Birgit Coleman

Birgit Coleman is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, and strategic partnerships across various industries. Currently serving as Connections Explorer and Partner at BeyondBrands, Coleman supports emerging brands in delivering healthier products to consumers. As a Strategic Advisor and Business Angel for Ani Biome, assistance is provided for US market entry and partnership opportunities. Additional roles include Startup Mentor at Alchemist Accelerator and Open Austria, where guidance is offered to startups in wellbeing and technology. Previously, Coleman co-founded and was a Managing Partner at Futura, specializing in growth marketing for startups, and played a key role in establishing the Healthspan Ecosystem Advancing Longevity initiative. Experience also includes significant roles at swissnex San Francisco and Red Bull, along with earlier marketing positions at IBM. Coleman holds a Master of Arts degree in Business from the University of Vienna.