Bernd is co-founder and chairman of the advisory board of the single family office of the Wendeln family (WEGA). Since 2000, WEGA has pursued a long-term and diversified investment strategy across various asset classes, with a particular emphasis on alternative investments. In 2003, he collaborated with other families to establish the social venture capital fund, BonVenture, where he holds the position of advisory board chairman. BonVenture specializes in venture investments within the German-speaking region, with a focus on socially and environmentally conscious companies and institutions. In addition, Bernd is one of the co-founders and advisory board members of the Social Entrepreneurship Akademie (SEA) in Munich, a joint venture of Munich universities to promote social entrepreneurship. Bernd also manages his own venture capital firm, WENVEST Capital, with a focus on investments in software companies. Bernd holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and is currently Chairman of the European Wharton Alumni Board. Additionally, he actively participates in the Gasteig in Munich, of which he is member of the Board of Trustees.