Michael Zehnder
InvestorHead of Digital Technology & Intelligence at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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About
Michael Zehnder is Head of Digital Technology & Intelligence at Emerald Technology Ventures. He has over 15 years of experience in digital transformation strategy, data analytics, and AI/ML across multiple sectors, with a background spanning business development, data engineering, and leadership. He speaks German, English, and French.
Experience
- Emerald Technology VenturesHead of Digital Technology & Intelligencecurrent2022 — presentZurich, Switzerland
- Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and ArtsExternal Faculty | AI Expert | Mentor & Learning Coachcurrent2018 — presentLucerne, Switzerland
- RAIVEN CAPITALAdvisory Board Member2018 — 2024Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Switzerland Global EnterpriseChief Digital + Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Deputy Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)2019 — 2022Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Swiss Data Labs AGChairman and Co-Founder (until 2020: CEO)2016 — 2022Zug, Switzerland
- gateBExecutive Vice President, Global Director Marketing Analytics & Customer Intelligence2015 — 2018Steinhausen, Zug Area, Switzerland
- SuvaScientific Expert and Project Manager2011 — 2015Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
- University of BaselResearch and Teaching Assistant and PhD Candidate2007 — 2011Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- Rütter Soceco AGScientific Associate2005 — 2008Rüschlikon, Zurich Area, Switzerland
- EYAnalyst2005 — 2006Zurich, Switzerland
- University of ZurichTutor2003 — 2004Zurich, Switzerland
- Universität BernScientific Assistant2001 — 2002Bern, Berne, Switzerland
Skills & more
Agentic AI DevelopmentAI GovernanceGenerative AI3Information Security ManagementPrivate EquityVenture CapitalApplication DevelopmentAgile Project ManagementTechnology LeadershipData StrategiesFinTech9Cybersecurity15
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Data GovernanceData ProductsInformation TechnologyIT StrategyIT Enabled Business TransformationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Deep LearningNeural NetworksApplied Machine LearningData EngineeringBusiness StrategyBlockchainLanguages English · French · German
- Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering CPRE Foundation Level — SAQ Swiss Association for Quality
- Certified Project Manager IPMA Level C — VZPM - Association for the Certification of Persons in Management
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Analyst at Emerald Technology Ventures
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Investment Manager - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Alex Nardi
Investment Manager - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Alex Tepper
Managing Director at Emerald Technology Ventures
Ali Blake
Director of Investor Relations & Platform at G2 Venture Partners
Aline Rotzetter
Senior Investment Manager - Advanced Materials & Sustainability at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Anandhi Gokhale
Investment Director - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Zehnder?
- Michael Zehnder is Head of Digital Technology & Intelligence at Emerald Technology Ventures. He has over 15 years of experience in digital transformation strategy, data analytics, and AI/ML across multiple sectors, with a background spanning business development, data engineering, and leadership. He speaks German, English, and French.
- Where does Michael Zehnder work?
- Michael Zehnder is Head of Digital Technology & Intelligence at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag.
- Where did Michael Zehnder go to school?
- Michael Zehnder studied at Carnegie Mellon University (Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAIO) Program, Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Leadership); ETH Zürich (MAS MTEC ETH (Master of Advanced Studies in Management, Technology); EPFL (Leading with Technology in Finance).
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Also attended TRIUM Global Executive MBA19
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Also attended IMD322
Karthik ChakkarapaniInvestor at Foundation CapitalKulpreet SinghOperating Advisor at OpenOceanMusaad AlkadiSr. Principal at Graphene VenturesGrant AllenFounding GP, Schneider Electric Ventures at Giant Ventures Global LlpFredric PetitPartner, Head of Materials & Packaging at Emerald Technology Ventures AgXavier MesnierPartner, Head of Frontiers in Health & Bio Investments at Verve Ventures
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Also attended HEC Paris697
Mathilde CollinCo-founder & Executive Chair of FrontAlexandre ProtCo-founder & CEO of QontoLaura BuhlerPartner, Head of Community at Felicis VenturesCyriac ParisotInvestor at Index VenturesIan MarshInvestor at DN CapitalCeline XiaoInvestor at DN Capital
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Also attended University of St.Gallen412
Melissa DonohoeVice President at Notion CapitalMarjolaine CatilPrincipal at Newfund CapitalGülce KoçInvestment Manager at IdacapitalDominik MatykaInvestor at Cavalry VenturesChristian NagelInvestor at Earlybird Venture CapitalKarol CieslukAssociate at TCV
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Shared employers
Also worked at RAIVEN CAPITAL4
Also worked at University of Basel18
Butrint AliuAnalyst at Pureos BioventuresPer AntonssonVenture Builder at LU InnovationLuca QuagliataVenture Partner at XGEN VentureFlorian BitterliInvestor at DeepTech VenturesUlf GrawunderEntrepreneur in Residence at BioMedPartnersZlatko JončevFounder at b12 Labs
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Also worked at EY2,000
Tyler WilsonSenior Accountant at Felicis VenturesSandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index VenturesTorjusInvestor at InvestinorAngela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate VenturesKirsten MelloPartner + Chief Financial Officer at Menlo VenturesHark AhluwaliaAssociate at Revolution
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