About us · MGME Neurotech
Why we started MGME Neurotech
Out of deep frustration with the superficial hype surrounding “neuro” concepts with a lack of real scientific grounding, we started MGME Neurotech. Our passion lies in providing our clients with genuine, evidence-based tools that cut through the noise, ensuring that workplace assessments are not just buzzwords but are truly effective in promoting fairness and accuracy.
Voices
What do the experts say?
Leaders, HR executives and consultants on working with EyeQ.
"EyeQ offers a truly innovative approach by using advanced neuroscience technologies"
With experience as a global Chief People Officer, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to accurately assess soft skills for leadership and talent management. EyeQ offers a truly innovative approach by using advanced neuroscience technologies to move beyond subjective evaluations and deliver data-driven insights that are both precise and actionable. As organizations globally prioritize data-informed HR strategies, this type of technology will play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of leadership development, talent management, and workforce performance.
With experience as a global Chief People Officer, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to accurately assess soft skills for leadership and talent management. EyeQ offers a truly innovative approach by using advanced neuroscience technologies to move beyond subjective evaluations and deliver data-driven insights that are both precise and actionable. As organizations globally prioritize data-informed HR strategies, this type of technology will play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of leadership development, talent management, and workforce performance.
“EyeQ makes a substantial contribution to strengthening decision quality”
The EyeQ debrief made my decision-making patterns in complex and dynamic leadership environments visible in a precise and evidence-based way. Especially in institutional contexts shaped by diverse stakeholders, formal governance structures and political frameworks, a reflective understanding of one’s decision logic is central to effective leadership.
What I found particularly compelling was the focus on measurable decision patterns rather than personality labels. The analysis enables a differentiated reflection on strategic steering, transformation processes and leadership under uncertainty.
EyeQ makes a substantial contribution to strengthening decision quality and thereby to the professional shaping of transformation in complex organizations.
The EyeQ debrief made my decision-making patterns in complex and dynamic leadership environments visible in a precise and evidence-based way. Especially in institutional contexts shaped by diverse stakeholders, formal governance structures and political frameworks, a reflective understanding of one’s decision logic is central to effective leadership.
What I found particularly compelling was the focus on measurable decision patterns rather than personality labels. The analysis enables a differentiated reflection on strategic steering, transformation processes and leadership under uncertainty.
EyeQ makes a substantial contribution to strengthening decision quality and thereby to the professional shaping of transformation in complex organizations.
“The EyeQ debrief was a rare and genuinely eye‑opening leadership experience”
The EyeQ debrief was a rare and genuinely eye-opening leadership experience. It translated complex behavioral science into insights that felt both deeply personal and strategically relevant. Seeing my decision patterns under uncertainty and responsibility reflected back to me with such clarity created a new level of self-awareness.
What stood out was not only the scientific rigor, but the practical impact, I walked away with concrete reflections that immediately influence how I lead and decide. For any executive serious about developing judgment, not just skills, EyeQ offers an exceptional foundation.
What stood out was not only the scientific rigor, but the practical impact, I walked away with concrete reflections that immediately influence how I lead and decide. For any executive serious about developing judgment, not just skills, EyeQ offers an exceptional foundation.
„Insgesamt ein sehr wirkungsvolles Tool für moderne Führungsarbeit.“
Als Lead Product Manager im Fintech-Bereich habe ich bereits mit verschiedenen Assessments gearbeitet, darunter klassische 360°-Feedbacks und Persönlichkeitsanalysen. EyeQ hebt sich für mich dennoch klar davon ab.
Die Ergebnisse waren präzise, verständlich und direkt anschlussfähig an meinen Arbeitsalltag, insbesondere in der Zusammenarbeit mit C-Level-Stakeholdern. Mein Entscheidungsverhalten sowie meine Kommunikations- und Interaktionsmuster wurden treffend abgebildet und haben mir konkrete Hebel für eine wirkungsvollere Zusammenarbeit aufgezeigt.Im Vergleich zu anderen Formaten liefert EyeQ schnell relevante und umsetzbare Einsichten, ohne an Tiefe zu verlieren. Gerade im Kontext von Executive-Interaktion und Leadership-Entwicklung sehe ich hier einen klaren Mehrwert. Auch für Recruiting und Talententwicklung bietet EyeQ aus meiner Sicht eine fundierte und differenzierte Grundlage. Insgesamt ein sehr wirkungsvolles Tool für moderne Führungsarbeit.
