Laszlo Meier

Associate - City Success

2024 - Current

Responsibilities: - Market Performance and Development: Collaborating with the Country Manager and Operations Manager to meet overall market targets. - Data Analysis: Analyzing rider data and tracking competitors to optimize pricing and products. - Service Design: Continuously improving service design, including parking zones and stations, by leveraging local knowledge and rider data. - City Relations: Managing relationships with city officials to balance public interests and fulfill contractual obligations. - Partnership Management: Building and maintaining local partnerships to strengthen community and transport network relations. - Marketing and Expansion: Working with the central marketing team to develop impactful campaigns, driving user acquisition and revenue growth, and leading the expansion to new cities in Switzerland and Austria. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnering with various teams, such as product development and data analytics, to implement innovative ideas and improve our services and processes.

Co-Founder

2023 - 2023

As a spin-off of our master's thesis, which included the development of an MVP for a digital product, my colleagues and I pursued the idea of a booking platform for digital nomads, where they could find accommodation + workspace combinations to reduce the time spent looking for both and thus make their lives easier. At the same time, they had access to a community of fellow digital nomads who were traveling to the same destinations at the same time to make meaningful and lasting connections. Another feature was a leisure planner (GPT wrapper) where they could enter the amount of time per day they had free to explore a new place and get recommendations on what to see, where to eat and where to go out.

Investment Associate

2022 - 2023

Backbone Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Frankfurt and Zurich. With a pioneering investment and ecosystem approach, Backbone's mission is to create a positive impact for the next generations by supporting outstanding entrepreneurs to reach new levels of success and to become the trusted partner for founders and investors in pre-seed/seed venture capital in Germany and Switzerland. Responsibilities: • Managed the full investment cycle: deal sourcing, market research, stakeholder interviews, in-depth startup analysis, due diligence, and closing investments: - Conducted comprehensive sector and market research to identify trends, potential investments, and strategies to add value to portfolio companies - Actively sourced deals through events, research, and networking - Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of startups, including due diligence, investment memos, deal structuring, and supporting legal documentation - Collaborated with founders of portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and support for growth and business objectives - Maintained and enhanced market knowledge by attending industry events, staying informed on trends, and networking with key stakeholders • Engaged in investor relations and fundraising activities • Optimized internal processes and contributed to brand-building and marketing initiatives

Investment Analyst

2020 - 2022

Intern

2020 - 2020

EMS Personal Trainer

2016 - 2019

Bionic Sport heralds a fitness revolution through a unique fusion of personal training and the high-efficiency EMS (Electromuscular Stimulation) method. This innovative approach allows clients to train 90% of their muscle groups simultaneously, making EMS training highly efficient and requiring only 20 minutes of their time. Responsibilities: • Conducted and managed personal and trial training sessions • Advised and supported clients in their fitness goals • Sold and marketed gym memberships • Operated and administered computer systems and studio software • Provided telephone customer service and managed registrations • Maintained studio premises, including gym equipment and facilities

Junior Consultant

2018 - 2019

A subsidiary of the Nexus Group, Findea AG offers a gamut of fiduciary services tailored to meet the unique needs of modern companies. Established in 2005, Findea has been providing accounting, tax, and auditing services to SMEs and startups, mainly for its sister company, Startups.ch. It also holds the annual Swiss Startups Awards. Responsibilities: • Managed the accounting for various startups and SMEs • Prepared annual financial statements • Administered tax returns for legal entities and individuals

Business Clients Support Agent

2016 - 2016

Formerly known as Staff Finder, Coople AG is a European technology scale-up founded in 2009. Coople hosts the world's largest on-demand staffing platform, designed to seamlessly match workers seeking shift-based or hourly work with companies in need of such workforce. Their innovative algorithm ensures a remarkable 98% job matching efficiency, fostering a digital landscape for flexible staff leasing​. Responsibilities: • Monitored and managed the short-term staffing needs of business clients and ensured daily operational coverage • Planned and supervised staffing for major client projects and events • Reviewed and released job profile inquiries • Processed emergencies according to predefined processes and guidelines • Assisted the hotline during overflow situations

Intern

2013 - 2014

IBM Switzerland AG is a subsidiary of the global tech giant IBM, nestled at the heart of innovation. The company is engaged in the development and sale of software, system hardware, alongside a vast array of infrastructure, cloud, and consulting services across various industries. Their offerings span across the IT, medical technology, and life sciences sectors, embodying a fusion of cutting-edge technology and industry-specific solutions. Responsibilities: • Handled internal and external spare parts procurement and supported technical teams • Analyzed data from field missions and created reports to generate business insights • Received and processed external and internal orders from IBM Switzerland, including advising and supporting • Acted as a Call Agent, accepting reports of disturbances from external customers by phone, documenting, and forwarding to the support team • Compiled reports for technicians including hourly reporting in the internal capture system • Analyzed data and created reports relevant to the Call Center • Developed schedules for Call Agents to manage field service staff • Provided PC support for Call Agents