The ecosystem value of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany approximately doubled its during engagement period with Startup Genome.
Stephan Kuester
MANAGING PARTNER
Working with governments and private industry consortia worldwide, Startup Genome helps design and accelerate thriving tech and innovation clusters. By providing strategic guidance and actionable insights, we empower ecosystems to drive economic growth and achieve global competitiveness.
Stephan works with clients in government and private industry consortia all around the world, advising on the creation and acceleration of tech and innovation clusters. Prior to his role at Startup Genome, Stephan headed the International Consulting practice at U.K. ecosystem agency Tech Nation (fka Tech City UK) in London and served as Managing Director of digitalswitzerland in Zurich.
Previous to his work in the digital ecosystems space, Stephan worked as an executive director for professional services firms Arthur Andersen and EY (Ernst & Young). Stephan holds an MSc in Economics and studied at the University of Bonn, Germany and the London School of Economics.
Recent projects Stephan was part of:
Collaborating with Startup Genome clients on assessments and strategy development enables us to identify strengths, address challenges, and shape actionable plans. Together, we build robust ecosystems that fuel innovation, drive growth, and position regions for global success.