“Diversity is not a nice-to-have but the key to true innovation. With Spotlight!, we are creating a platform that not only fosters new ideas but also brings together people from different backgrounds to redefine the future of the tech industry.”
Our Vision
We believe in a future where diversity is not only visible but celebrated. A future where every voice is heard, every talent is recognized, and every idea has the opportunity to grow and change the world.
Spotlight! is more than a platform—it’s a movement bridging the gap between technology and diversity. Our goal is to shape a European tech landscape that is not only innovative, but also fair and accessible.
We see an industry where diversity is seen as a driver of progress – where new perspectives are not only welcome, but essential for groundbreaking innovations. We are committed to a world where inclusion is not just a goal, but a given.
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform the European tech sector through innovation, inclusion and collaboration.
🚀 Connecting – We bring people and ideas together.
🎤 Empowering – We amplify new voices and perspectives.
🔄 Transforming – We question traditional structures and actively promote diversity.
We create spaces where perspectives collide, people inspire each other, and groundbreaking ideas become reality. By fostering diversity, supporting innovators, and elevating diverse voices, we are shaping a tech industry that is not only technologically advanced, but also equitable and accessible.
Our Team
The team behind Spotlight! is a diverse mix of cultures and perspectives. From Bonn and Berlin to Manchester and Cape Town, we are internationally distributed, yet united by a shared passion for actively driving innovation and diversity in the tech industry.
Natalia Prieto Villalba
DEI Academy Consultant
Balou
Feelgood Management
Milad Bazzaz
Accounting
Peter Siedlatzek
Legal
Björn Angenendt
Finance & Controlling
Elizabeth Anderson
Leadership, Mindset, Communications, & DEI
Annabella Da Encarnacao
Leadership & Career
Johannes Nünning
Strategy
Martin Rohler
Culture & Mindset
Sören Steuber
Tax
Florian Hoffstaedter
Strategy & Growth
Ann Stark
Marketing
Benjamin Debonneville
Online Marketing
Ronny Höher
Design
Marcel Schubert
Branding
Philip Gawlik
Video Production
Florian Hoppen
Sales
Marvin Bührmann
Sales
Mirko Twardy
Funding
Dr. Denis Jung
Scouting
Christian Graser
Talents & HR
Michael Schneider
Strategy & Funding
Christian Senger
Leadership & Sales Trainer
Nikola Poitzmann
DEI Trainer
Ann-Katharin Lorenzen
Business- und Mental Health Trainer
Ilya Vladimirskiy
Berlin
Ekrem Ili
Essen/Dusseldorf
Jack Godau
Agile & Remote Work Trainer
Parul Singh
Neurodiversity Trainerin
Alexandra Wander
Communication Trainer
Nooshin Pourkamali
Hamburg
Natalia Prieto Villalba
DEI Academy Consultant
Balou
Feelgood Management
Christian Senger
Leadership & Sales Trainer
Darleen Klug
DEI Trainer
Nikola Poitzmann
DEI Trainer
Natalia Prieto Villalba
DEI Trainer
Ann-Katharin Lorenzen
Business- und Mental Health Trainer
Jack Godau
Agile & Remote Work Trainer
Parul Singh
Neurodiversity Trainerin
Alexandra Wander
Communication Trainer
Milad Bazzaz
Accounting
Peter Siedlatzek
Legal
Björn Angenendt
Finance & Controlling
Elizabeth Anderson
Leadership, Mindset, Communications, & DEI
Annabella Da Encarnacao
Leadership & Career
Johannes Nünning
Strategy
Martin Rohler
Culture & Mindset
Sören Steuber
Tax
Florian Hoffstaedter
Strategy & Growth
Ann Stark
Marketing
Benjamin Debonneville
Online Marketing
Ronny Höher
Design
Marcel Schubert
Branding
Philip Gawlik
Video Production
Florian Hoppen
Sales
Marvin Bührmann
Sales
Mirko Twardy
Funding
Dr. Denis Jung
Scouting
Christian Graser
Talents & HR
Michael Schneider
Strategy & Funding
Ekrem Ili
Essen/Dusseldorf
Jack Godau
Berlin
Ilya Vladimirskiy
Berlin
Nooshin Pourkamali
Hamburg