Aga Sarnecka - naga operations - Co-founder and cornerstone

Agnieszka Sarnecka

12+ years in IT startups & scale-ups as VP & C-level manager, project manager, team lead, and head.

Aga Sarnecka complements the team with dynamic leadership, tireless energy, making her a key figure in operations management. She takes responsibility for digital strategies and drives innovative processes by integrating cutting-edge technologies and continuously working on optimizing workflows. With her ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead teams in an inspiring way, she creates transparency, fosters an open communication culture, and sparks impulses for forward-thinking transformation. She is directly involved in the operational process and plays a crucial role in the successful implementation of digital processes through her decisions.

A Berlin-based "startup child" with an affinity for innovation.

14 years ago, I came to Berlin to study.

Even before completing my Bachelor of Science at HU Berlin (Economics) and my Master of Arts at HWTK Berlin (Business and Organisation), I was already working at IT startups. From e-commerce, fintech, app search engines, IT agencies, blockchain, digital health, to IT education – I’ve tried it all. I always knew that I had to work my way up to truly understand how a company operates.

Initially, I deliberately chose to work with small startups. I wanted to be as close to innovation as possible. After gaining experience and realizing my strengths, I consciously chose to work in scale-ups. That’s how I took the next step.

"I firmly believe that agile leadership is an art, and healthy leadership is a skill."

The three key steps in my career

Blockchain-based funding platform for startups (2016-2020)

I was hired as the first employee when there was no company yet. I built the company alongside the founders. From administrative, financial, and operational projects to product development, investor relations, marketing, HR, ESOP, and the digitalization of IPOs, I led it all. I developed and implemented the processes, led projects, and coordinated horizontal teams.

Digital Health – B2B SaaS platform for short breaks at the workplace (2020 – 2022)

I took over the company from the three founders after 10 years of operation. The goal of the handover was for me to build a team, introduce a company structure, prepare the company for funding, and take the next step for Froach. I built a team of 20 people worldwide. I introduced team processes, prepared a pitch deck, a 5-year plan, and a 5-year budget. We conducted a rebranding, improved sales processes, and developed new products and technology.

AZAV-Certified Education Provider in IT: Web Development, Cloud & DevOps (2023–2025)

As Head of Operations and later COO and authorised signatory of an AZAV-certified education provider in the IT sector, I optimized course delivery—from onboarding, content delivery, support, offboarding, to placement—and focused on enhancing customer success. I was responsible for team building, leadership, quality management, certification, data protection, and IT operations. During a critical transition phase, I led the company from a startup to a scale-up, developed organizational structures and processes for sustainable expansion, and managed a team of over 40 professionals. Additionally, I optimized workflows, improved the customer journey, and initiated internal product developments.