Hi, I’m
Jannik Freese
Summary
Former professional athlete with a background in investment management and startups. Passionate about business planning, development, sales, and partnerships. Experienced in fast-paced, international, cross-cultural environments. Disciplined, organized, and results-driven, focused on driving business growth and scaling.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Knight
Co-Founder
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Co founder and CEO of the supplement/wellness brand "night knight" in New York City. An all natural holistic approach to better quality sleep, rest and recovery in form of a drink. The AG1 of the nighttime.
- gonightknight.com
July Fund
Fundraiser
01.2024 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Worked as a freelance fundraiser for July Fund, focused on consumer technology, infrastructure tech, and industry transformation, until the fund's capital raising phase closed at the end of August.
- Sourced potential investors, conducted initial conversations, and facilitated introductory calls between fund managers (GPs) and investors.
OMR
Senior Sales Manager
01.2024 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Served as a freelance Senior Sales Manager for OMR Festival, Germany's largest tech convention with 70,000 visitors.
- Sourced new clients, re-engaged lost clients from previous events, and developed creative solutions for open space and new partnerships.
Aquila Capital
Client Advisory International
04.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Identify and generate leads within the target market segment, while also conducting market research to identify potential institutional clients
- Establish relationships with key decision makers, assess their needs and requirements, and ensure their satisfaction
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM system to track client information effectively
- Collaborate with internal teams to fulfill client commitments and provide regular updates
- Create pitch decks and prepare presentations to effectively communicate with clients.
Aquila Capital
Investment Analyst Program | Investment Analyst
09.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Identified and approached potential clients through market research and lead generation.
- Built relationships with key decision-makers, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Maintained client records in CRM and collaborated with internal teams.
- Prepared and delivered sales pitches, creating pitch decks and presentations for client meetings.
Aquila Capital
Investment Analyst Program | Fund Manager
09.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Part of a team of three managing managing a London stock exchange listed trust in London as well as a fund in Luxembourg focused on financing Energy Efficiency projects.
- Managed daily fund operations including NAV calculations, liquidity management, capital calls and monthly and quarterly forecasting
- Investment analysis as well as strategy and asset allocation
- coordinated with custodians, auditors and broker, ensuring accurate records and regulatory compliance.
OMR
Business Development Manager
05.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Working for OMR's Reviews platform, where I served as one of the first designated employees alongside three other OMR colleagues pre- and post-launch.
- Throughout this role, I gained valuable experience across various areas, including sales, customer success, product development, and business development as well as team building.
Euroleague Basketball
Professional Basketball Player | FIBA
08.2005 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Accumulated 15 years of professional basketball experience as a player, serving as team captain in Germany's Bundesliga playing for teams like Hamburg Towers and Alba Berlin, playing for the national team as well as competing in prestigious international leagues such as the Euroleague and Champions League.
Education
Harvard University Boston, USA
HBS - Crossover Into Business Program from The Business of Sports & Entertainment
11.2024
Nordakademie Graduate SchoolHamburg, Germany
Master of Arts from Marketing & Sales
06.2021
Value Investment Group Family Office Atlanta, USA
Internship from Venture Capital
05.2020
Carl Von Ossietzky University OldenburgOdenburg, Germany
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
06.2015
Kämmer ConsultingBraunschweig, Germany
Apprenticeship Business
05.2008
Northwestern High SchoolWashington, D.C., USA
High School Diploma
06.2005
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic Visioning
- Fundraising
- Business Planning
- Sales Growth
- Partnership Development
- Approachable Leadership and People Development
- Relationship and Team Building
- Planning and coordination
- Problem-Solving
Languages
German, English
Native language
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Personal Information
Nationality: German
Interest: Sports, traveling
Global citizen
Timeline
Co-Founder
Night Knight
01.2024 - Current
Fundraiser
July Fund
01.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Sales Manager
OMR
01.2024 - 08.2024
Client Advisory International
Aquila Capital
04.2023 - 12.2023
Investment Analyst Program | Investment Analyst
Aquila Capital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Investment Analyst Program | Fund Manager
Aquila Capital
09.2021 - 08.2022
Business Development Manager
OMR
05.2020 - 08.2021
Professional Basketball Player | FIBA
Euroleague Basketball
08.2005 - 03.2020
Harvard University
HBS - Crossover Into Business Program from The Business of Sports & Entertainment
Nordakademie Graduate School
Master of Arts from Marketing & Sales
Value Investment Group Family Office
Internship from Venture Capital
Carl Von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration
Kämmer Consulting
Apprenticeship Business
Northwestern High School
High School Diploma
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