Vanessa Fischer

Vanessa Fischer is an experienced business professional currently serving as a Partner at UpXcale since October 2018, focusing on startup consulting and mentoring, alongside a role as Partner at retalent since April 2024, which emphasizes innovative talent strategies. Additionally, Vanessa holds the position of Co-Managing Director at encourageventures e.V. since November 2022 and is a Senior Manager in Digital Business Development at KION Group since January 2019, where responsibilities include new ventures and strategic partnerships. Prior experience includes roles as an Investment Analyst at Brockhaus Capital Management AG and an M&A Analyst at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking, as well as a background in investment banking at Commerzbank AG. Vanessa is also a PhD candidate in Management of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation, and Transformation at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg and has completed multiple MBA programs focused on various facets of business management and digitalization.