„EyeQ verbindet wissenschaftliche Fundierung mit hoher praktischer Relevanz.“
Das EyeQ Assessment hat mich durch die Präzision der Ergebnisse sehr beeindruckt. Mein Entscheidungsprofil hat erstaunlich gut mit meiner eigenen Wahrnehmung übereingestimmt. Besonders spannend fand ich die Analyse meines Führungsstils, die viele Aspekte meiner täglichen Arbeit als Chief Credit Officer sehr treffend widerspiegelt.
Gerade in einem Umfeld, in dem Entscheidungen unter Unsicherheit, Risikoabwägungen und verantwortungsvolle Kreditbeurteilungen eine zentrale Rolle spielen, liefert EyeQ wertvolle zusätzliche Perspektiven auf das eigene Entscheidungsverhalten. Die Ergebnisse helfen dabei, eigene Muster besser zu verstehen und bewusster mit ihnen umzugehen.Besonders wertvoll waren für mich die Hinweise zu Wahrnehmungslücken und Entscheidungsmechanismen, die neue Ansatzpunkte für Reflexion und Weiterentwicklung bieten. EyeQ verbindet wissenschaftliche Fundierung mit hoher praktischer Relevanz, ein äußerst interessantes Instrument für Führungskräfte, die ihre Entscheidungsqualität und die Zusammenarbeit in ihren Teams gezielt weiterentwickeln möchten.
„EyeQ hilft mir, mein Entscheidungs- und Führungsverhalten bewusster an verschiedene Kontexte anzupassen.“
Das EyeQ Assessment hat mich beeindruckt. Die Resultate haben mein Entscheidungsverhalten und meinen Führungsstil sehr präzise gespiegelt, und ich habe mich in vielen Punkten klar wiedererkannt. In meiner Rolle wechsle ich häufig zwischen unterschiedlichen Verantwortungsbereichen und Führungsebenen. EyeQ hilft mir, mein Entscheidungs- und Führungsverhalten bewusster an diese verschiedenen Kontexte anzupassen.
Ich nehme viele konkrete Impulse mit in meinen Alltag, und bin überzeugt, dass meine Rolle und Wirksamkeit als CHRO davon nachhaltig profitieren werden 
"Working hands-on with the EyeQ Assessment has provided groundbreaking insights"
Working hands-on with the EyeQ Assessment has provided groundbreaking insights into soft skills that are traditionally difficult to measure, delivering clear, easily understandable reports. As someone deeply involved in shaping organizational growth and talent development, this tool has already contributed to my ability to make precise, informed decisions in human resource development and upskilling. MGME has truly positioned itself at the forefront of HR evidence-based innovation.
Working hands-on with the EyeQ Assessment has provided groundbreaking insights into soft skills that are traditionally difficult to measure, delivering clear, easily understandable reports. As someone deeply involved in shaping organizational growth and talent development, this tool has already contributed to my ability to make precise, informed decisions in human resource development and upskilling. MGME has truly positioned itself at the forefront of HR evidence-based innovation.
„EyeQ Assessment hat mir [...] sehr klare Einblicke gegeben, wie ich Informationen unbewusst verarbeite“
Das EyeQ Assessment hat mir in kurzer Zeit sehr klare Einblicke gegeben, wie ich Informationen unbewusst verarbeite und welche Entscheidungsstile ich in unterschiedlichen Situationen bevorzuge. Besonders hilfreich fand ich die konkreten Hinweise, wie ich Chancenorientierung und Tempo besser ausbalanciere, damit Entscheidungen sowohl effizient als auch sauber abgesichert sind.
Insgesamt ein praxisnahes Instrument, das meine Selbstwahrnehmung präzisiert und mir für Führung und Kommunikation sofort umsetzbare Ansatzpunkte geliefert hat. 
