Ralf P. Gerteis
Baar
Summary
Seasoned, strategic web3 professional with 8 years of full-time web3 experience, and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation at leading firms and organizations.
Leveraging a unique blend of disruptive thinking and business development acumen, I've guided companies like L2 Metis and Cookie3 at the earliest stage. Being highly ambitious, and skilled in strategic planning and communication, my autodidact mentality has consistently delivered impactful results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Advisor
Cookie3
03.2022 - Current
- Cookie3 (>500m USD FDMC) is a pioneer in the field of behavioral on-chain analytics
- Advised CXO circle on overall strategy, business development, acquisition of partners, go-to-market and launch strategy as well as token metrics/ tokenomics
Advisor/ Angel Investor
Metis
Global
01.2021 - Current
- Metis (400m USD FDMC) is a pioneer in Ethereum scaling technology, running the first decentralized L2 sequencer
- I was the first angel investor and advisor to the Metis executive team as well as the wingman for the CEO
- Advising Metis on all strategic, economic and token-related aspects
Strategic Advisor
Wolves of Rome
01.2022 - 12.2024
- WoR is a dark fantasy trading card game using blockchain technology for decentralized ownership (M&A activities ongoing)
- Developed from a strategic advisor to a shareholder and member of the executive team, responsible for the on-chain strategy, go-to-market and launch plan, token metrics and tokenomics in conjunction with the in-game economy as well as partner management
Co-Founder/ CEO
Scaleswap
Global
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Scaleswap was one of the first IDO launchpads built on a layer 2 scaling protocol with incubation and acceleration services (M&A activities ongoing)
- As co-founder and CEO, I was leading the project from conception to operations, responsible for all things strategy, business development, human resources and finance
Web3 Advisor
Emerging Tech Ventures/ Organizations
Global
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Provided my strategic but also hands-on support at all startup stages and across various industries like blockchain protocols, DeFi, DAO, digital health, web3 gaming, NFT, retail, decentralized storage, cyber security
- Activities included: business development, growth, community and ecosystem development, sales, partner acquisition, scouting, token metrics and tokenomics, go-to-market and launch strategy/ planning and fundraising
- Nov 2020-Dec 2021 Global Expert - Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF)
- Sep 2019-Jan 2020 RWA Offering Lead (Freelance) - Bitcoin Suisse
- Mar 2019-Dec 2021 Strategic Advisor - FinTech4Good
- Speaker, panelist, web3 evangelist
Project Portfolio Manager/ Advisor
Novartis
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Novartis is a leading global medicines company. Novartis uses innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need.
- I was in charge of a broad global technical operations project portfolio (from preparation of investment decision till project closure) and advised Novartis on web3 innovation in the area of supply chain management, prevention of counterfeit and global trade
Founder & Managing Partner
Fusion Consulting AG
Zug
09.2012 - 10.2016
- Fusion Consulting Inc. offers management as well as IT consulting services on a global scale, coordinated from global offices in Switzerland (headquarter), Germany, Portugal as well as USA
- As the sole founder and CEO of Fusion Consulting, I ramped up the business activities and grew the company from 1 person to 50 employees and freelancers
Manager (formerly Senior Consultant)
ABeam Consulting
07.2008 - 08.2012
- ABeam Consulting is a globally operating Deloitte spin-off consultancy focusing on management and SAP consulting
- I developed from a Senior Consultant to a Manager, having my own team and being responsible for my own consulting area (Supply Chain Management+). I was leading global programs and projects at Fortune 500 companies.
CLM, BPE and SAP Project Manager
Novartis Pharma AG
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Novartis is a leading global medicines company. Novartis uses innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need.
- Started as Country Logistics Manager for eight African countries and developed, after one year, into the role of Business Process Manager in the pilot project for the global SAP rollout/ implementation. Followed by positions with increasing responsibilities as a global SAP Project Manager and an Account Manager.
Education
Business Economist FH - IT Management, Business Management, Information Management, Political Economy, Accounting
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
01.2007
Skills
- Autodidact/ driven mentality
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Strategic, disruptive thinker
- Business development/ growth
- Doer, manager, advisor
- Communication and mediation
Timeline
Strategic Advisor
Cookie3
03.2022 - Current
Strategic Advisor
Wolves of Rome
01.2022 - 12.2024
Advisor/ Angel Investor
Metis
01.2021 - Current
Co-Founder/ CEO
Scaleswap
11.2020 - 08.2024
Project Portfolio Manager/ Advisor
Novartis
11.2019 - 03.2021
Web3 Advisor
Emerging Tech Ventures/ Organizations
11.2016 - 12.2021
Founder & Managing Partner
Fusion Consulting AG
09.2012 - 10.2016
Manager (formerly Senior Consultant)
ABeam Consulting
07.2008 - 08.2012
CLM, BPE and SAP Project Manager
Novartis Pharma AG
01.2000 - 01.2008
Business Economist FH - IT Management, Business Management, Information Management, Political Economy, Accounting
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
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