The new NEXT Mannheim program for all startups, founders, and innovation enthusiasts.
Following the success of its Angel program, Mannheim is introducing its new “Coach in Residence” format. The goal is to provide startups and aspiring entrepreneurs with new perspectives, methods, and networks through Georg Fischer, an experienced innovation and entrepreneurship coach.
What makes him special? Not just his expertise, but his attitude: curious rather than know-it-all, supportive rather than prescriptive—and always giving the founders his full attention.
His goal: Helping startups find their own path—with clarity, courage, and an eye for the big picture. The role of Coach in Residence isn’t traditional mentoring. It’s not about ready-made solutions, but about genuine interactions, good questions, and spaces where young teams can grow.
Georg Fischer has lived in Mannheim for nearly 20 years and is therefore deeply rooted in our ecosystem. His career at SAP, spanning more than 20 years and focused on design thinking, business model innovation, and digital transformation, forms the foundation of his coaching work. As a speaker, lecturer, and startup mentor at regional and European universities, he has been guiding founders on their journey for 15 years—always with a keen eye for what really matters: People, Ideas, Impact.
Georg knows how to use methods such as Design Thinking or Business Model Innovation Not just to provide tools—but to empower teams to make better decisions on their own.
As Coach, Global Project Manager, and College Lecturer He has always worked at the intersection of science, business, and society—whether in Europe, Latin America, or the United States.
He is firmly convinced that Entrepreneurship: A Catalyst for Social Change can be—if it values-driven, courageous, and inclusive is thought.
With expertise, experience, methods, and new ways of thinking.
Looking for some fresh inspiration?
Whether you need a second opinion, want to work together on a specific challenge, or just want to share what you're currently working on: Georg looks forward to getting to know you and your story.
Your topics could include, for example:
Are you ready to put your startup idea or business model through a radical reality check? In our new „Rapid Feedback Loop“ format, we’ll bring you together with four top business experts from the Mannheim ecosystem to eliminate blind spots, tackle challenges, and refine your story in record time.
Georg is part of our startup community and will therefore be a guest at many of our events—from after-work beer get-togethers and workshops to the MEXI Awards. In our event calendar, you’ll find an overview of the various events where you can meet our Coach in Residence.
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