"EyeQ’s use of objective biological measures uncovers critical blind spots that clients are often unaware of"
Transformations can indeed be a delicate phase for a company, and the human factor plays a crucial role in their success. EyeQ’s use of objective biological measures uncovers critical blind spots that clients are often unaware of, creating a transformative value that enhances decision-making and strategy. This also means a new quality standard for consultants in assessing transformation risks.
Transformations can indeed be a delicate phase for a company, and the human factor plays a crucial role in their success. EyeQ’s use of objective biological measures uncovers critical blind spots that clients are often unaware of, creating a transformative value that enhances decision-making and strategy. This also means a new quality standard for consultants in assessing transformation risks.
„Ich war über die objektiven und treffenden Resultate beeindruckt.“
Als jemand, der im Bereich Vermögensverwaltung arbeitet und täglich mit Entscheidungen unter Unsicherheit und Risiko konfrontiert ist, hat mich das EyeQ Assessment besonders durch die Präzision der Ergebnisse beeindruckt.
Ich war über die objektiven und treffenden Resultate beeindruckt, welche durch einen Test innert weniger Minuten entstanden sind. 
"MGME Neurotech's objective EyeQ Assessment [...] is highly innovative and has immense potential"
As part of Deloitte Germany’s innovation unit, I am focused on market ready innovation every day. MGME Neurotech's objective EyeQ Assessment, in my opinion, is highly innovative and has immense potential to help us continue to provide the level of value and excellence our clients have come to expect. We very much look forward to deepening the relationship in the areas of change management, upskilling, and leadership development with MGME as a trusted partner.
As part of Deloitte Germany’s innovation unit, I am focused on market ready innovation every day. MGME Neurotech's objective EyeQ Assessment, in my opinion, is highly innovative and has immense potential to help us continue to provide the level of value and excellence our clients have come to expect. We very much look forward to deepening the relationship in the areas of change management, upskilling, and leadership development with MGME as a trusted partner.
"What truly sets this technology apart is its availability—having the ability to conduct these assessments remotely and accurately, from any location"
Assessing soft skills such as stress resilience and leadership has always been a complex task, often relying on subjective judgments or indirect measures. EyeQ represents a groundbreaking technological leap in this field by providing objective, neuroscience-based results. What truly sets this technology apart is its availability—having the ability to conduct these assessments remotely and accurately, from any location, opens vast new possibilities for real-world applications. This innovation has the potential to greatly impact how we assess and develop leaders.
Assessing soft skills such as stress resilience and leadership has always been a complex task, often relying on subjective judgments or indirect measures. EyeQ represents a groundbreaking technological leap in this field by providing objective, neuroscience-based results. What truly sets this technology apart is its availability—having the ability to conduct these assessments remotely and accurately, from any location, opens vast new possibilities for real-world applications. This innovation has the potential to greatly impact how we assess and develop leaders.
„Insgesamt eine wirklich aufregende Erfahrung mit einem echten Wow-Faktor.“
Verrückt, wie viele differenzierte Erkenntnisse aus einem scheinbar sehr einfachen Experiment gewonnen werden können. Das Assessment dauert nur etwa 15 Minuten und ist sehr unkompliziert - umso beeindruckender ist die Tiefe des Resultatberichts. Besonders spannend fand ich, dass zentrale Muster meines Entscheidungs- und Denkstils klar sichtbar werden, und zwar aus einer ganz anderen Perspektive als bei klassischen Persönlichkeits- oder Leadership-Assessments.
Auch das Debrief mit Marcus war sehr wertvoll - ein äußerst sympathischer Gesprächspartner, klar, auf den Punkt und voller Energie. Insgesamt eine wirklich aufregende Erfahrung mit einem echten Wow-Faktor. 
"EyeQ brings a distinctive and tangible added value"
We have used it with both individual and executive leadership teams already familiar with psychometric tools and created a workshop specifically based on eyeQ….This was very successful and revealed results that had not surfaced with other diagnostics.
We have used it with both individual and executive leadership teams already familiar with psychometric tools and created a workshop specifically based on eyeQ….This was very successful and revealed results that had not surfaced with other diagnostics.
