Claudia Schaller, PhD

Claudia Schaller is a versatile professional with expertise in Life Sciences and Entrepreneurship. She is the Founder of InFutura, where she focuses on building ventures, consulting, and researching in the health, food, and tech sectors. Additionally, she serves as the Director of Founder Institute Munich, a startup accelerator, guiding new founders through the process from ideation to incorporation.

Passionate about equality, Claudia launched Changemaker Chats Munich, a platform dedicated to female empowerment. She is a vocal advocate on topics like the gender gap, biohacking, and insights from Silicon Valley. Prior to her current roles, she gained valuable experience working at a US-based innovation consultancy, collaborating with clients such as Apple, Dolby, and Tesla. Her academic background includes a PhD in Immunology from the University of California, San Francisco, where she conducted medical research in the field.

Claudia Schaller's educational journey is marked by a diverse set of studies. She pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy with a focus on Immunology at the University of California, San Francisco. She furthered her studies with a Doctor of Philosophy in Immunology at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München and also delved into Marketing and Project Management at San Francisco State University.

In addition to her role at InFutura, Claudia has been involved with various organizations. She previously served as a Representative at CURAZE, a Scientific Advisor at ComeTogether, and the Director of Changemaker Chats. She also held positions at Wayra and as Co-Director at Founder Institute, further enriching her professional background.