Crew

Customer-centered. Hypothesis-driven.
Fully dedicated.

Our crew consists of entrepreneurs, professionals, researchers, technology experts, creative minds, and a lot more. As a top entrepreneurial university, HHL is committed to cultivating new business ideas, and our extensive network is here to support you every step of the way!

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Jr. Prof. Maximilian Schreiter

ACADEMIC LEAD

Jr. Prof. Maximilian Schreiter

Founders create ideas, and Finance provides the means to implement them." – As our Academic Director and Junior Professor for Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer at HHL, he perfectly bridges the gap between entrepreneurship and finance.
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Maurice Steinhoff

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Assist. Prof. Dr. Maurice Steinhoff

Pitch perfect? Guaranteed with Maurice! Being part of HHL DIGITAL SPACE since minute one, he supports the startups in the program.
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Paulin Laura Ostrowski

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Paulin Laura Ostrowski

Paulin creates event formats and content to support our student teams, startups, SMEs, and integrate society in the Görlitz region, while expanding and maintaining our entrepreneurship network.
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Dr. Nino Tomini

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Dr. Nino Tomini

Nino is our adventurous strategist, blending a passion for exploration with a wealth of experience in startup consulting. Having coached numerous startups, he brings a unique perspective that drives innovation and growth.
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Christoph Scholze

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Christoph Scholze

Christoph is an experienced networker and project coordinator from Görlitz.
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Niklas Schulte

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Niklas Schulte

Niklas is doing his doctoral thesis at HHL and supports us as project manager on various entrepreneurial topics.
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Kevin Schuppe

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Kevin Schuppe

Kevin is a Research Associate at the Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Chair of Strategic Management & Digital Entrepreneurship at HHL.
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Solomiia Maksymiv

CONTENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Solomiia Maksymiv

Solomiia is creating content for our social media platforms and newsletters.
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Joshua Barthel

Project Manager

Joshua Barthel

With experience in consulting, VC, and startups, Joshua brings a fresh perspective, curiosity, and a practical mindset – ready to support our founding teams wherever needed.
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The Tech Incubator of HHL

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, a distinguished university-level institution, and a leading international business school, has a rich legacy of nurturing entrepreneurial, responsible, and effective business leaders. Renowned for its exceptional teaching, focused research, seamless knowledge transfer to practice, and outstanding student services, HHL has played a key role in the establishment of over 300 companies by its alumni.

In a strategic move to share this wealth of expertise and extensive network, HHL introduces HHL DIGITAL SPACE. This open platform and incubator extend support to entrepreneurs, not only for their students and partners but for anyone with a digital business model. As a hub for innovation, HHL DIGITAL SPACE successfully integrates key elements like “find the right startup funding,” “incubation program,” and “entrepreneurial strategy.” Join us in cultivating the next wave of successful entrepreneurs. Explore HHL DIGITAL SPACE and bring your digital business to next step.