"What’s particularly impressive is that it repeatedly leads to genuine ‘aha’ moments"
EyeQ provides valuable insights for team development that significantly strengthen our consulting expertise for our clients.
EyeQ provides valuable insights for team development that significantly strengthen our consulting expertise for our clients.
"Compared to traditional assessments based on long multiple-choice questionnaires, the gamified approach makes the experience far more engaging and natural"
The EyeQ assessment stood out for how the technology worked, especially the eye-tracking component, which felt both smooth and robust throughout. The results confirmed several aspects of how I typically approach decisions, while also revealing a few unexpected insights.
Overall, it’s a compelling and modern way to approach assessments.
The EyeQ assessment stood out for how the technology worked, especially the eye-tracking component, which felt both smooth and robust throughout. The results confirmed several aspects of how I typically approach decisions, while also revealing a few unexpected insights.
Overall, it’s a compelling and modern way to approach assessments.
"EyeQ provided a detailed perspective on my decision-making and behavioral patterns, offering insights that were generally relevant and, at times, somewhat unexpected"
Some of the findings prompted me to reflect on aspects of my professional approach, which I believe will add value in the future. The feedback was delivered in a clear and structured manner, helping translate the results into practical takeaways. Overall, I found the assessment useful and see value in applying some of these insights to support my ongoing development
Some of the findings prompted me to reflect on aspects of my professional approach, which I believe will add value in the future. The feedback was delivered in a clear and structured manner, helping translate the results into practical takeaways. Overall, I found the assessment useful and see value in applying some of these insights to support my ongoing development
„Das EyeQ Assessment hat mich sowohl in der Durchführung als auch in den Ergebnissen überzeugt. Der Prozess war technisch absolut reibungslos, kurzweilig, schnell und intuitiv und gleichzeitig inhaltlich sehr gehaltvoll“
Die Resultate waren für mich nicht nur interessant, sondern vor allem unmittelbar wertvoll und praxisnah. Als Führungsperson ist es entscheidend zu verstehen, wann und wie Entscheidungen getroffen werden sollten, noch wichtiger ist jedoch, sie tatsächlich zu treffen und nicht zu zögern.
Genau hier liefert EyeQ einen echten Mehrwert: Die Ergebnisse helfen dabei, das eigene Entscheidungsverhalten besser zu verstehen und mit mehr Klarheit und Selbstvertrauen Entscheidungen zu treffen. Für mich ein äußerst wirkungsvolles Instrument für persönliche Weiterentwicklung und Führung.
Die Resultate waren für mich nicht nur interessant, sondern vor allem unmittelbar wertvoll und praxisnah. Als Führungsperson ist es entscheidend zu verstehen, wann und wie Entscheidungen getroffen werden sollten, noch wichtiger ist jedoch, sie tatsächlich zu treffen und nicht zu zögern.
Genau hier liefert EyeQ einen echten Mehrwert: Die Ergebnisse helfen dabei, das eigene Entscheidungsverhalten besser zu verstehen und mit mehr Klarheit und Selbstvertrauen Entscheidungen zu treffen. Für mich ein äußerst wirkungsvolles Instrument für persönliche Weiterentwicklung und Führung.
„Die User Experience war durchgehend super und das Assessment hat richtig Spaß gemacht. Gleichzeitig fand ich es sehr interessant, wie stark ich mich in den Ergebnissen wiedergefunden habe“
EyeQ hilft enorm dabei, die eigene Selbstreflexion zu stärken und gezielt weiterzuentwickeln. Besonders wertvoll finde ich die präzisen Bestätigungen meiner eigenen Wahrnehmung sowie die konkreten Hinweise zu meinen Blind Spots, die ich sehr gut für mich nutzen kann.
EyeQ hilft enorm dabei, die eigene Selbstreflexion zu stärken und gezielt weiterzuentwickeln. Besonders wertvoll finde ich die präzisen Bestätigungen meiner eigenen Wahrnehmung sowie die konkreten Hinweise zu meinen Blind Spots, die ich sehr gut für mich nutzen kann.
