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Advisory Circle & Mentors

With the GACC Advisory Circle and our mentors, we leverage the expertise of leading thought leaders from key sectors to promote innovative solutions.

Advisory Circle
GACC West

GACC West Advisory Circle

 

Through cross-industry exchange, we strengthen a transatlantic network that enables forward-thinking decisions on both sides of the Atlantic and creates sustainable growth for all involved.

 

Goals & Mission of the Advisory Circle

  • Leveraging the extensive expertise of thought leaders from key sectors
  • Creating a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and effective knowledge transfer
  • Supporting decision-making in business and politics on both sides of the Atlantic
  • Shaping the future for German-American companies and fostering innovation

 

Our Focus Industries

Focus Industries

AI & Robotics

  • Hedi Razavi

    Hedi Razavi

    PhD, Stanford & UC Berkeley Alumnus AI & Healthcare

  • Eva-Maria Olbers

    Eva-Maria Olbers

    Head of Portfolio Growth at Premji Invest AI/ML & DeepTech Investments

  • Florian Schoebinger

    Florian Schoebinger

    Head of Strategy & Growth, InOrbit AI Robotics

Health Tech

  • Julia Schaletzky

    Julia Schaletzky

    Executive Director, Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases, Drug Discovery Center, UC Berkeley Biotech & Drug Discovery

Climate Protection

  • Stefan Schwab

    Stefan Schwab

    CEO, Comfy, Enlighted IoT & Sustainability

  • Florian Dahlhausen

    Florian Dahlhausen

    Chief of Staff, Quilt Climate Innovations

Digital Leadership & Future of Work

  • Sabine Remdisch

    Sabine Remdisch

    Visiting Researcher, Stanford University Digital Leadership

  • Daniel Zimmer

    Daniel Zimmer

    Senior Director, SAP Labs US Future of Work

Entrepreneurship & Female Founders

  • Anne Cocquyt

    Anne Cocquyt

    Founder, the GUILD Serial Entrepreneur

Innovation & Tech Trends

  • Mario Herger

    Mario Herger

    Founder, Enterprise Garage Foresight Thinker

  • Julia Martensen

    Julia Martensen

    Innovation Evangelist, ServiceNow Innovation Strategy

Logistics

  • Stefan Schaefer

    Stefan Schaefer

    CEO, expectus GmbH / expectus Inc. Logistic Innovation

Mobility

  • Sven Beiker

    Sven Beiker

    Managing Director, Silicon Valley Mobility Future Mobility Strategy

Renewable Energy

  • Janice Lin

    Janice Lin

    Founder & President, Green Hydrogen Coalition Green Hydrogen

  • Helge Biernath

    Helge Biernath

    President & CEO, Sunstall Inc. Solar Power

Science Liaison

  • Zahar Barth-Manzoori

    Zahar Barth-Manzoori

    Director, DWIH San Francisco International Research Cooperation

Trade & Economics

  • Sean Randolph

    Sean Randolph

    Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute Economic Policy Expert

VC & Startups

  • Daniela Caserotto-Leibert

    Daniela Caserotto-Leibert

    US Head of Ecosystem, Cathay Innovation | Venture Capital Venture Capital & Mentoring

  • Yvonne Lutsch

    Yvonne Lutsch

    Investment Director, Lam Research Venture Capital

Honorary Advisory

  • Oliver Schramm

    Oliver Schramm

    Consul General German Consulate General San Francisco

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