Hummelnest Accelerator

📸 Check out this year's unforgettable moments from our 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. We know you were eagerly waiting for the photos! What a day! You guys are the best! Truly! All of you.  For the readers: This year's startups are OUT OF THIS WORLD! We have seen a lot of startups in our time, but we were still amazed by the professionalism, orientation to detail and incredible drive each one of them showed. Not to mention the amazing hearts and souls of the founders. They are doing their job sooo well that we are sure we had a few Superstars in the room. Well, we are also proud to announce a joint 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐄𝐔𝐑 to DeafTawk by Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark (50.000 EUR)  and RUJ VC (50.000 EUR). And we know other investments will follow.  Who were the startups pitching, you ask? 🌟 Our Star Startup Lineup:  • Superblog.ai from India - SEO magician Sai Krishna  • Nawaiam from Argentina - New Hires experts from Nawaiam with Horacio Llovet and Juan Pablo V.  • Melba from France - Ready to re-spark your intimacy with Lucie Broto  • MipangoApp from Tanzania - Financing with purpose with Lilian Makoi Rabi  • Dealita from Latvia - AI for VC with Inta Buša  • DeafTawk from Denmark - Giving voice to those excluded with Ali Shabbar and Wamiq Hasan 🌟 A special thanks goes to our amazing Keynote speakers, Mike RICHARDSON and Alice Schmidt, who provided inspiration from both personal stories and their vision of the future. And not to forget our distinguished surprise guest, Dr. Günter Riegler from the municipality of Graz, ensuring us the future support of the city. Thank you all for taking the time and recognising the opportunities these startups bring. 🌟 Networking & After-Party: What else was happening??? Ohhh, the amazing rooftop afterparty. 😄 Celebrating and connecting which is what made the day unforgettable. In the end our heartfelt thanks goes to Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark and Transformation Lighthouse for invaluable support. Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark for carrying the torch of support for startups in the region, and Transformation Lighthouse for finding them and providing expertise in leading and connecting startups to world leaders. If you missed out, shame on you 😛, but don't worry. Mark your date for next year, maybe without the euros, but we will still be here with another batch. Photo credits: Creative Storm Studio, Giacomo Lucchini You can still view the photos and join us next time! 🌟 Join us: https://hummelnest.net/ hannes meixner, Urška Jež, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Martin Jarc, Sara Ćoralić, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, Mike RICHARDSON, Alice Schmidt, Emma Meehan, Precision Sports Technology.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 Jan Kuenne, 𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨-𝐓𝐋 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫! 🎉 Jan Kuenne is a renowned innovation trailblazer, keynote speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach who focuses on the vital connection between head, heart, and hand. His philosophy emphasises that while innovation, climate and information are crucial in today’s day and age, everything else becomes meaningless without a liveable climate and transition to circularity in thinking. 🌍📚 Jan has extensive experience, including introducing "Lean Production" in the early 90s. He has implemented marketing strategies in the Asia Pacific for Lufthansa Cargo and has served as a trainer and consultant for BMW and Rolls Royce. 🚗✈ Jan's global impact is undeniable, and he is, of course, a part of an international community of innovation architects such as EDG - Enterprise Development Group, Inc., which Transformation Lighthouse is also a proud partner of, that is focusing on regenerative, reinvention-driven businesses and equitable economics. Jan is an ecosystem thinker and is currently very involved in connecting the Indian innovation ecosystem with the world, especially in building digital communities through an Open Transaction Network. 🌐💡 We are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from Jan Künne's valuable insights in his session: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 - 𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 & 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 - 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Rethink the mental models behind platforms and seize the opportunity for growth. This session highlights the potential for startups to tap into a huge scaling market by rethinking traditional platform models. Gain insights and strategies to navigate the changing landscape of the regenerative economy and the evolving tech scene in India and Bangalore. 🚀 Get ready to connect, learn, and innovate with us! ✨ Jan Kuenne, Enterprise Development Group, Inc., Beckn Protocol, FIDE, Damir Bogdan, Herman Gyr, Ph.D., Lisa Friedman, Ph.D., Sindhuja Sampath Kumar, Jose Jacob Kalayil, sujith nair, Pramod Varma, Ravi Prakash, Rajeesh Menon, Dhiraj Shetty, Bala Parthasarathy, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini.

