Roman Fritschi

A Journey of Building and Creativity

ROMAN FRITSCHI

I come from a background in technology, business, and design, and I’ve spent my time shaping ideas into ventures across different industries. Curiosity and creativity drive me, and my focus is on making projects real, useful, and future-ready.

Looking Back at Key Moments

A timeline of milestones that shaped my path from early experiments to building ventures. These moments tell the story of how ideas turned into projects and projects into experiences that continue to inspire what I do today.

2010 - 2012

Event Management

My first business was an event agency I co-founded with a friend, where we organized a regular series of events and built lasting experiences.

2011 - 2013

Software Developer

I began as a Java developer in an industrial company, working on software projects and gaining hands-on experience with the full development lifecycle.

2013 - 2015

Project Manager

Moved into project management for IT and software projects in a large industrial company, coordinating initiatives from national to international scale.

2015 - 2017

Consultant

Worked as a consultant in change management and training, supporting organizations through transformation and delivering training in international business IT projects.

2015 - now

REFIVE

Started REFIVE while studying, growing it into a full-service agency in Switzerland specializing in branding, design, web, and marketing and building lasting partnerships with a wide range of clients.

2018

Bachelor of Science

Completed a BSc in Computer Science, working on early AI chatbots for Switzerland’s largest e-commerce company, AR/VR projects, and infrastructure analysis tools during my studies.

2018 - now

apper

Founded a software development company focused on building innovative web and mobile app solutions, helping businesses move forward digitally.

2018 - now

Web3 Innovations

Explored the world of Web3, building projects around blockchain, decentralized finance, and new digital ecosystems.

2019 - now

Legaltech Startup

Co-founded a legaltech startup focused on using technology to simplify processes and create practical solutions for legal professionals and their clients.

2020 - now

Tech Startups

Launched several tech startups, creating solutions that addressed market gaps and opened new opportunities.

2021 - now

Scaling and Growth

Worked on scaling businesses by building partnerships and reaching key milestones to support long-term growth.

2022 - 2023

DeFi Projects

Contributed to Web3 projects with a focus on DeFi, exploring new financial models and pursuing a passion for decentralized technologies.

2023 - 2024

Bridging TradFi & DeFi

Worked on initiatives connecting traditional finance with decentralized finance, exploring new models that merge established systems with blockchain innovation.

2023 - now

Investor & Advisor

Since 2023, I’ve invested in and advised multiple startups, supporting founders on strategy, growth, and technology, while also taking part in larger new projects.

2024 - now

Fintech Ventures

Brought together my experience in tech, business, and Web3 as co-founder and investor in two fintech startups, one focused on the creator economy, the other on crypto and digital assets.