Heike Schirmer

Heike Schirmer is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in product management, strategy, and venture capital. Currently serving as an Advisor at Berkeley SkyDeck and as the Chief Product Officer and Head of Customer Success at Yogi, an AI-powered analytics platform, Schirmer focuses on transforming online reviews into actionable consumer insights. Additional roles include Investor and Advisor at Guava Health and former Entrepreneur in Residence at ScOp Venture Capital, where guidance was provided to early-stage software companies. Previous experience includes leading the Alexa Knowledge Graph at Amazon and managing question-answering systems while overseeing international expansions in natural language processing. Earlier positions at Graphiq, McKinsey & Company, and an internship at BMW further highlight a robust career in technology and consulting. Schirmer holds a Master of Science in Physics from the Technical University of Munich and a Ph.D. in Social Entrepreneurship from Freie Universität Berlin.