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Flavio Rump

Flavio Rump

Entrepreneur, investor, and computational biologist focusing on sustainable tech

Zurich, Switzerland
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Joined January 2025
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Summary

Flavio Rump is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in founding and scaling e-commerce ventures, notably DeinDeal.ch, which was successfully acquired by Ringier. His entrepreneurial journey also includes leadership roles at Pigeon Apps Inc and Blue Chocolate Inc. venturekick+1
He possesses deep expertise in sales and marketing, having led online marketing efforts for DeinDeal.ch and currently serving as a Sales & Marketing Expert and Board Member at Veezoo. He also provides growth expertise as an independent investor. ethz+2
With a foundation in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Computational Biology from ETH Zurich, Flavio combines scientific rigor with entrepreneurial drive. His academic interests lie in synthetic biology, machine learning, and their application to global challenges. flaviorump+2
Flavio is actively involved in the deep-tech and sustainability ecosystem as an Entrepreneur in Residence at ETH ZĂźrich and the ETH AI Center, where he focuses on AI in sustainability. He angel invests in solutions promoting net-zero and reducing animal suffering, and contributes to the Bio2040.com platform, exploring biotech's future. flaviorump+4

Work

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Writing

Bio2040.com Articles and Podcasts

January 1, 2018

As co-founder and editor of Bio2040.com, Flavio Rump has authored and contributed to numerous articles and podcasts exploring the intersection of biology and technology. Topics include synthetic biology, translating innovation, open source drug discovery, peer review processes, and citizen science.

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How to Write a Compelling Why Statement

July 1, 2017

An article discussing the importance of a 'why' statement for startups, drawing on Simon Sinek's work and applying it to companies like Veezoo, Bitcoin, and Tesla. Provides a framework for developing compelling 'why' statements.

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has a strong track record of supporting climate tech startups at the earliest stages.

Oct 15, 2025