Jesper was trained as an economist and management consultant, then helped software companies grow & scale for a decade, before mortgaging his house and being a software entrepreneur  himself.  Six  years ago, Jesper devoted all his working time and effort to health tech, since he is intrigued with the possibilities of what the right health tech solutions can do for people, patients, staff, and the economy. Privately he keeps healthy by spending time on a bicycle. 

Jannik has a background in finance and management consulting in Deloitte, then changed scene (and suits) in 2015 to work with non-profits and NGOs, especially patient organizations. To get him enthusiastic, talk to him about cross-sector collaboration, patient needs, management tools (such as Scrum) and business intelligence dashboards. Outside work, he spends hours in camouflage doing nature photography, works on the board of Animal Protection Denmark (Dyrenes Beskyttelse), occasionally teaches at CBS and tries to launch an (entirely unsuccessful) e-sports career.

Giulia (more commonly known as Lia) divides her time between analysing trends within the Danish health tech ecosystem and maintaining the internal HTCH startup database. She has a background in Genetics and has recently acquired a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Innovation in Healthcare from CBS. She is always keen to explore new spots in Copenhagen and in her free time, you will find her curled up with a good book, watching movies with friends, or travelling somewhere warm.

Martin has a background in computer science and economics. His skillset comes from working globally with technology and digital solutions for healthcare, as well as working with startups and global corporations. Martin strongly believes that health tech will make a profound impact in the years ahead, but solutions must be user-friendly, evidence-based, and transparent. In his free time, Martin is a big fan of architecture and Copenhagen, and enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking. He recently fell in love with winter bathing.

Nicolas is a business economist of training and has dedicated his career to various commercial roles in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, both locally and internationally. Fuelled by a passion for innovation in healthcare, he made a strategic move into the health tech industry, where he most recently served as CEO of a startup. Believing in the value of time off, Nicolas cherishes moments with his family, maintains a commitment to fitness, and enjoys tackling hands-on projects, such as repairing things in his holiday cottage (with mixed success).

Sarah has a background in health sciences and is currently studying for a Masters in Innovation in Healthcare. As a student analyst, she supports market access activities and helps members navigate challenges and opportunities in the healthcare ecosystem. She is motivated by the idea of enabling patients to access the best solutions through innovation and collaboration, seeing the potential to improve patient outcomes. Originally from Munich, she loves to eat pretzels and enjoys being active outdoors - she often misses the mountains now that she lives in Denmark.

Yousef has a diverse background in patient safety and health data from the Patient Safety Authority, worked with communication in the pharmaceutical industry and has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Health Care Innovation from CBS. Yousef is passionate about human health and building healthy and innovative organizations. He also has a strong interest in sustainability and sports, loves being active and enjoys running. Yousef likes to combine vacation time with volunteering and traveling and has the last few years volunteered as a summer camp leader for schoolkids in the Danish countryside.