Hannes Gassert

Accelerating innovation and turning it into true, human progress.

Hannes Gassert is a Swiss civic entrepreneur, developer, and technology innovator with a diverse professional background. Here's a comprehensive overview of his profile:

Professional Background

Entrepreneurial Ventures:

Co-founded Liip, a leading web development firm in Switzerland, growing the company from 2 to over 100 employees1 2
Co-founded Skim.com, a social dating game startup1 3
Partner at wemakeit.com, a crowdfunding platform2 3
Founder of crstl GmbH, a consultancy focusing on innovation and technology strategy1 5

Professional Roles and Affiliations

Leadership Positions:

President of the Board of Directors at Liip7
President of CHplusplus3
Member of the Board of Trustees for Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia2 3
Board Member at Powercoders (Coding Academy for Refugees)2 3
Founding Board Member of Opendata.ch3

Education and Expertise

Academic Background:

Computer Science & Media Studies at Université de Fribourg (2000-2006)2 3
Public Policy Analysis at London School of Economics (2022)2 3
KMI Certified Knowledge Manager (2005)3

Professional Focus:

Specializes in digital innovation, technology strategy, and civic entrepreneurship5
Advocates for digital responsibility, innovation, and climate action2
Aims to create digital applications designed in the best interest of end-users4

Notable Achievements

Briefly ran for Nationalrat (National Council) in 20192 4
Jury member for Best of Swiss Web awards2 3
Described as "an accelerator for Switzerland" who builds bridges between society, technology, and culture6

Hannes Gassert is known for his commitment to "Digital Progress" - transforming technological advancements into meaningful human progress.6