"If not now, then when?
If not us, then who?"

Entrepreneur | Board Member | Advisor
Entrepreneurship

"To discover a problem, curious to solve it and celebrate value creation."

When I found that there were more people like me having the same problem, then I decided to find a solution not only for me but for all of them, that is when Mia Lou was born.

Consumer needs and convenient solution brought together with a home-professional hair colouring subscription concept.

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Mia Lou

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Board Mandates

"To ask novel questions that prompt fresh insights."

When I recognized the opportunity to join a family business as a Board Member, no doubts came to my mind and simply strived for it.

Helping to sustainable develop Family Businesses in the dairy and brewery industry is one of my major goals. Support the next generations to lead the future of the company, to create value for our customers and to ensure that our employees feel secure and motivated are some of my greatest goals.

Let’s talk if you would like to know more about my board member mandates.

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Academia

"To create possibilities by combining experience with science."

Giving back knowledge and experience is a grateful incentive. I decided to support the coming generation of founders and founders-to-be by joining the University of St Gallen.

Especially female founders have a strong priority on my research. Following a Doctorate in Business at Bocconi University in Milan, further research is focusing on human capital, funding and gender bias.

Let’s talk if you would like to know more about my role in Start-up’s acceleration or research journey.

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Network

"To stay a curious mind by connecting ideas with others"

Active in several female entrepreneurship and business networks to exchange knowledge, to give and receive inspiration, to listen and ask, and to stay connected with our best asset, people.

Let’s talk if you would like to know more about my role in the different associations.

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About me

I work at the intersection of strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation.

As an independent board member and strategic advisor, I support established companies and startups as they navigate growth, transformation and their next phase of development.

Alongside my board work, I teach and coach entrepreneurs and executives, bringing together practical corporate experience, entrepreneurial practice and academic research.
Became thought leader after my Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at Bocconi University, on the topic of female entrepreneurship, human capital and funding.

My background spans Nestlé, Pacovis, Mia Lou, the University of St.Gallen and SDA Bocconi. Today, my work focuses on three areas: governance, strategic transformation and entrepreneurship.

Fluent in German, English, Spanish, and French, I live with husband and two teenagers boys at Bodensee.

Contact me

Dr. Maria Luisa Fuchs
contact(at)marialuisafuchs.com

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