Sophia M. Heinke
Berlin Founders Fund Mentor at Silicon Allee- Claim this Profile
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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300hr Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Certification
Jivamukti Yoga SchoolFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Silicon Allee
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Germany
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Internet Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Berlin Founders Fund Mentor
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Nov 2022 - Present
Supporting diverse founders, investors and companies to start up and grow in Berlin with business model development, public and private financing, presentation skills and coaching, and legal operations. Supporting diverse founders, investors and companies to start up and grow in Berlin with business model development, public and private financing, presentation skills and coaching, and legal operations.
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summa consult GmbH
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Germany
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Consultant + Coach
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May 2022 - Present
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Sophia On Earth
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Germany
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Founder + Master Coach + Host of "Human at Heart" Podcast
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May 2022 - Present
Creative Business Coaching for Women. I am here to support you in setting up your business, your relationships, and your life in a way that truly works for you, feels good and authentic. You have all the answers and I'm here to ask the right questions and offer ideas to bring your vision into life! Creative Business Coaching for Women. I am here to support you in setting up your business, your relationships, and your life in a way that truly works for you, feels good and authentic. You have all the answers and I'm here to ask the right questions and offer ideas to bring your vision into life!
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Hasso Plattner Institute
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Germany
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Design Thinking Program Lead + Coach
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Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
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zolar
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Germany
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chief of Staff
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
Providing decision support to CEO through data gathering, information analyzing, and presenting considerations to relevant stakeholders. Communication with shareholders and board members, creating and updating monthly shareholders' reporting, and support in board meetings. Support in fundraising and due diligence processes. Facilitate meetings and presentations, e.g. All-hands Meeting. Supporting the legal and compliance operations of a business, in particular, contract review and management, data protection, and collaboration with external lawyers in fields of contract law (Kauf- und Werkvertragsrecht), commercial law, trademark law, competition law and employment law (Re-)structuring of corporation, including incorporation and trade registration of subsidiaries. Show less
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The Intersector Project
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United States
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Research Services
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Research Analyst
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director, Operations, NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development
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Oct 2019 - Apr 2020
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Program Coordinator, Events and Communication, NYU Leadership Initiative
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Jun 2019 - Nov 2019
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Program Assistant, Events and Communication, NYU Leadership Initiative
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Oct 2018 - May 2019
Design and implement office-wide communications strategy. Develop strategy for the design, editing process, and content management of Leadership Spotlight Series which are video portraits on the accomplishments and successes of various students and alumni. Conduct exit and feedback surveys for students within the office’s programs as well as open workshop event attendees. Create engaging images and creative content for online and print distribution to market programming. Maintain website and blog. Maintain budgets and track allocation of resources. Plan and execute 20+ impactful workshops and other events throughout semester and ensure that events run smoothly. ___The NYU Leadership Initiative prepares NYU students to embrace challenges as opportunities to become active changemakers in their careers and communities. We serve all NYU students, in particular, those who desire to serve others by engaging with communities both within and outside the university. Show less
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Cubantero (Capstone Project)
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New York, New York, United States
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Co-Founder
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Co-founded social venture advising 30+ Cuban entrepreneurs in finding sustainable business models in Cuba, particularly, connecting entrepreneurs to mentors outside of Cuba, and helping identify and prioritize near- and long-term goals. Developed mechanisms to track and measure entrepreneur’s progress in the program. Cultivated relationships with potential partners and funders and negotiated and secured partnerships as opportunities for collaboration. Created and presented materials to internal and external stakeholders, illustrating strategies, opportunities and outcomes. Sold final product to nonprofit working in Cuba. ___ Cubantero is a mentorship program connecting Cuban entrepreneurs with mentors all around the world. Where Cubans are aiming to build better lives for themselves by launching private ventures, the resources available to them do not set them up for success. Show less
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NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Course Facilitator
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Nov 2018 - Apr 2019
Facilitated class sessions for Presentation Skills as part of Introduction to Public Policy class. Facilitated class sessions for Presentation Skills as part of Introduction to Public Policy class.
