At the heart of Europe’s leading AI ecosystem, Daniel is building the future where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact. With a strong background in both science and entrepreneurship, he’s uniquely positioned to explore what happens when quantum computing and artificial intelligence collide.

With a deeply rooted background spanning both advanced science and venture creation, Daniel is a veteran ecosystem builder and an active corporate governance leader. He is the Co-Founder and an Advisory Board Member of Brainforest, a venture studio dedicated to forest conservation capitalism. Additionally, Daniel drives long-term strategic oversight across deep tech, sustainability, and academic networks, serving on the Board of Directors for Mervin Scientific, as a long-standing Board Member for the ETH Alumni association, and formerly as a Board Member for Xilva – The Global Forest Marketplace.