Speakers

Lisa Altenpohl is an actress, a coach and a trainer in the field of somatics and female empowerment. In her coaching work she helps individuals to strive in the career work by embodying their core values and learning to work with the nervous system. As a multitalented person herself she knows what it’s like to change careers and build something new from scratch. With her holistic approach she empowers people from all over the world and helps them to reconnect with their power.

Dr. Neha Sharma, Founder & Director, Accelerate India is a seasoned professional with over fifteen years of experience in entrepreneurship, research, business consulting, and management. As the former CEO of CrAdLE at EDII, she has worked closely with stakeholders, including startups, academia, researchers, and policymakers, to cultivate and enhance the startup ecosystem. Recognized among India’s Top 100 Women Leaders in Entrepreneurship by GlantorX and Zee News in 2022, Neha holds a Doctorate in Entrepreneurship from EDII and is a Certified Design Thinking Practitioner. She has a track record of mentoring businesses, organizing training programs, and serving as a visiting faculty member for MBA programs.

Neha’s contributions extend to her role in nurturing deeptech startups at the NASSCOM Center of Excellence, where she facilitated co-creation initiatives and strengthened the Industry 4.0 research segment. Throughout her career, she has excelled in diverse roles across various industries, including government, multinational corporations, technology startups, and leading industry associations.

Evridika Cuder is a German language and communication coach. Using a variety of proven methods, she helps learners and clients gain confidence in speaking and find joy in learning German. Her expertise lies in assisting international professionals in Germany to connect with the German language and advance their careers, particularly in the tech industry. Drawing from her own experiences as an international professional in Germany, her approach is rooted in both experience and empathy.

I am Head of Consultants & HR at OBJENTIS Software Integration GmbH for more than 5 years.

We are an IT service provider whose mission is to provide clients with comprehensive consulting and support in the areas of software testing, project & requirements management, quality assurance and system integration, as well as a solution provider for test and process automation.

Before joining OBJENTIS, I have gathered various experiences in test and project management, e.g. at IBM Business Consulting Services in Japan or SAP in China and Eastern Europe, but also in the area of HR/recruiting.

Ana-Alexandra Moga is a seasoned engineering & product leader and executive coach with over 17 years of experience in both start-ups and big tech, spending the most recent 12 years leading teams with purpose and grace. She’s passionate about moments of transition and change and uses these in her coaching practice to facilitate a safe space for individuals navigating their own journeys. In coaching, she fosters exploration that engages both brain hemispheres, bringing both creativity and clarity, playfulness and structure, curiosity and focus.

Fluent in English, Romanian and Spanish, after having left London and before moving to Berlin in 2019, she spent a year long sabbatical exploring the Americas and South-East Asia with her husband, documenting their journey on Instagram. She enjoys being a lifelong learner, which led her back to school for her executive coaching education at New York University in 2021, where she discovered her interest in the intersection of coaching and technology. Ana finds energy in photography, cycling, improv theatre, interior design, and the written word.

Damien has recruited for some of the world’s top tech companies, starting at Apple and Amazon, and is now leading controls hiring at Revolut.

With experience hiring across EMEA, the US, and LATAM markets, he has reviewed over 10,000 CVs, interviewed over 3,000 candidates, and helped hire 400+ professionals into tech and business roles.

He’s also the founder of Career Protagonists, where he coaches mid-to-senior tech professionals on how to land roles in top companies through strategic self-branding, job search tactics, and interview prep. His coaching blends recruiter insight with sharp communication and practical, no-fluff advice.

Outside of work, he’s a dedicated dancer, swimmer, and runner—having recently completed the Madrid and Paris Marathons.