Stefan Braun-Operator & Builder | International Expansion & Scaling | Ex-Founder
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Experience
Co-Founder & COO
Sunhero
- Co-founded the company during COVID remotely and scaled the company’s core business to 100+ employees across Marketing, Sales and Operations retaining a mission-driven, high performing and resilient culture
- Established sales & delivery area of solar installations covering the entire Spanish market through in-house teams and partnerships, achieving up to €1m monthly revenue within two years and >1% national market share
- Co-developed company strategy and equity story, adjusting and pivoting in partnership with investors on the board (Planet A, Vorwerk Ventures, Speedinvest, Acurio)
Interim Management - Director of International Expansion
Course Hero
- Designed the long-term international expansion and GTM plan; managed HQ prioritization at start of COVID
- Launched the first international country organization in Australia remotely with 50+ team members and acquired 1,500+ new customers within first 3 months through online/offline campus marketing
Interim Management - Head of European Business Operations
Rover
- Led the development of GTM plan for EU expansion with 10+ HQ workstreams; launched UK within 3 months
- Setup first EU office and led initial CS, Supply, BA, HR and finance teams with 15+ FTEs and contractors
- Managed the post-merger integration of DogBuddy with 50+ employees within 6 months
Consultant and Interim-Manager
Expansion Partner
- Successfully conducted expansion strategy projects for clients including DoorDash, Sonder, Classpass, Bird, Starship
Country Manager, Thailand
Audibene
- Developed and shaped the business model for the first telemedicine approach in the industry
- Setup of Thai country organization with 20+ employees, $600k ARR and full P&L responsibility
Founder
Daraz Myanmar
- Built the first e-commerce marketplace in Myanmar from scratch with 50+ employees and full P&L responsibility
Co-Founder, Operations & HR
Sanoga
- Built core operations (logistics, customer service, recruiting), hiring 30+ team members and supporting 120+ suppliers
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Energy, Food and Beverage, Tourism, Healthcare, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Operations, Marketing, Sales, Strategy, Project Management, and Product Development.
Summary
Entrepreneurial business leader and operator with 12+ years of experience building and scaling tech-enabled startups and scaleups globally. Co-founded and operated high-growth ventures, raising over €16m in venture funding and leading teams of 100+ employees. Proven track record in leading international expansion, building resilient organizations, managing post-merger integrations and navigating uncertainty with innovation and strong leadership.
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Education
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management with Exchange at Hong Kong PolyU
Bachelor of Science · Business Administration · Hong Kong
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Stefan is based in Berlin, Germany.
Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Stefan has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & COO, Interim Management - Director of International Expansion, Interim Management - Head of European Business Operations.
Stefan's most recent position is Co-Founder & COO at Sunhero.
In recent years, Stefan has worked for Sunhero.
Stefan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Energy, and Food and Beverage. Stefan also has some experience in Tourism, Healthcare, and Professional Services.
Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Marketing, and Sales. Stefan also has some experience in Strategy, Project Management, and Product Development.
Stefan has recently worked in industries like Energy.
Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Operations, and Sales.
Stefan holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management with Exchange at Hong Kong PolyU.
Stefan is immediately available for suitable projects.
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