Filip Dames is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and professional optimist who has made a significant impact in the tech space. As a founding partner at Cherry Ventures, he has built a reputation for his sharp intellect and forward-thinking approach to investments. Prior to that, he founded and served as CEO of Zalando Lounge, co-founder of Zalando SE, and founder of Tamundo GmbH.

Filip's business acumen and leadership skills have been honed over the years through roles such as Business Development at Sony BMG Music Entertainment in New York, Visiting Associate at The Boston Consulting Group, and internships at DaimlerChrysler Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and Siemens AG, TS TN TR.

As an advocate for founders, Filip's mission is to empower entrepreneurs by providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed. He is enthusiastic about leveraging technology to drive innovation and growth and is a self-proclaimed fan of BVB soccer.