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SUMMARY:Joint Forces #51 - hosted by BOKU:BASE
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you want to: \npitch your business idea or startup in front of a community of like-minded peers\nreceive support and feedback from the Joint Forces community\njoin a start-up team with an idea that matches your skills & interests\nbuild your network of innovators and entrepreneurs\nstay up do date with the latest start-ups in the ecosystem\nlook for teammates from other universities\, with complementary skillsets \nExchange ideas with like-minded people\, get support and connect with people from TU Wien\, WU\, Uni Wien and BOKU \nRegister to pitch your project & get feedback or simply join to find out about some of the best start-up ideas and initiatives of the moment in one unique event. Present either your startup or your first idea in an informal\, relaxed setting and without pressure or find a project you want to join. At Joint Forces you have the opportunity to attract the attention of interested co-founders\, future team members and mentors to complement your project’s needs. The feedback from the community can push your idea to the next level and in the meantime\, you meet motivated innovators with multi-disciplinary backgrounds in economics\, tech and life sciences. \nWhether you are interested in innovation\, want to meet like-minded people\, or pitch your side hustle\, Joint Forces is the place to be! \nHard Facts \nFORMAT: startup pitch and subsequent Q&A\, spontaneous shoutouts\, networking with drinks & pizza\, sponsored by INiTS\nAUDIENCE: students from Viennese universities\, entrepreneurship enthusiasts\nLANGUAGE: English \nWhat to expect at Joint Forces? \nWelcome Note: Introduction to entrepreneurial activities of BOKU:BASE (BOKU Activities Supporting Entrepreneurship)\nInspirational speech\nPitches from projects & startups: 3 Minutes for a Pitch + 5 Minutes Q&A\nShort presentations of Entrepreneurship Center Uni Wien\, TUW i²c and WU Gründungszentrum\nShoutouts: Everyone spontaneously has the chance to make an announcement\, ask a brief question or introduce themself and what they are looking for during this event. Both students and organizations are invited to share their projects and ideas!\nNetworking with pizza & drinks \nPitching at Joint Forces \nIf you are interested in pitching your startup or project/idea\, keep an eye on the next events. Pitchers are usually selected one week prior to the event and informed accordingly. Detailed information on pitches and projects is communicated to the people who registered\, once the application is closed. \nWe are committed to fostering diversity\, equity\, and inclusion within the start-up ecosystem. We strongly encourage applications from teams that bring diverse perspectives\, including those with members of different gender identities\, marginalized ethnic or socio-economic backgrounds and people with disabilities. When evaluating teams\, we will prioritize diversity as a key factor when teams are equally developed. \nApply to pitch here: https://forms.gle/BPwhnuMJACLpKmv86 \nIf you would like to pitch\, pay attention to: \nthe application form: you might want to be especially careful when filling out the description of your project/start-up and what you are looking for at Joint Forces. This information is essential for us when selecting the 6 pitchers\, so do tell us how interesting your project is\, but please keep everything to the point.\nyour pitch: you will have exactly 3 minutes to pitch and 5 minutes for Q&A from the audience. To ensure fairness for all pitchers\, you will be stopped after the time is over. It is important to relax\, talk loud and clear and most importantly\, be open to the questions received from the public. They are meant to help you unlock new perspectives and bring up unthought-of matters\, so don’t be upset if you cannot answer all of them on the spot.\nyour slides: after being confirmed as a pitcher\, you should provide them in PDF format at least two days before the event. As a hint\, you might want to include a call to action or share contact details through your slides so that interested people can easily reach out to you after the event.\nthe target audience: the audience usually consists of open-minded students and entrepreneurship enthusiasts\, therefore you should tailor your pitch accordingly. We do not officially invite public grant givers or investors to our event\, but that does not mean they are not welcome to drop by.\nidea publication: if you are planning to apply for a patent for your technology or product\, please keep in mind that presenting at Joint Forces can be a disclosure of your idea. This could prevent you from future patent applications. Therefore\, you might have to pay attention to the degree of detail in your presentation. If you have any doubts regarding this issue\, please contact your university’s technology transfer office or the Austrian patent office \nNote: If you would like to pitch your project/startup\, please register by March 13th 2025. \nApply here: https://forms.gle/BPwhnuMJACLpKmv86 \nPartners \nNetworking Partner in Summer Term 2025 is INiTS\, Vienna’s High-Tech Incubator\nMore Information \nPlease note: During this event photos and/or videos will be taken which may be published in various media for reports on the event or general PR. If you do not agree to appear on it\, please inform the BOKU:BASE team at the venue before the start of the event.
