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Who inspires your unique path? I want to share with you, how Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Google's Former Chief Innovation Evangelist, inspires me! 🤔 Do you know that feeling of encountering someone and immediately thinking, "I want to know what they know!"? I'm a big fan of choosing "secret mentors" and here's how this gut feeling unfolded for me with Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt over the last five years: 🚀 2019: My First Encounter at Google HQ As a University Innovation Fellows Mentor, I got to experience Frederik's training for new Google employees and was hooked: 👉🏽 My Key Insight: While Google is about technology, it ultimately revolves around humans collaboratively embracing their passion and creativity! 🙏🏼2022: Meditation Workshop at The Stanford d.school At the post-COVID Silicon Valley Meetup, I joined a session led by Frederik, Bill Duane, and Tricia Ingraham: 👉🏽 My Key Insight: An important reminder that I'm not alone in my efforts to humanize innovation and bring mindfulness into the innovation world! 🎤 2023: Keynote at The Stanford d.school At the last Silicon Valley Meetup, I got to hear Frederik's condensed insights on empowering innovators for the last decade: 👉🏽 My Key Insight: Living future-ready concerns all of us – not just the innovators and changemakers! 📖🔮 Last Week: Innovation Dinner in Zürich with Forte Digital Frederik introduced his book, What's Next Is Now, and shared his perspective on shaping our relationship to the future. 👉🏽 My Key Insight: What's next is now! We all have the power to craft our future and our relationship with the future at every moment! A heartfelt thank you to Frederik, Joachim, Christof, and Maks for a wonderful evening. You’ve certainly created moments that will continue to shape my future. There's so much we can learn from each other, and I'm grateful for these opportunities to learn from such inspiring innovators! 🤔 How about you? Who has inspired your journey and what insights have you gained? Please share it in the comments below! _______________________________________ 🚀 Hey, I'm Malte! Here on LinkedIn, I share what inspires me about #Innovation, #Startups, #Mindfulness, and #Health. 👉🏽 Follow me, hit the 🔔, and subscribe to my monthly newsletter "Innovate. Iterate. Recreate." for exclusive insights! 🙏🏽 For 1-on-1 coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovation consulting, send me a DM and check out mindfulstartup.school

We're very excited to host a full-day event dedicated to supporting the well-being of founders and startup workers - Join us for 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀' 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 at Factory Hammerbrooklyn. Enjoy open coworking at our campus, yoga and meditation sessions, and insightful keynotes and panels focused on mental health. Don't miss this chance to boost your well-being, connect with like-minded individuals, and prioritize your health. We have limited spots waiting for you through the link in the comments👇. BARMER mindfulstartup.school Mindful Founder Community

🚀 Let's Ride Germany's New Startup Wave Together: Join Us for the Startup Health Day! 🌊 According to the latest Next Generation 2024 report by Startup-Verband, startup formations in Germany surged by 15% in the first half of 2024, signaling a robust recovery and positive trend in the startup landscape. Founders, we want to ride this wave with you and support as best as we can! I'm thrilled to announce our Startup Health Day, a dynamic event designed specifically for founders to prioritize their health and connect with other founders who are doing so! 🗓 Date: 13.08.2024, all day or individual sessions 📍 Location: Factory Hammerbrooklyn Hamburg 💸 Price: Free, thanks to our generous sponsors! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3A3ESSC 💪🏼Partners & Contributors: Factory Hammerbrooklyn, BARMER, mindfulstartup.school, Mindful Founder Community, Heidrun Twesten, and more! Join us for insightful discussions, networking with industry leaders, and engaging workshops. Book sessions individually or stay the entire day: 👉🏽 Morning Yoga Session: Start the day mindfully with a Yoga session. 👉🏽 All day long: Enjoy activities like the smoothie bike, spine screening, and free co-working. 👉🏽 Midday Mindfulness: Recharge with Heidrun Twesten and me during our Mindful Founder Community session. 👉🏽 Keynote & Panel Discussion: Where do we stand regarding founder mental health? 👉🏽 Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow founders, investors, and experts. 🌊 Ready to ride the wave with Nora Geese, Özge Şahin, Janina Lüschen, Christian Metzger, Jennifer Fuchs, Emanuel Jöbstl, Heidrun Twesten, and me? Secure your spot now and be part of this exciting journey! _______________________________________ 🚀 Hey, I'm Malte! Here on LinkedIn, I share what inspires me about #Innovation, #Startups, #Mindfulness, and #Health. 👉🏽 Follow me, hit the 🔔, and subscribe to my monthly newsletter "Innovate. Iterate. Recreate." for exclusive insights! 🙏🏽 For 1-on-1 coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovation consulting, send me a DM and check out mindfulstartup.school

