ABOUT US
We enable innovation for a better future.
IMIOMIO is a leading European boutique for business model innovation, built on the scientific foundation of the St. Gallen Business Model Navigator.
OUR PURPOSE
VISION
We enable innovation
for a better future.
MISSION
We empower our clients to become the most successful players in their industries and beyond through rigorous methodology, entrepreneurial spirit, and genuine partnership.
FOUNDERS
Science meets
practice.
Co-Founder
Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann
Professor of Innovation Management at the University of St. Gallen. Co-creator of the St. Gallen Business Model Navigator and one of Europe's leading authorities on business model innovation.
Co-Founder
Prof. Dr. Karolin Frankenberger
Professor of Strategy and Innovation, Dean of the Executive School at the University of St. Gallen. Internationally recognised for her work on business model transformation in established companies.
TEAM
Practitioners who
think deeply.
Georg von der Ropp
Managing Partner
Prof. Dr. Christoph Wecht
Managing Partner
Timo Nuhrich
Managing Director
Richard Stechow
Managing Consultant
Fabian Herrmann
Marketing Lead
Leonie Schafer
Senior Consultant
Linda Zaugg
Consultant
HISTORY
A decade of
purposeful practice.
BMI Lab Founded
Spun out of the University of St. Gallen by Prof. Gassmann and Prof. Frankenberger to translate the St. Gallen Business Model Navigator methodology into commercial practice.
International Growth
Rapid expansion to 200+ international clients. Established reputation as the leading European boutique for business model innovation, with engagements spanning automotive, pharma, industrial, and consumer sectors.
BMI Lab + BGW Merge
BMI Lab and BGW Consulting merged their capabilities to form a more comprehensive innovation and strategy offering, combining scientific rigour with operational execution strength.
Rebranding to Seconds
The merged entity rebranded to IMIOMIO, reflecting a sharper focus on enabling pivotal breakthroughs for European industry leaders.
Today
Operating from three European hubs (Zurich, St. Gallen, Munich), with 200+ clients, 60 realised projects, and 400+ innovation workshops delivered.
VALUES
The principles that
guide our work.
Collaborative
We co-create with our clients rather than consulting at them. The best answers emerge from deep partnership.
Scientific
Every recommendation is grounded in peer-reviewed methodology. We bring the rigour of top-tier research to every engagement.
Ambitious
We are not in the business of incremental improvements. We partner with leaders who aspire to pivotal transformation.
Entrepreneurial
We bring the speed and creative resourcefulness of entrepreneurs to challenges that require more than conventional consulting.
Authentic
We say what we believe, show who we are, and deliver what we promise. Trust is the foundation of every relationship we build.
LOCATIONS
Three cities.
One team.
Zurich
Dufourstrasse 43
8008 Zurich
Switzerland
St. Gallen
Varnbuelstrasse 13
9000 St. Gallen
Switzerland
Munich
Blutenstrasse 15
80799 Munich
Germany