URL:https://www.eventbrite.at/e/joint-forces-51-hosted-by-bokubase-tickets-1237445094589#new_tab
LOCATION:BOKU Vienna\, Ilse-Wallentin-Haus\, Peter-Jordan-Straße 82\, Wien\, Wien\, 1180\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Joint Forces
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SUMMARY:#E4s - What to expect when spinning off?
DESCRIPTION:Being a first-time founder comes with both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. This masterclass will guide you in setting realistic goals as you embark on the journey of starting your own business. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge to develop clear expectations and leverage the outcomes of your research when taking the leap into entrepreneurship. \nSince experience is one of the best teachers\, we have invited two founders from TU Wien-affiliated companies who have walked this path. From writing their first business plan to securing investment and scaling up\, Maria and Christian will share their journeys\, lessons learned\, and practical insights. \nSpinning off a company requires time\, financial commitment\, and a passionate team that truly believes in its technology. This masterclass will help you prepare for what lies ahead—so you can navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities with confidence. \nAt the end of the talk\, you will: \n– have gained some insights on how to strategize your next steps into spining off\n– have a good overview of what obstacles to avoid when founding an academia-derived venture\nAbout the speakers \nChristian Weilach:\nChristian holds a PhD in Chemistry from TU Wien and has over a decade of experience in the industry\, where he led R&D projects and scaled a disruptive textile recycling technology. Now\, he has returned to his entrepreneurial roots as the Co-founder and future CEO of “Cool catalyst”\, a pioneering company dedicated to transforming CO₂ emissions into valuable methanol\, helping to defossilize the chemical industry. \nWith expertise in managing strategic projects and collaborating with international teams and partners\, Christian brings firsthand insights into the challenges and opportunities of launching a deep-tech startup. As an inventor\, he has filed 18 patents\, showcasing his drive for innovation. \nCheck Christian Weilach on LinkedIn. \nMaria Antonia Zahlbruckner:\nMaria was born in Graz\, Austria. Growing up\, she was frequently exposed to the construction industry through close family members who owned construction companies. This made studying civil engineering a natural choice for her – one that turned out to be a perfect fit from the very beginning. \nMaria completed her studies in Innsbruck and Vienna\, Austria\, as well as in Melbourne\, Australia. After graduating\, she worked as a structural engineer on international industrial construction projects across the DACH region. \nDuring her master’s program\, she participated in a research project that ultimately led to the founding of her company. Now\, with “factorymaker”\, she and her team are developing a cloud-based design agent for industrial building projects. factorymaker provides engineers\, project developers\, and building owners with automatically generated designs\, supporting informed decision-making for more sustainable and efficient industrial sites. \nCheck Maria Antonia Zahlbruckner on LinkedIn.\nAbout the Entrepreneurship for Scientists Series \nThe Entrepreneurship for Scientists Series organized by the TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) is targeting scientists who would like to enrich or develop a personal entrepreneurial skillset & business competencies\, know more about opportunities how to navigate innovations from „the lab“ to society or who would simply like to engage in entrepreneurial thinking. These workshops are free of charge to scientists from all faculties and institutes of TU Wien. Registration required. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nImportant: \n*During the event\, photographic and video material will be taken. Please inform the i²c team at the venue in case you do not agree with appearing in this material. The photographic and video material taken at the event will be used by i²c in printed and electronic media for promotional purposes.