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 🦸 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐎𝐒 - 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞!✨ Introducing MetamorphOS, a startup that's about to transform the way organizations handle compliance and governance. In today's world, traditional manual compliance tools are no longer sufficient. MetamorphOS is here to change the game by providing organizations with the tools to achieve 100% compliance effortlessly. 🚀 Organizations spend significant resources defining processes and ensuring they stick to internal rules and external regulations. MetamorphOS simplifies this by automating the creation, maintenance, and supervision, making compliance seamless and efficient. 🔍 🌟 MetamorphOS offers several key features that make it stand out: - Start small: Map the most important processes, from strategic decision-making to shop floor operations. - Audit ready: Demonstrate the conformity of all your processes out of the box, ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and rules. - Evolutionary: Adapt processes on the go, allowing those responsible to make necessary adjustments. - Creating the audit trail: Define workflows, execute processes, and document every action for complete traceability. MetamorphOS ensures that every completed action is compliant by implanting digital governance rules in your processes. It prevents actions outside of the defined rules, guaranteeing 100% compliance.  MetamorphOS, our local superhero, is transforming how organizations achieve compliance and governance. 🌟📈 Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, metamorphOS, Oliver Schwarz.

🌟 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗬! 😎 On 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 at 𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬, join us at 𝗞𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘 𝟳, 𝟴𝟬𝟭𝟬 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘇 as we transform this space into a dynamic hub of innovation. It's time for the year's highlight: 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢 𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐏𝐒! 🚀 🤝 Prepare to be in the company of trailblazers, innovators, and industry leaders. Renowned guests like Mike RICHARDSON, a global deep tech advisor and Alice Schmidt, a sustainability expert, will not only ignite your imagination but also provide invaluable insights to expand your horizons. 💡 🚀 Enjoy an event packed with exciting networking opportunities, compelling pitches, and thought-provoking discussions. This is your chance to connect with fellow visionaries, share ideas, and build partnerships that could propel your entrepreneurial journey to new heights. 🌍 Discover our standout startups: Superblog.ai from India Nawaiam from Argentina Melba from France MipangoApp from Tanzania Dealita from Latvia DeafTawk from Denmark Mark your calendar for 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡, gather your team, and get ready for a day teeming with energy, inspiration, and breakthrough possibilities. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨-𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eHDSufSW 💡 Prepare to leave inspired, connected, and ready to take on the world. 🤩🐝 Alice Schmidt, Mike RICHARDSON, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger,Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, Sai Krishna, Horacio Llovet, Inta Buša, Lucie Broto, Lilian Makoi Rabi, Agness mollel, Ali Shabbar, Abdul Qadeer, Wamiq Hasan, Superblog.ai, Nawaiam, Melba, Dealita, DeafTawk, MipangoApp, Unicorn Start-up & Innovation Hub.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐧! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Mike RICHARDSON, a globally recognized deep technology advisor, connector, and strategic advisor to C-Level Executives, will join us at the Hummelnest Accelerator! 🎉 🌐 Expert in Quantum, Photonic, AI, Medical, and Defense Technology 🔧 Specialist in Agile Manufacturing and International Operations 💼 Strategic Advisor to C-Level Executives Mike Richardson brings a wealth of knowledge and a global network focused on cutting-edge technologies. His expertise in agile manufacturing and coordinating international operations makes him a valuable asset to any organization. Mike provides strategic guidance to top decision-makers and serves multiple public agencies, analyzing and reviewing large-scale deep technology projects. 🌍 Mike's mission is clear and inspiring - to promote innovation and connectivity within the deep technology community while supporting startups and advocating for advancements in the photonics industry. As a dedicated supporter of the deep technology community, Mike actively mentors startups through hackathons. His commitment to supporting the next generation of innovators is unwavering. Save the date for our Demo Day on the 25th of June in Graz! This event will feature a series of startup pitches, networking opportunities, and a keynote speech from Mike himself. Join us for this exciting event and meet our innovative startups as they pitch their groundbreaking ideas. 💡🚀 Mike RICHARDSON, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, Bakir Haljevac, Oliver Schwarz, Aljaž Mesinger, Tatjana Bizjak, Sai Krishna, Horacio Llovet, Inta Buša, Lucie Broto, Lilian Makoi Rabi, Ali Shabbar, Abdul Qadeer, Wamiq Hasan, Superblog.ai, Nawaiam, Melba, Dealita, DeafTawk, MipangoApp, Unicorn Start-up & Innovation Hub.