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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - Basics of the AI Act: What Startups & SMEs Need to Know to Stay Ahead
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n  \nWhat this Power Session is about \nIn this session\, we’ll explore the AI Act—Europe’s upcoming regulation on artificial intelligence—and what it means for startups and SMEs. \nYou’ll get a clear overview of the AI Act’s structure\, the types of applications it covers\, and what steps may be required to comply. We’ll also highlight specific provisions designed to make compliance more accessible for early-stage companies. \nWhether you’re already working with AI or just exploring its potential\, this session will help you understand how the regulation could impact your product\, operations\, or future roadmap. \n  \nWhat to expect \n  \n  \n• A structured introduction to the AI Act and its regulatory approach \n• Which use cases are covered—and what that means for your startup \n• Steps to achieving compliance and navigating requirements \n• A spotlight on SME-specific provisions that support startups \n• Space for Q&A — bring your questions and use cases \n  \nWhy you should attend \n  \n  \nGet informed – Understand how and when the AI Act might apply to you. \nPlan ahead – Identify early what’s needed to stay compliant. \nLeverage support – Discover how the Act creates opportunities specifically for startups and SMEs. \n📩 More info via: venturecake.eu \n 
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-basics-of-the-ai-act-what-startups-smes-need-to-know-to-stay-ahead/
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - Inside a Scale-Up: Fundraising Learnings from ToolSense’s Series A
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n  \n  \n  \nWhat this Power Session is about? \n  \nIn this honest and interactive session\, Alexander Manafi (CEO & Co-Founder) and Michail Stamenov (Head of Finance) from ToolSense will share the unfiltered story of raising their Series A funding round. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how a fast-growing scale-up navigated the challenges\, negotiations\, and decisions that shaped their financing journey. \nWhether you’re pre-seed or Series A-bound\, you’ll walk away with concrete lessons and cautionary tales that will help you plan your own raise. \n  \n  \nWhat to expect? \n  \n• Candid insights into the fundraising journey from a real Series A round \n• Behind-the-scenes perspectives from both the founder and finance lead \n• An open Q&A session\, bring your questions\, nothing’s off-limits \n• Tactical takeaways you can apply to your startup’s next fundraising step \n  \n  \nWhy should you attend? \n  \nFundraising Reality Check – Learn what happens between the decks\, data rooms\, and decisions. \nLessons from the Trenches – Hear from a startup that’s done it—not just read about it. \nAccess to Experience – Ask the questions that matter and learn from the inside. \n  \n  \nMore info via: info@venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-inside-a-scale-up-fundraising-learnings-from-toolsenses-series-a/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session: Corporate Venture Capital – The Good\, the Bad\, the Ugly
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n  \nWhat this Power Session is about? \n  \n  \nIn this Power Session\, we’re joined by Maximilian Schausberger\, Managing Director at Elevator Ventures\, for an in-depth look at Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)—what makes it work\, where it often goes wrong\, and how startups can approach it strategically. \nYou’ll gain a clear understanding of the different types of startup financing\, what CVCs are really looking for\, and how to set up partnerships that deliver long-term value. \n  \n  \nWhat to expect? \n  \n  \n• A breakdown of how Corporate Venture Capital differs from other funding models \n• Insights into what CVCs look for in startup partners \n• Common mistakes and best practices in startup–corporate collaboration \n• Open Q&A — ask your questions and get real-world perspectives \n  \n  \nWhy you should attend? \n  \nGet clarity – Understand how CVC fits into the broader funding landscape. \nBe prepared – Learn what’s expected from startups seeking corporate investment. \nGain practical insight – Hear directly from someone who supports and evaluates startups for a living. \n  \n  \n📩 More info via: venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-corporate-venture-capital-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - From Software to Product: How to Build What People Actually Use
DESCRIPTION:FOR VENTURECAKE STARTUPS ONLY \nToo many software projects die before they ever find traction. In this Power Session\, Martin Frühwirt — founder of enablico and expert in digital product strategy — will walk you through the mindset shift needed to turn software into something people actually want to use. \nYou’ll get practical advice on identifying real user needs\, validating your assumptions fast\, and avoiding the most common product-building traps. Whether you’re still prototyping or already shipping\, this session will give you the tools to rethink your approach and build products that stick. \nBring your current challenge\, and leave with a clearer path forward. \nmore info: venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-from-software-to-product-how-to-build-what-people-actually-use/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250627T150000
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - Climate Impact & Innovation: Turning Carbon Footprints into Startup Advantage
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups only \n  \nClimate is no longer just a buzzword\, it’s a metric. From procurement guidelines to investor screening\, startups are now expected to understand and address their carbon footprint. \n  \n  \nIn this Power Session\, we’ll break down what that really means: \n– How is a carbon footprint calculated? \n– What does “real” offsetting look like — beyond greenwashing? \n– Which industries are under the most pressure\, and how can innovation help? \n  \n  \nWhether you’re building a hardware product or a software platform\, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how sustainability can become a value driver — not just a checkbox. \nThis session will also open up space for you to reflect on the climate and impact relevance of your own startup and explore how to position it for the future. \n  \nmore info: venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-climate-impact-innovation-turning-carbon-footprints-into-startup-advantage/
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