about
about
about
Strategic communications leader with 13+ years in PR, marketing, and events, shaping the European startup ecosystem. Led the launch of Austria’s startup office in Silicon Valley, supported VC funds with platform strategy & community, and built marketing & content for VC-backed startups. Thrives on bringing people together, from high-impact events to founder communities.
Passionate about Functional Health, FemTech and supporting the next generation of builders.
experience
experience
experience
Comms, Marketing & Platform Consulting
BetaConnections | Sept 2023 – Present
Supporting European founder and investors with brand strategy, marketing, comms, events and portfolio support.
Comms, Marketing & Platform Consulting
BetaConnections | Sept 2023 – Present
Supporting European founder and investors with brand strategy, marketing, comms, events and portfolio support.
Comms, Marketing & Platform Consulting
BetaConnections | Sept 2023 – Present
Supporting European founder and investors with brand strategy, marketing, comms, events and portfolio support.
Marketing & Content Lead
Aware Health | Mar 2022 – Aug 2023
Built and scaled marketing function from zero to 4-person team, owning end-to-end marketing strategy including brand, growth, product, PR, community, and events and scaled the brand & content team.
Marketing & Content Lead
Aware Health | Mar 2022 – Aug 2023
Built and scaled marketing function from zero to 4-person team, owning end-to-end marketing strategy including brand, growth, product, PR, community, and events and scaled the brand & content team.
Marketing & Content Lead
Aware Health | Mar 2022 – Aug 2023
Built and scaled marketing function from zero to 4-person team, owning end-to-end marketing strategy including brand, growth, product, PR, community, and events and scaled the brand & content team.
VC Platform & Comms Lead
Remote First Capital | Jan 2020 –Jan 2022
Built RFC’s first platform function, leading brand, marketing, investor comms, and portfolio support. Designed founder resources, events, and investor connections to help startups scale.
VC Platform & Comms Lead
Remote First Capital | Jan 2020 –Jan 2022
Built RFC’s first platform function, leading brand, marketing, investor comms, and portfolio support. Designed founder resources, events, and investor connections to help startups scale.
VC Platform & Comms Lead
Remote First Capital | Jan 2020 –Jan 2022
Built RFC’s first platform function, leading brand, marketing, investor comms, and portfolio support. Designed founder resources, events, and investor connections to help startups scale.
Debuty Director, Head of PR & Programs
Open Austria| Aug 2016 – Sep 2019
Launched Austria’s first Silicon Valley startup hub for the Austrian government, built a 5K+ member founder community, and developed innovation programs connecting startups, corporates, and policymakers.
Debuty Director, Head of PR & Programs
Open Austria| Aug 2016 – Sep 2019
Launched Austria’s first Silicon Valley startup hub for the Austrian government, built a 5K+ member founder community, and developed innovation programs connecting startups, corporates, and policymakers.
Debuty Director, Head of PR & Programs
Open Austria| Aug 2016 – Sep 2019
Launched Austria’s first Silicon Valley startup hub for the Austrian government, built a 5K+ member founder community, and developed innovation programs connecting startups, corporates, and policymakers.
Co-Founder, Head of Events
FounderTalks.org| Oct 2017 – Nov 2018
Co-organized invite-only startup conference for 150 hand- selected founders in Vienna with Silicon Valley CEOs from Reddit, Twitch, Wordpress, Gusto.
Co-Founder, Head of Events
FounderTalks.org| Oct 2017 – Nov 2018
Co-organized invite-only startup conference for 150 hand- selected founders in Vienna with Silicon Valley CEOs from Reddit, Twitch, Wordpress, Gusto.
Co-Founder, Head of Events
FounderTalks.org| Oct 2017 – Nov 2018
Co-organized invite-only startup conference for 150 hand- selected founders in Vienna with Silicon Valley CEOs from Reddit, Twitch, Wordpress, Gusto.
Head of Social Impact PR
chancen:reich | Jan 2016 – June 2019
Developed and executed PR & social impact strategy for Europe's largest refugee job fair in Vienna. Attracted 3,500 visitors, 70 exhibitors, 1,000 job and training opportunities, 900 on-site interviews and 200+ jobs.
Head of Social Impact PR
chancen:reich | Jan 2016 – June 2019
Developed and executed PR & social impact strategy for Europe's largest refugee job fair in Vienna. Attracted 3,500 visitors, 70 exhibitors, 1,000 job and training opportunities, 900 on-site interviews and 200+ jobs.
Head of Social Impact PR
chancen:reich | Jan 2016 – June 2019
Developed and executed PR & social impact strategy for Europe's largest refugee job fair in Vienna. Attracted 3,500 visitors, 70 exhibitors, 1,000 job and training opportunities, 900 on-site interviews and 200+ jobs.
Debuty Head of Corporate Communications
Verkehrsbüro Group | Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
Led PR, corporate comms, and crisis strategy for Austria’s largest hospitality group, managing a $500K comms budget and overseeing brand storytelling across five brands.
Debuty Head of Corporate Communications
Verkehrsbüro Group | Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
Led PR, corporate comms, and crisis strategy for Austria’s largest hospitality group, managing a $500K comms budget and overseeing brand storytelling across five brands.
Debuty Head of Corporate Communications
Verkehrsbüro Group | Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
Led PR, corporate comms, and crisis strategy for Austria’s largest hospitality group, managing a $500K comms budget and overseeing brand storytelling across five brands.
featured projects
featured projects
featured projects
Created a clear editorial voice and style guide to build a strong foundation of trust and consistency for this healthcare brand.
Designed a merchandise collection to bring Prototype's cool, nerdy, and futuristic brand into the real world.
education
education
education
Executive MBA
Quantic School of Business & Technology
Executive MBA
Quantic School of Business & Technology
Executive MBA
Quantic School of Business & Technology
Master's Degree in Communications
University of Vienna, Institute for Media and Communication Studies
Master's Degree in Communications
University of Vienna, Institute for Media and Communication Studies
Master's Degree in Communications
University of Vienna, Institute for Media and Communication Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Communications
University of Vienna, Institute for Media and Communication Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Communications
University of Vienna, Institute for Media and Communication Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Communications
University of Vienna, Institute for Media and Communication Studies
skills
skills
skills
Strategic, operational Thinking
Strategic, operational Thinking
Strategic, operational Thinking
Project Management
Project Management
Project Management
0 to 1 – Building from Scratch
0 to 1 – Building from Scratch
0 to 1 – Building from Scratch
Event Management
Event Management
Event Management
Marketing & PR
Marketing & PR
Marketing & PR
Cross-functional Collaboration
Cross-functional Collaboration
Cross-functional Collaboration
certifications
certifications
certifications
Media & Marketing | Duke University
Media & Marketing | Duke University
Media & Marketing | Duke University
Project Management I Berkeley
Project Management I Berkeley
Project Management I Berkeley
Digital Marketing & Analytics I NYU
Digital Marketing & Analytics I NYU
Digital Marketing & Analytics I NYU
contact details & location
contact details & location
contact details & location
me@susanneknoll.com
Berlin, Germany
Susanne Knoll
