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Why the world overreacted
Talks about Covid-19, Overreacting and Lockdown
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Henrik Zillmer
Founder of ROOM
Lisbon, Lisbon
Overview
Henrik Zillmer is the Founder and Chairman of AirHelp, a successful startup in the travel industry. His notable career achievements include founding ROOM and leading AirHelp to prominence, showcasing expertise in entrepreneurship, business development, and product management.
Zillmer's career highlights include founding ROOM and AirHelp, demonstrating his entrepreneurial skills and ability to drive successful business ventures in the travel sector. Currently, as the Chairman of AirHelp, he continues to lead the company to success with a focus on business strategy and project management.
Work Experience
Co-Founder
2016 - Current
ROOM is a startup that specializes in designing modern workspaces.
Raised $14,500,000.00 from FJ Labs, 10X Capital, SIGMA Venture Partners, Bjarke Ingels, Slow Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, SJF Ventures, Gaingels, FJ Labs and Daniel Curran.
Co-Founder and Chairman
2013
AirHelp fights for your right to compensation when your flight is delayed or cancelled. Our mission is to make flying less painful when airlines screw up your flight. We are backed by Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Universal Music Investments, Evan Williams, Naval Ravikant, Morten Lund and many others.
AirHelp is the world's largest organisation dedicated to helping passengers with delays and cancellations
Raised $12,221,000.00 from #adm VENTURES.
Director of Product Management
2011 - 2012
Launched 9 web shops in 9 countries in 6 months. Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia (www.zalora.com). Responsible for regional Product Management and business development. Rocket Internet is the world's largest e-commerce incubator. Founded/co-founded Groupon, eBay Europe, Zalando, and Wimdu etc. Early investors in Facebook, Homeaway and Linkedin.
Product Manager
2007 - 2011
Head of Scalepoint's primary product EasyClaims Content. Product development, project management, product roadmap, IT prioritization, quality assurance and idea validation. Overall responsible for product strategy and performance.
Associate
2006 - 2007
Associate at Innovation Center Denmark in California. Facilitating the entry of technology based Danish companies into Silicon Valley, connecting research, capital and companies and innovates business models and market strategies.
First Lieutenant
2000 - 2002
Responsible for education in function of 34 privates and 4 sergeants over a 9 month period. Leadership, Teaching and presentation techniques, Manpower handling, Psychology, Teamwork, Logistics, Organization, Communication, First Aid.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
2007 - 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
2003 - 2006
Exchange Semester
2005 - 2005
Exchange Semester
2005 - 2005