Isabelle Behrens
Isabelle holds an MSc in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zürich where she explored the interactions between humans and their environment. After working in sustainable construction, design and communications while simultaneously starting up her own yoga school, she is now developing both the space as well as the community of the Hub. Isabelle is looking forward to jump into the world of social entrepreneurship and sharpen her understanding of business with a strong sense of sustainability in mind. When not at the Hub, she is either found on her yoga mat or on a surf board… contact Isabelle

Bertram von Czettritz
Bertram holds a MSc in Management from ESCP Europe in Paris. After having lived and studied in London, Paris and Berlin, he joined the founding team of an internet start-up right after graduation, which brought him to Zürich and ultimately to the Hub. He is passionate about making the Hub a unique space where the best ideas and most inspiring changemakers come together to make this world a radically better place. Bertram loves to travel, discover cities on his racing bike and watch the FC Bayern win all trophys… contact Bertram

Sunita Maldonado
Sunita studied „Culture and Economy“ in Mannheim and is involved in various projects dealing with innovations in classical music. At the Design Thinking School in Potsdam, she learned how to develop innovations and ideas systematically and was able to apply her skills in the field of Social Entrepreneurship working in the organization of the Vision Summit. Sunita joined the Hub team to organize all kinds of events and has become a valuable asset with her design thinking background. In her free time she enjoys going to concerts, be they classical or nonclassical. …contact Sunita

Michel Bachmann
Michel is currently doing a PhD at the University of St.Gallen on “organizing social entrepreneurship” and has recently been appointed co-director of the global Hub network next to his more strategic role at Hub Zürich, where he drives the development of new business concepts and network partnerships. Michel very much cares about the little details that often make all the difference and loves to dance Salsa when he manages to pull himself out of the continuous stream of emails. …contact Michel

Christoph Birkholz
Christoph is a PhD candidate at the University of St.Gallen where he does research on social entrepreneurship and impact investing for access to clean energy in developing countries. At the Hub, Christoph focuses on financing and business development. He currently builds a start-up incubation and investment program for social entrepreneurs within the global Hub network. Besides, Christoph loves to challenge the team with his critical mind-set and enjoys playing volleyball when he’s not working for the Hub. …contact Christoph

Hagen Krohn
Holding a MSc from the University of Tübingen in Geoecology with a focus on ecosystem management and sustainable development, Hagen teams up with Isabelle to be the scientific backbone of the Hub Team. Having also worked as a graphic designer for several years, he brings in the creative spirit into the Hub Zürich team and does his magic in designing the Hub’s communication stuff. Although Hagen is currently in charge of managing the Hub Zürich Fellowship Program, he still refuses to wear a collared shirt even at formal meetings and loves to help treehuggers go pro. …contact Hagen