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Sven Naef

About

Looking to build my next startup!

My passion for building businesses and solving complex problems has driven me to become a key player in the success of Animatico, a Swiss AI startup that revolutionized the world of interactive avatars. As the first employee, I led the development of key business areas, including sales and marketing, ultimately resulting in the successful sale of the company to Nvidia in 2022. Today, as a senior program manager for avatars, I am actively shaping the future of this exciting technology. This experience has taught me how to build successful startups, identify product-market fit, tailor technology products to customer needs, drive sales, deliver projects, and build a strong brand.

Link: [https://www.startupticker.ch/en/news/nvidia-acquires-animatico](https://www.startupticker.ch/en/news/nvidia-acquires-animatico)

In addition to my entrepreneurial experience, I also have a proven track record in digital and business strategy consulting at Deloitte & KPMG. I've taken charge of numerous international projects, ranging from implementing cutting-edge SaaS tools to evaluating business services strategies. I hold a Master's degree in Business Innovation from the University of St. Gallen.

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Skills

B2B Marketing Strategy

Channel Sales Development

Commercial Business Development

Digital Product Development

Fundraising

Open for

cofounder

Work Experience

Nvidia

2022-04 -

Workplace
Senior Program Manager Avatars
Location

Zürich

Employement type

fulltime

Animatico (sold to Nvidia)

2021-02 - 2022-04

Workplace
Chief Business Development Officer
Location

Zürich

Employement type

fulltime

Deloitte / KPMG

2017-10 - 2021-01

Workplace
Senior Consultant
Location

Zürich

Employement type

fulltime

Academic Experience

University of St. Gallen -

 

2014.09 - now

Bachelor of Arts, BA in Bachelor Business Administration

University of St. Gallen -

 

2015.09 - 2017.08

Master of Arts, MA in Master of Business Innovation