Benedict Von hoffmann
Co-Founder & CEO
Experience
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years Zürich, Switzerland
Co-Founder & CEO
Clanq AG
- I ideated, built, launched, and grew Clanq - a fully regulated financial app that's been a game-changer for families in Germany, enabling them to save a whopping 30% more for their little ones. At Clanq, we achieved a remarkable 40% growth MoM during my tenure. Internally, I'm proud to say that I fostered a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and drive that propelled the company forward. We achieved new feature releases bi-weekly, keeping users engaged and excited about our product.
- Led an international team of 15 employees (Brazil, Berlin, Belgrade, Kiew).
- Successfully raised the company's valuation to 5 million.
- Launched the product within 8 months, outperforming all the deadlines and ensuring a successful market entry.
- Recognized as one of the top CEOs in the industry, earning a place on the prestigious Forbes 30u30 list for my outstanding leadership and achievements.
- Developed a one-of-a-kind digital life insurance model, setting a new standard in the industry and attracting a large customer base.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years Baden, Switzerland
Co-Owner & Chairman of the Management Board
mind ventures GmbH
- As a key member of the management board, I played an instrumental role in establishing our organization's overall strategic direction and goals in collaboration with other board members and shareholders. I was also responsible for managing our investment holdings, closely monitoring market trends and industry developments to identify potential opportunities for our company's success.
- Nurtured and fortified long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, and staff.
- Acting as an internal consultant for digitization & business innovation
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
4 years Zürich, Switzerland
Co-Owner
JUST BE Innovation AG
- I successfully operated the development of the business, securing additional funding to drive growth. One of my top priorities was ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality digital experiences and efficiency. I implemented a brand-new website and fully digitized backend system for bookings, pricing, and marketing, which proved to be a game-changer for our business. These technological advancements streamlined our processes, improved efficiency, and drove better results for our bottom line. By listening to our customer's needs and addressing pain points, we built trust and loyalty, leading to increased revenue andmarket share.
- Identified and capitalized on business opportunities by liaising with cross-functional departments.
- Achieved the highest B&B rating in Sicily and added five more new rooms.
- Generated 2x revenue growth year over year
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years Zürich, Switzerland
Chief Operating Officer
Mindnow
- As the COO, I provided strategic direction and leadership to the organization, driving it forward towards its goals. To achieve this, I developed and executed operational, managerial, and administrative procedures that streamlined our processes and increased efficiency. In addition to establishing reporting structures to improve communication and information flow within the organization, I also focused on implementing changes to the company culture andmindset. I worked closely with team members at all levels to understand their concerns and motivations, and develop effective strategies to address them.
- Spearheaded the successful implementation of a new business field (Business Model Innovation Services).
- Played a critical role in achieving profitability by optimizing the bottom line.
- Managed and overlooked various software development and digitization projects. Most notably, the digitization of B2B card management for the Cornèr Bank.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years Zürich, Switzerland
Strategy & Operations Manager / Product Owner
Mindnow
- As the overseer of our internal operations, I managed and ensured the successful delivery of various software projects. Additionally, I played a crucial role in securing multiple new projects for our company by attending and presenting at product pitches alongside C-level executives. My ability to effectively manage our internal operations was crucial to the successful delivery of software projects. I closely monitored and managed project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring that wemet our targets while delivering high-quality products.
- Devised and executed robust, agile processes to push forward our business strategy.
- Involved in various digitization projects, like the development of the mindful app for COVID tracking that was successfully exited to Ticketcorner
- Led high-performance product teams, including engineers, designers, writers andmanagers
Digital Marketing & Content Manager
Impakt360
Parttime Sales Assistant
Jelmoli
Social Media Marketing Assistant
Jelmoli
Digital Marketing Intern
Mindnow
Vitznau, Switzerland
Chef
Parkhotel Vitznau
- Final Grade 5.5 / Top 5 in Canton of Lucerne
Kitchen Internship
Restaurant Candela
Educational Intern
SBWHaus des Lernens AG
CV Pitch - Circus Stage
START Global
Private Tutor
Stay Smart
Project Management Trainee
cdg Beratungen
Summary
Accomplished entrepreneur and innovation leader with extensive experience in digitization, delivering products, improving operational processes, and achieving overall business goals.
I have a track record of leading and optimizing organizational operations, and I'm an expert in delivering complex software projects to success. I'm a business innovator, agile methods enthusiast, and change management ninja. I know how to create disruptive strategies, break them down into actionable steps, and execute them flawlessly. My ability to devise and implement comprehensive business strategies that align with strategic growth goals is unparalleled. I'm an expert coach, support system, and builder of high-achieving teams. I have a knack for maximizing revenues/earnings, achieving cost savings, and boosting customer satisfaction in customer-facing operations.
- Change Management / Innovation
- Business Process Improvement
- Agile Software Project Management
- Team Development / Leadership
- Operations Management / Planning
- Business Model Innovation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Product Development / Design
- Problem Solver / Decision Maker
- Value Proposition Design
- Business Development / Fundraising
- User Experience / Interface
Languages
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
Serbian
Advanced
Ukrainian
Advanced
Education
Oct 2019 - Present
The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur
Digital Business Management · Chur, Switzerland
ThePower Business School
MBA, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Innovation & Digital Transformation
Certifications & licenses
Management Development Program
Wharton Executive Education
Business Process Design for Strategic Management
MIT Sloan School of Management
Digital Disruption: Digital Transformation Strategies
Cambridge Judge Business School
Disruptive Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
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