Mattias co-founded and led Stardoll and earlier founded the online DVD-rental business Boxman, which combined with Lovefilm in 2005. His earlier career also included building E*TRADE’s European business and leading its German operations.
He now describes his work in terms of early angel investing and supporting founders. His experience spans distinct consumer-internet models, giving him a useful reference point for product adoption, business-model changes and the transition from starting a company to helping others build theirs.
Before E*TRADE, he held executive positions in media and broadcasting at Modern Times Group. His 2011 Guardian speaker biography dates his E*TRADE European work to 1998–2002 and records a master's degree in business administration from the Stockholm School of Economics, alongside study at UCLA's Anderson School.
Where Mattias can help
- Consumer internet products
- Early-stage angel investing
- Business-model evolution
- Founder transitions
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Mattias Miksche.
Ventures
Stardoll
co-founder and former CEO
Boxman
founder
E*TRADE Germany
former CEO
Highlights
- Built consumer internet businesses across several market cycles
- Boxman combined with Lovefilm in 2005
Questionsfounders ask aboutMattias Miksche
Which businesses are central to Mattias’s operating history?
His background includes Stardoll, Boxman and E*TRADE’s European operations.
Why is that history relevant to consumer founders?
It spans online communities, subscription-style media services and digital finance, each requiring a clear reason for customers to adopt a new product.
What is the link between his earlier work and angel investing?
His experience building and changing consumer businesses provides a practical reference point when discussing early products and business models with founders.
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