Michael Schmidt
Mentor International Gtm, Circular Economy & Sales Strategy @Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
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Mentor International Gtm, Circular Economy & Sales Strategy @Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
International Mentor | Go-to-Market Strategy | Circular Economy Business ModelsAs a mentor for the Digital Loop Accelerator (DLA), I support early-stage startups in designing scalable circular business models and turning strategy into sales traction.My mentoring work focuses on: • Crafting go-to-market strategies that work in the real world • Supporting founders on how to sell with confidence • Helping teams design and refine subscription-based models, reverse logistics flows, and the tech stacks needed to run circular businesses (SaaS, 3PL, finance tools) • Sharing insights from 15+ circular SaaS tools, 3PL networks, and real-life use casesI draw on my experience from 8+ years in B2B sales, 6 years in the startup space, where I help companies launch circular business models at scale.Workshops, 1:1 sessions, and honest feedback. I’m here to help founders stop guessing and start building sustainable businesses that actually convert.
EDUCATION
Carl-Severing-Berufskolleg Bielefeld
Informatikkaufmann
ABOUT MICHAEL SCHMIDT
8 years in sales. And I still genuinely enjoy it. Make of that what you will. I sell to large companies. The deals take time, involve a lot of people, and never go exactly as planned. I\'ve learned to be okay with that. Actually, I\'ve learned to be good at it. I\'m also deep into AI. Not because it\'s trendy, but because it genuinely changed how I work and how I sell. I use it every day and share what actually works for salespeople. A few things I believe that not everyone agrees with: → Authenticity outsells any script. Every time. → Cold calling is overrated. Showing up consistently with value isn\'t. → The best salespeople aren\'t the loudest in the room. They\'re the ones who actually listen. Outside of work: husband, dad of three, person of faith, and someone who takes his morning coffee very seriously. If you\'re in sales, curious about AI, or just want to talk shop. I\'m here.
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