Samuel Ward
About Samuel Ward
Samuel Ward is a Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, where he has worked since 2024. He holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Zurich and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of St.Gallen.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Samuel Ward currently serves as a Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is involved in identifying and supporting innovative startups and fostering corporate partnerships. His experience in the organization includes previous roles as a Corporate Partnership Intern and Ventures Analyst, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing collaboration between startups and established companies.
Education and Academic Background
Samuel Ward completed his Bachelor's degree in Economics at the University of St.Gallen from 2015 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Zurich, studying from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he participated in the American Semester Program at Michigan State University, focusing on Business/Managerial Economics from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Prior to his current role, Samuel Ward worked at Plug and Play Tech Center as a Corporate Partnership Intern for two months in 2022 and as a Ventures Analyst for one year from 2022 to 2023. During these positions, he gained valuable insights into the startup ecosystem and corporate innovation strategies, contributing to the center's mission of connecting startups with industry leaders.
Experience at Philip Morris International
Samuel Ward held two positions at Philip Morris International. He worked as a Quality Assurance Assistant from 2017 to 2018 for seven months and later as a Product Information Reporting Analyst for three months in 2018. In these roles, he focused on ensuring product quality and reporting, which provided him with a foundation in corporate operations and analytics.
Internship at SECO Economic Cooperation and Development
Samuel Ward completed an internship at SECO Economic Cooperation and Development from 2019 to 2020, where he worked for eleven months. This experience allowed him to engage with economic development initiatives and gain practical knowledge in the field of economic cooperation.