Our Team
We are a team of 15 students from the University of Cologne.
We all study different subjects, have different interests and skills but one thing unites us:
The desire to make a difference.
Robin Schallenberg
CEO
Age: 29 Studies: Business Psychology
I have been convinced by the excellent project idea and the great Save the Grain teamwork. Through my personal experiences and contacts in West Africa, I have witnessed the need for action. Working together on a solution for a better future is my driver.
Lenia Römer
COO
Age: 22 Studies: Social Sciences
After spending a year in Togo for voluntary service, it is wonderful to have a continued connection with the country. At Save the Grain, I'm able to combine my experience with entrepreneurial thinking to fight the problem of hunger.
Marvin Maul
CTO
Age: 24 Studies: Mechanical Engeneering
We live in a time when you cannot afford not to get involved social and sustainable projects.
Arberint Zekolli
Finance
Age: 25 Studies: Business Administration
I am convinced that it is our responsibility with our capabilities and knowledge to create new ideas to fight against the food insecurity in the world.
Frauke Garmer
Relations & Strategy
Age: 23 Studies: Geography and Agriculture
Creating food security is a fundamental part of development cooperation, to which I would like to contribute with my work at Save the Grain.
Carina Hüttenmeister
Finance
Age: 22 Studies: Economics
My motivation for the project is to help prevent harvest lost so that farmers can sell the harvest for higher prices to gain more independence over international merchants.
Madita Joußen
Marketing
Age: 22 Studies: Social Sciences
It motivates and inspires me how the project manages to help people in a way that is going to improve their lives, not only now but also in the long run.
Antonia Nolte
Relations & Strategy
Age: 21 Studies: Social Sciences
What motivates me is that our project and innovation creates an opportunity for freedom and independence.
Lukas Potratz
Finance
Age: 22 Studies: Economics
My motivation for „Save the Grain“ is that the farmers gain more independence by selling the harvest for a higher price to get sufficient financial resources to buy medicine or school utensils.
Franca Schirmer
Strategy
Age: 22 Studies: Economics
I think the vision of Save the Grain is great and I believe that by combining the concept of our drying house with entrepreneurial thinking we will reach a lot of people.
Sven Schneppensiefen
Product
Age: 25 Studies: Mechanical Engeneering
What motivates me is the opportunity to create efficient and affordable solutions to improve life for as many people as possible while expanding my own horizon.