Experience

A practice grounded in decades of building, leading and advising.

More than 25 years of consulting, entrepreneurial, commercial, governance and advisory experience.

Jochen Urban, founder of urban ventures
  1. 01

    Strategy and financial consulting

    Started his career in strategy and financial consulting, advising companies on performance, strategic development and financial decision-making.

  2. 02

    Entrepreneur and business builder

    Founded and scaled an early internet business in 1999, gaining first-hand experience in company building, commercial growth and market disruption.

  3. 03

    Digital business and commercial leadership

    More than 15 years of senior experience in digital business and online advertising, with responsibility for business development, strategic partnerships and commercial performance.

  4. 04

    Governance and international strategy

    Experience as a Supervisory Board member and member of a global Strategic Board, contributing to corporate strategy, growth initiatives and international development.

  5. 05

    Strategic advisory, capital and M&A

    Since 2018, advising entrepreneurs, management teams and investors on growth, fundraising preparation, capital readiness, M&A opportunities and exit preparation.

  6. 06

    Deal introductions and technology ventures

    Initiating selected deal and business introductions and supporting AI, deep-tech, space and dual-use companies in engaging relevant investors, corporate partners and senior decision-makers.

A personal note

"I lead every engagement personally. The strength of this practice is not scale: it is judgement, preparation and the discipline to introduce only what is ready."

Jochen Urban

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