The DEEP Institute team brings together ESMT Berlin faculty, experts, and partners who drive innovation at the intersection of science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Through research, teaching, and mentorship, they empower the next generation of deep-tech founders and help transform cutting-edge discoveries into real-world impact.
Management and operations
Thorsten Lambertus
Managing Director, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and Site Lead, CDL-Berlin
Email: Thorsten.Lambertus@esmt.org
Francis de Véricourt
Professor and Joachim Faber Chair in Business and Technology, Academic Director of the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP)
Paulin Conrad
Head of Operations, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and CDL-Berlin
Email: Paulin.Conrad@esmt.org
Madi Tun
Manager Programs & Events, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and CDL-Berlin
Email: madi.tun@esmt.org
Yaman Abu Nasar
Manager Programs & Events, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP), CDL-Berlin and CDL-Doha
Email: Yaman.AbuNaser@esmt.org
Maria Chiara Cioffi
Manager Programs & Events, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP), CDL-Berlin and CDL-Doha
Vertical and activity experts
Maria Fernandez Albizuri
Head of Health, nstitute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and Director, CDL-Berlin and CDL-Doha
Email: maria.fernandez-albizuri@esmt.org
Giovanni Rolandino
CDL-Berlin Director and Venture Manager Life Science & Health, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and CDL-Berlin
Email: Giovanni.Rolandino@esmt.org
Bhargavi Murthy
Venture Manager Health, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and CDL-Berlin
Email: bhargavi.murthy@esmt.org
Ogbogu Kalu
Head of Natural Capital, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and CDL-Berlin
Email: Ogbogu.Kalu@esmt.org
Gokul Kumaravelu
Venture Manager Natural Capital, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and CDL-Berlin
Email: gokul.kumaravelu@esmt.org
Nils Herrmann
Head of AgriFood, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and CDL-Doha
Email: nils.herrmann@esmt.org
Hemang Audichya
Venture Manager AgriFood, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) and CDL-Doha
Email: Hemang.Audichya@esmt.org
Chris Jackson
Venture Manager Cybersecurity & AI, Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP)
Email: christopher.jackson@esmt.org
Initiators and supporters
Jörg Rocholl
President and Professor of Finance, ESMT Berlin
Joachim Faber
former Chairman, Supervisory Board at Deutsche Börse AG
Marco Janezic
Managing Director, Blue Ribbon Partners