Web3 Executive Sarah Gottwald Joins Blockchain Founders Group as Managing Director

Blockchain Founders Group is steadily growing, with Sarah Gottwald being the latest addition to the executive team. Against the backdrop of 8 years in leadership roles at BMW and being on the board of the International Token Standardization Association, Sarah Gottwald brings experiences from the corporate and web3 worlds to the firm. Sarah Gottwald will focus on bringing the company-building efforts within the BFG Superstars startup incubation program to the next level, joining her colleagues Max Zheng and Jong-Chan Chung who have already successfully helped build over a dozen startups in the web3 space. Wolfgang Männel, who has held the position of Managing Director previously, has taken over as managing partner of Blockchain Founders Capital, an early-stage Web3 venture capital micro fund. This leaves Blockchain Founders Group perfectly positioned to cover the whole early-stage value creation chain of startups, from pre-seed to seed. - Author: Jong-Chan Chung

Introducing Sarah Gottwald, new Managing Director at Blockchain Founders Group

Blockchain Founders Group is excited to announce the appointment of Sarah Gottwald as the newest member of its venture capital team. With a track record in the web3 industry and a passion for supporting and investing in innovative technologies, Sarah Gottwald brings experience and expertise to the company.

Sarah Gottwald spent 9 years at BMW working in the financial sector and in the strategy department focusing on fully autonomous driving while negotiating various collaborations with startups, and companies as well as closing M&A deals. In 2022 her path led her to Vanagon Ventures a Munich-based venture capital company focusing on web3/blockchain start-ups.

In her role as Managing Director, Sarah Gottwald will be responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities in the web3 space and providing strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies. She will also be instrumental in building relationships with key industry players and driving the growth and success of the firm.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Gottwald to the team," said Max Zheng, Head of Corporate Development at Blockchain Founders Group. "Her experience and vision make her the perfect fit to help drive the growth and success of our incubator in the web3 space. We are confident that she will be a valuable asset to the team and our portfolio companies."

Figure 1: BFG Core team

"I am excited to join Blockchain Founders Group and contribute to the firm's success. The web3 industry is rapidly evolving and I am looking forward to working with the team which is comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and brings a unique blend of web2 and web3 expertise to the table. We are launching the third cohort of our startup incubation program focusing on areas such as crypto, DeFi, DAOs, identity and privacy, Bitcoin Lightning, CO2 compensation, GameFi, and financial inclusion. We provide our startups with a collaborative and supportive environment to nurture their ideas and help them achieve their full potential. Additionally, we offer access to our extensive network of industry professionals and thought leaders.”

Sarah Gottwald, Managing Director at Blockchain Founders Group

Figure 2: BFG Board of Directors and Executives

Sarah Gottwald holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Engineering from Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences. She is an active member of the Web3 Talents initiatives and a mentor to DLT Talents, a program with the aim to empower women in the blockchain industry. Further, she has joined Global Women in VC, is on the executive board of ITSA (International Token Standardization Association), and has recently started her own podcast on web3 topics. Sarah Gottwald is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

BFG Superstars Season 3 is opening its application phase!

• We support selected startups with up to €60,000
• During the program, you will receive monthly compensation of €2,000 flat
• In addition, BFG backs the founders with its mentorship, advisory network, company-building best practices, as well as workshops and Q&A sessions with industry leaders on topics such as customer development, community building in web3, protocol grants, pitch deck optimization, and legal entity foundation
• The program starts on March 13, 2023
• The application period ends on February 17, 2023
• Focus areas: Web3, DeFi, NFTs, Bitcoin Lightning, Privacy and Identity, Metaverse, DAOs and Governance, On-Chain Analytics and Forensics, ESG and Blockchain, Crypto Management, Data Monetization, GameFi, Creator Economy, Web3
• 100% remote and you will be invited to the BFG Family Day in Germany
• Those interested can apply HERE
  
  

About Blockchain Founders Group

Blockchain Founders Group (BFG) is the driving force behind web3 innovation. As a company builder, we bring together a team of blockchain visionaries, experienced entrepreneurs, and industry experts, all committed to nurturing emerging talent. Our BFG acceleration programs serve as your springboard for launching blockchain startups, transforming concepts into reality in just 2-3 months. Each cohort develops 5-8 unique web3 ideas, and selected projects will be financially supported with 70,000 - 100,000 EUR, along with access to our extensive network. Join us in shaping the future of web3!

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Contact: Max Zheng, Head of Corporate Development & BFG Superstars Program, max.zheng@blockchain-founders.io