Pavel Fidler
Partner for Builders
I help STEM professionals navigate the challenges of commercialization and business operations, so their innovations can succeed beyond the lab and early-stage startup.
Ventures
I guide scientists, engineers, and technical founders through the critical early stages of venture creation. My focus is on sensing what’s viable, aligning the idea with market needs, and identifying the path with the least resistance. I step in not to build, but to illuminate — offering precise direction when the moment is right.
Teams
Great innovation depends on people seeing their roles clearly. I help founders and cross-functional teams unlock trust, purpose, and communication. With calm presence and strategic perspective, I create environments where each person knows where they fit — and why it matters.
Communication
I help translate complex science into language that builds trust with funders, regulators, and the public. My role is to see the core message hidden in the complexity and bring it into alignment with what others can actually receive and respond to. Strategy begins with clarity.
OPERATIONS
Rather than managing every piece, I map where energy is leaking or misaligned. I guide teams to establish structures that support flow, not friction. From regulatory navigation to decision-making systems, my role is to see what’s missing and guide the fix — simply and quietly.
M&A
I support leadership teams preparing for exits or partnerships by helping them see their own story more clearly. I simplify the chaos of diligence and integration by focusing on what matters most to buyers: coherence, clarity, and readiness. My insight helps teams let go of noise and present true value.
STEM
I support scientists, engineers, and technical teams in turning their work into commercially viable ventures. Many of the most powerful innovations never leave the lab — not because they lack value, but because they lack a path to market.
I help bridge that gap by refining positioning, validating real-world use cases, and building go-to-market strategies tailored to complex technologies.
EXperience
#1 Growth
I worked with scientists and engineers to help their innovations grow beyond the lab. By identifying what truly mattered at each stage, I helped teams prioritize wisely, avoid overbuilding, and focus their efforts on the clearest path to market traction.
#2 Conflict
I was often called into high-pressure environments where vision, execution, and leadership were misaligned. Rather than managing personalities, I provided clear, unbiased insight that helped decision-makers resolve friction and regain forward momentum.
#3 CULTURE
Across early-stage ventures and technical teams, I helped shape working cultures rooted in trust, clarity, and purpose. My role was to align people around shared intent — especially in interdisciplinary or international contexts where miscommunication could stall progress.
#4 Goals
I helped founders and technical leaders define practical goals that could be acted on — not just imagined. Whether preparing for funding, product launch, or commercialization strategy, I translated big ideas into focused, measurable next steps.
“Working with Pavel changed the trajectory of our project. We had a functioning prototype but no clear path to market. Pavel immediately saw what was missing — not just in our strategy, but in how we were telling our story. His ability to simplify complexity, ask the right questions, and guide without ego made all the difference. We didn’t just get advice; we got clarity.“
Dr. Elena M., Co-Founder, Quantum Materials Startup
“Pavel has a rare gift: he sees what others overlook. In the chaos of early commercialization, he helped us make sense of the noise and zero in on what really mattered. His instincts are razor-sharp, his communication is clear, and his presence brings calm to high-stakes situations. He doesn’t push — he guides. And that’s exactly what we needed.“
Martin R., Innovation Program Manager, European Research Institute
About PAVel
Pavel Fidler is a strategic advisor who helps STEM professionals—from scientists to engineers—navigate the transition from invention to commercialization. With over 20 years of executive experience in engineering, renewable energy, and mobility sectors, he brings instinctive clarity and business operational insight to complex innovation challenges.
Let’s make something great
Location
Zürich, Switzerland