Christian Goergen

Christian Goergen is a seasoned professional in the fields of technology-driven healthcare and innovative manufacturing, currently serving as a Partner at Catalpa Ventures since January 2024, focusing on investments in visionary founders enhancing human health. Prior to this, Christian held the position of Director at Catalpa Ventures Family Office from October 2022 to January 2024, where the focus was on backing technology-driven startups in digital healthcare. As Managing Director at RetroBrain R&D GmbH from October 2019 to March 2022, Christian contributed to developing therapeutic video games aimed at improving the well-being of elderly individuals. Additionally, Christian founded and served as CEO of MARI Beverage GmbH from June 2012 to December 2021, leading an award-winning startup in the beverage industry. Christian's earlier experience includes working as a Project Engineer at Leibniz-Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe GmbH, specializing in recycled carbon fiber technologies. Academic credentials include a Dr.-Ing. in Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau and a Diplôme in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Maschinenbau from ENSGSI.