Ulf Leonhard is a seasoned entrepreneur based in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. He is the founder of WaterVent, a platform that has served as a matchmaking forum for startups and investors in the water technology sector for over 15 years.

WaterVent regularly hosts events where innovators can showcase their technologies and connect with potential investors and business partners. The 32nd edition of WaterVent will take place on October 24, 2025, in San Francisco, hosted by the law firm Hanson Bridgett. These forums are cross-industry and provide startups with opportunities not only for funding but also for marketing support and early customer acquisition. (watervent.com)

Beyond WaterVent, Ulf Leonhard has founded several other initiatives, including Cannobe, a global community that connects experienced professionals with startups, ideas, and projects, and Withoutu.org, a platform offering support for people coping with grief. He holds an MBA in Business Administration from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.