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Simon Schaefer has extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, serving as a member of the Advisory Board and the Continental Council at Allied For Startups since 2015. Schaefer co-authored the European Startup Nations Standard, aiming to enhance Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship in Europe. As the founder and CEO of Factory, a campus concept for startups in Berlin, Schaefer has facilitated collective learning and expansion across Europe. Additional roles include founding president of Startup Portugal and founder of the Startup Europe Summit, which connects various stakeholders to address policy challenges in the startup community. Schaefer also held a position on the Investment Committee of the 200M Co-Investment Fund and has held leadership roles in various companies including JMES Investments, MOTORVISION, Nortberlin.com, and R.Ø.S.A.