The Story of Tithonos
The Beginning — A Vision Shared
Tithonos began with a simple but powerful idea. A visionary man shared his concept with a small group of young friends-students at University of St. Gallen. The idea was not presented as a product, but as a question: Can human existence, meaning, and achievement be preserved beyond time?
They immediately understood the depth of the vision—and chose to become part of it.
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Erik Mangold
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Maximilian Arend
The First Meeting — From Idea to Team
The first formal group meeting took place in the offices of the University of St. Gallen. This meeting formed the initial working team and marked the transition from concept to project. It was the first of many sessions that transformed a philosophical idea into the foundation of a unique business model.
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Aid Xhaqkaj
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Erik Mangold
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Maximilian Arend
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Selina Maier
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Natascha Zwicker
Expert Involvement — Material & Structural Validation
As the concept evolved, specialized engineers joined the process. Their role was to analyze, study, and validate the materials and structural logic required to support extremely long-term preservation.
Through structured analytical meetings, the physical feasibility of Tithonos was examined with scientific discipline.
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Jetmir Bejtulai
Product Verification — Certified Integrity
To ensure that the intended functions of the product could be achieved in reality, a formal product verification process was conducted.
A confirmation certificate-detailing specifications, structure, and functional objectives—was issued under the approval of Dr. Jozef Hanulik, confirming alignment between concept and execution.
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Dr. Jozef Hanulik
Functional Verification — Technological Proof
To validate production logic and technological performance, the team collaborated with one of Switzerland’s most advanced research environments.
In collaboration with the Inspire innovation lab at ETH Zurich, the production analysis and functional goals were examined and verified.
This step ensured that Tithonos could meet its technological ambitions under real laboratory conditions.
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Dr. Schudeleit Timo
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PhD Martin Postel
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Philip Dreizehnter
Financial Architecture — Building the Core
With the product validated, the financial structure was developed. Together with one of the strongest financial partners in the Swiss market, Tithonos Finance was established. This entity became responsible for:
- Financial modeling
- Product pricing logic
- Long-term sustainability
- The complete financial architecture of the Tithonos Group
Every decision was aligned with Swiss standards of governance, transparency, and stability.
Orhan Kurtisi
Market Entry — From Vision to Structure
Once the concept was proven achievable-technically, structurally, and financially—the project entered its final formation stage. The group structure was founded exactly as defined in the original business plan, ensuring clarity, independence, and long-term resilience.
The Tithonos Group Structure
Tithonos GmbH
Tithonos Production
Tithonos Finance
Tithonos Administration
Tithonos AI & Development
Tithonos Event
- Physical visits to capsules
- Member access experiences
- Official ceremonies and events under the Tithonos brand
Tithonos Treasure
- Maximum protection
- Legal neutrality
- Longevity under Swiss jurisdiction
About
Us
Tithonos was born from a fundamental question:
Can human existence, meaning, and achievement be preserved beyond time? The idea first emerged when its founder shared this vision with a group of young students at the University of St. Gallen. What began as a philosophical concept was immediately recognized as something far greater – a responsibility toward memory, truth, and continuity. From that moment, the idea evolved into a structured project.
The first working team was formed during early group meetings held at the University of St. Gallen. These sessions marked the transition from concept to project and laid the foundation for what would become a unique Swiss-based legacy preservation ecosystem.
As the project advanced, specialized engineers and experts joined the process to analyze materials, structures, and long-term durability. Their role was to ensure that the physical and technological foundations of Tithonos could support preservation measured not in years, but in millennia.
Product verification followed through formal analysis and certification, confirming that the intended functions and specifications were achievable and reliable. Functional validation was further supported through collaboration with advanced Swiss research environments, including innovation teams connected to ETH Zurich, ensuring that production logic and technological
performance met the highest standards.
With the concept technically and structurally validated, Tithonos established its financial architecture together with experienced Swiss financial partners. This led to the creation of Tithonos Finance, responsible for pricing logic, financial analysis, and the long-term
sustainability of the group.
Today, Tithonos operates through a clearly defined group structure, each entity serving a distinct
and independent role-from production and technology development to finance, administration,
events, and secure capsule preservation. Particular importance is placed on Tithonos Treasure,
an independent entity dedicated exclusively to the safekeeping of capsules under Swiss
jurisdiction, ensuring their protection and longevity beyond any commercial or legal activity of
the wider group.
Tithonos is not built for speed, trends, or short-term relevance.
It is built for permanence.
Our mission is simple and demanding:
to give human existence the structure, dignity, and protection it deserves—so that what matters
today can remain accessible tomorrow, and far beyond