URL:https://www.eventbrite.at/e/e4s-what-to-expect-when-spinning-off-registration-1260741464659
LOCATION:Seminarroom CHEG\, Gußhausstraße 25-25a\, Vienna\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:#EoI - The Innovation Ecosystem of TU Wien
DESCRIPTION:Around the world\, universities are hubs of innovation\, paving the way for groundbreaking research to reach society. TU Wien is a key driver in the Austrian innovation ecosystem\, offering dedicated service units that support scientists throughout their research journey. Join us to discover the various support structures at TU Wien and learn how they assist researchers in advancing their work. \nParticipating Departments \nService Unit of Research and Transfer Support \nResearch and Transfer Service Unit supports individual scientists and research teams at TU Wien in various research and transfer activities. \nA major aim of TU Wien’s social mission is the transfer of its research-based knowledge and competence to society for public benefit. Another essential objective of Research and Transfer Service Unit’s activities is the national and international positioning of TU Wien as an excellent research institution. \nPerson representing: Tanja Sovic \nService Unit of Funding Support and Industry Relations \nThe “Funding Support and Industry Relations” support unit is the central point of contact for researchers at TU Wien and interested partners from the public and private sectors. We provide advice to TU Wien researchers on how to obtain third-party funding. As a bridge between business and academia\, we support the search for collaboration partners. \nWe do this by: \n· Providing information on relevant funding programmes \n· Personal consultancy meetings \n· Organising information and networking events \nPerson representing: Silvia Sponza \nService Unit of Center for Research Data Management \nThe Center for Research Data Management is a Service Unit that supports researchers to manage their data and code along the life cycle and according to the FAIR principles. A multidisciplinary team provides assistance with drafting data management plans\, with data sharing and data publishing as well as with technical services such as a repository. Find more information here. \nPerson representing: Barbara Sanchez Solis \nService Unit of Research Information Systems \nThe TU Wien is committed to its role as a research university and is continuously evolving its scope of activities. Research at a high international level requires efficient support as well as continuous monitoring and analysis of the research output via user-friendly research information systems oriented towards the needs of researchers. \nThe division of Research Information Systems supports TU Wien in this ongoing profile sharpening within the framework of regular evaluations and continuous analyses and guides the strategic development of the research information systems at TU Wien. \nPerson representing: Sabine Neff \nService Unit of Innovation Incubation Center \nThe TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) is the Competence Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at TU Wien. Together with the Research and Transfer Support Service Unit\, we aim for a visible and sustainable support of university spin-offs\, empowering breakthroughs developed at TU Wien reach society. Our mission is to create tomorrow’s high performers by instilling an entrepreneurial mindset among TU Wien students and scientists. i²c facilitates an entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering top-quality lifelong education and coaching for acquiring business competencies to students and the scientific personnel of the university. Our various programs aim to support not only intertwining technical and entrepreneurial education but also supporting innovative founder teams along the whole value chain: from ideation to implementation and market entry. \nPerson representing: Alexandra Negoescu \nAbout the Engines of Innovation Series \nThe Engines of Innovation Series organized by the TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) is a format that offers workshops to scientists who are seeking to broaden their horizons in the field of innovation and healthy high performance. These workshops are free of charge to scientists from all faculties and institutes of TU Wien. Registration required. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nImportant: \n*During the event\, photographic and video material will be taken. Please inform the i²c team at the venue in case you do not agree with appearing in this material. The photographic and video material taken at the event will be used by i²c in printed and electronic media for promotional purposes.
URL:https://www.eventbrite.at/e/eoi-the-innovation-ecosystem-of-tu-wien-registration-1261172533999
LOCATION:Seminarraum CHEG\, Gußhausstraße 25 - 25a\, Building CH\, ground floor\, Vienna\, Vienna\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:#EoI - AI and Innovation: A leap forward or an oxymoron?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring masterclass on the use of artificial intelligence in the various stages of the ideation process\n\n\nㅤInnovation is a key to success and competitive advantage in a variety of organizations and industries. But statistically\, it is known that most organizations find it difficult to be innovative over time. In recent years\, breakthrough technologies in the field of artificial intelligence are claimed to offer the potential to improve productivity and efficiency not only in analytical tasks but also in tasks that require creativity and innovation. Many companies are developing AI-based tools with the promise that they will enhance the innovation capacity of employees and organizations in a variety of industries\, from consumer products\, financial products\, to the invention of medicines and future means of transportation. On the other hand\, there is strong criticism against the use of artificial intelligence for creativity since artificial intelligence is based on data from the past and especially against the long-term effects of such use for the degeneration of the creative ability of humans. In this workshop\, we will expose participants to both sides of the debate\, and share findings from groundbreaking research in the field. Then\, with the help of exercises and simulations\, participants will experience contemporary artificial intelligence tools in the creative process of creating new products and services. We will discuss the significant opportunities of using these tools alongside the potential challenges and risks. We will also examine the differences in the use of artificial intelligence at the various stages of the ideation process: from generating ideas\, developing ideas\, selecting and evaluating ideas as well as implementing the idea and spreading it further. \n  \nAbout the speaker\nHila Lifshitz is a Professor of Management at Warwick Business School and a visiting faculty at Harvard University\, at the Lab for Innovation Science (LISH). She is heading the Artificial Intelligence innovation Network at WBS. \nProfessor Lifshitz’s research focuses on developing an in-depth empirical and theoretical