We build efficient, scalable, data-driven NGOs to stop the climate crisis. Our collective is grounded in a passion for civil engagement and professionality. With backgrounds in startups, corporates and everything in between, we empower each other to change the world.
Alexander Thiel
Alexander built and grew global startups. For him Imagine Zero fulfills a promise not many startups deliver on: to actually change the world for the better.
Andre Reichel
Andre is passionate about empowering others. He builds lasting relationships with activists and project teams by supporting, guiding and connecting.
Gurpreet Singh
Gurpreet is amazing with numbers, a CPA, and a hard-working senior manager. No better source of inspiration when it comes to building a strong team.
Rachit Shadra
Rachit loves growing communities, building global brands and solving the climate crisis. At Imagine Zero all his talents come to fruition.
Rebecca Dembach
Rebecca is a master storyteller and brings in tons of experience in making a brand strong and memorable.
Daniel Dembach
A seasoned tech manager and culture-builder, Daniel loves to get his hands dirty with the newest technologies. Especially if it's for the greater good.
Roman Geugelin
Roman knows how to turn prospects into happy customers at scale. His input on business models is invaluable. Well, and he’s a great human being.
Jeanette Cejchan
Jeanette is our wordsmith. We learn from her how to get our message across. And she’s our lifesaver whenever we don’t.
Edgar Heinz
Edgar makes the difference between “works” and “works and is fun to use” by providing beautiful designs for web and communications.
Melissa Chow
With her background in public relations, strategic marketing, and brand management, Mel makes sure people talk about how we fight the climate crisis.
Nils Penner
Nils is a rare combination of design and tech experience. Having him on a project makes it fast, functional and beautiful.
Lorenzo Fossati
Lorenzo knows how to make projects succeed. He turns a project team’s ambition into a cohesive, beautiful product.
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Our Advisory Board
Imagine Zero’s advisors embody our mission to deploy the best and brightest against the climate crisis.
Michael O. “Coop” Cooper
Michael helps us with over two decades of executive coaching experience in San Francisco. Lucky for us, he also co-runs a charity - perfectly on brand.
Johannes Heinen
Johannes is a media executive and venture capitalist. When advising and scrutinizing Imagine Zero he also draws from his experience as startup CEO.
Meet our Friends
These are only a few of the amazing organizations and individuals that help us succeed.
ClimateFounders
ClimateFounders builds a strong early-stage ecosystem for climate startups. We mentor and support entrepreneurs and help each other to save the day.
Curious Capital
Alexander is a member of the investment committee at Curious Capital, giving us access to donors, VCs, startups as well as hands-on help.
Planet A
Planet A is Europe’s biggest fund with a rigorous, science-based climate focus. We collaborate on venture assessment and case exploration.
ProjectTogether
ProjectTogether is an early-stage nonprofit incubator. They bring key German stakeholders together to achieve systemic impact in several areas, including the climate.