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧, 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫! 🎉 Our esteemed speaker, Taryn Andersen, boasts an impressive background. She is the CEO and co-founder of Impulse4Women, a platform that empowers women entrepreneurs. 💪✨  Her roles as the Investor Relations Director at THCAP Venture Capital 💼 and Jury Member at the EIC Acceleration Program 🎤 further underline her expertise and commitment to the startup ecosystem. Taryn Andersen's dedication to supporting female-led startups is truly inspiring. Through her work at Impulse4Women, she has not only empowered women entrepreneurs but also changed the landscape of female entrepreneurship. 🌍 Her role at THCAP Venture Capital ensures that innovative ventures, especially those women-led, receive the necessary funding to thrive. 💸  As a jury member at the EIC Acceleration Program, Taryn plays a pivotal role in identifying and supporting high-potential startups, driving their growth and market impact. 🚀 We are excited to hear Taryn Andersen's valuable insights on investment and female entrepreneurship at the Hummelnest Accelerator. Get ready to connect, learn, and innovate with us! ✨ Taryn Andersen, Impulse4Women, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, Bakir Haljevac, Oliver Schwarz, Aljaž Mesinger, Tatjana Bizjak, Sai Krishna, Horacio Llovet, Inta Buša, Lucie Broto, Lilian Makoi Rabi, Ali Shabbar, Abdul Qadeer, Wamiq Hasan, Superblog.ai, Nawaiam, Melba, Dealita, DeafTawk, MipangoApp, Unicorn Start-up & Innovation Hub.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐚𝐦, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐇𝐑 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬!🌟🎮 We're thrilled to introduce Nawaiam, a groundbreaking platform that is revolutionizing the HR and coaching landscape. They're changing the game with a unique, gamified test that reveals candidates' behavioural profiles in just 15 minutes. Ideal for organizations looking to hire or better understand their team, Nawaiam offers a dynamic, efficient, and engaging way to assess and nurture talent, completely transforming the way we approach HR and talent management. 💡⭐️ Event Highlights:  🌟 Introduction to Nawaiam: Discover how this innovative platform transforms HR and talent management.  🚀 Live Demonstration: See Nawaiam in action and understand its unique approach to talent discovery.  💡 Expert Insights: Learn from the experiences of early adopters and industry leaders.  🤝 Interactive Q&A: Engage with the Nawaiam team and get your questions answered. About the Speaker:  🎤 Horacio Llovet: Co-Founder and CEO of Nawaiam, Horacio is an acclaimed speaker, HR specialist, and author of "El Juego de la Vida." With a rich history spanning roles in the fast-food industry and leading positions in multinational corporations, Horacio brings a wealth of knowledge and an inspiring entrepreneurial journey. His drive for innovation and determination has led to the creation of Nawaiam, revolutionizing the way we discover and develop talent. Event Details:  📅 Date: Tuesday, June 18th, 2024  🕕 Time: 6:00 PM  📍 Location: Cafè Famoos, Schubertstraße 6a, 8010 Graz 🔗 https://lnkd.in/duJZUdnK Be a part of the future of HR and talent management - join us for an evening of insights, inspiration, and game-changing solutions. We can't wait to see you there! 👋 Horacio Llovet, Nawaiam, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, Sai Krishna, Inta Buša, Lucie Broto, Lilian Makoi Rabi, Ali Shabbar, Abdul Qadeer, Wamiq Hasan, Superblog.ai, Dealita, Melba, DeafTawk, MipangoApp, Unicorn Start-up & Innovation Hub. #TransformationLighthouseLatam

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚, one of this year's top startups in the Hummelnest Accelerator batch, and discover how to screen startups with AI automatically! 🚀✨ 📈 Evaluating a business idea's potential can be daunting and time-consuming. Early-stage investors often spend up to 20 hours a week grappling with the crucial question: "Does this business idea have the potential to succeed?" Dealita is here to revolutionize that process and make it a breeze! Here's what you can look forward to:  🌟 Introduction to Dealita and its groundbreaking capabilities  🚀 Live demonstration of how Dealita streamlines the deal analysis process  💡 Industry insights from the experts  🤝 Engaging in a Q&A session with the Dealita team Who should attend:  👥 Representatives of accelerators and incubators  💼 Early-stage investors  💸 Venture capitalists  📊 Business analysts  🧠 Decision-makers seeking to optimize their investment process Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 19th of June, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Venue: Cafè Famoos, Schubertstraße 6a, 8010 Graz 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dyhMjr5n Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your investment strategy and make smarter, faster decisions!  Join us and be part of the future of startup investment! 🌟 Dealita, Inta Buša, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, Sai Krishna, Horacio Llovet, Lucie Broto, Lilian Makoi Rabi, Ali Shabbar, Abdul Qadeer, Wamiq Hasan, Superblog.ai, Nawaiam, Melba, DeafTawk, MipangoApp, Unicorn Start-up & Innovation Hub.

