Richard Birich

Delivering Energy since 2020 | Co-Founder & CEO

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

I believe innovation and bold decisions are the backbone of real progress. Change is not a threat, it’s the foundation on which growth and opportunity are built. Over the past years, I have: -Founded and scaled multiple startups, including Yucona (backed on “Die Höhle der Löwen” with a unique sustainability product, produced fully in Germany, B2C and B2B Business) and JUCR (raised ~€16M in equity, scaled to 50 people and led the company through exit). -Negotiated at B2G and B2B level, established international supply chains, built in-house production capabilities and turning early ideas into certified, market-ready solutions. What drives me is the conviction that progress happens when people dare to challenge the status quo and turn ideas into impact. Always open to connecting with bold thinkers and partners who believe in shaping the future.

Experience

  • Co-Founder&CEO at JUCR
    Oct 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

    - The end-to-end seamless and reliable charging solution for EVs. - Technology leader in charging infrastructure, raised ~16M equity in 4 years, 50 people, ~5M total revenue made so far - Established a new ROI benchmark for charging locations in the industry, achieved through innovative technology and solutions - Build-up of own AssetCo (and debt financing) to cover the hardware development and rollout - Own production line for HW, fully in-house developed embedded stack, topologies, communication protocols, passed highest certification standards within Europe + DE - Built an international supply chain and set up a semi-automated production line - Magnet for global talents, presence in major conferences with recognition from key players in the industry like AWS or Apollo - Huge exposure to B2G sales: negotiated and secured more than 5k public charging point locations throughout Europe acquired by competitor

  • Founder&CEO at yucona
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

    -Re-Useable water filter cartridge for water pitcher, which safes more than 90% plastic in comparison to common filter - 100% in-house developed unique solution in water pitcher industry - Built online-first and expanded into 10,000+ retail stores - Backed by famous Investor Ralf Dümmel - Known from the german Shark-Tank version "Höhle der Löwen" - Switched from international supply chain to fully „Made in Germany“

  • Head of Finance and Accounting at SchneiderLevi GmbH
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs

    - Cashflow-Management - Accounting - Strategy-Management - Controlling (Sales, Finance) - Monthly&Annual-Reports - Productcalculation

  • Sales Marketing Controller at MBG International Premium Brands GmbH
    Aug 2014 - Dec 2019 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    - Developing new KPI's - Monthly & Annual Reports - Creating new reports and tools for controlling (automation of Reports) - Sparring partner of top Management (Sales & Marketing) - Presentation of reports