
Tobias Kappeler
Location
Zürich
Field of Study
Innovation, Finance, Banking, Blockchain
Expertise
Innovation, Automotive, Mobility, Finance, Banking
About
Venture Building & Team Lead, Biz Dev
Venture Building & Team Lead | Co-Founder | Business Development | Advisor & Coach | Automotive | Mobility | Fintech | Digital Transformation | Open Innovation | Blockchain -> more on LI
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Skills
Automotive
Blockchain
Building Business Partnerships
Business Model Development
Commercial Business Development
Company Launch
Cryptocurrency
Digital Transformation
FinTech
Finance
Human Resource Development
Launching Start-ups
Lean Startup
Management Of International Teams
Mobility
Motorsports
New Ventures
Open Innovation
Open for
cofounder
fulltime
mentoring
Work Experience
Lab1886 - Venture Builder of Mercedes-Benz
2018-07 - 2020-10
Head of Validation & Incubation
Zürich
fulltime
Location: Stuttgart, with assignments in Berlin, Atlanta and Beijing. Co-built Lab1886 from day 1. Our goal was to develop within 3 to 6 months a simple idea in an iterative process into an MVP. Key is to include our potential customers from day one onwards in the process. Our four main KPIs are “Desirability”, “Valuability”, “Technical Feasibility” and “Strategic Fit”. Within the given time frame, we conduct the relevant market studies, develop customer journeys, conduct problem discovery and problem solution interviews. Based on those insights, we create and test a functional prototype to gather valuable customer and market feedback. Further, we create the underlying business model and work out a business case. At every stage along the process, we include all relevant stakeholders. Based on those outcomes, we source the internal and external networks for sponsorship and mentorship as well as strategic alliances, to move into the next phase, INCUBATION. Further qualifications: • Built and currently further developing a team of 12 direct reports • Designed and implemented new Lab1886 innovation process (focus on validation and incubation phase) • Project lead for the validation of new business ideas (according to lean startup and lean stack methods) • Developed new approach and method to track and steer global Lab1886 project portfolio (Atlanta, Beijing, Berlin and Stuttgart) according to clear KPIs, deliverables and stage gates • Managing & controlling of global Lab1886 budget • Implemented new project staffing tool to increase efficiency and transparency • Developing Lab1886 commercialization and acceleration strategy (including external venture funding) Expertise in the area of Drones (VTOL) through projects and cooperation with “Volocopter”
Mercedes AMG Formula 1 Team
2013-07 - 2016-07
Executive Assistant to the Head of Mercedes Benz Motorsport (Toto Wolff)
Zürich
fulltime
Location: Brackley, UK Working in a high performance environment among world-class people in the field of motorsport. A team beating all records, on and off the track (marketing, commercial, social media, …). In charge of organizing and supporting the CEO of the Mercedes AMG Formula 1 Team and Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport (Toto Wolff) in all matters. • Set-up of new assistant structure to increase efficiency • Extensive travel commitment to all Mercedes Formula 1 and Mercedes DTM races • First point of contact for all matters related to the Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport • First-hand support in marketing and commercial projects/matters • Liaison with all stakeholders • Race on-track support in Formula 1 and DTM (managing schedules, preparing and attending meetings – including debriefing and follow-ups, accompanying high-profile prospects, partners, and stakeholders) • Support for internal strategy and management committee in general sporting, as well as Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 board matters • Ensuring immaculate brand presence and customer experience onsite in line with world champion excellence • Leading projects like Young Driver Development and restructuring of Mercedes-Benz DTM programme, among others
Mercedes AMG Formula 1 Team
2016-08 - 2017-06
Business Development Manager
Zürich
fulltime
Location: Brackley, UK • Developed the Mercedes AMG F1 Heritage Programme and created additional commercial income streams • Led and managed sales of former race cars to high net-worth individuals and collectors
UBS and Credit Suisse
2004-08 - 2013-06
Several Positions
Zürich
fulltime
- Apprenticeship - International Talent Programme with assignments in Dubai and London - International Private Banking, India and Middle East - CFO Division
Several Start-up Advisory Positions
2019-01 -
Advisor
Zürich
parttime
- Appuntos Mexico - Reworth Mexico - AYA farmery, Switzerland (for more information, check out LI)
Nexar Inc.
2021-02 -
Consultant
Zürich
parttime
- Consulting one of the leading visual AI tech start-ups of Israel in all automotive related matters - Working with a cross-disciplined team of business development and product experts to get access to leading OEMs
thirty3
2021-01 -
Advisor
Zürich
parttime
Advising early stage start-ups (customers of thirty3) on how to get access to funding. Assisting along the whole process from analysing and streamlining of business model, business case, pitch deck etc. to evaluation of potential investors, first contacts, due diligence support etc.
Academic Experience
Zurich University of Applied Sciences -
2010.09 - 2013.09
Bachelor of Science, BSc in Banking & Finance