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Omid Shams

Program manager at Venture Kick
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Omid Shams, a seasoned program manager with 2+ years of experience in Swiss deep-tech startups, holds an MS in Management, Technology and Economics from ETH Zürich, and a BSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from KTH.
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I am Omid Shams, currently based in Switzerland. I hold a Master of Science in Management, Technology, and Economics from ETH Zürich, where I also completed my Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. With over a year of experience as a Project Manager at Venturelab, I focus on supporting Swiss startups in their fundraising and growth journeys. Additionally, I serve as a Program Manager for Venture Kick, aiding high-tech startups with pre-seed funding. My background includes roles as an academic tutor and teaching assistant, where I helped students excel in subjects like mathematics and physics. Fluent in multiple languages, I am passionate about leveraging my skills in project management and engineering to foster innovation and development in the tech industry.

Credentials

  • How Google does Machine Learning
    Google Cloud
    Mar, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers
    Johns Hopkins University
    Feb, 2024
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Venture Kick
    • Zürich und Umgebung
    • Program manager
      • Mar 2022 - Present
      • Zürich und Umgebung

      • Invested CHF 6.3 million per year in Swiss deep-tech startups with the Venture Kick Tech accelerator• Analyzed 500+ pitches, and sourced 50+ startups per month, resulting in 32% pipeline growth• Supported in the investment process, and executed business development boot camps for portfolio companies• Managed client relationships with startups, research institutes, and corporate innovation departments

  • Venturelab
    • Switzerland
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project manager
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      Together with successful founders, key academic and industry partners; Venturelab designs and operates programs to bring the best Swiss startup talents to the next level of development. Our core mission is to support entrepreneurs towards successful fundraising and business growth throughout the evolution of the company.

    • Projektmanager
      • Mar 2022 - Present

  • LC Regensdorf
    • Regensdorf, Zürich, Schweiz
    • Wirtschaftsprüfer
      • Jan 2022 - Present
      • Regensdorf, Zürich, Schweiz

  • Logos Lehrerteam
    • Zürich und Umgebung, Schweiz
    • Akademischer Tutor/Nachhilfelehrer
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2022
      • Zürich und Umgebung, Schweiz

      • Holding weekly study sessions for students that are preparing for the high school entrance exam (Gymiprüfung). • Private tutoring sessions with students in the field of mathematics, physics, chemistry and economy

  • ABB
    • Switzerland
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Master Thesis
      • Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

      Identification of a techno-economic framework to improve energy-efficiency in the Swiss industry.

    • Praktikant im Bereich Projektmanagement
      • Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  • ETH Zürich
    • Zürich und Umgebung, Schweiz
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
      • Zürich und Umgebung, Schweiz

      Dept. of Photonics• Holding weekly hour-long study sessions, where I revise the material taught in class and provide students with additional examples and tips• Being responsible for correcting the exercises of my students• Assisting students during the tutoring hours in Study Center

Education

  • 2019 - 2022
    ETH Zürich
    Master of Science - MS, Management, Technology and Economics (MTEC)
  • 2018 - 2019
    Kungliga Tekniska högskolan
    BSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • 2016 - 2019
    ETH Zürich
    Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

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