Shaun Abrahamson

Shaun Abrahamson is a Principal at Compound based in Berlin, Germany, where he advises emerging startups and invests in early-stage technology ventures. Prior to his current role, he held senior leadership positions at IDEO and focused on strategic foresight at the Institute for the Future. As an active angel investor with a portfolio of over 20 startups, he recently launched a new advisory practice dedicated to climate tech founders in early 2026. Abrahamson frequently analyzes artificial intelligence and decentralized innovation, publishing articles in TechCrunch and speaking at major global industry events such as Web Summit and Slush. He earned his Master of Business Administration in Communication from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. His current focus centers on guiding organizations through complex innovation strategy and venture building within the artificial intelligence, Web3, and climate technology sectors.