has been an active Angel Investor in the startup ecosystem and was recognized by Forbes as one of Europe's '30 under 30' in Technology for 2022.

Anne, born into a business family in logging and integrated wood industry, she took the turning point by joining PT. Pan Brothers Tbk and Group when it was ailing in 1997. As Vice CEO, she had played a vital role in turning the Company into Indonesia’s largest garment manufacturer producing apparel for international well-known brand.

She is an award-winning and passionate professional who graduated from University of Southern California – USA and received her MBA degree from Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles – USA (1994).

Dieter founded a media agency early in 2001. He led and grew the company into a leading digital agency with 150+ employees.

In 2017, Dieter successfully handed the company over and went on to found Speedinvest Pirates as a joint Venture with the VC fund Speedinvest to support the portfolio companies and help them scale to the next level. Over the past 5 years, Dieter and his team supported over 200 early-stage startups.

Dieter is an experienced Investor and Business Angel with a great reputation within the European Startup ecosystem.

Phil is a growth-oriented executive leader for technology & media, with 40 years of working with entrepreneurial founders to build and scale their companies.

His operating career in marketing, venture capital, and executive management has resulted in cumulative new products demand totalling over $1B in addition to the growth of established product sales in raw startups, scaling entrepreneurial companies, as well as private and public firms, ranging from pre-revenue to over $1B annual sales.

Phil now spends his time as a venture capital investor, operating advisor, execution partner and incubator for new companies by focusing his efforts on strengthening the ecosystem for new technologies.

Jaana is the co-founder of Sororitê LATAM’s largest female angel investor network focused on female led startups. She’s an active angel investor, focused on FinTech, RetailTech and DigitalHealth, is a board member of Columbia Ventures do Brazil and Zissou, and a mentor to startups in LATAM and Switzerland.
 
Jaana holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Master’s in Engineering from ETH Zürich. She is a Swiss national, now residing in São Paulo, with more than 15 years of experience in LATAM. Prior to angel investing, she had a successful career as an executive at American Express, Expedia Group and McKinsey & Co, focusing on strategy, business development, and product. 

Nils, a graduate of Architecture from ETH Zürich, brought his expertise to the family business, REHAU, a global leader in polymer technologies.

He played a key role in shaping the company's growth in China and Asia by focusing on business and organizational development. After his tenure in Asia, Nils returned to Germany and Switzerland where he has built REHAU New Ventures, a Corporate Venture Builder that drives the development of innovative businesses from the ground up.

His ability to quickly analyze complex problems, his sharp and well-structured approach, and his sales and marketing experience in the US and Asia make him a valuable asset to our portfolio companies.

With his extensive experience as the former Vice President and Managing Director of Intel Capital, spanning over 35 years in venture capital, Keith has established himself as one of the industry's leading experts in building highly successful technology-based businesses. During his time at Intel Corporation, Keith served as one of the five voting executives responsible for all of Intel Capital's investments. He played a pivotal role in leading some of the company's largest and most successful investments, including a $3.2B investment in ASML and Research in Motion (RIM).

His in-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and semiconductor technology as well as fund management makes him an invaluable advisory resource for QBIT and our portfolio companies.