Project A

We’re pleased to announce that Columbia Lake Partners is sponsoring our Project A Knowledge Conference 2024! Columbia Lake Partners helps European founders scale their businesses and has committed over $500M to more than 75 companies across the UK and Europe. The firm’s team of experienced investors combines a transparent and collaborative approach with a persistent curiosity to find ways to support high-growth technology businesses.

🚀 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗔𝗞𝗖𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🚀 In today’s lightning-fast world, traditional strategies just won’t cut it. We need a fresh, dynamic mindset and continuous learning that breaks out of the ivory tower. 🔹 Discover fresh, dynamic strategies.  🔹 Keynote by Sebastian Herzog, co-CEO of hy.  🔹 Panel discussion on "𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻."  🔹 TEN specialized hives throughout the day.  🔹 Grand convention and epic party at night!  🔹 Join speakers like Nina Michahelles, Miriam van Straelen, Dr. Alexander Mrozek, Arno Baltruschat, and more! There are over 1,200 applicants already! 🔥 Apply now for the management hive hosted by Magdalena Maier and Simon Walter AND the convention/party. Don’t miss out on this game-changing event! 🚨 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://lnkd.in/e8SqSwMS #strategy #strategydesign #strategicmanagement #pakcon2024 #managementhive 🔥 Let’s rethink, revamp, and revolutionize! 🔥

🚀 𝗙𝗢𝗠𝗢?! 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗔 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🚀 Seriously, are you out of your mind not having a ticket yet? 🧐🤯🫣 Are you ready to have your mind blown in Berlin? Join us at the Project A Knowledge Conference for a wild ride of inspiration, innovation, and networking like you've never seen before! 🌍✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗔𝗡'𝗧 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀: 🔥 Mind-melting insights from rockstar speakers 🔥 Insanely interactive workshops and breakout sessions 🔥 Networking opportunities that will blow your socks off 🔥 The hottest trends in technology, marketing, and data analytics Don't get left behind! This is THE event that will catapult your skills and connections to the next level. 🚨 Tickets are vanishing at lightning speed – what are you waiting for? 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪! https://lnkd.in/e8SqSwMS 🎟️💥 #pakcon24 #ProjectAKnowledgeConference #Innovation #Networking #TechTrends #Marketing #DataAnalytics #GetYourTickets #Berlin2024

🚀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? Join us at Knowledge Conference 2024! 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵, our Tech Day at Google's Berlin HQ is THE event for CTOs, CPOs, engineers, and product managers. Want to shine on stage? Our call for papers is OPEN! 💥 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Connect with top tech pros, industry experts, and thought leaders.  𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: Gain hands-on insights and strategies from tech pioneers.   𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲: Dive deep into current tech challenges and solutions.  𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲: Boost teamwork between your technical and product teams. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: • Birgit Pohl, Engineering Leader, leadersandmakers: Expert in building high-performing teams and guiding startups. • Christiane Brähmer, Head of Development, Akelius Technology: Agile IT leader with a passion for growth and mentorship. 🚨 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 🚨 Secure your spot for a transformative day at Knowledge Conference 2024! Elevate your skills, expand your network, and join the tech revolution! 🎟️🔥 #pakcon24 #TechConference #BeThereOrBeSquare #Innovation #Networking #CTO #CPO #Engineers #ProductManagers #CallForPapers #DontMissOut

🚀✨ PAKCon 2024 Activate! Living in times of crisis demands action. Economically, geopolitically, and socially, challenges abound. Now is not the time to sit idle or overspend. It's time to activate! 🔥 Activate your customer base. 🔥 Activate your network. 🔥 Activate your communities. This principle will drive our discussions at PAKCon 2024, where we'll uncover strategies to maximize resources and seize opportunities. Ready to activate your path to success? Don't miss out – secure your spot today and join us at PAKCon 2024: https://lnkd.in/e8SqSwMS #pakcon24 #Activate #ResourceMaximization #CommunityEngagement #EconomicStrategy #RegisterNow

🚀 OMG, Are You Ready for PAKCon 2024's Marketing Hive? 🚀 Hey marketing legends! If you haven't heard about PAKCon 2024's Marketing Hive yet, where have you been?! This is THE event that'll blow your mind and supercharge your career! 🔥 What’s Happening? • Kick off the day with a buzzing breakfast session – get hyped and meet your fellow marketing mavens. • Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of electrifying talks, panels, and hands-on workshops. Two epic tracks, all the insights. • Mingle and munch during a killer lunch with your new besties. • Wrap it up with an explosive closing session and keep the vibes alive with a legendary evening bash at Haus Ungarn. 🌟 Why You Can’t Miss This! PAKCon is Europe's wildest, most hands-on conference, bringing together digital wizards, visionary founders, savvy investors, and top talents from across the continent. 🌍 This Year's Theme: "Activate" In these crazy times, learn how to turn challenges into opportunities. Our marketing sessions will give you the secrets to maximize resources and slay in today’s world. This isn't just an event – it's a life-changing, career-defining experience! Don’t miss out, or you’ll seriously regret it. Get your ticket NOW! 🎟️💥 https://lnkd.in/e8SqSwMS #Marketing #pakcon24 #marketinghive #projecta #venturecapital #startup

Exit News: Our portfolio company 42matters has been acquired by Similarweb. Zurich-based 42matters provides a full suite of app intelligence and analytics products and services. This acquisition is great news for 42matters as it will enhance their ability to provide world class App Store and Mobile SDK data. Together with Similarweb, a leader in market and business intelligence and a partner of 42matters for several years, the company will continue to help clients make more informed decisions in the competitive digital landscape. The existing management and founders will remain on board. We wish them and the entire 42matters team all the best! Andrea Girardello, Andreas Budde, Ivan Delchev cc Uwe Horstmann, Florian Heinemann Read more about the acquisition: https://lnkd.in/dysx9nbp

Issue 19 of our #Resilience Tech Newsletter: This week, guest author Matthias Joest explores the dangers posed to our Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and how to make them more resilient. GNSS is indispensable across various sectors, including mobility, logistics, energy, telecommunications, and defence. However, these systems can be disrupted through jamming as can be witnessed in the Ukraine or recently in the Baltic Sea. Read on about novel solutions and strategies to make location-based services more secure: https://lnkd.in/eG4kk3Yu We’re also supporting the inaugural European #DefenceTech Hackathon in Munich this week. If you want to meet us, sign up https://eurodefense.tech/

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲? Simon Walter and Charlotte Niklahs will co-host a dedicated #Management Hive at this year’s Project A Knowledge Conference 2024! Alongside a group of innovators, founders and strategists, they will discuss how to “activate” when it comes to building, scaling and transforming ventures and incumbents. ➡ How do we create high-performance cultures and organizations? ➡ Is corporate venture building dead? ➡ Is the idea of strategy actually still good? ➡ Is hardware eating software eating the world? ➡ Are venture client units a real silver bullet or just the next buzzword? Secure your tickets now and see you on September 20 in Berlin: https://lnkd.in/eFp9Kdcd

"We need to have more technology based companies in Europe. And it's our responsibility to create an environment in which they can work." At Hinterland of Things, our GP Florian Heinemann discussed the state of early and later stage #venturecapital with Nadine Schimroszik from Handelsblatt, Marie-Helene AMETSREITER (Speedinvest) and Carsten Gjørtler Salling (Dreamcraft Ventures). They discussed the trends, challenges and opportunities that will shape the industry in 2024, in particular how a tech-friendly capital market and the right environment in terms of regulation, talent and spin-offs will be needed for the European startup ecosystem to thrive. Full panel talk in the comments.