Alexander Farr
@alexanderfarr
Dynamic Chief of Staff with expertise in strategic leadership and investment.
GermanyWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven professional with a strong background in strategic leadership and investment, currently serving as Chief of Staff at Superchat, a B2B SaaS start-up. My role involves investor reporting and financial modeling, where I collaborate closely with the CEO and leadership team on high-impact strategic topics. I have successfully taken on interim leadership positions, focusing on international expansion, recruitment, and building an effective outbound sales process.
Previously, I was an Associate for the DACH Investment Team at Flash Ventures, where I identified promising business opportunities and exceptional founders, facilitating their ideation processes. My experience spans various roles in consulting and venture capital, including internships at Bain & Company and McKinsey & Company, where I honed my analytical and presentation skills. I co-founded an EdTech start-up, leading the recruitment of a founding team and managing partnerships, which has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the start-up ecosystem.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief of Staff
Superchat
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Led investor reporting and financial modeling, collaborating with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives. Managed interim leadership roles in international expansion, recruitment, and outbound sales process development.
Associate
Flash Ventures
Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)
Identified business opportunities and exceptional founders, facilitating an ideation process. Supported early-stage portfolio companies with hiring, product strategy, and fundraising efforts.
Working Student
Bain & Company
Dec 2020 - Nov 2021 (11 months)
Assisted consulting teams through desk research, analysis, and presentation creation, contributing to various client projects.
Co-Founder
Stealth EdTech Start-up
Jan 2020 - Nov 2020 (10 months)
Recruited a founding team, secured initial funding, and managed partnerships and platform development for an educational technology venture.
Investment Analyst Intern
Picus Capital
Jun 2020 - Oct 2020 (4 months)
Sourced and screened start-ups, conducted founder calls, and performed due diligence on early-stage companies, enhancing operations through digital tools.
Business Development & Product Mgmt. Intern
Avi Medical
May 2020 - Jul 2020 (2 months)
Defined features and user journey for a patient app, contributing to the company's successful fundraising efforts exceeding 100M EUR.
Fellow Intern
McKinsey & Company
Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 month)
Analyzed costs and organized challenge meetings to reduce investment costs for a German car supplier.
Innovation Consult
Airbus Defence and Space
Jul 2019 - Jul 2019 (0 months)
Developed a start-up concept and app for emergency communication via satellites, showcasing innovation in technology.
Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Oct 2017 - Nov 2017 (1 month)
Tested and presented software for accounting leasing contracts under IFRS 16 and participated in an innovation challenge.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Cambridge
Master Thesis, Engineering
2021 - 2021
Conducted a Master Thesis on experiments related to learning retention after using Virtual Reality at the Department of Engineering.
TMTechnical University of Munich
Master of Science, Management and Technology
2020 - 2021
Grade: 1.0
Pursued a Master of Science in Management and Technology with specializations in Computer Science, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
Center for Digital Technology and Management
Honors Degree, Technology Management
2019 - 2021
Grade: 1.1
Completed an Honors Degree in Technology Management, known for being the leading entrepreneurial education program in Germany.
UBUniversity of California, Berkeley
Exchange Semester, Various
2020 - 2020
Participated in an exchange semester focusing on coursework in Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Web Development, and Sustainability.
TMTechnical University of Munich
Bachelor of Science, Management and Technology
2016 - 2019
Grade: 1.2
Activities and societies: Exchange semester at Singapore Management University.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and Technology with a specialization in Computer Science.
Uppingham College
A Level Courses, A Levels
2015 - 2016
Activities and societies: Awarded the Archdeacon Johnson Price for academic excellence.
Completed A Level courses with a focus on Triple Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, and Geography.
Werner-von-Siemens High School
Abitur, Abitur
2008 - 2015
Grade: 1.0
Achieved Abitur with an average grade of 1.0, graduating at the age of 16.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GermanyAuthorized to work in
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