Martin Bender

Martin Bender is a passionate advocate for startups and venture capital currently serving as a Freelance Consultant at confluentes e. V., where they communicate WHU's startup ecosystem impact. They have contributed to notable projects, including supporting Series A fundraising for a SpaceTech startup and enhancing talent recognition processes for a unicorn startup. Martin co-founded and chaired the first student-organized Entrepreneurship Conference at Goethe University, building a substantial team and attracting over 600 participants. Their experience also includes roles at DYNO, Finoa, and various leadership positions within startup organizations. Martin is pursuing a degree at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.