Digital health
start-up advisor

who delivers rapid results for

scaling your business-

analytical, results oriented and

supports you in Business

Strategy, Product Market Fit,

Fund Raising and Partnerships.

Advisory Board
Member

who brings Governance,

Growth and Digital Health

expertise in one seat. For mid

cap health firms that use

digitization for growth and

efficiency.

My Offer: You are looking for...

Your advantage

Business Strategy and Business Model development

We go from 360° analysis and options to criteria-based decisions and implementation.

Product/Market Fit (PMF) iteration

We move from customer segmentation and pain-point mapping to validated product solution via sprints, and clear pricing pathways.

Fundraising Support

We craft a compelling investor narrative and pitch deck, and drive smart term-sheet preparation and negotiation.

Establishing value creating partnership

We design a focused go-to-market strategy, choose the right partners, and secure success through effective negotiation and governance.

• Sustainable Business Strategy

• Faster Product Market Fit

• Fundraising that lands

• With the right partner creating value

Detailed Offering: Digital Health Start Up Advisory

How I work: Digital Health Start Up Advisory

My work methods

• Remotely and on the ground

• Workshops - Discussions based on deliverables prepared in advance of workshop

• Analytical, structured, and outcome-driven.

Project options for you

• 30´ introductory video call, free of charge

• 60´Sparring per video conference — one acute topic, free of charge

• Action plan - delivered in about 2-4 days

• 4-8 Week Sprint - defined goal & deliverables (e.g., PMF sprint, fundraising-ready deck, partner deal)

• Retainer - board-level prep or deal support

Detailed Offering: Board Governance

Your advantage

I take on board governance mandates to enhance company performance and ensure compliance in the healthcare sector.

Governance...

• for AI and data

• product-cyber

• MDR/IVDR

Challenge management to
monetise digital...

• platform add ons or remote monitoring

• data/RWE partnerships

• pricing & reimbursement
  

Execution is run to tangible KPIs...

• ARR uplift

• pilot→contract conversion and time-to-integration

• PMCF/PMS on-time and security MTTR
  

As board governence member I bring governance + growth in one seat.

• Translational Growth Oversight

• Digital Risk & Compliance Governance

• Ecosystem Leverage

How I work: Board Governance

My board style is

• prepared

• independent

• and constructive.

  
  

I come in data-ready

• ask the hard questions respectfully, and help management turn strategy into measurable outcomes.

• I balance support with challenge, keep a strict eye on governance and risk,

• I’m hands-on between meetings when speed matters—especially on digital, regulatory, and go-to-market topics.”
  

Case: Board Governance

Supervisory Board Member in a south-east European subsidiary of an international Telecommunication company

· Before: Compliance issues, low penetration of broadband connections, high customer churn, low number of innovative IP products.

· After 1 year: Compliance issues solved, state of the art governance established, board member exchanged, new business strategy approved: operative results - reduction of churn and increase of broadband market share, top line growth with new innovative TV platform

My work in numbers

• 50+ business strategies developed

• 20+ VC pitch decks developed

• Contribution to 6 Minimum Viable Products

• Supported to launch, scale 14+ health ventures

• 12 mio € funds raised

• 1 Digital Health Incubator founded and operated at Charité/BIH

• Supervisory Board Member in 3 international corporates

• Entrepreneur: Co-founder 1company, 3 exits, seed investor - 4 start ups

Who I am: A business man with health science at heart

What sets me apart
I see both the health science and the business logic and translate research results into attractive commercial applications.
In this context, I shape viable business models, and guide companies through funding, governance, and commercialization.

Dr. Klaus Nitschke

Education: Molecular Biologist (Boston University, Cologne University), PhD (Max-Planck-Institute for Plant Breeding, Cologne)

• Dicke and Associates (McKinsey spin off): Partner and Co/Shareholder, successfully exited to Deloitte, 1992-2000

• Bertelsmann: COO Bol.com, 2000-2002

• Deutsche Telekom: Chief Strategist, MD T-Innovation, Board Governance Member in 3 international DT subsidiaries; 2002-2014

• Boston Consulting Group X: MD and Partner, focusing on building new digital ventures with multiple clients, 2014-2016

• Berlin Institute of Health@Charite: Senior Advisor and Business Coach to establish a digital health venture builder and to support founders
  (Clinical Researchers) moving their Digital Health innovation from lab to market — from early-stage concept to scalable ventures, 2017-today

  I am an early stage investor of digital start ups and co-founded Screensys.eu, an AI based company enabling plant breeders

Contact and booking

• Email: mail@klausnitschke.de

• Tel: +49 151 1426 9193

• Location: Bonn, Germany · Languages: EN/DE

Pick a slot—no prep required. If we’re a fit, we’ll scope a 4-8 week sprint or retainer.

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