Nikki Van Teijlingen Bakker, PhD, MBA
About Nikki Van Teijlingen Bakker, PhD, MBA
Nikki Van Teijlingen Bakker, PhD, MBA, serves as the Healthcare Ventures and Partnerships Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center in Munich, Germany, where she focuses on corporate partnerships and innovation strategy in the healthcare sector. With a strong background in immunometabolism and cancer science, she specializes in sourcing and investing in early-stage healthcare software startups, particularly in women's health and emerging markets.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Nikki Van Teijlingen Bakker serves as the Healthcare Ventures and Partnerships Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2023. In this role, she focuses on building corporate partnerships and consulting on innovation strategy iteration, market analysis, and technology scouting within the healthcare sector. Her position is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, where she leverages her expertise to drive advancements in healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience at IndieBio
Prior to her current role, Nikki worked at IndieBio as a Venture Fellow from 2022 to 2023 for a duration of six months. During her time at IndieBio, she contributed to the development of early-stage healthcare startups, gaining valuable experience in venture capital and the biotechnology landscape.
Educational Background
Nikki holds a PhD in Immunometabolism from The University of Freiburg, which she completed from 2017 to 2021. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Cancer Science from the University of Glasgow in 2015. Additionally, she obtained an MBA from IESE Business School, studying from 2021 to 2023. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in healthcare ventures.
Specialization in Healthcare Startups
Nikki specializes in sourcing, due diligence, and investment in pre-seed and seed stage healthcare software startups on a global scale. Her focus includes addressing significant healthcare challenges, particularly in women's health and solutions for emerging markets. This specialization informs her strategic approach to partnerships and innovation in the healthcare sector.
Career Development and Roles
Throughout her career, Nikki has held various roles that contributed to her expertise in healthcare and venture capital. She worked as an Analyst at Assiduity Capital from 2021 to 2022 and served as a Clinical Marketing Manager at Werfen for two months in 2022. Additionally, she has experience as an Associate at Goddess Gaia Ventures in 2023 and as a Founder and host at Career Navigators from 2020 to 2021. Her involvement in these positions reflects her commitment to advancing healthcare solutions.