Kaspar Rothenfusser
interdisciplinary Problem-solver
Problem Solver
Nothing is more interesting to me than a highly complex problem with a multitude of variables and disciplines involved.Whether as project leader, consultant, supervisor, or team member - the last years have been full of exciting opportunities to tackle real world challenges on the edge between science, industry, and society. I've learned that things are rarely as simple as they seem, but there is always new ways to look at things and many hidden opportunities to find.
Polymath
Obsessed with understanding things in their holistic complexity and from as many perspectives as possible, I gathered education in many different fields.Rather than becoming an expert in one specific area, I aim to develop a profound intuition for the fundamental concepts and working methods of many fields. Keeping up in discussions with experts while retaining the birds eye view allows me to tie together what is often kept apart and helps to uncover those solutions hidden in the complexity of multivariant and interdisciplinary problems.I love to find new connections previously overlooked and am still amazed by the complexity and interconnectedness of the systems creating our reality.
Entrepreneur
Being able discover my own ways to impact the world for the better has always been a dream of mine.Through the ups and downs of my first - of hopefully many - ventures, I gathered precious experiences in business and the startup world. I was able to further strengthen my entrepreneurial heart and learned what it means to lead through setbacks, innovation, and rapid changes.
Innovator
Full of creativity and new ideas, I am almost always working on projects of my own to test new ideas that might contribute to more sustainable and collaborative futures
Communicator
Aiming to connect people and implement new ideas I need to master the art of communication.Whether as a public speaker, leader, coach, colleague, or friend - I always try to be clear, respectful, honest, and authentic - hoping to inspire others to do the same.
Just ME
Outside of my professional journey, I am just a curious and enthusiastic young man trying to discover all the amazing opportunities life has to offer.Whether I am doing music, sports, or just enjoying a good conversation, life always finds new ways to amaze me!
COLD BREW CREW
The fun side project that accidentally turned into a successful start-up
Combining our love for coffee with the ambition to make a positive impact, Cold Brew Crew aimed to not only produce the best coffee you ever had, but also ensured that every bean is fairly traded, all bottles are reused, and nutrients are brought back into the soil.It was amazing to see that our fast growing and loyal customer base shared the passion for our product and helped us reach profitability within months! In fact, it gained traction unpredictably fast, soon outgrowing our schedules. Therefore, although a successful business with great potential for growth, we decided to terminate this project and follow other passions.I am grateful for all the support we got from mentors, partners, and our friends and family. Especially my Co-Founder and dear friend Pedro has been an incredible source of inspiration, wisdom, and fun - significantly shaping who I am today.
MY ROLECo-Founder & CEO
Market research
Product testing and development
Business strategy
External relations and partnerships
Production and operations
Finances and procurement
Consulting
(GreenHub Twente)
(01/2022 - 06/2022)
Founded in 2020, the GreenHub Twente aims to become one of the driving forces in the transition to sustainable organizations and industries in the Twente region.As student consultants, our team was tasked to provide a detailed report suggesting organizational restructuring, process optimizations, and strategy improvements to increase GreenHub's impact. Containing a thorough analysis as well as clear, actionable advice, the final report was perceived as highly useful.
My Role
student consultant
Internal and external stakholder analysis (interviews, focus groups, questionnaires)
KPI development and tracking
Process optimization and automation
Organizational restructuring based on KPIs
solving global inequality
(University of Twente)
(01/2022 - 07/2022)
Together with my team, we took on the challenge to understand the causes, effects, and reinforcing feedback loops creating inequalities and injustices all around the globe.
Rather than finding solutions, our focus was geared towards the development of frameworks and methodologies which allow the identification of key variable and leverage points most important in a given context. Throughout all our efforts we were careful to ensure a value free approach, respecting cultural differences often overlooked in development projects.
On the way we created a map of over 1500 variables to show their influence on each other and visualize the complexity of the issue.
My Role
(Project Leader)
Coordination of 12 team members
Vision and Strategy creation
KPI development and monitoring
Allocation of Human resources
Facilitation of brainstorming and cocreation sessions
Individual mentoring
System analysis of over 1000 variables
Communication of results
gyroscopic steering systems for autonomous airships
(UT & Drone Team Twente)
(09/2021 - 01/2022)
As the most efficient option for long distance transportation, airships could soon see a big comeback. However, along others, limited maneuverability is one of the big challenges to be tackled before widescale use.Our team developed and tested the prototype for a new steering system utilizing fast spinning wheels and the resulting gyroscopic effects to enable fast and precise maneuvers.
