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Sebastian

Sebastian

Entrepreneur in Berlin, Germany

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Experience

2019 — Current

Founder at Punching Giants

Helping startups and tech companies gain attention through PR and content creation. Utilizing a combination of social media, content marketing, and organic growth tactics.

2018 — Current

Chairman Of The Board at Freie Waldorfschule Dessau

Leading a non-profit team of over 200 parents and teachers building a modern school for 300 children. Managing the development of a 10k sqm schoolyard into a learning environment.

2022 — 2023

Interim Communications Lead DACH at XAnge

Managed communication and research for a leading early-stage European venture fund.

2021 — 2022

Interim PR & Communications Lead at Zenjob

Led communications and PR in Germany, Netherlands, and the UK for a platform economy company. Focused on increasing visibility and managing stakeholder relations.

2019 — 2022

Marketing & PR at LivingPackets

Managed marketing and PR for a sustainable packaging startup. Focused on promoting smart, environmentally friendly e-commerce solutions.

2017 — 2020

Mentor at Google

Mentored ambitious founders and teams at Google Launchpad. Provided guidance on business strategy and growth.

2018 — 2018

Vice President Communications at KODAKOne

Led communications strategy for a global rights management platform.

2015 — 2018

Account Director at Ballou PR

Managed PR accounts and communications strategies for various tech clients. Led teams and executed national and international campaigns.

2014 — 2015

Head of PR at HitFox Group

Built and led a core PR team while creating a global PR and brand communications strategy. Advised and supported existing startups within the incubator.

2013 — 2015

Co-Founder at Startup Germany e.V.

Co-founded a non-profit organization to inspire, support, and promote entrepreneurs in Germany. Connected startups with SMEs and the broader economy.

Education

2006 — 2011

Bachelor of Arts in Kommunikation, Journalismus at Universität Leipzig

2008 — 2009

Certificate in Science communication et science politique at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Skills

Strategic CommunicationsPublic RelationsContent MarketingSocial Media MarketingGrowth HackingJournalismGhostwritingTeam Leadership