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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - Behind the Hype
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \nWhat this Power Session is about\n \n  \nIn this honest and interactive session\, Dr. Sophie Chung will share the unvarnished reality of life as a founder. From navigating setbacks and tough calls to pushing forward when no one else believes in your vision\, Sophie will take you behind the scenes of building Qunomedical from scratch. It’s a chance to hear what it takes to lead a startup—beyond the highlight reel.\n \n\nWhat to expect\n  \n\n\n\nA personal story of resilience\, hard lessons\, and wins  \n\n\nAn open Q&A where no topic is off-limits—ask your real founder questions \n\n\nCandid insights into the mental and emotional rollercoaster of building a company \n\n\n  \n\nWhy should you attend?\n  \n\n\nFounder Reality Check: Hear what it’s actually like to build a company from zero\nLessons You Can Use: Learn from the missteps\, turning points\, and mindset shifts that matter\nReal Talk\, Not Just Advice: Come with your questions and leave with perspective\n\nMore info via: info@venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-behind-the-hype/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250428T160000
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SUMMARY:Info Session for Founders - Venturecake Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Are you a startup founder looking to grow with the support of a powerful ecosystem? \n  \n  \n  \nJoin our online info session on April 28 to discover how Venturecake\, the co-owned accelerator powered by weXelerate\, helps founders like you succeed through mentorship\, funding readiness\, and access to Austria’s top innovation networks. \n  \n  \n🎯 What you’ll learn: \n•How the co-ownership model works (“Add a layer\, take a slice”) \n•What makes Venturecake different from classic accelerator programs \n • How to access our expert mentors\, corporate & investor networks\, and co-working space in Vienna \n•How to apply for the CURRENT batch \n  \nmore info at venturecake.eu \n  \n🎁 Bonus: All attendees get a FREE ticket to the CEE Innovation Forum during ViennaUP Week – a major startup event connecting CEE founders\, VCs\, and innovation leaders. \n  \n  \n📅 April 28\, 2025 | 16:00 | Online \n  \n🔗 Register now – it’s free! \n 
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/info-session-for-founders-about-venturecake-accelerator/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250425T150000
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session – Marketing 101:Beyond the Pitch
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n  \n  \n📅 Date: 25.04.2025 \n⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00 \n📍 Location: Online \n🎤 Speaker: Vladimir Cerić\, Marketing4Tech \n  \n  \nWhat this Power Session is about? \nFinding the right way through a competitive market is not easy. But starting from the fundamentals always helps. In this session Vladimir will lay out the foundations of marketing\, and guide the founders on a way to build them into their startup’s future. \n  \nWhat to expect? \nA 30-minute intro into the fundamental principles of marketing \nPractical tips on how to use marketing to achieve business goals \nAn AMA session to answer the immediate marketing dilemmas of founders \n  \nWhy should you attend? \nSee the scope: Understand all aspects of marketing and how they affect the business of your startup \nGet the answers: Ask away on how to accelerate growth and avoid the pitfalls \nFind the right way: Learn how to eliminate the distractions and focus on driving your idea further \n  \n  \nMore info via: info@venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-marketing-101beyond-the-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250417T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Vienna:20250417T160000
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session – Startup Location Austria
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n📅 Date: 17.04.2025 \n⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00 \n📍 Location: Online \n🎤 Speakers: Verena Gruber\, ABA Invest in Austria & Stephanie Flasch\, ABA Work in Austria \nWhat this Power Session is about \nIn this highly practical session\, Austria’s official investment promotion agency ABA will guide you through the essentials of building your startup in Austria — from founding and funding to working and living here. Whether you’re just starting or already growing\, this session is tailored to answer your key questions about operating in Austria. \nWhat to expect \n•15 min: Startup Hub Austria & Vienna – Verena Gruber gives insights into founding\, funding opportunities\, and the broader innovation landscape (including ViennaUP & Connect Day). \n•15 min: Living & Working in Austria – Stephanie Flasch outlines visa options and everything you need to know for relocating or hiring talent. \n•Q&A: Ask anything about the Austrian startup ecosystem\, legal setup\, or funding access. \nWhy should you attend? \n•Startup Navigation Made Easy: Learn the key steps to start and grow your business in Austria \n•Visa & Talent Insights: Understand the pathways for hiring or relocating international talent \n•Direct Expert Access: Get your questions answered by the official agency for foreign investors and skilled workers \nMore info via: info@venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-startup-location-austria/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - The Struggle of Funding
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n📅 Date: 14.04.2025 \n⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:30 \n📍 Location: Online \n🎤 Speaker: Sebastian Gruber\, CEO at hi.health \nWhat this Power Session is about \nIn this session\, Sebastian Gruber will share his real-world journey of building hi.health — a startup reshaping private health insurance — and what it really takes to raise millions in funding. With $6.5M raised and years of hands-on experience\, Sebastian offers both founder insights and fundraising know-how. Expect honest takes on the challenges of early-stage growth\, lessons from pitching to investors\, and how to build a healthtech company that makes an impact. \nWhat to expect \n• A short intro into Sebastian’s startup journey and how hi.health is transforming claims in private healthcare \n• Insights into raising $6.5M — what worked\, what didn’t\, and what every founder should know \n• Real-world advice on navigating the funding landscape\, especially in complex industries like healthcare \n• An open Q&A session where you can ask your questions directly \nWhy should you attend? \n• Learn from a Funded Founder: Get a rare perspective from someone who’s already done the hard work \n• Navigate Fundraising: Hear what really matters when raising early-stage capital \n• Get Real: Ask your own questions and gain honest\, experience-based answers \nMore info via: info@venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-the-struggle-of-funding/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - Inside the VC Mindset