understanding of the micro-foundations of scientific and technological innovation and knowledge creation processes in the digital age. She explores how the ability to innovate is being transformed\, as well as the challenges and opportunities the transformation means for R&D organizations\, professionals and their work. Her recent work on AI for critical decisions the ISSIP Excellence in Service innovation award (2023) and two best paper awards (from the Management Information Systems Quarterly journal and from the Association for Information Systems\, 2022). Her first field study was an in-depth 3-year longitudinal field study of NASA’s experimentation with open innovation online platforms and communities\, resulting in a scientific breakthrough. This study received the best dissertation Grigor McClelland Award at the European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) 2015\, Best Administrative Science Quarterly (ASQ) paper based on dissertation (2018) and Best published paper elected by organizational communication and information systems division of Academy of Management (2018). \nShe investigates new forms of organizing for the production of scientific and technological innovation such as crowdsourcing\, open source\, open online innovation communities\, Wikipedia\, hackathons\, makeathons and AI based innovation processes. Her work received the prestigious INSPIRE grant from the National Science Foundation and was recognized to have a strong impact on the industry; She received the Industry Studies Association Frank Giarrantani Rising Star award and the Industry Research Institute grant for research on R&D. \nPrior to academia\, Professor Lifshitz worked as a strategy consultant for seven years\, specializing in growth and innovation strategy in telecommunications\, consumer goods and finance. \n  \nCheck Professor Lifshitz on Linkedin \n  \nThis event is organized in collaboration with the Research Unit of Data Science and Service Unit of Center for Research Data Management \n  \nAbout the Engines of Innovation Series\nThe Engines of Innovation Series organized by the TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) is a format that offers workshops to scientists who are seeking to broaden their horizons in the field of innovation and healthy high performance. These workshops are free of charge to scientists from all faculties and institutes of TU Wien. Registration required. \n\n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nImportant: \n*During the event\, photographic and video material will be taken. Please inform the i²c team at the venue in case you do not agree with appearing in this material. The photographic and video material taken at the event will be used by i²c in printed and electronic media for promotional purposes.
URL:https://webserver2.i2c.tuwien.ac.at/event/eoi-ai-and-innovation-a-leap-forward-or-an-oxymoron/
LOCATION:TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c)\, Taubstummengasse 11\, 4th floor\, Vienna\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:#E4s - AI and the future of work: The promise and the challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring masterclass on AI and the future of work.\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is suggested to redefine the future of work and the way in which managers\, employees\, teams\, organizations\, and industries create and capture value. This technological disruption creates major opportunities as well as meaningful challenges. In this workshop\, participants will be exposed to pioneering research on the use of AI for different types of knowledge work\, both analytic and creative tasks.We will then learn whether\, when and how to use AI to achieve the personal career goals of the participants as well as organizational goals. We will emphasize how to avoid the risks derived from using AI in the workplace while adopting it to enhance productivity and even creativity. \nㅤ \n  \nAbout the speaker\nHila Lifshitz is a Professor of Management at Warwick Business School and a visiting faculty at Harvard University\, at the Lab for Innovation Science (LISH). She is heading the Artificial Intelligence innovation Network at WBS. \nProfessor Lifshitz’s research focuses on developing an in-depth empirical and theoretical understanding of the micro-foundations of scientific and technological innovation and knowledge creation processes in the digital age. She explores how the ability to innovate is being transformed\, as well as the challenges and opportunities the transformation means for R&D organizations\, professionals and their work. Her recent work on AI for critical decisions the ISSIP Excellence in Service innovation award (2023) and two best paper awards (from the Management Information Systems Quarterly journal and from the Association for Information Systems\, 2022). Her first field study was an in-depth 3-year longitudinal field study of NASA’s experimentation with open innovation online platforms and communities\, resulting in a scientific breakthrough. This study received the best dissertation Grigor McClelland Award at the European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) 2015\, Best Administrative Science Quarterly (ASQ) paper based on dissertation (2018) and Best published paper elected by organizational communication and information systems division of Academy of Management (2018). \nShe investigates new forms of organizing for the production of scientific and technological innovation such as crowdsourcing\, open source\, open online innovation communities\, Wikipedia\, hackathons\, makeathons and AI based innovation processes. Her work received the prestigious INSPIRE grant from the National Science Foundation and was recognized to have a strong impact on the industry; She received the Industry Studies Association Frank Giarrantani Rising Star award and the Industry Research Institute grant for research on R&D. \nPrior to academia\, Professor Lifshitz worked as a strategy consultant for seven years\, specializing in growth and innovation strategy in telecommunications\, consumer goods and finance. \n  \nCheck Professor Lifshitz on Linkedin \n  \nThis event is organized in collaboration with the Research Unit of Data Science and Service Unit of Center for Research Data Management \n  \nAbout the Entrepreneurship for Scientists Series\nThe Entrepreneurship for Scientists Series organized by the TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) is targeting scientists who would like to enrich or develop a personal entrepreneurial skillset & business competencies\, know more about opportunities how to navigate innovations from „the lab“ to society or who would simply like to engage in entrepreneurial thinking. These workshops are free of charge to scientists from all faculties and institutes of TU Wien. Registration required. \n\n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nImportant: \n*During the event\, photographic and video material will be taken. Please inform the i²c team at the venue in case you do not agree with appearing in this material. The photographic and video material taken at the event will be used by i²c in printed and electronic media for promotional purposes.
