
Isabelle has been helping to build up companies across Switzerland since 2014, first for 2 years at Startups.ch as CIO and then with her own company builder Sandborn. She supports entrepreneurs and corporates from various industries in scaling (from idea validation, product/service development, market entry to growth financing), builds companies of her own, and invests in Startups. She was recognized as one of the TOP 100 Businesswomen in Switzerland 2018, 2019, and 2020 and is a Forbes 30 under 30 Alumna (2019), studied Business Innovation at HSG, and majored in Social Entrepreneurship at ESCP Europe. She is a coach at Innosuisse and regularly teaches at various colleges and universities on entrepreneurship topics.

Luca Marie is the creative and curious spirit in the Sandborn team.
With a background in Business Management and Psychology, she combines analytical thinking with a genuine understanding of people and what drives them. She loves infusing creativity into every project and connecting with others along the way. Her passion for meeting new people and building meaningful connections makes her an inspiring force in shaping Sandborn’s innovative community.