About
Saskia Urlass is an Investment Analyst at Mandalay Venture Partners focused on agrifood technology. She holds a PhD in sustainable food innovation and works on identifying and evaluating startups and technologies in the agrifood sector. She also engages in science communication and mentoring within the food sustainability ecosystem.
Experience
- Mandalay Venture PartnersInvestment Analystcurrent2024 — presentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Tundra CapitalInvestment Analystcurrent2024 — presentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The University of QueenslandResearch Assistant2020 — 2024Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The Kraft Heinz CompanyProduct Development2019 — 2020Arnhem-Nijmegen Region
- University of ChicagoResearch Assistant2016 — 2017Chicago, USA
Education
- Australian Institute of Company DirectorsFoundations of Directorship2025
- The University of QueenslandDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Food Science and Technology2020 — 2024
- Københavns Universitet - University of CopenhagenMaster of Science (M.Sc.), Food Innovation and Health2017 — 2019
- Wageningen University & ResearchMaster Thesis, Dep. Food Quality & Design2019
- Wageningen University & ResearchSemester abroad, (M.Sc.) Food Technology2018
- IMC Krems University of Applied SciencesBachelor of Science in Engineering, Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology2014 — 2017
- Österreichisches Gymnasium PragHigh School2009 — 2014
Skills & more
Attention to DetailCommunicationAnalytical SkillsTeamwork1ConsultingSensory EvaluationData CollectionDue Diligence1Online ResearchAgriculture1ResearchBiotechnology2
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NutritionDatabasesMicrosoft OfficeLanguages Czech · English · French · German
- Diploma of Leadership and Management BSB50420 — Monarch Institute
From Saskia's professional profile.
Colleagues at Mandalay Venture Partners
Angela Young
Associate at Mandalay Venture Partners
Elouise Comber
Investment Analyst at Mandalay Venture Partners
Mark Gustowski
Managing Partner, Chair Investment Committee at Mandalay Venture Partners
Philippe Ceulen
Partner, Head of Platform at Mandalay Venture Partners
Timothy Hui
Partner, Head of Operations at Mandalay Venture Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Saskia Urlass work?
- Saskia Urlass is Investment Analyst at Mandalay Venture Partners.
Same school
Also attended The University of Queensland114
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Also attended Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen93
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Also attended Wageningen University & Research22
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Also attended IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences2
Shared employers
Also worked at Tundra Capital3
Also worked at The University of Queensland22
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Also worked at The Kraft Heinz Company42
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Also worked at University of Chicago70
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