History
In February 2022, Beyond Civic AG was founded as a consulting company by Stefan Metzger in Lucerne. In April 2024, the two technology experts Jorge and Lukas joined the company through a merger, completing the offering with the software product TrustRelay. In April 2024, the two technology experts Jorge and Lukas joined the company through a merger, completing the offering with the software product TrustRelay.
Location
Beyond Civic is based in Lucerne (Switzerland) and early member of the social-digital ecosystem “SchlössliCollab” (origin of GoogleMaps).
Motivation
We strongly believe in the value of shared data to solve the world’s most complex problems – from climate challenges to demographic demands.
Team
As a founding team, we complement each other perfectly and together we bring over 50 years of experience in the field of data, IT and ecosystem development for smart cities and regions.
Stefan Metzger
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- 20 years of technology experience
- Former Head of Smart City at Swisscom
- Former Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of the city of Lucerne
- Brings dual perspective, public and private sector
Lukas Hohl
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
- Over 18 years of international management experience
- Works across Europe, the USA and Singapore
- Former CEO of Swisscom Blockchain AG
- Well versed in data ecosystem developments and cutting-edge technology
Jorge Alvarado
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
- Senior IT architect with over 14 years of experience
- Invited Expert at UNECE/CEFACT, NYU Govlab, FHNW, HSLU, UZH, UNIL.
- Industry experience in distributed and secure computing particularly DLT, Internet of Things, Confidential Computing
- Orchestrates our virtual AI staff
Clients
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