Jakob Kronbichler

Jakob Kronbichler is a seasoned professional with a strong background in scaling tech startups across multiple countries, with a particular emphasis on Fintech and Southeast Asia.

Currently serving as the Regional Head of Commercial at Aspire, a leading Neobank catering to SMEs in Southeast Asia, Jakob excels in business development, strategy, and team leadership within the tech industry.

His previous roles include Chief Growth Officer at Eatigo Group, a rapidly expanding food tech startup in Asia, and managerial positions at Rocket Internet Ventures' foodpanda and Kaymu.

Jakob's educational background is impressive, with a Master's in Business Administration from CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education, as well as CEMS Master's in International Management from ESADE Business School and Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business and Economics with a Finance Major from Universiteit Maastricht / Maastricht University.

Aside from his current role at Aspire, Jakob has co-founded Clearpool and contributed his expertise as an Entrepreneur at Antler.

Through his various positions, Jakob has demonstrated a passion for driving growth, developing effective strategies, and nurturing high-performing teams in the tech industry.