📅 Recently, our dear colleague Elisabeth Pichler from the Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum (Foundation for Steward-ownership) delivered a keynote at the Franken Finance Festival, organized by FAU-Gründungsberatung and Medical Valley EMN e. V. in Erlangen. The Franken Finance Festival aims to support founders and young entrepreneurs by providing expertise, experience, and insights into financing and funding opportunities, along with what to expect in the daily life of a founder.
We were happy about the opportunity to introduce steward-ownership on this stage and show that there's a world beyond traditional financing. While the topic of financing is often dominated by startup stereotypes, we were excited to inform today's and tomorrow's entrepreneurs about alternative approaches. The key message: It's all about finding the right fit when deciding on financing and ownership structures for your business. And let's not forget – it's not all about Unicorns; Zebras are pretty cool too! 🦓
❓ How do you find the most fitting ownership and financing structure for your company? The journey is unique for everyone, but it could begin by asking questions like: Who am I as a founder? What do I envision for this company? Who should hold power and why? What type of capital does my company truly need and why?
💡 By answering these questions, you can build ownership and financing structures that genuinely align with your and your company’s needs. Ultimately, this could mean choosing conventional structures if that feels right for you, but it could also mean opting for alternative ownership and financing structures, such as steward-ownership and aligned financing.
🔍 Interested in finding the right structure for your company or looking for a quick overview of steward-ownership aligned financing? Check out the resources in the comments.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this event, and special thanks to FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg for the invitation! 🌟
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