Simon Schmincke is a seasoned venture capital professional and entrepreneur with extensive experience in startup development and investment. Currently serving as a General Partner at CREANDUM since February 2016, Simon has played a pivotal role in various successful companies, including Comtravo, Taxfix, and N26. Prior to this role, Simon held positions as Principal at Earlybird Venture Capital and Entrepreneur in Residence at Rocket Internet, alongside co-founding major ventures such as HelloFresh USA and Foodpanda. Additionally, Simon has contributed to academia as a guest speaker at the University of St. Gallen, sharing expertise in high-tech management. With a strong educational background, including an MA in Strategy and International Management from the University of St.Gallen and an MBA exchange at the Rotman School of Management, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge in strategy and digital marketing to the field.