8GR8 Labs is a Venture Studio and Strategic Advisory for emerging technologies, new markets, products, services, and infrastructure with a massive impact on society.
Located in Switzerland with an international network, 8GR8 Labs takes science to impact. It synthesizes independent research and works with scientists, investors and companies to develop new insights, ventures and products on the intersection of data, automation, health, and commerce.
Manuel Stagars, CFA founded 8GR8 Labs. He is a serial entrepreneur and senior advisor known for identifying opportunities early and turning complex ideas into compelling ventures, products, market strategies and easy-to-understand narratives.
His work combines strategic and financial judgment, cross-sector pattern recognition, venture building, and the ability to translate emerging technologies and market shifts into clear decisions, credible propositions, and new sources of value.