Christopher Strauch
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FounderSuperAIJan 2024 - Current (2 years 10 months)SuperAI is the conference that defines the future of artificial intelligence.
Industry leaders, heads of state, entrepreneurs, renowned researchers, and curious minds alike converge in Singapore to explore and unveil the next wave of transformative AI technologies.- Founder & ChairmanMontuJan 2019 - Current (7 years 10 months)Montu is a the largest healthtech company of its kind outside of North America, with operations in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Montu is using technology to create a superior medical cannabis ecosystem for patients, suppliers, practitioners and pharmacies. The company sets new standards in alternative healthcare and is committed to improve the lives of millions of patients.
Recognised as the first ever Deloitte Tech Fast 50 winner two years in a row. - FounderTokenJan 2017 - Current (9 years 10 months)TOKEN2049 is the world's largest Web3 conference series, hosting over 40,000 attendees each year, a community for founders and executives of the leading companies. Our events feature the most prominent names in Web3. This is the community that will define what’s next in the space.
- FounderAlice CapitalJan 2017 - Current (9 years 10 months)Alice Capital manages a proprietary, globally diversified portfolio of alternative investments.
We capitalize on transformative investment opportunities driven by profound secular shifts and enduring macro trends. - Chief Executive OfficerRMIT OnlineJan 2017RMIT Online has been established by RMIT University to leverage disruptive innovation in the higher education sector to ensure transformative student experiences. It will harness disruptive innovation to create sustained value in key local and international markets.
RMIT Online will provide a world class digital learning experience. This experience will enable cost-effective access to education; focussing on a collaborative student experience that connects learning opportunities, fit for purpose credentials, social and employment-related networks. It will develop and provide a sustainable, content driven and robust platform that allows for the efficient delivery of world class education. At its core its purpose is to provide customer - PartnerStartMeshJan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years 1 month)StartMesh is a global venture catalyst supporting the commercialisation of internet start-ups in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Vancouver, Auckland and Johannesburg. We are an international group of successful entrepreneurs, who have founded, funded, and operated large and small businesses across a range of industries in the global marketplace. We launched StartMesh to empower start-ups to successfully navigate the stage where most others fail - the time between validated idea and sustainable profitability.
- AdvisorTempus Partners Pty LtdJan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year 1 month)Tempus Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm managing private, institutional and corporate capital. We focus on investment into internet technology companies and great founders obsessed by a customer solution. We collaborate with teams to solve critical strategic issues and enhance business and corporate development activities.
- Chief Executive OfficerGlassesGroupGlobalJan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years 1 month)Founded in 2013, GlassesGroupGlobal is the leading eyewear marketplace in Asia-Pacific and actively expanding into Europe. The company has a presence in 14 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. GlassesGroupGlobal is backed by a number of leading tech investors, including Caixa Capital, Toivo Annus (Co-founder of Skype), Nova Founders Capital and others.
- Venture PartnerNova Founders CapitalJan 2012 - Jan 2017 (5 years 1 month)Nova Founders Capital is a global investment company that builds and supports sustainable, large-scale internet businesses in the financial services sector. We have launched and invested in multiple successful businesses in Asia-Pacific, LatAm and Europe.
www.novafounders.com - Co-Founder and Managing DirectorZaloraJan 2012Zalora is South East Asia's largest online fashion retailer. The company has a regional presence in 10 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Hong Kong, employing more than 2,000 people.
In 2015, Zalora became part of The Global Fashion Group (GFG), the world’s leading fashion group for emerging markets. GFG operates across 5 regions covering 27 countries through Zalora, Dafiti, Lamoda, Namshi and Jabong, catering to the fashion needs of 2.5 billion people. - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer UKRocket Internet GmbHJan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year 1 month)Largest Venture Builder in the world, companies include, Groupon (former CityDeal), eDarling, Zalando (2nd largest e-commerce company in the world outside of china), Dafiti, Lazada, Zalora, The Iconic, Home24, Mobly, FoodPanda and many more. The group has built over 100 companies in 43 countries and succeeded with dozens of exits.
- Investment BankingMorgan StanleyJan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years 1 month)Part of the Global Consumer Group. Exposure to over 10 global cross-border M&A deals in the consumer space, including spirits, beer, dairy, home/personal care amongst others.
- Investment BankingCitigroupJan 2009
- Investment BankingGreenhill CoJan 2009
- SInvestment BankingSAXO Equity ManagementJan 2008
- Transaction Advisory ServiceErnst YoungJan 2007
- LInvestment BankingLampe Corporate FinanceJan 2007
- International Shareholdings ControllingEONJan 2006
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- BBangkok University International CollegeBangkok University International CollegeJan 2008
- EEuropean Business School MadridEuropean Business School MadridJan 2006
- ICorporate Finance / International ManagementInternational School of Management ISMJan 2005 - Jan 2009 (4 years 1 month)