Anika Schiller
Project Manager @Bochum Economic Development
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager @Bochum Economic Development
Konzeption und Projektleitung von Startup, Scale-up- und Innovationsprojekten2. Aufbau und Steuerung strategischer Communities und Netzwerke (Startups, Unternehmen, Wissenschaft, öffentliche Akteure)3. Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Employer-Branding- und Corporate-Influencer-Initiativen4. Planung und Projektleitung internationaler Programme und Delegationsreisen5. Schnittstelle zwischen Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und öffentlicher Hand6. Repräsentation der Organisation als Speakerin, Moderatorin und Netzwerkpartnerin
EDUCATION
alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH
Basiszertifikat im Projektmanagement (GPM), Project Management
Illinois State University
Research Assignment
University of Duisburg-Essen
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Applied Cognition and Media Science
alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH
Certificate, Human Resources / Personnel and Organizational Development
ABOUT ANIKA SCHILLER
In case you\'ve already worked with me, you know: My focus lies at the intersection of startups, scaleups, corporates, and innovation ecosystems. With a strong growth mindset and an academical background in Cognitive & Media Science (Psychology, Business, Computer Science), I approach communication, leadership, and community building as systems for scalable impact, not isolated projects.Current Role & Impact- Part of the Startup Team at Bochum Economic Development, designing and leading initiatives that strengthen the startup and scale-up ecosystem in Bochum, the Ruhr area, and NRW into the world- Collaborate closely with founders, corporates, and public stakeholders to build sustainable networks and opportunities- Lead international startup & deep-tech delegations, including Germany and Europe (e.g. Austria, France, Finnland) as well as USA and Japan, connecting our ecosystems with global tech hubsKey Achievements in 2025- Built #BOfluencer, Germany’s most visible corporate influencer program of an economic development, from scratch: bottom-up, role-based, empowering employees, strengthening employer branding, and increasing authentic organizational visibility- Completed Ten More In Female Leadership program, part of a network of women across the DACH region- Led international scale-up programs for startups and deep-tech companiesExpertise & Focus Areas- Startup & Innovation Ecosystems- Community Building & Strategic Networking- Leadership & Team Enablement- Public Speaking & Moderation- Employer Branding & Talent Attraction- Corporate Influencing & Thought Leadership- International Mindset- Leadership experience in dynamic projects and team enablementLived and worked in New York for 1.5 years, bringing intercultural perspective to strategy and execution.Fluent in English, experienced in cross-border initiatives and global innovation ecosystems Bochum | InternationalTopics: Corporate Influencing & Thought Leadership | Corporate Influencer Program | Startup & Scale-up Ecosystems | Deep-Tech Formats | International Scaleup Program | Startup Support | Startup Community
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