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Sebastian Simon
Gründer & CEO bei erledigungen.de
Sebastian Simon is the founder and CEO of erledigungen.de, a service aimed at simplifying bureaucratic processes for clients in Germany. He has held this position since May 2014, leading the company from its inception in Munich. The startup gained some notoriety after appearing on the television show "Die Höhle der Löwen" (The Lion's Den), where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to potential investors.12
Education and Early Career
Sebastian Simon studied at the Technische Universität München, where he earned two Bachelor of Science degrees—one in Technology and Management and another in Aerospace Engineering—between 2010 and 2014. During his academic career, he also worked as a research assistant at the university and the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM).1
Challenges and Developments
Despite its innovative approach, erledigungen.de faced significant challenges, including high operational costs and insufficient revenue growth. The company filed for insolvency in May 2018, shortly after its appearance on "Die Höhle der Löwen," where it struggled to attract investment due to unfavorable financial projections.23 The service aimed to handle various bureaucratic tasks but ultimately could not sustain itself in a competitive market.
Skills and Languages
Sebastian Simon is proficient in both German (native) and English (professional working proficiency) and has experience in finance, strategy, and operations management.1
Overall, while Sebastian Simon's entrepreneurial journey with erledigungen.de highlights both ambition and the difficulties faced by startups in scaling personal service models, it also reflects broader trends in the digital transformation of bureaucratic processes.
