Stephanie Feeney
Meet Stephanie
Entrepreneur
Zurich, Switzerland
Stephanie Feeney is the Co-Founder of DNAir, a Zürich-based venture that measures biodiversity at scale using DNA found in the air. She previously served as Chief Growth Officer at Restor, leading growth strategies for the global restoration platform. Stephanie has extensive experience in entrepreneurship, having led programs at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK), and has mentored startups through initiatives like Versus Virus. She also co-initiated BEAM, a creative think tank fostering innovation for the future.
Areas of activity:
Biodiversity Technology
About:
Stephanie Feeney is a visionary entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for driving innovation in sustainability and technology. She is the Co-Founder of DNAir, a Zürich-based venture that focuses on measuring biodiversity at scale through the groundbreaking use of DNA found in the air. Prior to this, she served as the Chief Growth Officer and Head of Partnerships at Restor, where she was instrumental in scaling the global restoration platform and guiding the company’s strategic development.
With a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, Stephanie has led the Entrepreneurship Programme at Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK), coaching students and staff and co-leading an innovation accelerator program for startups and university spin-offs. She also founded the ZHdK Founders Community, which supports entrepreneurs in the creative economies.
Stephanie’s passion for innovation extends to her role as a Co-Initiator and Board Member of BEAM, a creative think tank that encourages public engagement with the future of work, life, and play. Through her consultancy, Feeney Etc, she has advised clients across sectors, from startups to NGOs, on business development and strategy. Additionally, she has mentored startups during the COVID-19 crisis through Versus Virus, an incubator and hackathon that supported innovative solutions to the pandemic.
Involvement:
DNAir
DNAir Earth is a nature-based solutions company that leverages DNA technology to monitor and conserve biodiversity. They provide insights into ecosystems using environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, which helps assess the health of habitats, track species presence, and inform conservation efforts. Their mission is to enhance global biodiversity monitoring and restoration using cutting-edge molecular tools.