Raphael Studer

Raphael Studer is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Algrano since January 2015, a platform that innovates the coffee trade by facilitating direct online transactions between coffee producers and roasters. Additionally, Raphael has held the position of President of the Board of Directors at Mechtop AG since January 2017 and previously worked as an Analyst in Operations Research for BKW Energie AG from December 2013 to December 2014, where responsibilities included liaison roles in energy trading. Academic contributions include a tenure as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Zurich from January 2009 to May 2013 and a Visiting Scholar role at RAND Corporation. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Zurich and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Geneva.