About
Christian Mischler co-founded GuestReady, HotelQuickly, and Foodpanda, and previously worked as an in-house consultant at Credit Suisse. He holds master's degrees from the University of St. Gallen and CEMS, and served as a captain in Swiss Military Intelligence.
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Founder at DeskimoYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Christian went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Christian can intro founders to Deskimo's investors below.
Deskimo's investors · 4
Co-founders at Deskimo
RC
Raphael CohenFounder
Experience
- Swiss Founders FundPartner, SFF Studiocurrent2026 — presentZürich, Schweiz
- Swiss Founders FundFounding Partnercurrent2013 — presentSankt Gallen, Schweiz
- GuestReadyCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2016 — presentSchweiz
- Deskimo (YC S21)Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentSingapore
- ready. (formerly Uniseminar)Co-Foundercurrent2024 — presentSwitzerland
- Firstchain GroupFounding Partner2016 — 2024Singapore
- mindprep Verlag AGCo-Founder & Board Member2003 — 2024St Gallen, Switzerland
- CASA Real Estate AGCo-Founder2018 — 2020Lisbon, Portugal
- HotelQuicklyCo-Founder, Chairman, COO & CMO2013 — 2017Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sydney
- foodpandaCo-Founder & Global COO & CTO2012 — 2013Singapore
- Credit SuisseInhouse Consultant2010 — 2012Zurich, Switzerland
- Swiss Military IntelligenceCaptain (Hauptmann)2002 — 2012Switzerland
- NovaCo-Founder: Nova Global2009Stockholm, Sweden
- SikaInternship: Corporate Finance2007Baar, Switzerland
- T-MobileInternship: Business Marketing2007Bonn, Germany
- University of St Gallen - HSGJunior Research Assistant2006St.Gallen, Switzerland
Education
- Y Combinator2021
- University of St.GallenM.A. HSG, Banking & Finance2007 — 2009
- CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management EducationCEMS MIM, International Management2008 — 2009
- Erasmus University RotterdamCEMS MIM, International Management2008
- University of St.GallenB.A. HSG, Business Administration2003 — 2006
Skills & more
Strategy49Management12Leadership6Start-ups66Entrepreneurship64Project Management31E-commerce29Business Development25Emerging Markets17Marketing Strategy18Management Consulting14Venture Capital12
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FashionOnline MarketingFinancial ModelingPrivate EquityFinancial AnalysisLanguages English · French · German
From Christian's professional profile.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,668
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded LooptFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded CoinbaseMatt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded PursuitDelian AsparouhovYC Summer 2014Founded Nightingale +1Justin KanYC Winter 2018Founded Rye +3
+ 8,661 more
University of St.Gallen mafia24
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Jonas MorgnerM.Sc.Founded TradeLink +1Christophe MaireFounded FoodLabsConstantin RobertzBusiness Administration and ManagementFounded LocadBen TrumbullISPFounded Nymbl SystemsPascal UngerMaster of Arts (MA)Founded FocalPierre-Alain MassonB.A.Founded Seedstars
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Erasmus University Rotterdam mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sheji HoEconomicsFounded aCommerceTomas MoškaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Turing CollegePiet Jan de BruinMaster of Science - MSFounded IometeVlad MatsiiakoBachelor's degreeFounded InfisicalStef CrumGame TheoryFounded Reditus SpaceBrontë KolarMinorFounded Zeon Systems
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CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
Leo LuInvestor at Foundation CapitalMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesJustin SwartPartner at Bitkraft Esports VenturesVictor SantosVictor Scout at One Way VenturesSwapnil JainCEO, Observe.AI at EMERGENT VENTURESChase AdamPartner at Very Serious Ventures
+ 1,994 more
Also attended University of St.Gallen245
John-ArneInvestor at InvestinorMelissa DonohoeVice President at Notion CapitalMarjolaine CatilPrincipal at Newfund CapitalGülce KoçInvestment Manager at IdacapitalDominik MatykaInvestor at Cavalry VenturesChristian NagelInvestor at Earlybird Venture Capital
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Also attended CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education75
Celine XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalMarie BardinetInvestor at DaphniFrancesco MoroPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsPedro AlmeidaPrincipal at Armilar Venture PartnersMaciej MałyszInvestor at Inovo VCPauliina MartikainenManaging Partner at Maki.vc
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Also attended Erasmus University Rotterdam181
Alessandro TavecchioPartner at P101 VenturesDick SietsesInvestment Partner Health at Capricorn Venture PartnersKonradInvestment Team at Hummingbird VenturesProf. Dr. Elbert DijkgraafBestuurslid at NoaberJohanneke van de Scheur-BaanBestuurslid at NoaberMaarten FischerHead of Programs at Noaber
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Shared employers
Also worked at GuestReady2
Also worked at Credit Suisse559
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesRyan IsonoDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesAryo TehranianManaging Director at Mayfair Equity PartnersNic LowdenInvestor at Moonfire VenturesLeone PattofattoOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures
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Also worked at Sika3
Also worked at T-Mobile20
Erica BresciaManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesKarlInvestor at TFX CapitalDan MenserVice Chairman at Alliance of AngelsMartin TantowPartner at Pegasus Tech VenturesChristian SchulteManaging Director at coparionBerkin ToktasFounding Partner and Managing Director at Revo Capital
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