❌ Founders should never have a Plan B! Or should they? 🤔 As I strive to reshape the startup narrative for a healthier and more sustainable approach, a recurring theme in conversations with founders is the advice, particularly from investors, to avoid having a Plan B at all costs. But is this approach truly beneficial for anyone? 🔥 A study from Eva De Mol Ph.D and colleagues, published in 2018 (link in comments), shows that rigid "destiny beliefs" – the idea that a successful career is "meant to be" – can significantly increase the risk of burnout among entrepreneurs. So, what is my take on this? ✅ Embrace: 👉🏽 Harmonious passion: Ideally, engage in entrepreneurial activities because you find them enjoyable and fulfilling. 👉🏽 Reasonable grit: Persevere through challenges, but understand your limits. Consistent effort is important, but overexertion leads to diminishing returns. 👉🏽 Mental flexibility: Adapt to changes and be open to new ideas. Flexibility helps navigate the unpredictable startup environment effectively. ❌ Think twice if you buy into the idea of: 👉🏽 Obsessive passion: Letting your work consume every aspect of your life. It's important to balance your dedication with other life aspects. 👉🏽 Hustle culture: The notion that constant work equates to success. Outside pressure can further trigger obsessive passion. 👉🏽 Destiny beliefs: Believing that your career path is pre-determined can lead to inflexibility and heightened stress when facing setbacks. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Let's promote a healthier startup culture that balances ambition with well-being. What are your thoughts on this? Let's discuss this in the comments! 📸 by Lidija Delovska _______________________________________ 🚀 Hey, I'm Malte! Here on LinkedIn, I share what inspires me about #Innovation, #Startups, #Mindfulness, and #Health. 👉🏽 Follow me, hit the 🔔, and subscribe to my monthly newsletter "Innovate. Iterate. Recreate." for exclusive insights! 🙏🏽 For 1-on-1 coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovation consulting, send me a DM and check out mindfulstartup.school

💡 What is INNOVATION? What does an INNOVATOR look like? What does INNOVATION WORK look like? 🚀 I started my deep dive into innovation, design, and entrepreneurship about 15 years ago. Ever since, I've learned much about the craft, the mindset, and the art of bringing bold ideas to life. In 2018, I encountered The Stanford d.school's University Innovation Fellows program in my role as a mentor at Hamburg University of Technology. This experience truly opened my eyes to the plurality of innovation. 🚀 Really, having a new technology doesn't mean having an INNOVATION. Innovators across the globe experiment with changing social structures, challenging established paradigms, and, yes, leveraging new technology. And all these approaches impact organizations, communities, and societies. For example, my Faculty Innovation Fellowship project was about instilling mindfulness into the startup world. 🌈 No two INNOVATORS are (or look) the same. We all have our superpowers and when empathy, collaboration, and belonging are built into a community, we can truly unleash them together. Again and again, University Innovation Fellows teaches me about the subtlety of achieving this! ⚒️ You guessed it, INNOVATION WORK looks very different for different people in different contexts. In the picture, you can see Serhat Bilge, the fellows, and me exploring what it means to be an embodied changemaker in my workshops at this year's University Innovation Fellows meetup at DesignLab University of Twente. Yes, you're definitely allowed to have fun in innovation work😊 So, what does it mean to innovate for YOU? I encourage you to break free from existing ideas and pathways of innovation and explore your own craft. Whether you're a founder, an innovator within a company, or an ecosystem builder, your unique perspective is invaluable.😎 Photos: University Innovation Fellows _______________________________________ 🚀 Hey, I'm Malte! On LinkedIn, I share what inspires me about #Innovation, #Startups, #Mindfulness, and #Health. 👉🏽 Follow me, activate my 🔔, and subscribe to my monthly newsletter "Innovate. Iterate. Recreate." for exclusive insights! 🙏🏽 For coaching, workshops, and consulting, DM me or visit mindfulstartup.school

