Gunnar Graef

Gunnar Graef is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in founding and scaling companies across various industries, including transportation, new energy, and deep tech. Currently serving as Founding Partner at Deutsche Ventures and Co-founder of Libergy, Gunnar Graef also holds a position as Member of the Advisory Board at betterplace.org and serves as Founder & Executive Chairman of Graef & Company, focusing on internationalization and growth management. Academically, Gunnar Graef is a Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at ESCP Business School and played a key role in establishing the JB Say Institute for Entrepreneurship. Previous experience includes advisory roles at Airbus and co-founding the Startupbootcamp Berlin accelerator. Educational credentials span prestigious institutions such as ESCP Europe, TU Berlin, and The Wharton School.