Gabriele Caracausi - Startup Mentor and Technical Advisor (Volunteer)

Q: Where is Gabriele based?

Gabriele is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Gabriele speak?

Gabriele speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gabriele have?

Gabriele has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Gabriele has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Gabriele may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gabriele's latest experience?

Gabriele's most recent position is Startup Mentor and Technical Advisor (Volunteer) at Faros Accelerator .

Q: What companies has Gabriele worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gabriele has worked for Faros Accelerator , Nexens , Hubviser , Signify , and Roche Diagnostics .

Q: Which industries is Gabriele most experienced in?

Gabriele is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology , Healthcare , and Information Technology (IT) . Gabriele also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Gabriele most experienced in?

Gabriele is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Marketing . Gabriele also has some experience in Sales , Strategy and Planning , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Gabriele worked in recently?

Gabriele has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Healthcare , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Gabriele worked in recently?

Gabriele has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Marketing , and Product Development .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

La Spezia, Italy

Startup Mentor and Technical Advisor (Volunteer)

Faros Accelerator

Mentoring startups about technology trends and solutions, business models, market and competition research.

Dec 2020 - Present

5 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Founder and Director

Nexens

Conducted continuous market research to stay up to date about emerging technologies and trends in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
Identified opportunities and performed business development activities.
Planned and implemented online marketing strategies to position the brand and target new customers.
Validated the idea and created the prototype for a new product.
Executed general management activities.

Dec 2019 - Jul 2022

2 years 8 months

Munich, Germany

Founder

Hubviser

Conducted platform analysis and design, including ecosystem stakeholders, entity relationships, transactions, and user experiences.
Conducted market and competition analysis.
Conducted customer and user segment analysis and validation. Pitched the idea to dozens of mentors, potential partners, customers, and collected qualitative data through interviews.
Performed business models and revenue streams analysis and validation.
Developed the product vision and strategic roadmap, including monetization and growth strategies from the platform design perspective.
Created and launched offline and online marketing campaigns and community-building practices.
Successfully launched the digital platform, including the complete software programming (Frontend + Backend + Cloud deployment with Google Cloud and Docker).
Collected quantitative data and created dashboards to get insights about product traction, user experience, and user profiles.

Mar 2014 - Feb 2021

7 years

Munich, Germany

Co-Founder and CEO

Signify

Participated in product conception, prototyping, and testing.
Launched the product on the market.
Conducted pilot projects and sold licenses to early enterprise adopters.
Created and launched online marketing campaigns.
Conducted business development and sales activities.
Executed general management activities.

Aug 2009 - Present

16 years 7 months

Penzberg, Germany

Independent Contractor

Roche Diagnostics

Core team member in a digital transformation project.
Developed a software system for collecting, managing, and analyzing laboratory data.
Integrated external devices, equipment, and industry-specific systems like LIMS, MES, and Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN).
Ensured software development lifecycle alignment with industry-specific regulations and standards, including the implementation of automatic unit tests.
Adopted Agile development practices and Continuous Integration to streamline processes, including tools like Git and Azure DevOps.

Sep 2003 - Dec 2008

5 years 4 months

Germany

Independent Contractor

Various companies

Designed and developed software solutions, implementing Frontend, Backend, database, and cloud technologies.
Created proof of concept and prototypes.
Analyzed customer requirements and proposed architectural solutions.

Summary

Highly experienced professional with a 19-year track record as an independent contractor and entrepreneur, currently leveraging deep expertise in laboratory automation and digitalisation within the life sciences, including hands-on experience with LIMS, ELN, MES, and equipment integration. My entrepreneurial journey as founder and CEO of multiple ventures (Nexens, Hubviser, Signify) has cultivated strong business acumen encompassing market research, business development, and strategic marketing.

Holding a Certified Scrum Product Owner certification and an MBA in Innovation and Business Creation from TUM School of Management, I bring a unique blend of technical understanding (Computer Engineer), strategic thinking, and product management expertise. My experience includes defining product strategy, conducting market research, and applying Agile methodologies. My MBA further strengthened my capabilities in strategy, finance, and innovation management, complemented by experience in open innovation and startup mentoring.

Passionate about driving innovation and digital transformation in the life sciences, I am eager to connect with professionals and explore how my diverse background can contribute to impactful projects and initiatives.

Feel free to reach out to discuss potential collaborations or opportunities.

Skills

Product Management

Certified Scrum Product Owner
Lean Startup
Product Strategy And Roadmaps
Platform Analysis And Design
Market And Competition Research
Devops
Scrum
Agile Methodologies
Software Testing And Traceability

Innovation Management

Open Innovation
Startup Ecosystems

Data Analysis

Kpis And Metrics Collection
Qualitative And Quantitative Research
Sql
Dashboards
Tableau

Technology

Programming: C# And .Net, Entity Framework, Linq, Angular, React, Nodejs, Javascript, Typescript, Html, Css, Bootstrap, Automatic Unit Testing, Java, Python
Data Collection And Databases: Elasticsearch, Aveva Pi, Sql, Oracle, Postgresql, Mssql, Mongodb
Cloud And Devops: Azure Devops, Git, Continuous Integration, Docker, Google Cloud (Container Registry, Compute Engine, Sql And Storage)

Pharmaceutical And Biotechnology Specific

Laboratory Automation And Digital Transformation
System Integration Of Lims, Eln (Idbs E-workbook), Mes, Animl, Label Printers And Zpl (Zebra Programming Language)
Equipment Integration (Meters, Robots, Scales)

Strengths

Analytical Thinking
Entrepreneurial Mindset And Technical Background
Product Vision And Strategy
Curiosity And Life-long Learning
Empathy
Team Spirit

Languages

Italian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2019 - Jun 2022

TUM School of Management

Executive MBA in Innovation and Business Creation · Innovation and Business Creation · Munich, Germany

Oct 1996 - Jun 2004

Università degli Studi di Palermo

Master of Science in Computer Engineering · Computer Engineering · Palermo, Italy · 110/110

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Scrum Alliance

Certified Platform Design Toolkit Facilitator

Bootcamp Boundaryless, Italy

Profile

Created

June 2024

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Gabriele based?

Gabriele is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Gabriele speak?

Gabriele speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Gabriele have?

Gabriele has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Gabriele has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Gabriele may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gabriele be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gabriele would be well-suited for roles such as: Startup Mentor and Technical Advisor (Volunteer), Founder and Director, Founder.

What is Gabriele's latest experience?

Gabriele's most recent position is Startup Mentor and Technical Advisor (Volunteer) at Faros Accelerator.

What companies has Gabriele worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gabriele has worked for Faros Accelerator, Nexens, Hubviser, Signify, and Roche Diagnostics.

Which industries is Gabriele most experienced in?

Gabriele is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT). Gabriele also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Gabriele most experienced in?

Gabriele is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Marketing. Gabriele also has some experience in Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Gabriele worked in recently?

Gabriele has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Gabriele worked in recently?

Gabriele has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Marketing, and Product Development.

What is Gabriele's education?

Gabriele holds a Master in Innovation and Business Creation from TUM School of Management and a Master in Computer Engineering from Università degli Studi di Palermo.

Does Gabriele have any certificates?

Gabriele has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Scrum Product Owner and Certified Platform Design Toolkit Facilitator.

What is the availability of Gabriele?

Gabriele is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Gabriele?

Gabriele's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.