My Role
Project manager & System engineer
Concept development based on literature
KPI development and monitoring
Budget allocation
Stakeholder management
Design of mechanical & electrical components
Prototyping and testing
Transition to algae Biofuels
(University of Twente)
(01/2021 - 07/2021)
Algae are one of the prime candidates in our efforts to replace fossil fuels with carbon neutral propellants. However, a lack in scalable cultivation systems has so far been a major hurdle. Together with my team, we developed a roadmap outlying potential steps towards large scale algae farming in the open ocean utilizing autonomous submarines and repurposed fossil fuel infrastructure.
My Role
(Team Leader)
Supervision of 5 people
Goal and strategy development
Coordination and Monitoring
Mentoring and coaching
System analysis of the fossil fuel industry
Technology assessment for algae cultivation
water purification and management for remote locations
(University of Twente)
(09/2020 - 01/2021)
During this design project at the University of Twente we developed a low cost, portable water purification and storage system to improve accessibility of clean water in remote communities. Combining multiple frugal technologies, the final design is expected to achieve high reliability, and safety, while keeping costs and maintenance to a minimum.
My Role
(Team member)
Stakeholder and environment analysis
Evaluation of existing purification technologies
Technology R&D
TEDx speaker
Curious about how I see others?
In my TEDx talk "Do we really understand each other" I share my approach to professional and personal relationships hoping to inspire a more collaborative and respectful society characterized by learning from each other rather than fighting and polarization.
Public speaking coach
Training for my TEDx talk, I discovered that public speaking is a skill to be learned rather than a talent one is born with.Sadly however, this skill is often overlooked and rarely taught in traditional education. In collaboration with Professors at the UT we are trying to change that. Incorporating my 90 min workshops into the curriculum over various programs, I aim to pass on my passion and skills and impower others to tell the world what they have to say.
University of Twente
Bachelor in technology, liberal arts and sciences (graduation cum laude in 2023)
transdiciplinary master insert shaping responsible futures (2021-2022)
honours program entrepreneurship and business development (2021-2022)
Master honours program Great Negotiator (2022-2023)
Courses in:
#Mathematics #Physics #SocialSciences #Engineering #Computersciences #Artificialintelligence #ResearchMethodology #Electronics #ProjectManagement #Leadership #Business #Economics #Entrepreneurship #Design #SystemThinking #Changemaking #CreativeIntelligence #TransdisciplinaryWorking #Futurism #SocietalLeadership #Sustainability #Technology #DesignPhilosophy #Modelling #Negotiation
harvardX
professional certificate computersciences for artificial intelligence (2021-2022)
Courses in:
#Computersciences #ArtificialIntelligence #WebDevelopment #C #Python #SQL
Zurich University of the Arts
courses towards a bachelor in Classical Music (2018-2020)
Courses in:
#Violin #Piano #Performance #Orchestra #Chambermusic #MusicTheory #MusicHistory
Ludwig Maximilians University
early study program for ambitious students (2015 - 2016)
Courses in:
#ComputerSciences #Business #Physics #Fluids&Heat
Humanistisches Maximiliansgymnasium München
(highschool)
Highschool diploma "Abitur" (2018)
Low temperature energy conversion and storage
(2021-ongoing)
Being able to efficiently convert small amounts of heat into electricity could be a game changer for the energy management of our planet, especially when combined with efficient storage of said energy.Next to all my other projects I am therefore developing and testing tesla turbines and latent heat storage solutions which I hope could potentially be combined to build such a system. Even though I have been making steady progress such as improvement of disc stability at high rotational speed and back pressure reduction, many steps are still ahead and I am looking forward to continue my work whenever there is time and a workshop to use.
Veritá
(2022)
In today's world it is hard to untangle fake news, manipulation, and misinterpretation in media narratives. After in depth consultation with journalists, epidemiologist, philosophers, mathematicians, and computer scientists, I, therefore, developed the concept of Veritá with the help of two collogues.Veritá is an attempt for a highly formalized and transparent algorithmic approach to find the utmost unbiased truth. Executed by a decentralized system of nodes, sources from diverse geographical locations, demographics, and political viewpoints are analyzed regarding their credibility, coherence with other data, and logical correctness.
Combined with several intuitive user interfaces, the results will support journalists and readers all over the world to build well informed opinions and stay informed about ongoing history.
Solar Light
(2020-2021)
Solar powered mobility often seems like an unrealistic dream that if ever, will come with uncomfortable compromises.Aiming to challenge this believe, I decided to develop a light weight solar powered vehicle sufficient for the daily tasks in city traffic. Even though I sadly was never able to build the prototype due to a lack in funding and time, the design and development process allowed me to dive deep into solar technology, battery management, structural design, 3D modelling, simulations, and design sketching.
