Merantix AI Campus
Adrian Locher is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with extensive experience in the AI and technology sectors. As the Founder and General Partner of Merantix Capital since March 2016, Adrian leads a Berlin-based venture capital firm focused on advancing AI initiatives in Europe. Adrian co-initiates the global conversation on AI at AI House Davos and co-founded the AI Campus Berlin, a collaborative space for AI research and startups. Advisory roles include supporting Maximon, a company builder for longevity solutions, and serving on the boards of several innovative firms such as Vara, Cambrium, Briink, Deltia, and Ovom Care. Adrian's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen and further studies at Stanford University.
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Merantix AI Campus
Where AI Futures Begin - The center for collaboration, co-working, and knowledge exchange in AI. Located in the heart of Berlin, the Merantix AI Campus hosts more than 80 permanent AI teams and attracts 100,000 individuals annually from diverse sectors, including entrepreneurs, corporates, SMEs, researchers, investors, and government entities—united by their mission to create AI-native applications with scale and impact. Since 2021, the Merantix AI Campus has championed the power of multidisciplinary collaboration by providing a state-of-the-art platform for co-working, collaboration, and events. The Merantix AI Campus is part of the Merantix group, Europe’s leading group of AI initiatives and companies, ranging from investing in and to building AI solutions and products. To achieve true innovation, it's essential to cultivate cross-disciplinary communities and break down silos between different stakeholder groups. The Merantix AI Campus aims to become Europe's leading platform for community engagement, promoting interactions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among the most ambitious AI minds from diverse fields. Encompassing entrepreneurship, industry, technology, research, government, and investment, at every level of expertise, the Campus serves as the central hub where AI innovation happens. The Merantix AI Campus is curating a close-knit community that is the gold standard for AI collaboration & innovation. We partner with organizations and teams dedicated to contribution and collaboration, and as we lead by example, we inspire others through openness and communication. By putting the spotlight on AI builders, researchers, policymakers, engineers, and industry users, we create a platform that fosters engagement, innovation, and industry advancement.