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Assistant, NYU Social Entrepreneurship Program
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Feb 2018 - May 2018
Planned and promoted the program’s Algorithm for Change $1.5M Access to Education Prize competition. Planned final pitch-off event. Collected data on progress of fellows and scholars in the program and composed annual Trumpet Report to highlight their successes. Managed the Executive Director’s calendar and coordinated and scheduled meetings. ___ The NYU Social Entrepreneurship Program is designed to support and train the next generation of changemakers who will implement sustainable and scalable solutions to society’s most intractable problems. Reflecting the notion that social entrepreneurship is a meta-profession that draws on the skills and methodologies from a wide variety of disciplines, this cross-university initiative encompasses all 14 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools at NYU. Show less
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NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Program Assistant, Religious Leadership and Civic Engagement Project
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Research data from religious communities in order to launch a program enhancing dialog between different faith leaders to jointly address social issues in their communities. Communicate with potential partners and organize meetings to introduce the project. Research data from religious communities in order to launch a program enhancing dialog between different faith leaders to jointly address social issues in their communities. Communicate with potential partners and organize meetings to introduce the project.
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Germany's Department of Justice and Consumer Protection
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Berlin, Germany
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Law Clerk
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May 2016 - Nov 2016
Conducted research to develop subject matter expertise on issues related to Ministry’s campaigns against hate crime. Identify and cultivate relationships with NGOs and leaders in the issue space, and other campaign partners to support initiatives. Developed and executed a high-profile international conference for 300+ attendees on online hate speech, including speaker selection, event logistics, vendor management, registration review, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Planned and prepared meetings and drafted speeches for State Secretary Billen. Show less
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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
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Germany
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Research Assistant
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Oct 2012 - May 2016
Researched various legal issues in the fields of constitutional and administrative law. Complied and Analyzed legal data, wrote reports summarizing findings, and conducted literature reviews. Edited and proofread projects related to a forthcoming law textbook and in preparation for law courses. Developed and co-facilitated various seminars and conferences. Researched various legal issues in the fields of constitutional and administrative law. Complied and Analyzed legal data, wrote reports summarizing findings, and conducted literature reviews. Edited and proofread projects related to a forthcoming law textbook and in preparation for law courses. Developed and co-facilitated various seminars and conferences.
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German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
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Berlin, Germany
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Law Intern
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Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Complied research in the field of environmental law, especially emission control, nature conservation, and sustainability strategy. Wrote Ministry’s departmental report on initiatives for energy efficiency and composed speeches for members of the ministry, including the State Secretary. Complied research in the field of environmental law, especially emission control, nature conservation, and sustainability strategy. Wrote Ministry’s departmental report on initiatives for energy efficiency and composed speeches for members of the ministry, including the State Secretary.
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Hentrich & Hentrich Publishing
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Berlin, Germany
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Assistant to Managing Director
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
Implemented direct communication process with clients, writers, and other publishers to ensure maximum satisfaction. Issued invoices for book purchases and tracked sales in an accounting system. Planned and managed events, especially during the international book fairs. Trained new interns in daily operations. Implemented direct communication process with clients, writers, and other publishers to ensure maximum satisfaction. Issued invoices for book purchases and tracked sales in an accounting system. Planned and managed events, especially during the international book fairs. Trained new interns in daily operations.
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Swissôtel Berlin
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Berlin, Germany
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Hotel Management Trainee
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Aug 2008 - Jan 2011
Facilitated various services in all departments of a five-star hotel, such as front desk, banquet and room service. Provided general assistance and answers to inquiries regarding hotel services, and responded to guests’ complaints. Planned, organized, and carried out multiple events, such as the annual employee Christmas party for 200+ guests. Facilitated various services in all departments of a five-star hotel, such as front desk, banquet and room service. Provided general assistance and answers to inquiries regarding hotel services, and responded to guests’ complaints. Planned, organized, and carried out multiple events, such as the annual employee Christmas party for 200+ guests.
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Education
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NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Master of Public Administration - MPA in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy, Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment -
Humboldt University of Berlin
Graduate Law Degree, International Law and Legal Studies