Hedi Razavi
PhD, Stanford & UC Berkeley Alumnus AI & Healthcare
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
AI & Robotics
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Eva-Maria Olbers
Head of Portfolio Growth at Premji Invest AI/ML & DeepTech Investments
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Florian Schoebinger
Head of Strategy & Growth, InOrbit AI Robotics
Health Tech
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Julia Schaletzky
Executive Director, Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases, Drug Discovery Center, UC Berkeley Biotech & Drug Discovery
Climate Protection
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Stefan Schwab
CEO, Comfy, Enlighted IoT & Sustainability
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Florian Dahlhausen
Chief of Staff, Quilt Climate Innovations
Digital Leadership & Future of Work
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Sabine Remdisch
Visiting Researcher, Stanford University Digital Leadership
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Daniel Zimmer
Senior Director, SAP Labs US Future of Work
Entrepreneurship & Female Founders
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Anne Cocquyt
Founder, the GUILD Serial Entrepreneur
Innovation & Tech Trends
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Mario Herger
Founder, Enterprise Garage Foresight Thinker
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Julia Martensen
Innovation Evangelist, ServiceNow Innovation Strategy
Logistics
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Stefan Schaefer
CEO, expectus GmbH / expectus Inc. Logistic Innovation
Mobility
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Sven Beiker
Managing Director, Silicon Valley Mobility Future Mobility Strategy
Renewable Energy
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Janice Lin
Founder & President, Green Hydrogen Coalition Green Hydrogen
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Helge Biernath
President & CEO, Sunstall Inc. Solar Power
Science Liaison
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Zahar Barth-Manzoori
Director, DWIH San Francisco International Research Cooperation
Trade & Economics
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Sean Randolph
Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute Economic Policy Expert
VC & Startups
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Daniela Caserotto-Leibert
US Head of Ecosystem, Cathay Innovation | Venture Capital Venture Capital & Mentoring
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Yvonne Lutsch
Investment Director, Lam Research Venture Capital
Honorary Advisory
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Oliver Schramm
Consul General German Consulate General San Francisco
