Nico Gramenz

Co-Founder of Project Bay and HEROFOUNDERS, experienced entrepreneur

Nico Gramenz is a seasoned entrepreneur and the former CEO of Factory Berlin, a prominent innovation hub for startups. He held this position from January 2019 until December 2022, where he significantly contributed to building a vibrant community of around 5,000 members, fostering collaboration and innovation among startups and entrepreneurs.1 2

Before his tenure at Factory Berlin, Gramenz had a diverse professional background, including roles in the military and corporate management at Siemens, where he worked in various capacities related to business development and innovation.3 4 His experience spans over 15 years, focusing on creating and scaling ventures that aim to transform regions and enhance their entrepreneurial ecosystems.

In January 2023, he transitioned to become the co-founder and CEO of Herofounders, an initiative aimed at supporting sustainable entrepreneurship and digital transformation in his home state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.1 2 Gramenz's mission revolves around empowering local communities and fostering economic development through innovative business practices.

Highlights

Oct 6 · startbase.com

CEO of Factory Berlin changes | Startbase

Experience

CGO & Co-Founder at Project Bay (January 2023 - Present)

HEROFOUNDERS - The Company Building Network (January 2023 - Present), CEO at Factory Berlin (January 2019 - December 2022), VP Business Development at Siemens (December 2015 - December 2018)

Education

Diplom in Industrial Engineering at Helmut Schmidt Universität (2001 - 2005), MA in Political Science and Economics at Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg (2020 - 2022)