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Antony (Hamilton) Hamilton Roczek
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Experience
Jun 2024 - Present
1 year 10 monthsBerlin, Germany
Co-Founder & Managing Director
ZOLA
- Founder & Majority Shareholder – first natural meat-snack DTC brand in the DACH region.
- Lead all aspects of marketing, category management, finance, and e-commerce operations.
- Scaled the brand to full net profitability and €600K ARR (as of Oct 2025).
Jan 2024 - May 2024
5 monthsBerlin, Germany
RemoteInterim Venture Architect
WHATEVER.WORKS
- Senior interim project manager for an early-stage corporate venture (remote employee management platform).
- Developed the strategic product roadmap to validate a new business unit as an additional revenue stream.
- Reported directly to the founder to improve financial forecasting (P&L) and advise on growth initiatives.
Aug 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years 5 monthsBerlin, Germany
Co-Founder & Managing Director (Chief Operating Officer)
alpakas
- Oversaw all strategic and central operations, EU expansion, and led a team of 150 operations specialists.
- Scaled two major cities (Berlin & Munich), achieved €4M ARR, €7M in funding, over 100K orders delivered.
- Concluded operations in Q4 2023 due to fundraising constraints and shifting consumer market dynamics.
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
1 year 1 monthBerlin, Germany
Entrepreneur in Residence (Consumer Focus)
MVP Factory
- Launched deinebasics, a joint e-commerce venture between MVP Factory and a multi-€bn corporate.
- Led all business development functions—from ideation through launch and Go-To-Market strategy.
- Conducted market research and opportunity assessments for the Group CEO to identify new venture initiatives.
Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
6 monthsBerlin, Germany
Visiting Analyst (Investment Team)
Headline
- Operated as an investment analyst for Headline’s European early-stage VC fund (€1bn+ AUM).
- Prepared detailed investment reports and managed the initial stage of deal-flow CRM.
- Developed a scraping tool to identify emerging startups with high-growth potential.
May 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 8 monthsBerlin, Germany
Finance Manager
MVP Factory
- Joined as the fourth employee and contributed to scaling the company to €10M+ ARR, oversaw all financial operations across the venture group with full ownership over the P&L unit.
- Built and implemented a quantitative model to assess project health and mitigate cash-flow risks.
- Reported to the Group CEO ensuring revenue accuracy, forecasting, and profitability optimization.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (3 years), Transportation (2.5 years), Food and Beverage (2 years), Retail (1 year), and Banking and Finance (0.5 years).
Information Technology
Transportation
Food and Beverage
Retail
Banking and Finance
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Finance (5 years), Operations (4 years), Strategy (3.5 years), Marketing (3 years), Business Intelligence (1 year), and Product Development (0.5 years).
Finance
Operations
Strategy
Marketing
Business Intelligence
Product Development
Summary
Drove €4M ARR and led teams of 150+ employees. Expertise in e-commerce, financial modelling, and venture-backed growth.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
NativeEducation
Oct 2016 - Sep 2020
Technical University of Berlin
Bachelor of Science · Industrial Engineering & Computer Science · Berlin, Germany
John F. Kennedy School Berlin
High School Diploma with Advanced Placement & SAT (Academic Honor) · Berlin, Germany
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Where is Antony based?
Antony is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Antony speak?
Antony speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native).
How many years of experience does Antony have?
Antony has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Antony has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Antony may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Antony be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Antony would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & Managing Director, Interim Venture Architect, Co-Founder & Managing Director (Chief Operating Officer).
What is Antony's latest experience?
Antony's most recent position is Co-Founder & Managing Director at ZOLA.
What companies has Antony worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Antony has worked for ZOLA, WHATEVER.WORKS, alpakas, and MVP Factory.
Which industries is Antony most experienced in?
Antony is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Transportation and Logistics, and Food and Beverage. Antony also has some experience in Retail and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Antony most experienced in?
Antony is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Strategy and Planning. Antony also has some experience in Marketing, Business Intelligence, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.
Which industries has Antony worked in recently?
Antony has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Food and Beverage, and Retail.
Which business areas has Antony worked in recently?
Antony has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Marketing.
What is Antony's education?
Antony holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering & Computer Science from Technical University of Berlin.
What is the availability of Antony?
Antony is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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