About
Dr. Maximilian Bader serves as Chief Investment Officer overseeing investment strategy and portfolio development, and as Chief Sales Officer responsible for product strategy and distribution. He holds a Ph.D. in Technological Innovation Management and is an expert in digital assets and AI investments.
Experience
- Q21 CapitalFounding Partner | Vorstandcurrent2020 — present
- plotdeskLead Business Developmentcurrent2026 — presentMonheim am Rhein
- Fachhochschule MünsterLecturercurrent2019 — presentMünster und Umgebung
- fr3nFounding Partner | Business & Strategy2024 — 2026Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
- dreiquentFounding Partner | Tech & SaaS Advisory2021 — 2026Distretto governativo di Münster
- CEGI Family OfficeDigital Venture Architect2019 — 2021
- Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität MünsterGraduate Research Assistant | Institute for B2B Marketing | Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Klaus Backhaus2014 — 2018Münster und Umgebung, Deutschland
- Homburg & Partner (now: Accenture)Intern - Industrial Goods Competence Center2013Munich / New York City
- AccentureIntern - Automotive Account2013München und Umgebung, Deutschland
- move - Studentische Unternehmensberatung e. V.Student Consultant2012 — 2013Münster und Umgebung, Deutschland
- PorscheIntern - Product Management2011Ludwigsburg
- Bayreuther ÖkonomiekongressMember of the Founding Team2008 — 2010Bayreuth und Umgebung, Deutschland
Skills & more
Languages Deutsch · Englisch · Italienisch
- BAFA-registered Consultant — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle - Bundesstelle für Energieeffizienz
- TOEFL iBT 115/120 — ETS
From Maximilian's professional profile.
Colleagues at Q21 Capital
Klaus Himmer
Tax Advisor & Associate Partner, Flick Gocke Schaumburg at Q21 Capital
Maurice Föhr
Founder's Associate at Q21 Capital
Oliver Flaskämper
Founder & Advisory Council Director, Bitcoin Group SE at Q21 Capital
Pascal Tilgner
CEO & CRO / Founding Partner at Q21 Capital
Sven Müller
Head of Sales Division A, MLP Financial Advisory SE at Q21 Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Maximilian Bader?
- Dr. Maximilian Bader serves as Chief Investment Officer overseeing investment strategy and portfolio development, and as Chief Sales Officer responsible for product strategy and distribution. He holds a Ph.D. in Technological Innovation Management and is an expert in digital assets and AI investments.
- Where does Maximilian Bader work?
- Maximilian Bader is CIO & CSO / Founding Partner at Q21 Capital.
- Where did Maximilian Bader go to school?
- Maximilian Bader studied at University of Münster (Doctor/Ph.D. (summa cum laude), Business & Economics); Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics (Business Administration); University of Münster (Master of Science, Business Administration).
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Also worked at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster7
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