Origins:
From master's program
to entrepreneurship center

Maurice Lausberg, physicist, is the founder and managing director of actori GmbH, Europe’s leading strategy consultancy specializing in culture, education and entertainment. Maurice Lausberg is also co-founder of various startups in the culture, entertainment, sports, and biotech sectors with an investment volume of more than €50 million. Since 2008, Maurice Lausberg has been a professor of cultural management and the director of the Institute for Cultural Management and Media at the Munich University of Music and Performing Arts.

As a digital expert at Bayerischer Rundfunk, Frizz Lauterbach is responsible for digital change processes, digital innovation at ARD and EBU, and managing the digital brand worlds of BAYERN 1 and BAYERN 3. At the University of Music and Performing Arts, his teaching and research focuses on digital transformation in media practice, cross-media forms of communication, and interactive media design.

Silvia Taschner studied cultural and music management at HMTM and has held various positions in the cultural sector. After her last position at Start2 Group, a global innovation platform for startups, companies, and public institutions, she is very excited to bring culture, music, and media together with innovation and entrepreneurship at Wavelab. She is an expert in acceleration based on the lean startup approach, design thinking, and (digital) transformation processes.

Antonia Wach is a lawyer and spent 10 years working at Germany’s largest strategy consultancy for culture, education, and entertainment, where she supported and managed projects with a wide range of cultural institutions. As the founder of “YEH – Young Entrepreneurship Hub,” she introduces young people to the topics of innovation processes and entrepreneurship. She helped establish Wavelab and managed it for two years. Today, she contributes her expertise as a strategic consultant, supports startup teams with funding, and continues to expand the Wavelab network.

Viktor Schacherl is an expert in event management, marketing, and community at Wavelab. Previously, he worked as an editor at Süddeutsche Zeitung, Bayerischer Rundfunk, egoFM, and M94.5, among others, and was Head of Events and PR at Mediaschool Bayern. He focuses on music, culture, and media. In addition to his studies in literature and media sciences (M.A.), he is an alumnus of the Academic Program for Entrepreneurship at the Strascheg Center (Munich University of Applied Sciences).

Alexandra Mümmler has many years of practical experience coordinating and organizing projects thanks to her training as an architect (M.Arch.) and her work in various architectural firms, such as Herzog & de Meuron. With her master’s degree in visual communication (M.A.) and her artistic practice, she brings creativity, a love of experimentation, and conceptual work in the context of media, art, and tech to the table. She has professional experience and networks in Munich, Vienna, Amsterdam, and Berlin.

Ineke Zimmermann is a Japanologist and, in addition to her studies in linguistics and cultural studies, has gained experience in research, teaching, and translation. After several years working in computational linguistics, she turned her attention to the cultural and creative industries and has now been working in various organizational areas at HMTM for several years. At Wavelab, she currently supports the team in project scouting and coordination.

Jens Blankenburg is an entrepreneur, startup coach, and composer. In addition to his experience as a strategy consultant and corporate entrepreneurship manager, he has extensive expertise in working with digital audio workstations (DAWs), virtual instruments, and sampling. He combines creativity, technical know-how, and strategic thinking at the intersection of culture, music, and entrepreneurship.

Laura Bruns studied design and media management and has worked in various roles at the intersection of culture, urban development, and creative consulting. As the founder of the stadtstattstrand agency, she contributes her expertise in developing innovative formats, building creative networks, and strategic transformation processes. She supports institutions in the early stages of projects, mediates between different stakeholder groups, and combines creative thinking with strategic planning.

Magdalena Huppertz is currently studying for a master’s degree in Applied Design Research at Munich University of Applied Sciences and supports the team as a research assistant in the area of communication and event management. She completed her bachelor’s degree in design with a focus on illustration at Münster University of Applied Sciences, having previously studied philosophy and German language and literature. She writes and illustrates on a freelance basis and also has experience in theater and opera.

Julius Gerheuser is a master’s student in Management & Technology at the Technical University of Munich, combining analytical and technological thinking with a strong passion for entrepreneurship. He previously studied Economics at LMU Munich and gained practical experience in consulting and venture capital, particularly in the pre-seed stage. Alongside his analytical work, Julius has a close connection to music and a love for singing. At Wavelab, he supports the incubator and startup scouting activities.