Alexander Maxelon

Co-Founder of QueerNext | Startup Scout @ identity.vc | Research Assistant @ CBS | Podcast Host of EHTZ | Exp. in BizDev, Strategy & People

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Hi, my name is Alex (he/him) and I’m passionate about diversity, entrepreneurship, and international development. 🎓 MSc student in Business and Development Studies at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) 🌈 Co-Founder of QueerNext, the LGBTQIA+ Change-Maker Community 🦄 Startup scout at identity.vc, Europe’s first LGBTQIA+ venture capital fund 🎙️ Podcast host of EHTZ - Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania 🌍 Cross-culturist who „lived“ in eleven countries across four continents Want to join one of our upcoming QueerNext meetups, pitch your startup, or listen to the EHTZ podcast? Find the links in my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alexmaxelon

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Experience (24 roles)

Podcast Host

Current

Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania

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

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

Startup Scout

Current

1 yr 1 mo

Nov 2024 - Present · 10 mos

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

Research Assistant

Current

Centre for Business and Development Studies · Part-time

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

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 Disseminati...

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Education (8)

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

Jul 2025 - Jul 2025

UCL

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

Háskóli Íslands

May 2024 - May 2024

Skills (20)

Public PolicyInternational DevelopmentStartupsDiplomacyImpact InvestingDevelopment CooperationLGBTQIA+Diversity ControllingIntercultural CommunicationDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Management ConsultingEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyDiversity ManagementDiversity & InclusionProject ManagementVenture CapitalCultural DiversityBusiness DevelopmentInternational Relations

Certifications (8)▼

Mandarin Level B2 (HSK Level 4 Chinese Proficiency Test)

Confucius Institute Headquarters

InStepHacks Hackathon

Infosys

Create a Back-End App with JavaScript Skill Path

Codecademy

The Complete SQL Bootcamp 2020: Go from Zero to Hero

Udemy

Web Development

Le Wagon

English Level C1 (Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate)

Cambridge English

Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp

Udemy

Introduction to Python & Programming

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Publications (20)▼

forumWHU 2020 on the Decade of Change

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Nov 25, 2020

WHU Diversity Week 2020

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Dec 10, 2020

Networking at Virtual Career Days

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Nov 20, 2020

Semester Abroad in Times of COVID-19

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Jan 13, 2021

WHU Students Clean “Stumbling Stones”

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Feb 2, 2021

Kickoff of the WHU Startup School

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Oct 21, 2020

Rethinking Humanitarianism: Adapting to a Changing Landscape

Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) · Feb 23, 2024

A Pivotal Point in Economic History

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Mar 17, 2021

WHU Alumnus Sets Up A Foundation to Protect Endangered Wildlife

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Nov 3, 2020

"Digitization Challenges Civil Society"

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Apr 21, 2021

Erik Schäfer Represents WHU at the German Diversity Award

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Nov 18, 2020

Campus for Finance 2021 – WHU New Year’s Conference

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Jan 26, 2021

Embrace Change at TEDxWHU 2021

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Feb 3, 2021

Promotion of LGBTIQ+ diversity at WHU

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Jun 24, 2021

Realizing the Value of Diversity

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Jul 9, 2021

“It is always the right time to start”

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Mar 22, 2021

Richtungsweisend – forumWHU

Rhein-Zeitung · Nov 26, 2020

Circular Fashion Camp 2021

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Mar 19, 2021

Det humanitære system har brug for en gentænkning – nu og på lang sigt

Globalnyt · Apr 17, 2024

WHU Diversity Week 2021

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management · Nov 2, 2021

Languages (5)▼

English(Full professional proficiency)Chinese (Mandarin)(Limited working proficiency)German(Native or bilingual proficiency)Kiswahili(Elementary proficiency)Spanisch(Elementary proficiency)

Volunteer Experience (5)▼

Student Consultant

Saidia Consulting e.V.

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr

Coordinator, Tutor & Advisor

Partnership International e.V.

Jul 2015 - Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Diversity Ambassador & Expert Jury Member

BeyondGenderAgenda

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr

Read my BGA Ambassador Introduction Statement

Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

be.boosted

Apr 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Learn more about our DEI Strategy

Vice President & Board Member

Diversity at WHU

Aug 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

Learn more about Diversity at WHU

Honors & Awards (5)▼

Be.boosted Fellowship

Issued by be.boosted e.V. · Nov 2018

Associated with WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Fellowship comprised of weekly group and one-on-one coaching with peers and reputable experts and the participation in large scale international conferences http://www.be-boosted.org/team-london-2019.html

Photography Award "Shaanxi in My Eyes"

Issued by International Communication Office of Shaanxi Provincial Committee · Oct 2017

Associated with Xi'an International Studies University One of seven contest winners whose photographs have been exhibited in the Chinese metropolis of Xi'an http://www.sxxc.gov.cn/content/2017-10/19/content_15448201.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egMOtnZXcGc

TEDx Student-Award

Issued by TEDx Xi'an · Nov 2017

Associated with Xi'an International Studies University Chinese award based on the understanding of TED, academic achievements, extracurricular activities and leadership skills https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/2elC_8Zdy7HNMe5chZOjXw?

Roland Berger Best Thesis Award

Issued by Roland Berger Foundation · Dec 2021

Associated with WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Award of the Roland Berger Foundation for Germany's 2nd best bachelor thesis in the area of "diversity and corporate success."

MUN Diplomacy Award

Issued by London Model United Nations · Feb 2019

Associated with WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Award for an outstanding team performance at the Model United Nations Conference in London (LIMUN)

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Alexander Maxelon is currently working as Podcast Host at Everyday Humanitarianism in Tanzania.

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Alexander Maxelon studied Summer School, Circular Economy: Theory and Practice • Amsterdam, Netherlands at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). They have 8 education entries on their profile.

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Alexander Maxelon's top skills include Public Policy, International Development, Startups, Diplomacy, Impact Investing. They have 20 skills listed on their profile.

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Alexander Maxelon is based in Germany.