People who shape BORN

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We work with individuals who bring clarity, integrity and direction — and who help shape the future of BORN through experience, responsibility and a high standard in decision-making.

Founder

Reiner Gerstner

Founder BORN Accelerators & AYA360
Brand Strategy, Positioning & Leadership

Reiner combines strategic brand leadership with a deep understanding of people, culture and transformation. His work creates environments where founders, investors and organizations gain clarity, direction and real momentum. With BORN, he focuses on curated growth — beyond the expected.

Christian Mees

Co-Founder BORN Accelerators
Investment, Growth Strategy & Performance

Christian brings long-standing experience at the intersection of investment, performance and entrepreneurship. He combines strong networks with a sharp eye for potential and scalability. At BORN, he leads the areas of investment, dealflow and growth — focused, committed and always on eye level.

Advisory Board

Stefan Herzog

Industry Expert & Brand Strategist

Stefan has been advising brands, associations and industry platforms for many years. His perspective combines market insight, brand leadership and strategic clarity — always with a focus on responsibility and real impact. At BORN, he supports network development and strategic sharpening.

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For people with purpose: Let’s explore whether we’re a good fit

If values and high standards matter to you, BORN might be the right place to be.