Christian Vollmann

Christian Vollmann is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with a strong track record of founding and co-founding successful digital businesses, including iLove.de, MyVideo.de, and eDarling (Affinitas GmbH/Spark Networks). His ventures have achieved significant milestones, such as MyVideo's acquisition by Pro7Sat1 and eDarling's expansion to 23 countries and NYSE listing. trilateral+4

Transitioning from traditional internet startups, Christian is now deeply committed to climate technology. As the Founder and CEO of C1 Green Chemicals AG, he is focused on developing and commercializing an ultra-efficient catalysis process to mass-produce green methanol, aiming to accelerate the transition to net-zero transportation and chemical production and contribute to the Paris climate agreement's 1.5-degree goal. His move to climate tech was motivated by a desire for social impact, driven by his children. carbon+3

Beyond his entrepreneurial roles, Christian is an active and influential angel investor, having invested in over 75 startups since 1999. He was recognized as "Business Angel des Jahres 2017" and has held advisory roles for the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action, as well as serving on the board of the German Startups Association and as a Venture Partner at PropTech1 Ventures. trilateral+4

Christian has extensive experience in building and managing diverse teams, learning from his past experiences to prioritize complementary skills. This approach is evident in his current climate tech venture, C1 Green Chemicals AG, where he emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between entrepreneurs and scientists to bring cutting-edge technologies to market. mckinsey+1