The people behind Naturpreneurs

Naturpreneurs is hosted by Roman & Lukas - two entrepreneurs and coaches who combine startup experience, deep coaching work and a strong connection to nature.
Together, Roman and Lukas design and facilitate Naturpreneurs journeys – holding the space, asking the hard questions and making sure that everyone feels save and takes home an extraordinary experience.

ROMAN H. SCHMID

I am a creator, artist, entrepreneur, leader, and value-driven coach. My professional and private experiences, as well as my readiness for personal growth, make me an authentic coach for responsible entrepreneurs, value-oriented top executives as well as all fathers, mothers, and artists; and, in essence, for anyone who wants to create, bear responsibility, and live a happy life.

After my Political Science, Business Administration, and History studies at the University of Zurich, I was allowed to lead challenging projects in the fashion & finance industry. Since 2010, I've built several companies successfully. In 2016, I founded SanDono, where I work as a business coach and, since 2019, as a life coach. Through my work at SanDono, I have helped over 100 businesses and several hundred people in their personal development.

Being the son of a farmer, I've been connected to nature my whole life, whether on the farm, in the garden, or in the beautiful Swiss lakes, mountains & forests. Through traveling, I have discovered incomparable landscapes worldwide, and still today, I draw from all these wonderful experiences and moments in nature.

Five years ago, I began to intensify my work planting vegetables, herbs, and fruits in raised beds and self-taught myself the ins and outs of the wild mountain world: the knowledge of its terrain, its animals, plants, and mushrooms. Today I am an enthusiastic gardener, mushroom picker, hiker, skier, nature lover, and passionate cook, pianist, songwriter & singer.

I currently live between Spain and Switzerland, which allows me to enjoy the mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers of Switzerland, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. My wonderful wife has given me two amazing children, and family means everything to me, which is why I prioritize them highly in my life.

LUKAS ANGSTER

I am an entrepreneur, learning coach, and curious about what drives people. I believe that everyone carries within them the ability to lead themselves, to learn, and to grow beyond their own limits.

After studying Business Innovation at the University of St. Gallen and International Management at HEC Paris, I spent over 15 years in project and business development across the financial and healthcare sectors. In recent years, I’ve been supporting startups as an advisor and coach while building my own ventures as a (co-)founder. Whether as a consultant, leader in established companies, or startup CEO, I’ve experienced what truly moves people and organizations: clarity, trust, and courage.

Helping others bring out the best in themselves – in business and in life – is what drives me. Many of today’s biggest challenges – from sustainability to social justice – could be addressed more effectively if more people had access to the right resources and the ability for self-regulated learning. For me, learning and personal development are not goals but an attitude: staying open, challenging yourself a little every day, reflecting, and growing.

I work with courage, decisiveness, and empathy. People value that I build trust quickly, simplify complex topics, and focus on solutions.

You’ll often find me outdoors – in the mountains hiking, skiing, or biking, or traveling with my camera. I enjoy good conversations over a nice meal, strategic board games, and music that moves me.