Michael Hunkeler

CEO

Zurich, Switzerland14 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led initiatives generating 120+ startup ideas annually.
Doubled ARR per customer in B2B SaaS environments.
Delivered over 1,500 coaching hours in innovation programs.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Corporate Innovation expert with a strong focus on growth and strategic partnerships.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate Innovation StrategyImpact VenturingIntrapreneurshipInnovation ManagementGrowth ManagementOpen InnovationConsulting

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Corporate SustainabilityDesign ThinkingDigital StrategyDirect SalesEnglischEnglishEntrepreneurshipGeschäftsführungInnovation DevelopmentInternational Project ManagementKICKBOX Intrapreneurship Program

About

I’m a Senior Project Manager, Innovation Strategist and Venture Growth leader with over 8 years of experience turning bold ideas into measurable results. From launching multi-million innovation programs to doubling ARR per customer in B2B SaaS environments, I thrive on building future-ready businesses through strategic insights and digital transformation. I’ve led cross-functional teams, orchestrated initiatives that generated 120+ new Start-up ideas annually, and cultivated strategic partnerships that accelerate growth. My hands-on approach and data-driven mindset have consistently delivered sustainable performance improvements – whether it’s enhancing digital user experiences or driving intrapreneurship across multiple countries. If you’re ready to transform vision into impact, let’s connect and explore how to build innovative solutions that make a real difference.

Experience

Visium

AI Transformation Director

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

Tenity

Startup Mentor - Growth

Jun 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr · Zurich, Switzerland

Foodward - shaping the future of food

Startup Mentor - Growth

Feb 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

Inno-pact consulting

Founder & Project Leader

Apr 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

At Inno-Pact, we embody the essence of innovation with impact. With a proven track record in Corporate Innovation, Program Management, Start-Up Sales, and Impact Venturing, we are your trusted partner in building companies that create meaningful change.
1. Corporate Innovation Strategy - How to truly innovate in as a large company?
2. Start-Up Sales - How to generate your first USD 1m in revenue in a scalable fashion?
3. Impact Venturing - How to launch and grow a new venture to generate profit and impact?

Lean StartupStrategic ThinkingSales & MarketingInnovation DevelopmentDirect SalesStrategy+3

Swisscom

Head of Intrapreneurship @ Swisscom Kickbox

Jun 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

600+ validated ideas that resulted in 120+ PoC’s/pilots and 15 scaling-up projects as internal product rollout or external spin-off.
1’500+ Coaching hours delivered in an active community of 2'500+ Kickboxers, experts & sponsors across Swisscom.
More info: http://swisscom.getkickbox.com

Lean StartupStrategic ThinkingSaaS SalesDesign ThinkingTeam LeadershipInnovation Development+8

Rready ag

Growth Manager

Feb 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Zurich, Switzerland

Driving the growth of GETKICKBOX SaaS within Switzerland and internationally.
Working closely with rready founders to identify new growth opportunity and strategically streamline the offering.

Lean StartupSales & MarketingInnovation DevelopmentDirect SalesAnalytical SkillsStrategic Partnerships+2

Impact hub zürich

Open Innovation Lead & Business Development

May 2018 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

Fostering Open Innovation in the intersection of Impact Hubs network of creatives, techies and entrepreneurs & the corporate world.
Developing key corporate partnerships, e.g. Swisscom & Engagement Migros.
Initiating new strategic Programs, e.g. Impact Hub Switzerland & Circular Economy Transition

Lean StartupSales & MarketingInnovation DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsScrumOpen Innovation

Pwc switzerland

Senior Consultant in Strategy & Operations

Nov 2015 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Zürich

Driving client change initiatives (e.g. digitalisation of the Client Onboarding Process)
EU GDPR expert and stream lead for setting up the personal data processing landscape at a major Investment Bank
Developing and marketing a digital CO2 offsetting tool for financial services providers
Driving the business development of PwC Switzerland around sustainability in finance

StrategyConsulting

Credit suisse

Working Student

Mar 2014 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Zurich

Booz & company

Intern

Mar 2013 – May 2013 · 2 mos

Strategy

Young & professional ag

Project Manager Business Development

Jul 2012 – Nov 2012 · 4 mos · Zürich

Verantwortung über ein strategisches Projekt mit Impact im Talent Recruiting
Umfassende Verantwortung von Konzeption, über Entwicklung bis Marketing & Sales
Aufbau und Führung des Teams

Drooms

Sales Support

Mar 2012 – Jul 2012 · 4 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

Administration:
researching in Private Equity marketplace; screening posted deals/ads and approve them for the public part of the platform; helping with new accounts creation/suppression of old accounts, updating of excel files and contacts databases.
Market research and Sales support: Researching on the behalf of the sales team for company/deal information; reading through Private Equity publications/web sites to get new contacts.