Florian Schweitzer
Partner
Florian co-founded btov Partners in 2000 as an online matching platform for Business Angels and startups. He has led the company since then to become a unique European venture capital firm, closely collaborating with professional business angels to support the growth of entrepreneurs and their startups. He serves on several technology startup boards and is one of the partners in the btov Digital Tech Fund.
While studying for his MA in finance from the University of St. Gallen, Florian was also responsible for developing the entrepreneurial student organization START which he today supports as member of the foundation board. He also serves on the board of Fondation Botnar, a Swiss-based foundation that champions the use of digital technology to improve the wellbeing of children in urban environments.
Quality is absolute – therefore hard to achieve – and for me it includes everything else in my own actions – including freedom and the four cardinal virtues of wisdom, justice, courage and moderation
With btov since: 2000
Expertise in / interest in the following areas: Entrepreneurship, startups, entrepreneurs and interesting topics
Favorite quote: “Pay attention to your thoughts, for they become words. Pay attention to your words, for they become actions. Pay attention to your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. Pay attention to your character, for it becomes your destiny.”
Your favourite futuristic technology: “Teleporter”. And also because it reminds you of how valuable direct personal exchange is.