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Sebastian Mueller

Sebastian Mueller

Venture Builder, Digital Transformation Strategist, and Impact Investor

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Singapore
Joined August 2025
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Sebastian Mueller is a seasoned venture builder and digital transformation expert, co-founding MING Labs in 2011. He focuses on guiding enterprises and government agencies through their digital and sustainability transformations, leveraging his expertise in business design, experience design, and technology implementation across diverse cultural contexts in China, Germany, and Singapore. minglabs+2
As an author, speaker, and host of the 'Lost In Transformation' Podcast, Sebastian actively shares his thought leadership on corporate innovation, digital ethics, the future of work, and the societal impact of technology. He challenges conventional thinking, advocating for responsible product creation and a broader consideration of stakeholders beyond just customers. sebastianmueller+4
Driven by a mission to transform the old economy into a new, more sustainable one, Sebastian is an active angel investor and expert mentor. He supports early-stage ventures with a focus on impact and sustainability, utilizing his extensive experience in venture building to foster positive change for both businesses and the planet. sebastianmueller+1

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EP 91 – Cofounder of Ming Labs – Change is a Threat When Done To Me; Change is an Opportunity When Done By Me

December 1, 2023

A podcast episode where Sebastian Mueller discusses empowering businesses to drive positive change for the planet, focusing on the intersection of design, technology, and sustainability. Explores topics like turning businesses towards sustainability, owning change, the impact of tech on the planet, and changing business models.

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Balancing consulting with venture building

May 1, 2022

A podcast episode discussing the advantages of venture builders over accelerators or incubators, emphasizing MING Labs' hands-on approach and capital efficiency in building digital products and businesses. Sebastian shares insights on the optimal scale for a venture builder and balancing client work with venture building activities.

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Stop Being Customer Centric

November 1, 2021

An article advocating for designers to consider a broader range of stakeholders beyond just the customer when creating products, including marginalized groups, ecology, and future generations. Argues that current customer-centric design often prioritizes profit motives over wider societal impact.

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From Founders for Founders

March 1, 2016

An article discussing MING Labs' approach to venture building, highlighting lessons learned from working with and investing in over 25 startups. Emphasizes the importance of the founding team over the idea, and MING Labs' role as a co-founder and platform for business founders to become tech entrepreneurs.

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stood out to them for leading a significant modernization or digital transformation in a family business.

Jan 6, 2026