Dr. Claudia Schaller

InFutura is a collaborative consultancy dedicated to accelerating people, products, and brands. Focused on life sciences and health, we uncover innovation opportunities and grow the value of products and brands through strategic marketing & communications. We publish up-to-date news and valuable tools that empower people to take control of their health. Selected clients: Human Immunome Project, Kappa Bioscience, Balchem Human Nutrition & Health, Michelson Medical Research Foundation.

ComeTogether reimagines live event ticketing using blockchain. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I consulted the team on SARS-CoV-2 and preventative strategies to develop a ticketing system with integrated health certificates to safely restart live events.

Founder Institute is an early-stage startup accelerator with a fast-paced business-building program. As Co-Director of the Munich chapter, I advised over 40 entrepreneurs, oversaw the accelerator’s operations, and cultivated a network of mentors and industry experts.

As a Resident at o2 Telefónica’s open innovation hub, I shared my expertise with Wayra’s startup community, organized professional events, and facilitated relationships with Silicon Valley.

Changemaker Collective is a global movement that unites women for off-the-record conversations about leadership. We established the Munich chapter in 2019 and hosted multiple events in partnership with Google.

Curaze is an innovation network that connects corporations, startups, investors, and experts across industries. For global networking events, I provided insights on the latest technological developments from Silicon Valley.

Ray Sono designs digital business models and creates digital products and services. As an Innovation Consultant, I identified emerging business opportunities for the executive team by researching and analyzing future technology trends.

The German American Chamber of Commerce (Deutsch-Amerikanische Handelskammer) serves as the official representative of the German economy in the USA. I identified emerging business opportunities for the chamber’s US West executive team and coordinated interdisciplinary conferences to strengthen relations between both economies.

Eight Inc. is a global innovation consultancy specializing in human-centered design experiences. I identified business and innovation opportunities, researched consumer behavior and trends, and crafted strategies to develop holistic design experiences for clients like Apple, Dolby, and Tesla.

Supported by the German Ministry of Economics and Technology, I established GIN4B – an initiative to connect and promote distinguished German expatriates and businesses globally. I organized several conferences, including a symposium featuring Dieter Rams and prominent design leaders from Silicon Valley.

My research at the Department of Immunology & Microbiology focused on exploring the intricate interplay between the immune and reproductive systems. I obtained my master's and Ph.D. degrees with distinction from Ludwig Maximilians University Munich.