Meet the team

We’d like to introduce you to the CRCLR team! What brings us together is our shared belief in a circular economy and its potential for positive impact in the world. We dare to think outside of the box. Our approach is to combine boldness with creativity along with a generous serving of business acumen in order to build long lasting circular solutions.

Come by & meet us.

Alice Grindhammer

Alice co-founded CRCLR GmbH, a think and do tank for the circular economy, TRNSFRM eG, a sustainable construction cooperative and CRCLR Living, a community co-housing project. She is passionate about supporting founders and intrapreneurs as a coach and advising companies and policy makers on social and environmental change. Previously, Alice has worked in the recycling industry for ALBA Group implementing recycling solutions in Europe and the Middle East.

Laurence Pagni

Laurence’s work focuses on re-thinking systems to create more equitable and socially just structures, placing joy and community values at its center. As CRCLR co-founder, Laurence was in charge of managing the house’s operations and its team. Previously, Laurence has worked in the e-commerce sector for 10 years.

Simon Uh Choll Lee

Having worked in banking, startups and finance, Simon is passionate about pursuing innovative business projects and bringing this back to Neukölln his home turf. As co-founder at CRCLR he worked on finance, legal and strategy. Now, he’s still working for TRNSFRM to finish the buildings.