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Yannick Sonnenberg is a seasoned expert in digital innovation, venture capital, and corporate entrepreneurship. Since January 2023, he has been serving as Senior Director - Digital Innovation & Value Creation at Exxeta, where he leads corporate venture capital and innovation initiatives.

Before joining Exxeta, Yannick gained extensive experience at Henkel, where he played a key role in Henkel X’s global digital innovation workstream. He was responsible for startup scouting, managing proof-of-concept (PoC) projects, and overseeing Henkel Ventures’ deal flow. Additionally, he led Henkel’s internal innovation vehicle, developing new product and service ideas within the Henkel X Open Innovation Program.

As an entrepreneur, Yannick founded several startups, acting as CEO and CFO, and previously served as Director of zero360, a Berlin-based boutique innovation and strategy consultancy. His expertise extends to academia, where he teaches innovation and digital strategy at institutions such as the University of Bayreuth, ESCP Berlin, HTW Berlin, and Zeppelin University.

In 2013, Yannick was recognised on Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30” list as one of the world’s most innovative social entrepreneurs for his venture elefunds.