Nicole Büttner

Nicole Büttner is a leading figure in the AI and digital innovation sectors, currently serving as Founder & CEO of Merantix Momentum and Founding Partner at Merantix Capital, where the focus is on supporting visionary AI founders. In addition, Büttner holds the position of Vice President at Startup-Verband and is a member of the Digital Advisory Board to the German Minister of Defense. As an initiator and co-founder of AI House Davos, Büttner is instrumental in fostering global discussions on AI, particularly during the World Economic Forum. Büttner serves on the supervisory boards of Poppe + Potthoff GmbH and QUiNFOS, as well as holds positions as a board observer at MageMetrics and a board member at Merantix AI Campus. Active in the World Economic Forum as a Digital Leader, Büttner advocates for a collaborative approach to innovation in Europe. Educational credentials include a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of St.Gallen, studies at Stanford University, and attendance at the Stockholm School of Economics and Université Paris-Sorbonne.