Disciplines
agriculture & aquaculture
artificial intelligence
behavioral sciences/psychology
blockchain/ distributed computing
business development
change making
communication
cultural studies
design
economics
engineering (electrical, mechanical, aerospace)
entrepreneurship
ethics
journalism/ media
marketing
materials
mobility systems
music
neurosciences
organizational restructuring
philosophy
physics
politics
project management
sustainability
sustainable energy
system thinking
technology governance
transdisciplinary working
water management
Industries
aquaculture
aviation
biofuels
co2 capturing
consulting
education
energy distribution
energy production
energy storage
food & beverage
news & media
non profit organizations
performing arts & entertainment
Research Methodologies
Modelling (natural sciences, social sciences)
System modelling (system dynamics, agent based modelling, feedback loops...)
Participatory design research
Qualitative Research (focus groups, interviews, case studies, qual. observations, experiment design)
Quantitative Research (survey design, experimental design, correlation analysis)
problem solving Methodologies
Desing thinking
First principle thinking
Brainstorming (individual and group methodologies)
Algorithmic Simulation
Futuring (scenario based)
Agile Project Managment
KPI development and tracking
Ethical Technology assessment
Theatrical Technology assessment
Coding
What if there was a place...
A place where dreamers from all around the world could connect and build a better future - together?
We are building that place
At OASIS, we believe in the power of collaboration to turn dreams into reality and solve the biggest challenges of our time. That's why we're creating a platform that will bring together like-minded individuals from all corners of the globe to work on projects that make a real impact.OASIS is designed to be a magical place where solutions arise naturally among all the collaborators, without any one person being in the lead. We're building a system that crowdsources brainstorming, decision-making, and task allocation to find the best ideas and solutions from among all the participants.Built on highly complex systems an algorithms we ensure that the best ideas are identified, while also creating fair and effective task allocation so that everyone can contribute to the project and take part in the success. We believe that by bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create something truly amazing. So if you're a dreamer with a big vision and a desire to make a real impact, get ready for OASIS - coming soon!We're looking for experts in all relevant fields to join our team and help us turn OASIS into the place where the future is build. Whether you're a programmer, system thinker, mathematician, designer, or just someone with a passion for making a difference, we want you on our team. If you're ready to join us and be a part of something truly amazing, get in touch with us today and let's get started!
Due to sensitive intellectual property, this project can not be publicly disclosed at this moment.
However, we are looking for highly skilled Computers scientists in search for a challenge, as well as early stage investors targeting hight risk high return opportunities. If you are one of them, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Become my Mentee
Aiming to maximise my positive impact, I'm not only dedicated to building projects of my own, but also to helping others succeed. I frequently find myself sharing my insights and experiences with other young entrepreneurs and impact makers through workshops and one-on-one advice and the overwhelmingly positive feedback I received for these efforts has inspired me to set up a mentoring program for the most ambitious and curious impact entrepreneurs.Through my mentorship program, you'll have access to personalized one-on-one coaching, a workshop series on a variety of skills, and the networks of both myself and fellow mentees. Drawing on my interdisciplinary background in business strategy, innovation, communication, and problem-solving, I'll provide tailored guidance and support to help you overcome common pitfalls, ideate better solutions, and accelerate your path to success.If you're a young entrepreneur looking to take your ideas to the next level, I invite you to join my mentorship program. To get started, simply fill out the contact form on this page and tell me about yourself, your background, and your goals. I'm excited to hear from you and learn how we can work together to create positive change.
Receive Advice
During my prior education and experienced I have developed highly structured and systematic approaches to solution development and implementation. Furthermore, I have been trained in a variety of strategies and skills necessary in order to become a better entrepreneur and innovator, which I'm happy to leverage for and pass on to my clients.If you require assistance regarding your venture's strategy, solution development, or innovation capabilities I am happy to schedule a call and see what I can do for you!
Collaborate
The most important lesson I have learned is the importance of collaboration. Finding others with aligning interest and identifying potential mutually beneficial partnerships is one of the best ways to grow and progress.If you see the potential for us to collaborate on one of my current or future projects, I'd love to have a (virtual) coffee and discuss how we can help each other.
Invest
I am committed to the development and execution of innovative solutions that have a positive impact on the world. If you're looking to invest in projects that not only generate financial returns but also create lasting social and environmental impact, you've come to the right place.With my interdisciplinary background and expertise in business strategy, innovation, and systemic problem solving, I'm uniquely positioned to identify and exploit untapped investment opportunities that have the potential to deliver both financial and impact returns. Whether you're looking to scale one of my existing projects, kickstart new ones, or support the necessary R&D to further diversify my impact portfolio, I'm excited to explore the possibilities with you.As a potential investor, you'll have access to my projects, my network of entrepreneurs and most of my unpublished solutions and ventures. Together, we'll evaluate potential investments based on both their financial and impact potential, and develop a tailored investment strategy that aligns with your goals and values.If you're interested in exploring investment opportunities that have the potential to generate meaningful returns, please schedule a call with me to discuss your needs and opportunities. You can also sign up to my investor network, which means you are the first to get notified when one of my projects is investment ready.I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
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