🌟𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐭! 🌟 We are excited to announce Alice Schmidt, a leading voice in sustainability, AI, and social impact! 🎉 🌿 Thought & Practice Leader on Sustainability  🤖 AI & Social Impact Futurist  🎤 Advisor & Keynote Speaker With over 25 years of experience in 30 countries across 4 continents, Alice Schmidt is a global powerhouse of knowledge and passion for sustainable transformation. Her approach is rooted in inclusive and regenerative practices, with technology as a critical but not standalone component. Alice's mission is to create social, environmental, and economic results through consulting, training, and speaking engagements. Here's how Alice makes a difference: 🔍 CONSULTING: Alice starts with a thorough analysis of organizational needs and collaborates with leadership and staff to drive sustainable change. 🎓 TRAINING: She crafts and leads engaging leadership trainings and workshops, providing tailor-made solutions for sustainability. 🎙️ SPEAKING: Alice's dynamic keynotes cover topics from sustainable cities to digital humanism, inspiring audiences globally. 📚 WRITING: Author of "The Sustainability Puzzle" and "Fast Forward," Alice shares extensive knowledge through her writings. 🤝 COLLABORATION: Partnering with over 100 top organizations, Alice bridges the gap between the public and private sectors for impactful outcomes. This is a unique opportunity for you to connect with Alice and explore potential collaborations for a better future, a chance that should not be missed! ✨ Mark your calendars for June 24th and join us in Graz to hear Alice Schmidt's invaluable insights! Alice Schmidt, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, Bakir Haljevac, Oliver Schwarz, Aljaž Mesinger, Tatjana Bizjak, Sai Krishna, Horacio Llovet, Inta Buša, Lucie Broto, Lilian Makoi Rabi, Ali Shabbar, Abdul Qadeer, Wamiq Hasan, Superblog.ai, Nawaiam, Melba, Dealita, DeafTawk, MipangoApp, Unicorn Start-up & Innovation Hub.

𝐀 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐳 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐔𝐉 𝐕𝐂 - 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! 🌟 Last week, we had the honour of hosting an inspiring session with Rok Colarič, M. Sc., Jakob Gajšek, and Urška Jež from RUJ VC in Graz. It was more than a session — an intensive dive into the venture capital world exclusively designed for our eager startups. 🚀 The workshop provided a deep explanation of the journey from pre-seed to series B startups, highlighting the critical steps and milestones along the way. We learned that venture capital is like a ladder, where each funding stage serves as a crucial peg to reach the next level.🪜 They shared invaluable insights into the various operations of different funds, revealing that venture capital has no set rules. The need to understand development stages, identify skill gaps, and recognize what investors can offer beyond the capital was highlighted as detailed preparation before approaching investors.💡 Strategic relationships with investors were also a focal point, encouraging startups to develop strategies to get maximum value. We noted that company growth could be 28% lower without venture capital, highlighting its importance. 📊 We discussed investors' decision-making processes, and they provided valuable tips on approaching them effectively. 🎯 We also covered essential aspects such as valuations, terms, and investment instruments, ensuring our startups are well-prepared for their fundraising journeys.💰 Thank you, Jakob, Rok, and Urška, for sharing your invaluable knowledge. Our startups are now more inspired and equipped to scale new heights. We can't wait to see the impact of this session on their journeys! 🚀🌟 Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark, Transformation Lighthouse, Urška Jež, hannes meixner, Kirin Raphael Kohlhauser, Ariane Pfleger, Ana Marinic, Annija Petersone, Sara Ćoralić, Martin Jarc, Andraž Erker, Bernardo Bechini, RUJ VC, Rok Colarič, M. Sc., Jakob Gajšek, Unicorn Start-up & Innovation Hub.