The future belongs to adaptive decision‑makers
In an AI-driven world, knowledge is abundant. What differentiates performance is how humans decide.
MGME Neurotech provides the measurement layer for that future.
Institutional support
Grounded in the Swiss research ecosystem
UZH Healthy Longevity Center
Part of the innovation ecosystem at the UZH Healthy Longevity Center
Innosuisse
Supported by the Swiss Accelerator innovation project
University of Zurich
UZH Startup Label company
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Mission
At MGME Neurotech, our mission is to transform how the world understands and develops human decision-making.
We combine neuroscience, and objective behavioral data to reveal how people truly think, decide, and lead under pressure. By replacing bias-prone self-perception with measurable insight, we empower individuals, teams, and organizations to make smarter decisions, unlock hidden potential, and build resilient, future-ready leadership.
We exist to make decision intelligence visible, actionable, and scalable.
Vision
We envision a world where every important decision, from hiring and leadership to investment and strategy, is informed by objective human insight.
A world where potential is not guessed, but measured.
Where leadership is not assumed, but understood.
Where organizations align talent, risk, and strategy with scientific precision.
Our vision is to become the global standard for neuroscience-based decision intelligence, shaping the future of work by turning how people decide into a strategic advantage.
Our team
Scientists, builders and practitioners
Dr. Marcus Grüschow
Founder
After finishing his doctorate in psychology at the University of Magdeburg in Germany, Marcus conducted research at the Max-Planck Institute in Leipzig, Columbia University in New York City, and McGill in Montreal. At his current position at the University of Zurich, his main interests are the neurobiological foundation of stress resilience and human decision-making.
Dr. Micah Edelson
Founder
Micah completed his PhD in Neurobiology at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and is currently researching computational decision-making at the University of Zurich. His work has been published in numerous first-tier scientific journals and won multiple prizes.
Joanna Williams
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Joanna holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from UEL and is internationally accredited by both the ICF and EMCC. Drawing on extensive global business and strategic HR experience, she works in partnership with organisations to create the conditions for individual and organisational flourishing.
Dr. Alexander Ritschel
Head of R&D
Alex received a doctoral degree in behavioral economics from the University of Cologne before conducting neuroeconomic research at the University of Zurich. His research expertise includes eye-tracking, decision-making under risk, heuristics, and preference reversals.
Dr. Tommaso Fedele
Chief Data Officer
Tommaso is a computational neuroscientist with a biomedical engineering background, holding a PhD from TU Berlin and research experience at USZ and HSE Moscow. He has published extensively in clinical and cognitive neuroscience, secured competitive research funding, and built deep expertise in machine learning, data analysis, and computational modeling.
Dr. Pietro Libro
Chief Technology Officer
Pietro Libro is a Cloud Solutions and Security Architect with a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Tuscia. His research focused on de novo transcriptome assembly. He is the author of “Implementing GitOps with Kubernetes.”
Libat Kachlon Elsener
Head of Operations
Libat is an international operations professional with experience supporting business growth and organizational development across Europe, Israel, and North Africa. She has worked closely with leadership teams to build operational foundations, drive cross-border initiatives, and scale internal processes.
Jan Kadlec
Data Scientist
Jan is a neuroscientist with a PhD in Brain Sciences from the Weizmann Institute of Science. His research focuses on understanding complex cognitive processes such as face perception and memory, combining behavioural modelling, fMRI, and computational methods to study individual differences.
Emanuele Pavan
Full Stack Engineer
Emanuele is a Software Engineer with a degree in Computer Science and hands-on experience in web technologies gained across multiple companies. He is passionate about building high-performing Agile teams, optimizing development workflows and delivering clean, scalable, and well-tested software solutions.
Advisors
Scientific advisors
Prof. Birgit Kleim
Co-Director UZH Healthy Longevity Center and Professor of Experimental Psychopathology and Psychotherapy at the University of Zurich
Internationally recognized expert on the impacts of stress on mental well-being, Chair of the German-speaking Society for Psychotraumatology, and head of the psychotherapy service of the University Clinic in Zurich.