🤔 "Malte, what is it that you do?" How Waterkant Festival Brought Me One Step Closer to My One-Sentence Elevator Pitch. 🌊 At this year's Waterkant, I found myself in a sauna bus (yes, it's a thing at Waterkant) when someone asked, "What is it that you do?" ... and Hamburg's most busy pitch coach, Lars Hartenstein, reacted with a subtle, "Oh, now I'm curious..." At that moment, I realized I needed a more concise way to convey my mission. After some reflection, I'm ready for you, Lars 😎 "I help people innovate mindfully, focusing on human needs and planetary resources." How did this year's Waterkant Festival help me put this into action? 🚀 My Workshop on Innovating with Mindfulness: Sharing techniques and perspectives to integrate mindfulness into startup and innovation work. 🎙️ A Podcast with Johannes Pohl: Discussing mindfulness and innovation from various perspectives on the Business unplugged podcast. 👩💻 Female Founders Retreat – reBOOTCAMP 2024: Promoting and planning the next steps with Pia Schlemmer. 🔮 Future Plans for the Mindful Founder Community with Heidrun Twesten: Stay tuned for exciting updates! Thank you, Waterkant, and all the fellow changemakers! Zamina, Alina, Sogol, Anne, Edda, Dirk, Jennifer, and all the others, it was a blast ✨ 🤔 I'm curious now, where do you find your inspiration? _______________________________________ 🚀 Hey, I'm Malte! On LinkedIn, I share what inspires me about #Innovation, #Startups, #Mindfulness, and #Health. 👉🏽 Follow me, activate my 🔔, and subscribe to my monthly newsletter "Innovate. Iterate. Recreate." for exclusive insights! 🙏🏽 For coaching, workshops, and consulting, DM me or visit mindfulstartup.school

🚀 Wow, was für ein #FemaleStartAperitivo Finale! Und wie geht's jetzt weiter? Am besten direkt für unser Female Founder Retreat im September anmelden – das reBOOTCAMP 2.0!✨ Laut dem Deutschen Startup Monitor des Startup-Verband lag der Gründerinnenanteil 2023 in Deutschland bei nur 21% – das muss sich selbstverständlich ändern! Sichtbarkeit ist wichtig für #Startups und das Hamburg Investors Network leistet großartige Pioniersarbeit! Einen großen Glückwunsch der diesjährigen FSA Gewinnerin Katharina Haas mit INLEAP Photonics GmbH und ein großes Shoutout an alle, die mit ihren tollen Ideen auf der Bühne standen: 👉🏽 Mette-Maria Meyer und Tatiana Tsarkova mit CU Mehrweg 👉🏽 Anne Feldt mit Hermaid 👉🏽 Merle Scheer mit fourTaste 👉🏽 Sabine Häussermann mit VisionHealth GmbH 👉🏽 Elena Dwenger und Aylin Kitte mit HandsOn! 👉🏽 Linda Karger mit Primogene 👉🏽 Sophia Reiter mit FISEGO Holding GmbH 👉🏽 Lisa Nesti mit The Oater 👉🏽 Luisa Schubert, Sarina Morawiak und Maraike Höhne mit ratzfatz. Pia Schlemmer und ich glauben, dass man an diesem Momentum direkt anknüpfen muss. Denn auch Vernetzung und #Achtsamkeit sind wichtig beim Gründen und wir laden alle #FemaleFounder zu unserem reBOOTCAMP 2.0 ein! 🗓️ Datum: 26.-29.09.2024 🏡 Ort: SonnenHaus Liebenthal 🙋🏽♀️ 15 Female Founder (all FLINTA* welcome) aus ganz Deutschland 💰 Kosten: 250 € zzgl. USt (inkl. Übernachtung in Zwei- und Dreibettzimmern, Verpflegung und tollem Programm) Bist du dabei oder kennst du Female Founder, die das auf keinen Fall verpassen sollten? Markiere sie in den Kommentaren! Pia und ich freuen uns schon riesig (das sieht man uns wohl auch an 😎). Die Plätze sind begrenzt, also melde dich schnell über den Link in den Kommentaren an! Dank unserer Sponsoren Hamburg Investors Network, Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB Hamburg), und WEstartupSH können wir das Retreat zu diesem unschlagbaren Preis anbieten. Auch über weiter Sponsoren freuen wir uns! Wer kennt wen die wen kennt?

