VENTURE BUILDER | BOARD DIRECTOR | STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Marco van der Weijden

I'm a Zurich-based venture builder, board director and strategic advisor. I'm building a human-led, agent-supported venture studio for frontier-tech moonshot companies in Switzerland, working alongside their founders as an operating partner. I take on independent non-executive and Swiss resident director appointments, and work with founders, executives and boards on AI, strategy, governance and program delivery.

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Swiss companies served as board member or director.

25+

Years of experience in advisory, management and directorships.

Ventures founded or co-founded, including Swiss subsidiaries.

15+

Startup ventures advised, in Europe, USA, and Asia.

WHAT I DO

Three Ways I Work

Venture Building

Building a human-led, agent-supported venture studio for frontier-tech moonshots in Switzerland, working alongside founders as an operating partner, from first concept to a company that runs.

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Board & Directorships

Independent non-executive and Swiss resident director appointments, taken on personal title, for startups and innovative SMEs. Conditions stated in advance, personal accountability, no nominee or passive roles.

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Advisory & Delivery

Strategic advice for founders, executives and boards on AI, strategy and governance, and hands-on program leadership that turns a board decision into delivered change.

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Who I Work With

Founders & Startups

Frontier-tech founders from first concept to Series A, including ETH and EPFL spin-outs forming their first real board.

Boards & Executives

Boards and leadership teams that need an independent director, a Swiss resident director, or an experienced hand on strategy and delivery.

International Companies

Companies landing in Zurich and Zug that need a Swiss resident director and a working governance setup from day one.

FOCUS AREAS

Frontier tech that helps
humanity flourish,
on Earth and beyond.

AI & Robotics

Blockchain & Digital Assets

Fintech & DeFi

Longevity & Healthtech

Renewables & Cleantech

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust