Hi, I'm Niklas
a founder currently exploring the intersection of regenerative economics and environmental assets as an embedded system to synchronize the health of our global biosphere with economic growth with
where I get my energy from...
Longtermism
It's a Northstar concept for me to work towards leaving a legacy of positive change that extends beyond my lifetime.
Optimistic nihilism
A philosophical mindset that makes me push to create my own purpose and find inspiration in the freedom to craft a meaningful life on my own terms.
Longevity
A commitment to optimizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being through evidence-based practices with the goal to extant my time alive.
Organizations I worked for...
Nul
I worked on the development of new concepts for the digital- and online marketing strategy with a focus on the target group of next-gen UHNWI- heirs.
I worked on the development of new concepts for the digital- and online marketing strategy with a focus on the target group of next-gen UHNWI- heirs.
Code University
Code University is a selective state-accredited university that is rethinking higher education.
I learned as a bachelor student by working in interdisciplinary product teams of Software Engineers, Interaction Designers, and Product Managers to build digital solutions to real-world problems.
Startup Association
The Startup Association is the representative voice of startups in Germany, spanning more than 1100 VC, Startups and Corporate Members.
I assisted in the product management of the ESG/Impact self-assessment tool Susi, for early-stage stage startups, while mainly helped to grow their green startup network.
Companies I co-founded.
Nul
Nul (now Nul by athyna) is a Berlin-based environmental tech startup that specializes in CO2 offsetting for enterprises and teams.
Co-founded Nul together with two colleagues back in Oct 2020
**Acquired by @Athyna in 2021
Ivy
Ivy is on a mission to develop the tech stack for a united environmental market, aiming to permanently embed natural capital (e.g, ecosystem functions and CO2 reduction) into economic growth — combating climate change at the largest scale.
I worked on the development of new concepts for the digital- and online marketing strategy with a focus on the target group of next-gen UHNWI- heirs.
Pick'em
Pick'em is a D2C brand challenging the status quo of chewing gum by establishing flavored toothpicks as pop culture of the coming decades.
3 months after launch, pick 'em is (by reach) one of the fastest-growing confectionery brands worldwide with the potential to cut over 250k tonnes of plastic waste annually.
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Projects I worked on...
I worked on various tech products and projects throughout my career, all different in their business models, but all similar in their inherent potential to tackle significant social or environmental challenges.
SusI is a sustainability self-assessment tool for early-stage startups that aims to permanently integrate sustainability concerns into early-stage startups.
Financed by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment
Product lead (ongoing) tool for assessing sustainability in startups
Based on norm DIN Spec 90051-1
The parsionate Group is an enterprise IT consultancy firm, thriving to become an industry leader in sustainability matters
Calculated the emissions of business activities (Scope 1-3) for the fiscal year of 2020
Climate strategy consulting
Achieving climate neutrality through reduction and carbon offsetting
Kombucherry is a foodtech startup producing fermented kombucha using tea and fresh organic ingredients
Calculated the emissions of business activities (Scope 1-3)
Calculated product emissions for the entire portfolio
Achieving climate positivity through reduction and carbon offsetting
German Startup Awards
The German Startup Awards is hosted by German Startup Assoication and is one of Germany'a
Calculated the emissions of event activities (Scope 1-3) for the 2021 awards
Consulted on reduction goals for the events CO2 footprint
Euler Hermes
Euler Hermes is the global market leader in credit insurance, with a market share of around 35 per cent wrold wide.
Built first MVP using rapid prototyping techniques to measuring CO2 in corporates
Used a one week "Hothouse"- desing sprint formate
Tested it on multiple Euler Hermes SME customers
Presented MVP to the Board of Euler Hermes
Circularity business model design
Within a one-semester research project we validated and designed circular business models for in mobility sector
Defined meaningful key performance indicators in a product and/or business model context
Worked with using the direkt/Indirect Rebound effect as an essential criteria for the business model design
Collaborated togehter with Porsche and Circ as project advisors and sparring partner
German Startup Awards
The German Startup Awards is hosted by German Startup Assoication and is one of Germany'a
Calculated the emissions of event activities (Scope 1-3) for the 2021 awards
Consulted on reduction goals for the events CO2 footprint
Euler Hermes
Euler Hermes is the global market leader in credit insurance, with a market share of around 35 per cent wrold wide.
Built first MVP using rapid prototyping techniques to measuring CO2 in corporates
Used a one week "Hothouse"- desing sprint formate
Tested it on multiple Euler Hermes SME customers
Presented MVP to the Board of Euler Hermes
Circularity business model design
Within a one-semester research project we validated and designed circular business models for in mobility sector
Defined meaningful key performance indicators in a product and/or business model context
Worked with using the direkt/Indirect Rebound effect as an essential criteria for the business model design
Collaborated togehter with Porsche and Circ as project advisors and sparring partner
Media
Gründe Startups brauchen mehr Rückenwind
In manchen Bereichen bestreiten nachhaltige Startups schon mehr als die Hälfte der Gründungen. Soziale und ökologische Innovationen müssen aber noch deutlich konkurrenzfähiger werden, nicht zuletzt durch zukunftsorientierte Investoren.
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Family Office- „Cyberkriminalität wird oft unterschätzt!“
Exponierte und vermögende Personen sind nicht nur in der analogen Welt einer erhöhten Gefährdung ausgesetzt. Der Sicherheitsexperte der Harald Quandt Gruppe erklärt, warum Cyberangriffe eine besondere Bedrohung darstellen können und welche Möglichkeiten bestehen, sich davor zu schützen
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Podcast the Strong Startup (#16): Nul, carbon offsetting & Zebras with Niklas Terrahe
In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the details of how NUL utilized rapid prototyping and automation to build a startup that more or less runs itself! He also provides details about how CODE university, which is only 3 years old but has already produced 2 startups, is structured and how you can apply to get into this unique bachelor
My PM values
inspired by my Markus Müller
Problem solver > Solution Executer
Getting ideas from objectives, customer observation and data analysis rather than gathering requirements only from sales and management.
Missionary > Mercenary
Being a missionary with a compelling product vision instead of a mercenary who just executes.
Lead through empowerment
and challenge the team with smart questions instead of using shared to-do lists, and foster control.
Decompose problems
to prioritize them by importance and relevance instead of combining all problems into one and maximising the feature output.
Radically open-minded
Radicaly open-minded, highly reflective, appreciates criticism and adapts quickly, rather than having overconfident narrow-mindedness, being immune to criticism and slow to adapt.
Lead > Follow
Lead markets and product segments through customer-centric-continuous innovation instead of following what competitors do.
Let's chat!
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Niklas Terrahe
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