Gesche Haas

Founder & CEO at Dreamers & Doers, Investor, and Advisor

Gesche Haas is the Founder and CEO of Dreamers & Doers®, an award-winning community and PR Hype Machine™ that amplifies extraordinary women entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders.1 She founded the company in December 2013 and has been leading it since then.1

Professional Background

Gesche has an extensive background in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and advisory roles:

Venture Capital::

Venture Scout at Calm Company Fund (June 2022 - Present)
Venture Partner at MBM Capital (May 2022 - Present)
Venture Partner at Republic (November 2021 - Present)1

Advisory Roles::

Advisor for Shine Inc., FORTË, and Sensie
Former Executive Advisory Board member for #BlogHer at SheKnows Media1

Prior Experience::

Held positions in business operations and development at companies like Conjure.io, WunWun, and Grouper
Worked as an Investment Professional at HealthCor Management, a healthcare hedge fund, for 5 years1

Education

Gesche has a diverse educational background:

BBA with a double major in Global Business & Operations Management and a minor in China Studies from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Studied Mandarin at Beijing Language and Culture University
Completed a semester abroad at NYU Stern School of Business1

Personal Insights

Gesche has shared personal anecdotes about her entrepreneurial journey:

She started Dreamers & Doers nearly 10 years ago, working late nights in a small studio apartment.2 3
Her company has facilitated significant opportunities for its members, including a recent 7-figure exit for one member company.4

Community Involvement

Gesche is actively involved in various entrepreneurial and social impact initiatives:

Pledger at Founders Pledge, committing to donate a percentage of personal proceeds to charities following an exit
Former Activator at SheEO™, a global community supporting women and non-binary entrepreneurs1

Gesche Haas has built a career focused on supporting and empowering entrepreneurs, particularly women, through her company Dreamers & Doers® and her involvement in various venture capital and advisory roles.

Highlights

Jul 17 · Forbes

By Reimagining PR, This Entrepreneur Is Opening Doors For ... - Forbes

Apr 28 · Nasdaq

Kindness Isn't a Weakness. At Work, It's Your Greatest Strength - Nasdaq

Experience

Founder & CEO at Dreamers & Doers

Venture Scout at Calm Company Fund, Venture Partner at MBM Capital & Republic, Advisor to Shine Inc., FORTË, and Sensie

Education

BBA in Global Business & Operations Mgmt, Minor in China Studies from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2005 - 2008, Dean's List Every Semester), Semester Abroad at NYU Stern School of Business (2007), Immersive Year in Mandarin at Beijing Language and Culture University (2004 - 2005)