Dr. Caroline Fichtner
Principal
About me
| Team | Life Sciences & Chemistry |
| at HTGF since | 2006 |
| my focus | Biotech, Medtech, Pre Seed & Seed // Transforming Life Science Ideas into Reality |
| my background | Doctorate in the field of biophysics, studies in biology & economics |
CV
Along with her experience in VC, biophysicist Dr Caroline Fichtner also spent many years working at the Max Planck Institute for Bioinorganic Chemistry in Mülheim an der Ruhr. At HTGF, the authorized signatory is responsible for the financing and development of technology start-ups in the life sciences field.
Four questions for …
What drives you?
To be able to accompany and support the realization of visionary ideas.
What do you like most about your job?
Cooperation with impressive personalities, but also a high degree of responsibility and independence.
What are the most important skills for founders?
Assertiveness, a sense of reality, a willingness to learn, enjoyment of implementation and a large dose of idealism.
What has changed for the better in the past five years?
I think it is positive that almost all universities are now aware of the importance of the topic of startups and are specifically promoting it.