Benedek Orban

Benedek, the newly appointed Head of Ecosystem at CV Labs, has been a significant figure in the crypto valley ecosystem, renowned for his passion and transformative energy. His journey into the blockchain and crypto space has been marked by impactful contributions and leadership. Before joining CV Labs, Benedek established a formidable career in banking and technology. He held pivotal positions at major Swiss and German banks and institutions, working with corporate clients and institutions in overarching leadership roles. His transition into the blockchain domain marked a significant shift, where he emerged as an entrepreneur, leader, and founding member of multiple blockchain & crypto startups and ventures. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Benedek serves as the Chairman of the Crypto Valley Association's Startup Working Group. In this capacity, he passionately nurtures the startup ecosystem in the Zug and Zürich regions, fostering growth and innovation. His expertise extends to mentoring and coaching startups applying for InnoSuisse grants, and he also provides advice on investment strategies. Benedek holds an MBA from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, specializing in disruptive technologies, including blockchain. Furthermore, he is actively involved in academic research and education, promoting knowledge transfer and the adoption of blockchain technology in Switzerland and globally.

Isabel Verheggen

Isabel is putting CV Labs on the map by leading all marketing efforts including PR, websites, social media, and more! Prior to joining the team, Isabel worked as Marketing Manager at an independent magazine for sustainable fashion. She holds a MA in Marketing Management from Erasmus University in Rotterdam, and a BA in International Business Administration from the University of Tilburg, the Netherlands. In her free time, Isabel enjoys rock climbing, cooking, and exploring the Swiss mountains.

Benjamin Jones

Ben is all things events and marketing! He is an experienced Marketing, Events and Engagement Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the B2B and B2C industries. Skilled in Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Retention, Customer Service Operations Management and Business Development. Please reach out with any questions regarding hosting events with CV Labs or being part of our Summits.

Fabiola Luna Huerta

Fabiola is engaging and growing CV Labs’ tech and digital assets community. She organizes flagship conferences and hubs such as the CV Summit, the Blockchain Hub at Slush, and events with opinion leaders surrounding CV VC’s research reports. Fabiola previously worked in blockchain security supporting protocols, decentralized exchanges, brokers and crypto banks with their smart contract security needs. At this time she launched the first Swiss Blockchain Security initiative. Fabiola has worked in China, the USA, Europe, and Latin America, and she speaks 7 languages!

Hugo Bettencourt

Hugo's first venture was a real estate brokerage and consulting company in 2018. After finding success he Co-founded a distribution company in 2021. Additionally over the last five years Hugo has been the Ecosystem Growth Manager of Consensus Capital. He also is an active investor in multiple industries including property, tech, web3 and sports.

Ulrike Lierow-Schad

Located in Berlin, Ulrike has more than a decade of experience in building sustainable organizations and bringing the right people together. During her 15+ years in the consulting industry, she gained a sustainable network internationally as well as in Berlin. Ulrike will further develop the CV Labs ecosystem in Germany, especially our new location in Berlin. Ulrike is a female founder and business angel for companies with focus on circular economy and sustainability.

Charlie Papamichael

Charlie recently joined the team in December 2022, having graduated from the University of Exeter with a BA in International Relations and Modern Languages in the summer. Having gained marketing experience through his previous role in the FMCG industry, Charlie is looking to take on the world of Blockchain. In his freetime, Charlie is all things sport, and can be found on the tennis court or rugby pitch.

Connor Millham

Connor started his mediamatician apprenticeship at CV Labs in August 2021 after successfully completing a preliminary design course at the Lucerne School of Art. He is now learning how to develop and implement his design talent into blockchain marketing. As a native Canadian, he has a passion for ice hockey and loves to play with his friends in his free time, either on real ice or roller skates.

Sascha Erni

Cibele Alves

Cibele is the first smile you‘ll see when entering CV Labs. As a Host, she is the first point of contact for inquiries and takes care of offers, contracts, hospitality, and the overall happiness of customers. She loves to bring like-minded people together and give communities a platform to exchange ideas. Prior to joining CV Labs, Cibele drove various projects for a Brazilian Women's Group helping them to grow their community. She worked in Europe and Latin America and speaks four languages. She is a University of St. Gallen graduate and has successfully participated in one of their Women Back to Business programs

Olga Ruszczynska

Robin Burger

Florian Kohler

Florian is a proficient leader, an initiator of successful enterprises, and a crypto and blockchain enthusiast. Florian is also a co-owner of the investment and advisory boutique Einhorn + Rakete AG. From 2013 to 2019, Florian was the CEO of Swiss Ice Hockey, and before that, he worked at Swiss radio and television SRF for many years as the Executive Producer. Florian is also a Member of the Management Board.

Nicolai Reinbold

Julien Passagne

Julien is a veteran blockchain & crypto investor with a proven track record. Julien is a crypto native and has a deep technical understanding of blockchain technology and its applications, having built the blockchain practice of a big 4 consultancy, led a team in an L1 start-up, and bootstrapped his own 8-figure fund.

Danny Rowshandel

Danny is an expert in start-up acceleration, Web3 applications, and alternative asset investments. Danny is a strong advocate of digital transformation, having delivered dozens of keynote speeches on fintech applications and blockchain technology worldwide. Before blockchain, Danny enjoyed a career in international finance, facilitating landmark investment deals between Chinese financial institutions and their western counterparts.