URL:https://webserver2.i2c.tuwien.ac.at/event/e4s-ai-and-the-future-of-work-the-promise-and-the-challenge/
LOCATION:TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c)\, Taubstummengasse 11\, 4th floor\, Vienna\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:Joint Forces #50 - hosted by WU Gründungszentrum
DESCRIPTION:Joint Forces is an event by BOKU\, TU\, WU and Uni Wien that brings together the entrepreneurial spirit of all four universities.\n\n\nJoint Forces – Building an entrepreneurial community across universities.\nJoin us if you want to:\n  \n\npitch your business idea or startup in front of a community of like-minded peers\nreceive support and feedback from the Joint Forces community\njoin a start-up team with an idea that matches your skills & interests\nbuild your network of innovators and entrepreneurs\nstay up do date with the latest start-ups in the ecosystem\nlook for teammates from other universities\, with complementary skillsets\n\n  \nExchange ideas with like-minded people\, get support and connect with people from TU Wien\, WU\, Uni Wien and BOKU\nRegister to pitch your project & get feedback or simply join to find out about some of the best start-up ideas and initiatives of the moment in one unique event. Present either your startup or your first idea in an informal\, relaxed setting and without pressure or find a project you want to join. At Joint Forces you have the opportunity to attract the attention of interested co-founders\, future team members and mentors to complement your project’s needs. The feedback from the community can push your idea to the next level and in the meantime\, you meet motivated innovators with multi-disciplinary backgrounds in economics\, tech and life sciences. \n  \nWhether you are interested in innovation\, want to meet like-minded people\, or pitch your side hustle\, Joint Forces is the place to be! \n\n\nHard Facts\n  \nWhether you are interested in innovation\, want to meet like-minded people\, or pitch your side hustle – you are more than welcome! \n  \n\nFORMAT: startup picht and awnser questions\, spontaneous shoutouts\, networking with drinks & pizza\nAUDIENCE: students from Viennese universities\, entrepreneurship enthusiasts\nLANGUAGE: English\n\n  \nWhat to expect at Joint Forces?\n  \n\nWelcome Note: Introduction to entrepreneurial activities of Entrepreneurship Center Uni Wien\, BOKU:BASE\, TUW i²c and WU Gründungszentrum\nPresentation of a team of student entrepreneurs: a guest team of entrepreneurs holds an inspiring presentation about the motivation that keeps them united in pursuing their idea\nPitches from projects & startups: 3 Minutes for a Pitch + 5 Minutes Q&A\nShoutouts: Everyone spontaneously has the chance to make an announcement\, ask a brief question or introduce themself and what they are looking for during this event. Both students and organizations are invited to share their projects and ideas!\nNetworking with pizza & drinks\n\n  \nPitching at Joint Forces\nIf you are interested in pitching your startup or project/idea\, keep an eye on the next events. Pitchers are usually selected one week prior to the event and informed accordingly. Detailed information on pitches and projects is communicated to the people who registered\, once the application is closed. \nApply to pitch here: https://forms.gle/uNttHdRuhC9xiEYV9 \n  \nIf you would like to pitch\, pay attention to:\n  \n\nthe application form: you might want to be especially careful when filling out the description of your project/start-up and what you are looking for at Joint Forces. This information is essential for us when selecting the 6 pitchers\, so do tell us how interesting your project is\, but please keep everything to the point.\nyour pitch: you will have exactly 3 minutes to pitch and 5 minutes for Q&A from the audience. To ensure fairness for all pitchers\, you will be stopped after the time is over. It is important to relax\, talk loud and clear and most importantly\, be open to the questions received from the public. They are meant to help you unlock new perspectives and bring up unthought-of matters\, so don’t be upset if you cannot answer all of them on the spot.\nyour slides: after being confirmed as a pitcher\, you should provide them in PDF format at least two days before the event. As a hint\, you might want to include a call to action or share contact details through your slides so that interested people can easily reach out to you after the event.