Chief of Staff, nebenan.de

Nebenan.de provides a hyperlocal social network for neighbours in Germany, allowing users to connect with neighbours to sell and give away items, meet up for community events, and generally connect with people nearby. The platform also allows local organisations and companies to join, allowing them to advertise local shops, services, and non-profits.

Whilst social networks such as Nextdoor will present competition to Nebenan.de, the company has taken a unique focus not only on facilitating neighbourhood socialising but also to help local businesses, services, and non-profits thrive. Through this approach, the company aims to bring neighbourhood communities closer together, filling the gap in the market before companies such as Nextdoor expand to provide services for Germany.