Sarah G. - Self-employed

Munich, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

5 months

Senior Advisor

Self-Employed

Advising small and medium-sized enterprises, venture capital firms and portfolio companies on optimizing business models, scaling operations, and accelerating sales.

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 1 month

Advisory Board Member

Digital Assets Association Austria

The Digital Assets Association Austria (DAAA) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the development of digital assets.
We take a proactive and constructive approach to addressing current trends and challenges, with the aim of fostering a sustainable digital asset ecosystem.
Our mission is to position Austria as a global leader in this rapidly evolving field.

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years

Co-Founder

Academy 4 Disruptive Minds

Upskilling teams with AI and Blockchain for next level efficiency.

Jan 2023 - Jul 2025

2 years 7 months

Managing Director

Blockchain Founders Group

BFG provides capital, ideas, and acceleration for promising business models in the fields of crypto assets, DLT, and blockchain.
Belief that the blockchain and web3 space is the biggest opportunity over the next decade.

Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

1 year 2 months

Podcast Host

BLOCKTALES - Unchained Stories

BLOCKTALES – Unchained Stories is a podcast dedicated to exploring insights into the lives of the people behind the blockchain technology.
Hosted by Katharina Zeuch and Sarah Gottwald, two women in web3 who explore why guests chose to work in web3, how they are making a difference, and the projects they are passionate about.
Focuses on female innovators and explores the unique challenges and opportunities for women in crypto.

Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

1 year 2 months

Treasurer - Member of the Board

International Token Standardization Association

Aims at promoting the development and implementation of comprehensive market standards for blockchain- and DLT-based cryptographic tokens.

May 2022 - Jan 2023

9 months

Germany

Investment Manager

Vanagon Ventures

Invests in companies that build the digital asset ecosystem enabling the next iteration of the internet.
Helps founders with product, strategic go-to-market and scale alongside an LP collective of 23+ exceptional founders, business leaders, technology and legal experts.

Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

9 months

Germany

Corporate Strategy - Strategic Cooperations and M&A

BMW Group

Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

2 years

Munich, Germany

Product Strategy - Digitalization | Strategic Cooperations

BMW Group

Strategic cooperations and partnerships for digital technologies.

Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

2 years 1 month

Germany

Business Development Autonomous Driving Technologies

BMW Group

Focused on long-term cooperations and relationships in the Autonomous Driving sector to create opportunities for growth and development.

Oct 2013 - Jul 2017

3 years 10 months

Germany

Project Controlling Autonomous Driving Technologies

BMW Group

Calculation of business cases
Financial recommendations for board member meetings

Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

6 months

Master's Thesis Student

BMW Group

Master's thesis: R&D in China.

Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

7 months

Working Student - Project Management

BMW Group

Supporting new structure projects for the development process.
Participation in the operational project business.

Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

5 months

Intern - Supply Chain Management

Bosch Power Tools (China) Co., Ltd

Coordination and preparation for adapting all supplier steering concepts to new regulations.
Reducing and controlling stock in the plant.
Creating packaging instructions and standard labels for all products and suppliers.
Developing, updating and writing several logistics reports.

Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

6 months

Bachelor's Thesis Student - Logistics Department

Daimler AG

Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

7 months

Singapore

Intern - Asia Finance and Controlling

SCHOTT

Analysis of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and key performance indicators.
Coordination and organization of monthly financial reviews.
Supporting various controlling projects.

Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

10 months

Working Student - Purchasing Department

Bosch

Summary

Experienced venture leader and CEO with a strong track record in scaling companies, driving strategic partnerships, and managing M&A and growth financing. Combines deep expertise in venture capital, corporate governance, and corporate innovation, shaped by leadership roles at BMW and in the startup ecosystem. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and execute complex growth strategies.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Master of Engineering · Business Administration and Engineering · Munich, Germany · 1.5

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

European University of Madrid

Master of Engineering · Business Administration and Engineering · Madrid, Spain · 1.5

Oct 2007 - Jun 2011

University of Applied Sciences Pforzheim

Bachelor of Applied Science · Business Administration and Engineering · Pforzheim, Germany · 1.9

Certifications & licenses

DeFi Talents and NFT Talents Program, Scholarship

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

KERNEL Fellowship - top talent in tech

Plan B Summer School (blockchain, defi, web3, crypto)

Franklin University Switzerland

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Bocconi University | Coursera

Unit Masters - blockchain literacy program

Unit Network

Venture Institute 3

VC Lab

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Experience

Senior Advisor

Self-Employed

Advisory Board Member

Digital Assets Association Austria

Co-Founder

Academy 4 Disruptive Minds

Managing Director

Blockchain Founders Group

Podcast Host

BLOCKTALES - Unchained Stories

Treasurer - Member of the Board

International Token Standardization Association

Investment Manager

Vanagon Ventures

Corporate Strategy - Strategic Cooperations and M&A

BMW Group

Product Strategy - Digitalization | Strategic Cooperations

BMW Group

Business Development Autonomous Driving Technologies

BMW Group

Project Controlling Autonomous Driving Technologies

BMW Group

Master's Thesis Student

BMW Group

Working Student - Project Management

BMW Group

Intern - Supply Chain Management

Bosch Power Tools (China) Co., Ltd

Bachelor's Thesis Student - Logistics Department

Daimler AG

Intern - Asia Finance and Controlling

SCHOTT

Working Student - Purchasing Department

Bosch

Summary

Languages

Education

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Master of Engineering · Business Administration and Engineering · Munich, Germany · 1.5

European University of Madrid

Master of Engineering · Business Administration and Engineering · Madrid, Spain · 1.5

University of Applied Sciences Pforzheim

Bachelor of Applied Science · Business Administration and Engineering · Pforzheim, Germany · 1.9

Certifications & licenses

DeFi Talents and NFT Talents Program, Scholarship

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

KERNEL Fellowship - top talent in tech

Plan B Summer School (blockchain, defi, web3, crypto)

Franklin University Switzerland

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Bocconi University | Coursera

Unit Masters - blockchain literacy program

Unit Network

Venture Institute 3

VC Lab

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