Prof. Ernst Fehr
Director of the UBS Center for Economics in Society, Department of Economics University of Zurich
One of the founding fathers of the field of Neuroeconomics and repeatedly ranked as one of the most influential behavioral economists in Europe and globally.
Prof. Uschi Backes-Gellner
Professor of Business Economics, University of Zurich
Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Zurich. Member of the Swiss National Research Council and the German Expert Committee (EFI) advising the German government on research and innovation.
Business advisors
Janina Kugel
Prominent business executive board member. Served as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Managing Board member at Siemens. Known for her expertise in leadership and diversity, and voted as one of the most influential German business women.
Gonzalo Ruiz Calavera
Senior HR executive with a distinguished international career at global technology leaders. Formerly led Talent Acquisition for Google in Asia-Pacific and held key leadership roles at Siemens. Known for his expertise in scaling organizations, talent strategy, and building high-performing teams in complex, fast-growing environments.
Dr. Heiko Visarius
A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience holding leadership roles at companies including Medtronic and SYNTHES.
In the media
Our team’s original work has been featured in
In the Wall Street Journal article “The Brain Science of Conformity” renowned Stanford researcher Prof. Robert Sapolski explores how social environments can influence our behavior and decision-making, highlighting our research.
The Bloomberg article “The Personality Trait That Holds Back Potential Leaders” focuses on our research about leadership, and making decisions that affect others.
In the episode “What makes us who we are” of “Through the Wormhole”, Morgan Freeman talks to our Co-founder Micah Edelson about critical factors that can drive our brain processing in social or professional environments and the role that social and emotional factors play in constructing our subjective reality.
In the episode “What makes us who we are” of “Through the Wormhole”, Morgan Freeman talks to our Co-founder Micah Edelson about critical factors that can drive our brain processing in social or professional environments and the role that social and emotional factors play in constructing our subjective reality.
The Inc. article “New Research on How Leaders Make Decisions Differently Than Everyone Else”, discusses research from our team on how leaders make decisions differently from others and how their brains process and accumulate evidence to make choices.
In the Science podcast “how our brains may have evolved language and clues what makes us leaders or followers”, Co-founder Micah Edelson discusses our research on what drives people to make decisions for a group rather than deferring to others
The NPR article “What Makes a Leader?” discusses our team’s research on leadership, decision-making and information processing.
The article “How Friends Ruin Memory: The Social Conformity Effect” on Wired focuses on our research on factors that influence how we interact and make choices in social environments, emphasizing the importance of awareness to the imact of these effects.
The article “Zurich researchers identify cognitive processes that set leaders apart” discusses research from our team on the cognitive processes that distinguish leaders from followers.
In a TEDx Talk, “How to motivate yourself to change your behavior”, world leading researcher, Prof. Tali Sharot from UCL and MIT discusses how social influences and immediate rewards can motivate behavior change highlighting our reserch.
In the Deutschlandfunk interview, “Lead or follow? Researchers measure what characterizes successful leaders” Our co-founder Micah Edelson discusses his research on leadership and decision-making, focusing on the concept of responsibility aversion.
Values
Our core values
Scientific Integrity
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of scientific rigor in everything we do. Our assessments are grounded in real, peer-reviewed research, ensuring that our methods are both credible and reliable.
Objectivity
We believe in the power of unbiased, data-driven insights. Our approach eliminates subjective interpretation, providing clear and actionable results that drive meaningful change.
Innovation
We are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology with scientific research. Our commitment to continuous innovation allows us to offer our clients the most advanced tools and techniques available.
Transparency
We are dedicated to maintaining openness and clarity in our processes, ensuring that our clients fully understand the science behind our methods and the results they produce.
Impact
Our ultimate goal is to make a real difference in the workplace. We focus on delivering insights to our clients that lead to tangible improvements in decision-making, team dynamics, and overall organizational health.
Empathy
We understand the human element in every assessment. Our tools are designed to not only be scientifically accurate but also to respect and enhance the individual and collective well-being of those involved.
Work with us
Talk to our team about your assessment, leadership, or talent challenge, or explore a partnership.