Internal Structure.

Innovis VC is a complex organisation and therefore requires an elaborated structure to keep it running.

Here you can learn how our internal structure works and get a better understanding of how we manage to coordinate our hubs across Europe!

Our structure at a glance.

To manage our operations more effectively and ensure clarity across functions and local Hubs, Innovis VC has adopted a modular and function-driven organizational structure.

At the core is the Executive Board, composed of dedicated Executive Board Members for Ventures, Operations, and Brand Management. The Executive Board makes strategic decisions and collaborate closely with the Advisory Board, as well as oversees key initiatives led by Directors such as Partner Management, Industry Sessions, Innovis Consulting, and the Operations Task Force (covering Legal, Finance, and IT).

Each functional area - Ventures, Operations, Brand Management, and Partner Management - is led by Heads, who are responsible for managing their respective verticals across Hubs. They are supported by specialized Associates to implement activities at the local level.

The structure is further strengthened by the involvement of Analysts and Trainees, who actively contribute to projects, research, and innovation across all teams, serving as a vital part of Innovis’ growth and learning environment.

Executive Board.

The Executive Board is composed of three members elected for a one-year term from among the members of Innovis VC. Each member is responsible for a department, a specific area of activity within Innovis VC, and coordinates various managers to carry out important projects that have a significant impact on the entire association. The Executive Board focuses on strategic decisions that require a high level of coordination.

Our Board Members are always available to provide information and clarifications to both Innovis members and potential partners or students interested in joining.

Paul Schappert

Board Member | Ventures

Ever since joining Innovis VC, I’ve felt an urge to change the organization for the better. My vision: making Innovis VC a household name in the industry. Hailing from Germany, I moved to Milan after high school to study Applied Mathematics with a focus on AI at Bocconi University. Before spending my last summer at a venture-backed early-stage startup, I collected work experience as a software engineer as well as in consulting at PwC and small-cap M&A. When I’m not working for Innovis VC, chances are I’m reading about AI.

Barnabás Gőhr

Board Member | Operations

With motivation and drive, I am dedicated to strengthening our organizational structure, nurturing career growth, and ensuring long-term success. With experience in business development and process optimization, my main focus is on streamlining operations, reinforcing internal systems, and expanding opportunities — ensuring Innovis VC continues to flourish and creating an environment where our members thrive!

Bartosz Janiak

Board Member | Brand Management

Originally from Luxembourg, currently studying Business Analytics in Amsterdam. Innovis VC has been a game-changer for my growth. It expanded my perspective and showed me the immense potential of our community. Now, my vision is to take it further: fostering cross-hub collaboration, expanding our brand across Europe, and improving the way we work. Ultimately, I want to position Innovis VC as the leading student organization in Europe, driving innovation and strengthening the competitiveness of the European tech ecosystem on the global stage.

Advisory Board.

To ensure even better functioning of Innovis VC, the Advisory Board is composed of former Executive Board Members who serve as expert advisors to the current ones. This body plays an essential role and can provide invaluable suggestions and advice. 

Local Heads of Department.

Within each Hub, there are four Heads of Department, who are responsible for managing local activities. They regularly meet among themselves and with the Board Members to ensure optimal coordination among the various hubs. The Heads of Departments are well acquainted with the specificities of each Hub and can adapt European decisions to local needs. 

To learn more about who our Heads of Department are visit the local Hub page of your interest by clicking from the pictures below!

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