\nthe target audience: the audience usually consists of open-minded students and entrepreneurship enthusiasts\, therefore you should tailor your pitch accordingly. We do not officially invite public grant givers or investors to our event\, but that does not mean they are not welcome to drop by.\nidea publication: if you are planning to apply for a patent for your technology or product\, please keep in mind that presenting at Joint Forces can be a disclosure of your idea. This could prevent you from future patent applications. Therefore\, you might have to pay attention to the degree of detail in your presentation. If you have any doubts regarding this issue\, please contact your university’s technology transfer office or the Austrian patent office\n\n  \nNote: If you would like to pitch your project/startup\, please register by 16th January 2025. Apply here: https://forms.gle/uNttHdRuhC9xiEYV9\n\nPartners\nNetworking Partner in Summer Term 2025 is INiTS\, Vienna’s High-Tech Incubator \n\n\nMore Information\nPlease note: During this event photos and/or videos will be taken which may be published in various media for reports on the event or general PR.
URL:https://webserver2.i2c.tuwien.ac.at/event/joint-forces-50-hosted-by-wu-grundungszentrum/
LOCATION:Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien\, Learning Center (LC)\, Welthandelsplatz 1\, Wien\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Joint Forces
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SUMMARY:PIONEER TOMORROW: Insights Unplugged #95
DESCRIPTION:Topic of the talk to be announced\n\n\nDo you ever fear failure and try to avoid it at all costs? You’re not alone—most of us did. But what if failure was actually the key to unlocking your next success? \nIn entrepreneurship\, failure isn’t just a possibility; it’s often an essential part of the journey. Whether it’s a project that doesn’t take off\, a team that falls apart\, or a strategy that misses the mark\, setbacks are inevitable. In Austria\, no one has delved deeper into the topic of failure than Dejan Stojanovic. Over the past decade\, he has shown how embracing failure can lead to growth\, resilience\, and new opportunities. Understanding how to face and learn from failure is crucial for anyone looking to build something that lasts. \nJoin us for an insightful evening with Mag. Dejan Stojanovic\, serial entrepreneur\, founder of Austria’s first Fuckup Nights\, and advocate for a constructive approach to failure. Dejan will share his experiences in promoting a culture where failure is seen not as a setback\, but as an essential part of learning and innovation. \nDejan the expert in failure culture regularly delivers keynotes and workshops at conferences\, organizations\, and companies both in Austria and internationally (including Raiffeisenbank International\, OeKB\, Urban Global Future Conference\, umdasch Group\, and others). This talk is an opportunity to rethink the role of failure in personal and professional growth and to explore new ways of navigating uncertainty with confidence. \n  \nAbout the PIONEER TOMORROW: Insights Unplugged series \nThe PIONEER TOMORROW: Insights Unplugged\, organized by the Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) at TU Wien\, enables the audience to learn firsthand from experienced founders\, investors and innovators\, and get inspired by their success (and failure) stories. Our guest speakers share their international experiences\, dos & don’ts and lessons learned during an inspiring talk. Afterwards\, the participants can ask all the burning questions during an interactive Q&A. \nAfter the session\, the attendees have the opportunity to network and mingle with like-minded people while enjoying beverages provided by TUW i²c. \nWe are looking forward to meeting you! \n___________ \nImportant: \n*During the event\, photographic and video material will be taken. Please inform the TUW i²c team at the venue in case you do not agree with appearing in this material. The photographic and video material taken at the event will be used by TUW i²c in printed and electronic media for promotional purposes.
URL:https://webserver2.i2c.tuwien.ac.at/event/pioneer-tomorrow-insights-unplugged-95/
LOCATION:EI 9  Hlawka Hörsaal  (Raumcode: CA EG 17 )\, Gußhausstraße 27 – 29\, Wien\, Wien\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:PIONEER TOMORROW
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