Event Host & Expert for Startups, Communications & Int'l Relations
Collect moments, not things
This is me
On my graduation day, my faourite teacher Mrs Borchers gave me a diary as a leaving present. On the first page she had written: "Fortes fortuna adiuvat". It means:
"Fortune favours the Brave"
This has guided me until today. My career has taken me from an early leadership role in emerging markets research (as a Country Director I was based in Indonesia, Turkey, Thailand and Algeria) to becoming Digital Ambassador in Namibia, to founding my own company embassidy. Through this path, I have gained a holistic view on global political dynamics and economic developments, a fine sense for different cultures and people, and a deep understanding for entrepreneurial journeys.
I have always had a passion for hosting events; for making people come together. For them to learn, to be inspired and create change.
I am a frequent traveler and nomad, and am now living between Cologne and Windhoek. My daughter Marie-Lou means everything to me. I love to dance. Without music my world would be nothing.
Welcome to my page!
These are my playing fields - from Event MC to Climate Tech to Storytelling
I dedicate my time and energy to empowering people and bringing them together by coaching Startups and hosting conferences & events.
Event Host
I have moderated more than 100 events - and would love to also work on yours together! Find out who I've moderated for and why these clients chose me : )
Entrepreneurship Support
With embassidy, I'm executing entrepreneurship programmes, Startup events and I'm consulting teams in Pitching, Storytelling and Public Speaking!
Team Africa
I'm honored to be one of the founding member of the initiative Team Africa, besides Africa Advisors, GreenTec Capital, Monsang Group and SCIO Network
Third Derivative
Since April 2024, I'm mentoring at Third Derivative (by Rocky Mountains Institute) to support Climate Tech Startups in realizing their vision for a cleaner planet!
It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village is a community-based initiative in Windhoek, Namibia which brings politicians, senior executives and entrepreneurs together to drive impactful actions
Cross-continental
Startup consultancy
I founded embassidy in early 2024 in Windhoek. With my consultancy, I'm providing entrepreneurship support and building bridges between Europe and Africa.
Experienced
For over twelve years I've been working in the field of Startups and international business relations. The caleidoscope of experiences makes me an important value-add for any entrepreneurship project or event.
Hustler
I'm a hard worker and will give 150% to make our collaboration a success!
Trusted by big and small
I've been working for young Startups and big Corporates - I believe that one of my biggest strengths is speaking all languages!
I'm happy to help you!
Whether you want me to host your event, support with entrepreneurship projects or coach your startup batch -
gladly contact me and we take it from there.
Meike Neitz
Founder & Managing Director, embassidy