Niklas Jung

Design Thinker
Entrepreneur
Lecturer

Entrepreneur

I believe in a strong hands-on mentality. I love building new things from scratch and get them on track with a lean startup approach.

Design Thinker

Digital-first is my maxim, connecting the dots one of my passions. I come up with creative solutions that solve problems more efficiently.

Lecturer

As a lecturer in visual communication at the HFT and HFW, I encourage my students to tackle business topics with creativity.

About

Hey! I'm Niklas, a serial entrepreneur from Zurich.

I’ve been passionate about entrepreneurship and tech start-ups since I started my first company at age 13. I pursued my passion by helping SMEs to successfully enter the digital era. Besides individual consultation, I founded the creative company JUNG design which was specialized in outsourcing marketing services. It was while studying at the University of Zurich that my drive for entrepreneurship took me to the next adventure.

In 2012, I co-founded the creative agency Videodesign.com which counts Fortune 500 companies like Allianz, Intel, Nike, Nestlé, Roche, Siemens, Swatch, and UBS among its customers. The business instantly took off and has been in the black every year since its foundation. I am currently working as the CEO of haip AG and Videodesign.ch GmbH. In addition, I lecture visual communication at HFT and HFW.

If I’m not exploring new business ideas, you’ll find me outdoors in the Swiss Alps. Either climbing, hiking, or riding my mountain bike on single trails. I love scuba diving and broadening my horizon, whether it is the own inner world with meditation or the manifold splendor of different cultures. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Zurich.

Fields of Interest

Passion with a widespread range.

Architecture

Blockchain

NFT

Web3

Metaverse

Innovation

IoT

Meditation

ML / NLP

Sustainability

FoodTech

“Go with the flow.”

personal life motto

I LOVE

Books & Podcasts

Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman. One’s own way of thinking and behavior patterns uniquely pointed out. A book after which one will definitely act differently.

Homo Sapiens & Homo Deus

by Yuval Noah Harari. Starting with a brief outline of the entire human history and ending with inspiring ideas for the future.

The Innovator’s Dilemma

by Clayton M. Christensen. How do you succeed in continuously achieving groundbreaking innovations? Christensen reveals this and much more.

The Tim Ferris Show

In his show, Tim Feriss deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.

Crossing The Chasm

by Geoffrey A. Moore. An all-time classic when it comes to marketing high-tech products and crossing the chasms accordingly.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

by Ben Horowitz. An entertaining read about fundamental lessons about entrepreneurship and leadership.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

by Robert M. Pirsig. Great lessons and takeaways in the field of Zen Buddhism illustrated by a story on motorcycle maintenance.

The Wisdom of Insecurity

by Alan Watts. A masterpiece when it comes to going through life accompanied by Zen Buddhism.

Niklas Jung

Design Thinker Entrepreneur Lecturer

Hey! I'm Niklas, a serial entrepreneur from Zurich.

Passion with a widespread range.

Books & Podcasts

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Design Thinker
Entrepreneur
Lecturer