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n  \n📅 Date: 04.04.2025 \n⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00 \n📍 Location: Online \n🎤 Speaker: Lukas Punzet\, Investment Manager at aws Gründungsfonds \n  \n  \nWhat this Power Session is about \nIn this informal and interactive session\, Lukas Punzet will give you a rare insider’s look into the world of early-stage venture capital. Representing aws Gründungsfonds\, one of Austria’s leading VC funds\, Lukas will share his perspective on what makes startups fundable\, what VCs are really looking for\, and how founders can best prepare for the fundraising journey. \n  \nWhat to expect \nA short intro into Lukas’ background and the investment approach of aws Gründungsfonds (15–20 min) \nAn open Q&A session with real-time insights into your burning fundraising questions \nPractical tips on how to engage with VCs and avoid common pitfalls \n  \n  \nWhy should you attend? \nDemystify Fundraising: Understand the key ingredients VCs look for in a startup pitch \nGet Real Feedback: Ask your questions directly and get honest\, actionable answers \nVC Readiness: Learn how to position your startup for funding success \n  \nMore info via: info@venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-inside-the-vc-mindset/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - Simple Stories
DESCRIPTION:For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n📅 Date: 28.03.2025⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00📍 Location: online🎤 Speaker: Philip Jaime del Alcazar \nPhilip Jaime del Alcazar is a digital storyteller and strategic communicator\, specializing in entrepreneurship and sustainable technologies. With a background in content production and environmental storytelling\, he transforms complex topics into compelling narratives that drive engagement and impact. His work spans from branded campaigns to community growth strategies\, always with a focus on innovation\, sustainability\, and making big ideas accessible. \nWhat this Power Session is about\nAs a founder\, you’re constantly pitching—whether to investors\, customers\, or partners. The ability to simplify complexity and tell a clear\, engaging story can make all the difference. In this session\, you’ll learn how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with different audiences and inspire action. \nWhat to expect \n\nLearn key storytelling principles and how to apply them to any subject\nTips\, techniques and tricks that can help taking your story to the next level\nInteractive activities to break down complex concepts\nDiscover how to tailor narratives for different audiences\n\nWhy should you attend? \n\nMaster the Basics: Gain practical skills to make complex topics simple and relatable\nElevate Your Communication: Build confidence in presenting ideas to diverse audiences\n\n  \nMore info via info@venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-simple-stories/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session - Mastering Enterprise Sales
DESCRIPTION:Venturecake Power Session: Mastering Enterprise Sales \nFor Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners \n📅 Date: 13.03.2025⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00📍 Location: weXelerate Hub🎤 Speaker: Nicolai Schättgen\, CEO of Match Maker Ventures \nGain insights into navigating the complexities of enterprise sales. From understanding procurement processes to building relationships with key decision-makers\, this session will equip founders with the skills to close large\, strategic deals effectively. \nMore info via info@venturecake.eu
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-mastering-enterprise-sales/
LOCATION:weXelerate\, Praterstraße 1\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake - Press Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The first public introduction of our Venturecake Batch 1 startups! This exclusive Press Breakfast is a unique opportunity for journalists to meet the founders in person\, hear their stories\, and ask how they plan to change the world. \nStartups are the driving force of innovation and economic growth\, and through Venturecake’s co-owned model\, we are strengthening the Austrian and European startup ecosystem. Learn how this approach fosters collaboration\, investment\, and shared success\, giving startups a unique platform to scale. \nFounders should be prepared to introduce themselves and their startups\, answer questions from journalists\, and make the most of this media exposure opportunity—who knows\, this could be the start of your next big feature! 🚀 \n📢 Attendance is limited to Venturecake startups and accredited press. Interested media representatives can register at info@venturecake.eu.
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-press-breakfast/
LOCATION:weXelerate\, Praterstraße 1\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake Power Session: Building Startups That Win
DESCRIPTION:🚀 How do startups win in the age of AI?\nThe world of startups is evolving at breakneck speed\, and AI is rewriting the playbook. To succeed\, founders must adopt a new way of thinking—one that blends innovation\, adaptability\, and the ability to attract investors in a rapidly changing landscape. \nJoin us for an exclusive talk with Alex Dang\, a Silicon Valley thought leader\, former Amazon & AWS product leader\, and co-author of The Venture Mindset. In this session\, Alex will break down what it takes to build and scale startups that win in the AI era. \n💡 Key Takeaways:✅ What is the Venture Mindset\, and why does it matter more than ever?✅ How are AI-driven startups attracting top investors?✅ Lessons from Amazon\, AWS\, and the Silicon Valley playbook\n \n🔗 Register now and secure your spot: >>Link<< \n📢 This Power Session is part of the Venturecake Accelerator and\, thanks to the support of the Alpha Omega Foundation\, is open to all interested founders!\nMore info about the upcoming The Venture Mindset event Apr 29 – Apr 30\, 2025: Link \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge from one of the best in the industry!
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-power-session-building-startups-that-win/
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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SUMMARY:Venturecake - Batch 1 Kick-off
DESCRIPTION:The journey begins! 🎉 Over two days\, the selected Batch 1 startups\, mentors\, and partners come together at the weXelerate Hub to kick off the first Venturecake accelerator cohort. \n  \n🔹 What to Expect: \n\nMeet your fellow founders and build connections within Batch 1\nGet introduced to key mentors & partners who will support your journey\nDeep dive into the program structure and learn how to make the most of it\nGain first insights & inspiration to start strong\n\n  \nThe first part is exclusively for startups only\, but on March 6th from 15:30\, the Kick-off opens for mentors & partners to join. \nThis is a closed event exclusively for Venturecake startups\, mentors\, and partners.
URL:https://wexelerate.com/eventp/venturecake-batch-1-kick-off/
LOCATION:weXelerate\, Praterstraße 1\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Venturecake
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