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Cristian Frigo

Frankfurt am Main

Summary

· Experienced Project Manager for startup accelerator, corporate innovation and talent accelerator programs.

· Digital Product Owner with extensive experience in rapid prototyping, assumption testing and digital product development.

· Trilingual (Italian, English, German) in nature with extensive multicultural and international experiences

· Highly motivated and open-minded individual with entrepreneurial spirit.

· Life-long learner, dedicated to continuous improvement through problem solving attitude.

· Passionate about Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager Innovation Products

TechQuartier GmbH
01.2021 - Current

- Project Lead of the H_Ventures Program in collaboration with Goethe University.

Responsible for the program conceptualization, budgeting, program deployment, and establishment of an innovation board and a pool of mentors and speakers.

More here: https://h-ventures.studio/

Highlight 2023: Project Volume of 300k Euro for editions 2&3 (in 2023) successfully managed & executed within budget and with exceptional KPIs.

  • Average NPS: 63,5 (based on 81 responses)
  • Total Applications: 242
  • Total Participants: 141
  • Total Teams Formed: 44

- Project Lead of the RemTech pilot startup accelerator program in 2021 in cooperation with the GIZ (German Society for International Cooperation).

More here: https://techquartier.com/remtech-accelerator/

  • NPS of 75 (12 startups from 6 Diaspora Countries, 30+ International Experts and Partners, 5 International Jury Members).

2) Digital Product Owner

Co-created a low code digital platform to host all digital programs and services of TechQuartier and through which TechQuartier´s international startups (630+), corporate partners (25+), investors and mentors could interact with each other, co-innovate and collaborate in an easier and faster manner in an unique digital environment.

Main Achievements:

  • 1092 registered users and 15+ programs on the platform. Set up a fully automated database synchronization through Zapier.
  • Launched TQ Members APP (IOS + ANDROID) + 2 App updated with bug fixes - 76 Active members
  • Developed & launched own Matching tool for H_Ventures Program - 61 total matching requests
  • Developed & launched own 1on1 scheduling tool with mentors for H_Ventures Program - 113 total matching requests

Innovation & Automation Lead

E! Lexemo GmbH
10.2022 - Current

Responsible for the expansion of the new Legaltech Product E! in Italy and abroad. Responsible for the conceptualization and execution of Growth Hacking methodologies (Landing Page, A/B Testing, Email Marketing, Social Media Experiments) to create a presence in the market and attract new leads.

Website Developer and Livestreaming Expert

Qemie GmbH –
01.2021 - Current

Responsible for supporting the newly founded digital agency startup in the development of the company website and optimization of landing page for better conversion through growth hacking methodologies. Also, responsible for assisting the company in the execution of livestreaming events across Germany for the client PitchClub GmbH.

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Amsterdam Business School
09.2021 - 12.2021

Responsible for the evaluation of the assignments and final exams for the courses "Entrepreneurship and Innovation" and "Innovation Management". Guest Lecturer for the course "Innovation Management".

Scouting and Venture Analysis Intern

TechQuartier GmbH
03.2020 - 05.2021

Scouting intern responsible for the identification and evaluation of the most suitable and promising startups and technologies for the TechQuartier Community and corporate accelerator programs and for the preparation of industry-leading trend reports and articles based on structured research data and portfolio insights for various corporate clients such as Bundesbank.

Project Manager Assistant & Product Developer

Lexemo GmbH
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Product developer assisting in the creation of the learning platform Techhippo, designed to inspire entrepreneurial thinking and acting. The platform has been employed for various digital programs of TechQuartier GmbH.
  • Responsible for the organization and execution of the AiTalents education program. More specifically, responsible for the startup relations and for the development of the platform dedicated program pages.

Business Development Manager

Sonitus S.r.l
03.2017 - 12.2020

Responsible for the business development and expansion in the northern area of Italy of the audio systems product line. Acquired solid customer relationship management and sales skills to increase the overall business revenue.

Research Assistant Professor

Free University of Bolzano
01.2018 - 07.2019

Responsible for the assistance in university research related projects in the financial & accounting sectors, with a special focus on corporate governance quality across european countries.

Assistant Managing Director - Bank Intern

Cassa Di Risparmio, Sparkasse S.p.a
07.2018 - 10.2018

Responsible for the analysis of weekly data and preparation of relevant statistics for the management team used to make decisions about business plans, investment decisions, asset allocation and corporate development strategies.

Event Manager

Comitato Manifestazioni Pozza Di Fassa
07.2017 - 09.2017

Responsible for the entire organization and execution of various tourism events. The role includes activities such as marketing, stakeholders management, public speaking and budget management.

Education

Master of Science - BA - Entrepreneurship And Innovation Track

Amsterdam Business School
Amsterdam
04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Management

Libera Università Di Bolzano
Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige
07.2019

High School Diploma -

Scola Ladina De Fascia
Pozza Di Fassa, Trentino-Alto Adige
06.2015

Certification

  • German C1 level: Testdaf (TDN4);
  • English C1 level: IELTS Academic
  • Ladin C1 level: Scola Ladina de Fascia
  • ECDL certification
  • Hubspot Sales Software Certified
  • Self-Management (UvA)
  • TechTalents program - Finalist Team
  • Website development course
  • Scrum - Basics and Advanced courses
  • Unlock Growth Hacker
  • GMAT
  • Lean Startup Certificate
  • Fundamentals of Agile Project Management
  • WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Volunteering Activities

  • Founder - Beyond Venture (2023 - Ongoing)
  • City Director - SofarSounds Frankfurt am Main (2023 - Ongoing)
  • Member - Founder Mental Health Pledge (2023 - Ongoing)
  • Startup Mentor - Goethe University (2022 - Ongoing)
  • Ted Circle Host and Organizer (2021) - TedXFrankfurt
  • Website Developer & Marketing Lead- Festa Ta Mont Festival (2019)
  • Volunteer at partner badge claim - Slush (2019)

Other Social Engagement

  • Band Member of Musega de Poza (Italy)
  • Band Member of Blasorchester Lilienthal e.V. (Germany)
  • Member of Concert and Basketball Bands (Seattle)
  • Passionate about cross-country skiing and mountain hiking (took part at the cross-country ski race Marcialonga in both years 2015 and 2016 and walked the Camino of Santiago in 2016)

Timeline

Innovation & Automation Lead

E! Lexemo GmbH
10.2022 - Current

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Amsterdam Business School
09.2021 - 12.2021

Project Manager Innovation Products

TechQuartier GmbH
01.2021 - Current

Website Developer and Livestreaming Expert

Qemie GmbH –
01.2021 - Current

Project Manager Assistant & Product Developer

Lexemo GmbH
07.2020 - 12.2020

Scouting and Venture Analysis Intern

TechQuartier GmbH
03.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant Managing Director - Bank Intern

Cassa Di Risparmio, Sparkasse S.p.a
07.2018 - 10.2018

Research Assistant Professor

Free University of Bolzano
01.2018 - 07.2019

Event Manager

Comitato Manifestazioni Pozza Di Fassa
07.2017 - 09.2017

Business Development Manager

Sonitus S.r.l
03.2017 - 12.2020

Master of Science - BA - Entrepreneurship And Innovation Track

Amsterdam Business School

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Management

Libera Università Di Bolzano

High School Diploma -

Scola Ladina De Fascia
Cristian Frigo