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Caterina Kiehntopf

Founder

Founder at Dexter

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

FoundedDexter · YC

About

Caterina Kiehntopf spent over a decade in business development and operations, including an early role at Uber JUMP where she established Berlin operations and shaped European market strategy. She most recently served as Head of Operations at Dance, an ebike subscription company, where she built and scaled the operations function across five markets.

Founder at DexterYC F24

Intro paths

YC

Caterina went through Y Combinator (Fall 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Diana Hu, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Dexter's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Caterina can intro founders to Dexter's investors below.

Dexter's investors · 2

Robin CapitalHamburgY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Dexter

BWBella Wu
Bella WuFounder
VGVincent Garrigues
Vincent GarriguesFounder

Experience

  1. Dexter (YC F24)Co-Founder, COOcurrent2024 — presentBerlin, Germany
  2. DanceHead of Operations2022 — 2024Berlin, Berlin, Germany
  3. DanceGM Germany and Austria2021 — 2022Berlin, Deutschland
  4. sennderHead of Quality Management2020 — 2021Berlin, Deutschland
  5. UberSenior Operations Manager JUMP Bikes Berlin2018 — 2020Berlin, Deutschland
  6. The ZEAL GroupCompany Director at myLotto24 Australia a ZEAL Company2016 — 2018Metropolregion Sydney und Umgebung
  7. The ZEAL GroupSenior Business Development Manager New Markets at myLotto24 a ZEAL Company2016 — 2018Region London, Vereinigtes Königreich
  8. The ZEAL GroupProgram Manager at Lottovate a ZEAL Company2015 — 2016Region London, Vereinigtes Königreich
  9. The ZEAL GroupStrategic Project Manager to the CEO2014 — 2015Region London, Vereinigtes Königreich
  10. ATHION GmbHBusiness Development Associate2013 — 2014Metropolregion Berlin/Brandenburg
  11. CapgeminiConsultant2013Berlin, Deutschland
  12. Parklane CapitalAssociate2012 — 2013Hamburg, Deutschland
  13. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHIntern Waste Management2012Mexico Stadt und Umgebung, Mexiko
  14. Volkswagen de MexicoIntern Sustainability and Environment2011 — 2012Puebla de Zaragoza und Umgebung, Mexiko
  15. Parklane CapitalWorking Student2009 — 2010Hamburg
  16. Poten & PartnersIntern marine research and consulting2009 — 2010New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Team ManagementStrategic ThinkingLeadershipIntercultural Skills8Teamwork2Strategic Planning1StrategyAnalytical SkillsProcurement1Software Development1Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Data Infrastructure
+12 moreBusiness Process ImprovementTech SavyProject ManagementEconomicsProject PlanningResearchBusiness DevelopmentInternational RelationsE-commerceOnline MarketingEuropean UnionSustainability

Languages Englisch · German · Spanisch

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Caterina Kiehntopf?
Caterina Kiehntopf spent over a decade in business development and operations, including an early role at Uber JUMP where she established Berlin operations and shaped European market strategy. She most recently served as Head of Operations at Dance, an ebike subscription company, where she built and scaled the operations function across five markets.
Where does Caterina Kiehntopf work?
Caterina Kiehntopf is Founder of Dexter.
What companies did Caterina Kiehntopf found?
Caterina Kiehntopf founded Dexter.
Where did Caterina Kiehntopf go to school?
Caterina Kiehntopf studied at Y Combinator (Fall 2024); Maastricht University (Master, Public Policy and Human Development); Copenhagen Business School (Summer University, European Studies).

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