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Meet our network

Oocean Ventures operates at the intersection of individual expertise and collective ambition, driven by a shared passion to help companies evolve, grow, and create value for all stakeholders. At its core, I lead with deep commitment to innovation and growth, supported by a curated network of independent professionals. Each member of our network brings specialized skills, contributing to a rich pool of resources that adapt to your specific needs.

Karin Taheny

  • Karin is an experienced independent board member and Chief Digital and Technology Officer, steering organisations successfully through the turbulent waters of digital transformation. Having worked both at Google in Dublin and San Francisco, as well as in executive roles in leading technology companies, Karin has an in-depth understanding of the digital global landscape, and the challenges companies are facing today.

    Karin is currently serving as Chief Digital + Technology Officer at Switzerland Global Enterprise and holds multiple board mandates.

Independent Supervisory Board Member
Chief Digital + Technology Officer at Switzerland Global Enterprise

Alex Glasneck

  • Alex is an independent strategy consultant with 18+ years experience working at the intersection of digital, brand and experience design.

    He has worked for digital and advertising agencies like BBDO, DDB , DEPT, Heimat & Co. in various positions, led diverse teams and carried out projects for clients from a wide range of industries: automotive, e-commerce, FMCG, retail and more.

    Today, he helps companies to create brands, stories and digital things people really care about. Remote or onsite, alone or with a team - but always holistic, human first, hands on and stubbornly optimistic.

Strategy Director - Digital. Brand. CX.
Freelance Strategy Consultant at SLAY Strategy Studio

Jannis Ritterspach

  • Jannis is a seasoned entrepreneur, advisor and investor with extensive experience in digital transformation and business consulting. He is currently the Managing Director of his own investment and advisory firm. Previously, he held a senior management position at an international technology and marketing agency. He also founded two companies and led them to successful acquisitions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Business Transformation and Entrepreneurship at Business School Lausanne.

Advisor, Entrepreneur and Investor
Managing Director at JR Investment Holding

  • Anjuli Mauer, founder of People Pace, is a dedicated HR expert with over 12 years of experience in enhancing People & Culture across high-growth organizations. She specializes in developing and implementing innovative HR strategies that drive organizational growth and efficiency. Anjuli has made significant impacts as VP of People & Culture at flaconi, COO at ctrl QS, and Director of People at auctionata, championing humanistic and inclusive HR practices.

HR-as-a-Service
CEO & Founder at People Pace

  • Katja, founder of Better Be Buzzin’, is a digital marketing and marketing technology expert known for transforming marketing, driving marketing efficiency and turning strategies into measurable successes. With a career that includes leadership roles at Mercedes-Benz and Deutsche Post DHL Group, Katja combines deep digital marketing expertise with a global perspective to help businesses thrive in the digital age.

Marketing Transformation Consultant
Managing Partner at Better Be Buzzin’

Tobias Szarowicz

  • Tobias, with a background in law, has been an active contributor to the startup scene for over a decade. He co-founded the German Startup Association, managed one of Berlin’s first coworking spaces, and facilitated a South Korean VC’s entry into the German market. Through the K.I.E.Z. accelerator, Tobias supports early-stage entrepreneurs launching AI projects from research to market. He is also engaged in several midcap consulting projects, with a focus on DeepTech, research spinouts, AI, and venture capital.

Tech Startups Enthusiast and Startup Accelerator
Accelerator Manager at K.I.E.Z. Künstliche Intelligenz Entrepreneurship Zentrum

Oliver Brügmann

  • Oliver is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in business strategy, marketing, and digital transformation across various sectors. He founded and sold his digital agency to DEPT®, where as Managing Director, he spearheaded significant growth and integration initiatives in the German market. Oliver currently serves as an Advisory Board Member and works as an independent consultant, driving value creation through digital innovation, brand development, and along the M&A processes. He holds a BA in Business Administration and has enhanced his skills through Executive Education at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Entrepreneur, Advisory Board Member and Consultant
Managing Director & Owner at Oocean Ventures

  • Sebastian is the founder and CEO of PROTOS Technologie GmbH, a Berlin-based consultancy specializing in public cloud computing. With over 15 years in ICT, Sebastian has a rich background in software development and digital communication, holding a Master's degree from his studies in Berlin and London. He notably served as Managing Director at Asperado GmbH, pioneering SaaS marketplaces for the German SME sector. Before founding PROTOS, he was a management consultant and project manager at Capgemini, where he also contributed to scientific research in cloud computing.

Board Member, Advisor ICT & Cloud Computing Enthusiast
CEO & Founder of PROTOS Technologie GmbH

Laura Bierling

  • Laura is a seasoned business coach dedicated to fostering self-leadership, resilience, and meaningful relationships within organizations. Her practical methods are designed to develop essential human qualities, encouraging leaders to embrace a proactive mindset that transforms challenges into opportunities for growth. Laura's coaching empowers individuals to make deep emotional connections with their core selves and align with their organization's global contributions, creating lasting value and impactful relationships that drive business success.

Leadership Coach & Facilitator
Laura Bierling Coaching | Training | Consulting

Christian Lubasch

  • Christian has 17 years of experience bridging Business and Technology with focused expertise on AI & Data. He is a Founding Partner of 42Frontiers, providing Expert Advisory in Technology and AI for Private Equity. Previously, he served as Chief Data & AI Officer in global tech. Christian founded and grew his company into a top-tier Data and AI consulting agency, which was acquired by a 4000 FTE digital agency. There, he became a Partner and Managing Director and helped with further M&A growth.

Senior Leader in AI/Data, Advisor, Serial Entrepreneur
Founding Partner at 42Frontiers

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