Colin Berr
Inhaber, Gründer & Geschäftsführer, Mentor Lane
Frankfurt, Germany
Timeline
Professional experience for Colin Berr
Current 3 years and 2 months, since Jan 2020
Co-Initiator
100 Macher
Deutschland's größtes digitales Gipfeltreffen mit den spannendsten Köpfen der Gründerszene. Am 20.März geht unter der Webadresse „www.100-macher.de“ eines der außergewöhnlichsten Gipfeltreffen des Jahres an den Start. 100 der spannendsten Köpfe der deutschen Gründerszene geben sich hier ein digitales Stelldichein und berichten in jeweils 10-minütigen kostenlos abrufbaren Video-Interviews über Strategien, Erfahrungen und Erfolge rund um das Thema Unternehmensgründungen.
Current 5 years and 7 months, since Aug 2017
Innovation Advisor
Robert Bosch Startup GmbH
The platform for start-ups and an open space for entrepreneurs inside of Bosch. As Robert Bosch once said: “What works in theory doesn’t always work in the field – The idea alone doesn’t count.” The idea is not enough. In this spirit the grow platform was born. We empower people to transform entrepreneurial spirit, freedom and ability into new Bosch business.
Current 7 years, since Mar 2016
Chief Ninja
Colin Berr Consulting
• Startup, project management and communications consulting for innovative companies in Germany • Customer Examples: FastBill GmbH, firma.de Firmenbaukasten AG, Dynacrowd GmbH, SaveDroid AG, Pioniergeist GmbH
Current 8 years and 8 months, since Jul 2014
Curator FrankfurtRheinMain
Startup Digest
Current 8 years and 8 months, since Jul 2014
Co-Editor
Rhein-Main Startup Magazin
Obwohl viele Menschen Ziele und Visionen vor Augen haben, genießen nur wenige die menschliche Unterstützung diese zu erreichen. Das wollen wir ändern. Jeder Mensch sehnt sich nach einer Person, die an Ihn glaubt. Dafür stehen wir. Gemeinsam gesteckte Ziele erreichen. Aufstrebende Menschen mit erfahrenen Persönlichkeiten zusammen bringen – das ist unser Schlüssel zum Erfolg.
3 months, Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Intern Coordinator
International Trade Administration (U.S. Department of Commerce)
• Founded and directed ITA-wide intern network, linking 75 colleagues via speaker series, think tank tours, and networking events • Supporting research and write-ups on US-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations, Market Development Cooperation Program in Brazil, and Intl. Cold Chain Logistics • Video production for publication on ITA blog promoting activities of International Trade Administration
3 months, Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
Public Relations / Marketing / Event Organization
Startupbootcamp
Organization and PR for Startupbootcamp, a 3 month acceleration program that focuses on exposing and connecting startups to its expanding community of top-level mentors and advisors. Startups in the programs get seed funding, free co-working space with other startups, and various services from sponsors.
4 months, Feb 2012 - May 2012
Chairman
Georgetown City Charter Review Committee
Nominated by district representative Rachel Jonrowe to represent District 6 on Charter Review Committee Unanimously elected chairman of committee Committee is responsible for evaluating proposed amendments to the City Charter, then presenting recommendations to the City Council in May.
9 months, Sep 2011 - May 2012
Editor of Academic Papers
Southwestern University
Edit student papers at the Southwestern University Writing Center, working 3 hour shifts two to three times a week.
9 months, Sep 2011 - May 2012
Founder and Community Leader
Public Transit Campaign for Georgetown Community
- Founded and led movement to provide Georgetown, TX with better public transit options. - Coordinated with top university officials, city council members, transportation specialists, and community leaders. - Presented to City Council on benefits of better public transit. - Successful in securing additional bus stop directly at the university and better routing to Austin. - Initiated negotiations with Enterprise Rent-a-Car to provide Car Leasing on campus for better ride sharing.
9 months, Sep 2011 - May 2012
Volunteer
Best Buddies International
Worked with mentally and developmentally challenged children within Best Buddies International, a global nonprofit to help people with disabilities.
6 months, Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
International Student Counselor
Phillips-Universität Marburg
Worked in team of counselors to create and implement week-long orientation session for incoming international students to Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany Assisted students throughout the year with any questions/difficulties.
3 months, Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Intern in the Departments of Interregional Partnerships and Legal Guidance
Landtag Rheinland-Pfalz
Interned with the Legal Guidance Department and the Department of Interregional and European Partnerships Translated government website portions into international English version Helped coordinate reception and one-week stay for Rwanda Delegation Delivered speech in Parliament on the important of transnational partnerships Experienced and participated in state election activities
3 months, May 2010 - Jul 2010
Journalist
The Auburn Journal
Wrote editorials for regional paper in Northern California Foothills Published 23 articles on a variety of topics, some republished in neighboring papers Reported CA Primary election results for Placer County at regular intervals to the Associated Press
4 months, Feb 2010 - May 2010
Career Services Associate
Southwestern University Career Services
Peer career advisor • Seek out and contact recent graduates to offer career services and collect data on post-graduate pursuits • Accurately record data in MS Access
Educational background for Colin Berr
2 months, Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Institute of Economics and International Affairs
George Mason University
International Economic Policy American Foreign Policy
11 months, Oct 2010 - Aug 2011
International Relations, Sociology
Phillips Universität Marburg
Globalization German History European Union (EU) Political Science Comparative Politics
3 years and 10 months, Aug 2009 - May 2013
International Relations, Business, Communications
Southwestern University
Political Science American Politics International Relations Political Theory Comparative Politics Entrepreneurship Business Marketing Global Communication Strategic Management Economics Media and Culture German French
Languages
English
First language
German
Fluent
French
Intermediate