Anton Schilling

Anton Schilling is a seasoned professional adept at bridging corporate ambitions with startup dynamics. With a strong background in Strategic Business Building, he leverages startup tools and methods to empower corporations in launching and enhancing new ventures. He specializes in establishing Corporate Venture Studios to create structures for exploring early-stage ideas in a studio environment. Anton is proficient in Startup Collaboration and Venture Clienting, seamlessly connecting corporates with leading startups for strategic insights, collaboration, and investments.

Anton pursued his education by studying for a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Business and Export at IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences. He has a rich history of contributions to various organizations, where he held roles such as Interim Venture Builder at 120 Ventures, Angel Investor - Partner at Transalpine Ventures, Investor at Raspberry, and Managing Partner at Pioneers.io. Additionally, Anton served as a Guest Lecturer at New Design University, Manager at startup300 AG and zero21, Managing Director at Pioneers.io, Innovation Consultant and part of the Management Team at Pioneers Discover at Pioneers.io, and held consultancy roles at EFS Unternehmensberatung GesmbH and PwC. His professional journey also includes a stint as an Excellence in Sales Trainee at BMW and service as a Militia Lieutenant in the Austrian Armed Forces.