About Us
At OwnerChip, we revolutionize the secondary market for art and luxury items with cutting-edge technology.
We link physical items to their digital counterparts, providing immutable digital certificates of authenticity, making each item easily verifiable with a smartphone.
Our Mission
To revolutionize the secondary market for art and luxury items by providing advanced technology that ensures authenticity and builds trust. We empower marketplaces, sellers, and buyers with seamless solutions for proving ownership and offering digital certificates of authenticity.
Our Vision
To create a future where trust and liquidity are no longer barriers in secondary online markets. Through our innovative digital certification technology, we aim to establish a standard of immutable authentication that secures the provenance and value of high-end items, fostering a confident and thriving ecosystem.
Meet the Team
Michael Schramm
CEO & Co-Founder
Michael brings a dynamic blend of expertise to the table. With a foundational 12-year tenure in software development, he transitioned into Sales and Business Development, specializing in emerging technologies. OwnerChip marks his second venture as a co-founder. Prior to this, he spearheaded the Blockchain Competence Center for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at EY (Ernst & Young Consulting)
Ferdinand Regner
Chief Technology Officer, Blockchain Architect
Ferdinand, with a Master's degree in Finance and Information Management from the Technical University of Munich, is recognized for his scholarly contributions to the blockchain and NFT domains through several scientific papers. His multifaceted career spans roles in blockchain and web development, product management, entrepreneurship, venture capital analysis, and business development, reflecting a diverse and comprehensive skill set in the tech and finance industries.
Sarah Gawora
Product & Quality Management
Sarah excels as a management consulting professional, specializing in digital transformation and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Her recent contribution to a research initiative at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, which targets the development of sustainable business models and scalable strategies for parcel box systems, highlights her dedication to pioneering solutions. Possessing deep knowledge in project management, software development, and business model validation, Sarah brings invaluable strategic organization and guidance to our startup.
Andrii Vivcharenko
Software Engineer
Andrii is an exceptionally skilled engineer, renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional engineering talent. He continually strives to enhance his expertise, welcomes feedback, and is highly reliable. Andrii's passion for NFTs, Blockchain, and mobile development adds significant value to the OwnerChip team, making him an indispensable asset.
Victoria Gimigliano
Head of Marketing and Communications
Victoria brings a wealth of experience in leading communications and marketing strategies. She has successfully launched multiple go-to-market activations and community growth strategies across various sectors, including nonprofits, decentralized commerce protocols and NFT utility marketplaces. Her work showcases her expertise in promoting and educating users about these innovative technologies. Victoria is dedicated to community growth, significantly increasing user engagement and retention.
Valentina Focke
Website & Social Media
Valentina shines in Communications and Marketing, seamlessly blending her knack for making meaningful connections with her solid expertise in project management and customer experience. Her skill set goes beyond crafting compelling social media strategies and running impactful campaigns; she also skillfully oversees our website and enriches our blog with engaging content.
