About Me
Dr. Christian Nagel is a Partner and Co-Founder of Earlybird Venture Capital, a leading European venture capital firm established in 1997. He brings over 30 years of experience in technology investing, with a focus on Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, and Foodtech. As a key driver of Earlybird’s growth, Christian has played a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s strategy and expansion across Europe.
Prior to founding Earlybird, Christian was the Co-Founder of SMB Industrieholding GmbH, a diversified group of industrial component companies, where he led initiatives in scaling operations, mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures. He began his career as a Project Manager at McKinsey & Company, working in the Düsseldorf, Zurich, and Hamburg offices.
Christian holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of St. Gallen and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Hamburg (TUHH).
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I Want You: Solving the Tech Talent Paradox
It's like watching the industry pump the brakes and floor the accelerator at the same time. In the tech world many companies are downsizing. Those same companies, and many more, have also entered a fierce race to snag top talent in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence. In this complex landscape, how can professionals position themselves to be the talent that tech companies are vying for? How is AI transforming the job market and the skills required? And how will this paradox impact innovation in the long term?