Manuel Gahn

Manuel Gahn is a serial Founder/CEO known for launching successful ventures like Sparcs, a social app for the fit & active, Startup House, a coworking space, and Loft & Lumia, exceptional conference and event venues.

Manuel's interests and passions span a wide range including skiing, social engagement at Forum Alpbach, mathematical competitions, scuba diving, socio-economics, utopism, politics, networking, futurism, debating, volunteering, beach activities, philosophy, mountaineering, and more.

His educational background includes a Master's in Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control from SIMC, an exchange program at The University of Hong Kong, and dual Bachelor's degrees in IfU/E&I and Socio-economics from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business). He also participated in a national advancement program for gifted pupils at HTL during his high school studies.

Manuel Gahn has been actively involved in various organizations, having founded Startup House, Loft & Lumia, Sparcs, and HEAVEN. He has also held positions such as Head of Operations at AustrianStartups, Strategy & Digital Reinvention Consultant at IBM iX, Venture Builder at DIAMIR Holding focusing on e-sports and e-commerce, and Head of Department for Educational Policy at ÖH WU Vienna.