🌟 Building Resilient Startups Together: Starting Up the Mindful Way with mindfulstartup.school, BARMER, and Impact Hub Hamburg 🌟 Yesterday, I had the pleasure of facilitating a dynamic and insightful workshop, in collaboration with BARMER (thank you for being our sponsor) and Impact Hub Hamburg (thank you for providing the space, organization, and community). Our goal was to equip founders and their teams with the right tools and habits to manage stress and integrate mindfulness in their entrepreneurial journey! 💡 Here are my key takeaways for all who couldn't join: 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Let's be partners in change: Collaborating with Impact Hub Hamburg and BARMER highlights the significance of mental health in the startup ecosystem. Doing this work together is not only impactful but also more fun! 🙏🏽 Let's create safer spaces: I was amazed at how quickly people shared their challenges and tapped into their existing resources. Sometimes, we just need a little reminder of our inner strength! ⏸️ Let's not forget to pause, reflect, recharge, and find our own pace: The startup journey is a rollercoaster ride, and stress and intense emotions are part of it. Finding a sustainable pace is crucial for a marathon 😉 A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made this workshop a success. Your energy and openness made it a truly enriching experience. And to Janina Lüschen and Christian Metzger from the BARMER startup unit, and Victor Louis Büchner from Impact Hub Hamburg - we rock 😎 ✨ What other startup ecosystems need such a workshop? Who else should be our partner in change for mental health in the startup world? _______________________________________ 🚀 Hey, I'm Malte! On LinkedIn, I share what inspires me about #Innovation, #Startups, #Mindfulness, and #Health. 👉🏽 Follow me, activate my 🔔, and subscribe to my monthly newsletter "Innovate. Iterate. Recreate." for exclusive insights! 🙏🏽 For 1-on-1 coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovation consulting, send me a DM and check mindfulstartup.school

🌿 Can Mindfulness and Self-Leadership Help to Empower the Leaders of Tomorrow? Join the Conversation! 🙏🏽 First of all, a huge thanks to Merlene Vrielmann for connecting me with HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration, and to Volker Rossius for recognizing the value of integrating Mindful Self-Leadership into the pool of electives. Last year, we had 30 bachelor students across two sessions, and this year, we've nearly tripled that with almost 100 students spread across four sessions! ❗The growing interest shouldn't come as a surprise. According to German insurance company DAK-Gesundheit, the days of absence from work due to depression, stress reactions, and anxiety reached a new peak in 2023 (report in the comments). This level was 52 percent higher than it was a decade ago. Today's students are tomorrow's leaders, and we need to nurture their self-leadership skills as early as possible! How did we approach this? 👉🏽 Understanding stress and effective strategies to manage it – a particularly relatable topic for the students, especially after navigating through a demanding exam period last week 👉🏽 Experiencing meditation, which allowed students to tangibly experience the benefits of mindfulness practice, such as better focus and improved self-awareness 👉🏽 Discussing the importance of establishing SMART goals to foster healthy (circadian) habits, such as a regular sleep routine 👉🏽 And, of course, we discussed ways to find professional support in situations that go beyond the scope of self-leadership 🙏🏽 As always, when I get to work with the younger generation, I have such great respect for how they face this challenging and often messy world we present them with! Let's keep this mindful momentum going! I invite you to share your thoughts and experiences. How do you prioritize your well-being and practice self-leadership in your own lives, especially in the face of challenges? _______________________________________ 🚀 Hey, I'm Malte! On LinkedIn, I share what inspires me about #Innovation, #Startups, #Mindfulness, and #Health. 👉🏽 Follow me, activate my 🔔, and subscribe to my monthly newsletter "Innovate. Iterate. Recreate." for exclusive insights! 🙏🏽 For 1-on-1 coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovation consulting, send me a DM and check mindfulstartup.school

🙏🏽 Creating connection, recharging together, and sparking growth with the Mindful Founder Community 🪴 This Tuesday, Heidrun Twesten and I gathered a wholehearted crowd of founders at Factory Hammerbrooklyn (thx again for donating the space to our mission). We had a very special guest who took us on a wonderful sound journey. I don't know where I was, but certainly somewhere far, far away 😊 Luisa Marsmann is an entrepreneur herself and knows about the joy and the challenges of bringing an idea into the world. So, we knew our community was in the right hands during this cacao ceremony and sound meditation. It was a peaceful and grounding journey beyond words! 🚀 We certainly want to create more of this - and we are looking for sponsors to support our mission of sparking mindful moments in the startup world! We have several available sponsoring packages. 😍 VCs, brands, and organizations: are you a match for sponsoring us? Please get in touch, send us a DM, or share the post! _______________________________________ 🚀 Hey, I'm Malte! On LinkedIn, I share what inspires me about #Innovation, #Startups, #Mindfulness, and #Health. 👉🏽 Follow me, activate my 🔔, and subscribe to my monthly newsletter "Innovate. Iterate. Recreate." for exclusive insights! 🙏🏽 For 1-on-1 coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovation consulting, send me a DM and check mindfulstartup.school