
Sven Naef
Location
Zürich
Field of Study
Business Innovation
Expertise
Business Dev, Sales, Marketing
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 -
Senior Program Manager Avatars
Zürich
fulltime
Animatico (sold to Nvidia)
2021-02 - 2022-04
Chief Business Development Officer
Zürich
fulltime
Deloitte / KPMG
2017-10 - 2021-01
Senior Consultant
Zürich
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