Finding the right product-market fit in a fast-paced environment: byrd's path to becoming Europe's leading e-commerce fulfillment network >> Register here About this event When byrd launched its e-commerce logistics service in 2016, outsourcing the fulfillment of online orders was something relatively new to e-commerce retailers. Since then, the European e-commerce market has seen double…
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Turning challenges into new business opportunities: The story of Travelperk >> Register here About this event Join the last Founder & Investor talk of the semester with special guest Melanie Taussig, Head of Sales DACH at TravelPerk, a startup founded in Barcelona that is pioneering the future of business travel. The company has received 409M€…
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The deep-tech spinoff journey of Invisible-Light LabsIn this talk, Founder and Managing Director of Invisible-Light Labs, Josiane P. Lafleur, will share the journey of how bringing a new deep-tech technology from laboratory experiment to viable product can be a long and challenging process. Josiane will share Invisible-Light Labs' experience in translating academic research to market,…
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The journey of a serial entrepreneur: problem-solving through technology and creativity‎Our speaker Suren Markosian will share some stories, anecdotes and learnings from his personal entrepreneurial experience. He will give insights on how to apply creative out-of-the-box thinking to overcome challenges and solving problems while building companies (and having a lot of fun!) 🚀‎About the speakerSuren…
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Academic Hypothesis testing: The story of Evologic Technologies‎Many academics focus on solving problems using technology. However, the actual problem of validation (i.e. is there a paying customer?) is, if at all, briefly touched in the introduction of an academic publication. This is understandable, but quite a challenge in the transition from Academia to industry. In…
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Energy efficiency as a service: The story of nista.io‎Anna Pölzl is a TU Wien alumna and co-founder of the TU Wien spin-off nista. io. When she founded the company in 2019, she probably never expected it would be more necessary than ever. The start-up has set itself the goal of making energy saving as easy…
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The future of circular economy: The story of BumerangIn Europe, takeaway food generates +20,000 tons of waste per year. Bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable plastics are emerging in our daily lives as alternatives to conventional plastics, but they are just a patch that still generates thousands of waste. On average, each European generates almost 180 kg…
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Democratizing private health insurance by eliminating payment barriers: The story of hi.health‎As public healthcare systems face challenges due to an aging population, rising chronic conditions, and soaring healthcare costs, private insurers must adapt and innovate to bridge the gap. However, the current system is hindered by high entry barriers, friction, and a lack of transparency.…
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“Reinventing local food structures – how to break into mainstream”‎Under the motto “from farm to fork”, markta enables and empowers farmers to sell their products at fair prices, in a circular-economy-delivery model and last but not least, to connect with the final consumers. In her talk, Theresa will give insights into the development of our…
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From Silicon Valley to the AI Revolution‎Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence, where we'll explore its revolutionary impact across industries and the ethical considerations that accompany its rapid growth. Discover the potential of blockchain technology, beyond cryptocurrencies, to redefine security, transparency, and trust in digital transactions.This talk is not just a reflection on…
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Beyond the Blueprint: Real Talk on Building a Startup from 0 to 1 MillionJoin Julia Schadinger as she dives into her startup story of starting off in a 12m2 students’ dorm room and turning the idea into a thriving business with over 100.000 products sold. Expect vulnerable, funny and inspiring insights on how to master…
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Failing Forward: Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Self-DiscoveryIn this event, serial entrepreneur Lukas Rippitsch is going to introduce us to the mosaic of founding experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial path and openly talk about how leaving your ego behind is a key element for learning from your mistakes.Through an honest narrative, Lukas shares how his journey…
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