Alexander Maxelon

About Alexander

Experience

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   Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania

   • Podcast Host

     May 2025 - Present · 4 mos·Dar es Salaam, Tanzania·Current

     Exploring how ordinary citizens in Tanzania help others in times of humanitarian crises. Listen to the EHTZ Podcast on Spotify

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   identity.vc I Backing LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs

   • Startup Scout

     Nov 2024 - Present · 10 mos·Current

     🌈 Are you a queer entrepreneur with a bold vision? We’d love to hear your story. DM me, and let’s start the conversation!

   • Visiting Analyst | Investments & Portfolio

     Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 · 3 mos·Berlin, Germany

     identity.vc is Europe's first LGBTQ+ venture capital impact fund. Skills: Venture Capital · Impact Investing · Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) · LGBTQIA+ · Startups Delivering a Keynote at the Unicorns in Tech Summit

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   Centre for Business and Development Studies · Part-time

   • Research Assistant

     Jan 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos·Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark·Current

     Research Assistant to Prof. Lisa Ann Richey for the project "Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania" (EHTZ) Skills: Intercultural Communication · Cultural Diversity · International Development Read my DIIS Article "Rethinking Humanitarianism: Adapting to a Changing Landscape" Read our EHTZ Dissemination Booklet and Policy Briefs Watch the News Report covering our EHTZ Dissemination Event

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   QueerNext

   • Co-Founder

     Jun 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos·Berlin, Germany·Current

     🌈 Are you a queer individual looking to create positive change in your workplace and beyond? Then join our growing LGBTQIA+ change-maker community! Skills: Business Development · Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) · Event Planning · Business Strategy · LGBTQIA+ Secure a free QueerNext Meetup Ticket Impressions from our QueerNext Berlin Meetup on Inclusive AI Visit our QueerNext Website

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   Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany · Internship

   • Intern | German Embassy Nairobi

     Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 · 3 mos·Nairobi County, Kenya

     Department of Economic Affairs, Development Cooperation & Climate Skills: Public Policy · International Relations · Diplomacy · International Development

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   Lilo · Full-time

   • Strategy Associate

     Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 · 6 mos·Greater London, England, United Kingdom

     Lilo is Europe's 1st invest-and-experience real estate platform for working professionals and creatives. Skills: Startups · Entrepreneurship · Business Strategy · Operations · Project Management · Market Research

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   dropp · Full-time

   • Venture Associate | Operations

     Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 · 6 mos·Berlin, Germany

     Skills: Startups · Problem Solving · Leadership · Negotiation · Team Management · Entrepreneurship · Operations

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   Moss | All-in-one spend management · Internship

   • Strategy Intern | CEO Office

     May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos·Berlin, Germany

     Moss is a German FinTech that provides its customers with a technology-enabled expense and financial management solution. Skills: Startups · Business Development · Entrepreneurship · Business Strategy · Project Management · Management Consulting

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   dropp · Internship

   • Expansion Intern | Business Development

     Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 · 4 mos·Berlin, Germany

     dropp operated hyperlocal warehouses throughout Germany and delivered e-commerce products with e-cargo bikes. Skills: Startups · Business Development · Negotiation · Entrepreneurship · Operations · Project Management · Recruiting dropp E-Cargo Bike

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    Equality Group · Part-time

    • Research Analyst | Consulting

      Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 · 4 mos·Greater London, England, United Kingdom

      Equality Group is a London-based consultancy that focuses on diversity and inclusion in the finance and technology industry. Skills: Diversity Management · Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) · Market Research · Management Consulting

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    Henkel

    • Career Tracker

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 · 5 mos
    • Intern | Brand Management

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 · 3 mos·Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

      Skills: Brand Management · Marketing Strategy · Teamwork · Market Research Henkel Brand Management Team Picture

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    Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

    • Student Challenger

      Aug 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr

      Panel Discussion with Rolf Hellermann (Bertelsmann CFO)

    • Intern | Corporate Strategy & Controlling

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 · 3 mos·Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

      Skills: Critical Thinking · Business Development · Business Strategy · Project Management

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    WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management · Part-time

    • Working Student | Public Relations

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos·Vallendar, Germany

      Skills: Creative Writing · Market Research · Public Relations · Journalism

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    QX-Quarterly Crossing · Part-time

    • Working Student | HR & Talent Acquisition

      Oct 2020 - Dec 2020 · 3 mos·Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

      QX - Quarterly Crossing is a global talent and leadership network. Skills: Human Resources (HR) · Executive Search · Recruiting · Talent Acquisition

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    Infosys

    • Global Ambassador

      Jul 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr

      Read my Internship Experience Report on infosys.com Read my article "5 Reasons why to Intern at Infosys InStep"

    • InStep Intern | Digital Media Marketing

      May 2019 - Jul 2019 · 3 mos·Bangalore, India

      Infosys InStep ranked #1 internship in the world by Vault.com since 2019. Skills: Brand Management · Marketing Strategy · Cultural Diversity · Market Research Official InStep Group Picture 2019 Meeting with Narayana Murthy (Infosys Founder)

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    Homelike · Internship

    • Intern | Inbound Sales Management

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos·Cologne Bonn Region

      Homelike is the largest online marketplace for long-term furnished business apartments. Skills: Startups · Sales Management · Salesforce · Entrepreneurship · Teamwork · Operations · Project Management

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    Handelsblatt · Freelance

    • China Correspondent | Politics & Tech

      Jan 2018 - May 2018 · 5 mos·China

      Authored several articles for 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘵 while living in China. Skills: Creative Writing · Journalism

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    Goethe-Institut e.V. · Civil Service Internship

    • Volunteer | Culture & Language

      Sep 2017 - May 2018 · 9 mos·Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

      Skills: Intercultural Communication · Cultural Diversity

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    Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf

    • Sales Assistant | Business-Shirt Department

      Dec 2016 - Aug 2017 · 9 mos·Cologne Bonn Region

      Skills: Sales Management · Teamwork

    • Intern | Men’s Premium Department

      Nov 2016 - Nov 2016 · 1 mo·Cologne Bonn Region

      Skills: Sales Management · Teamwork

Education

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   Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)Summer School, Circular Economy: Theory and Practice • Amsterdam, NetherlandsJul 2025 - Jul 2025
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   UCLSummer School, Innovation Ecosystems for Grand Challenges • London, UKJun 2024 - Jul 2024
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   Háskóli ÍslandsAURORA Course, Spark Social • Reykjavik, IcelandMay 2024 - May 2024
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   Makerere UniversityField Study, Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development • Kampala, UgandaMar 2024 - Mar 2024

   Our Field Study in Kampala's Acholi Quarters Listen to our Podcast Episode "Unveiling Entrepreneurial Frontiers"

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   Copenhagen Business SchoolMaster of Science, Business and Development Studies • Copenhagen, Denmark2023 - 2025
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   AudenciaSemester Abroad, Grande École Master in Management (MiM), Consulting Specialization • Nantes, France2020 - 2020
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   WHU – Otto Beisheim School of ManagementBachelor of Science, International Business Administration and Management • Vallendar, Germany2018 - 2021

   Read my Bachelor Thesis on Diversity Controlling

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   Xi'an International Studies UniversityGap Year, Chinese Studies • Xi'an, China2017 - 2018

   Watch my TV-Interview with Shaanxi TV

Skills