While working as a correspondent and television reporter for international broadcasters such as CNN International, N24, n-tv and ARD in various countries, including India and Brazil, Malte experienced many of the challenges related to being an expatriate himself: he realised that gathering the necessary information before moving to another country and establishing a network of social and professional contacts at the new destination can be very tiring and time- consuming. This is how he and Philipp von Plato, who had both graduated from the University of St. Gallen together, came up with the idea of creating a platform specifically aimed at those who are living and working abroad.

With more than 2.4 million members in almost 400 cities, InterNations operates on a global level, offering global and local networking both online and face-to- face at more than 5,000 monthly events and activities around the world.

As Founder and Co-CEO of the company, Malte will share his entrepreneurial journey of building and funding a social network at the very beginning of the social media boom, that is now entering its 10th year of global success.