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Venturecake Power Session - Inside a Scale-Up: Fundraising Learnings from ToolSense’s Series A
2025-06-06 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners

What this Power Session is about?

In 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.
Whether 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.

What to expect?

• Candid insights into the fundraising journey from a real Series A round
• Behind-the-scenes perspectives from both the founder and finance lead
• An open Q&A session, bring your questions, nothing’s off-limits
• Tactical takeaways you can apply to your startup’s next fundraising step

Why should you attend?

Fundraising Reality Check – Learn what happens between the decks, data rooms, and decisions.
Lessons from the Trenches – Hear from a startup that’s done it—not just read about it.
Access to Experience – Ask the questions that matter and learn from the inside.

More info via: info@venturecake.eu

Member Treffen at weXelerate
2025-06-03 17:00 - 21:30 UTC
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Venturecake Power Session - Basics of the AI Act: What Startups & SMEs Need to Know to Stay Ahead
2025-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners

What this Power Session is about
In this session, we’ll explore the AI Act—Europe’s upcoming regulation on artificial intelligence—and what it means for startups and SMEs.
You’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.
Whether 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.

What to expect

• A structured introduction to the AI Act and its regulatory approach
• Which use cases are covered—and what that means for your startup
• Steps to achieving compliance and navigating requirements
• A spotlight on SME-specific provisions that support startups
• Space for Q&A — bring your questions and use cases

Why you should attend

Get informed – Understand how and when the AI Act might apply to you.
Plan ahead – Identify early what’s needed to stay compliant.
Leverage support – Discover how the Act creates opportunities specifically for startups and SMEs.
📩 More info via: venturecake.eu

The 10th International Summer School on Stress
2025-06-02 09:00 - 2025-06-06 16:00 (Europe/Vienna) | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Whether you’re in healthcare, academia, or business – stress is part of every career path. From navigating patient care or research deadlines to leading teams, building startups, or scaling businesses, resilience and mental clarity are your greatest assets.
Co-organized by Vienna Institute for Global Studies, Modul University, and the American University of Health Sciences (AUHS), SEMART 2025 celebrates its 10th anniversary with a five-day international seminar combining cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops, and expert-led discussions in stress science, practical stress reduction, and personal resilience.
Link to Eventbrite: click HERE

Social Cooling - Live Demo of world's first plug-and-play Air Conditioner
2025-05-29 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Vienna)
Innovation from the Venturecake Accelerator – Startup Social Cooling
📅 Date: May 29, 2025🕔 Time: 17:30 CET📍 Location: Online (YouTube Live)
🔗 Registration & Details: https://www.social-cooling.com/the-product
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Startup Social Cooling, part of the Venturecake Accelerator, is set to unveil its groundbreaking product TerraBreeze in a live demo. We’re thrilled to have them on board and are excited to see them showcase their innovation.
Join the first public live demonstration of TerraBreeze, the revolutionary plug-and-play air conditioning solution offering:

Up to 40% less electricity consumption compared to traditional AC units

No installation required – no exhaust hoses, no outdoor units

Affordable and sustainable cooling through advanced thermal storage technology

Don’t miss this chance to witness the future of cooling technology live!

Rust Vienna - May | at Bitcredit 🦀
2025-05-27 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Vienna) | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Dear Rustaceans,
Rust Vienna is assembling again on Tuesday, May 27th at weXelerate. As always, it’s going to be a lovely evening with food & beer — this time around we’ll even have THREE talks instead of the usual two 🚀 🦀
This event is proudly sponsored by Bitcredit — Bitcredit is making this Rust Vienna Meetup possible, sponsoring the venue at WeXelerate as well as food and drinks, which is absolutely incredible—thank you so much! 🫶
Check them out and show them some love:

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Bitcredit Community Website: https://www.bitcr.org/
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Telegram: @bitcredit_community
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Get you ticket by clicking HERE

Venturecake Power Session: Random Lessons from Launching, Scaling, and Investing in Start-ups
2025-05-23 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners

What this Power Session is about
In this honest and interactive session, you’re invited to join a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of building, growing, and backing start-ups. From early wins to painful missteps, this session explores the journey of entrepreneurship through personal stories and practical takeaways gained across multiple ventures and investment rounds.
Whether you’re navigating your first startup or preparing for your next funding round, this is a space for real talk—not just advice.

What to expect
•Candid insights into the highs and lows of startup life
•Personal lessons learned from building and backing multiple companies
•An open Q&A session—bring your questions, nothing’s off-limits
•Practical takeaways you can apply to your own founder journey

Why should you attend?
Founder Reality Check – Go beyond the success stories and learn what really happens behind the scenes.
Real Lessons, Not Theories – Hear what worked, what didn’t, and how to grow from it.
Open Space for Real Talk – Get answers to the questions you’re actually asking as a founder.

More info via: info@venturecake.eu

Workshop // Service Design für Führungskräfte
2025-05-21 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
📅 Mittwoch, 21. Mai 2025 | ⏰ 09:00 – 17:00 Uhr (CEST)📍 weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien | 🏢 Vor Ort-Workshop
🚀 Wie können Unternehmen kundenorientierte Services entwickeln?
Kunden erwarten heute maßgeschneiderte, intuitive und nahtlose Erlebnisse. Unternehmen, die Service Design strategisch nutzen, schaffen nicht nur begeisternde Kundenerlebnisse, sondern steigern auch Effizienz, Innovationskraft und Markterfolg.
In diesem praxisnahen Workshop lernst du bewährte Methoden, um Kundenperspektiven zu verstehen, innovative Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und nachhaltige Veränderungen in deinem Unternehmen zu implementieren.

🎯 Für wen ist dieser Workshop geeignet?
Dieser interaktive Workshop richtet sich an Führungskräfte, Innovationsmanager, Produktentwickler und Service-Designer, die ihre Organisation kundenzentrierter ausrichten wollen:✅ Führungskräfte & Entscheider – Strategieentwicklung für bessere Kundenerlebnisse✅ Produkt- & Service-Manager – Kundenzentrierte Prozesse und Dienstleistungen optimieren✅ Innovationsteams & UX-Designer – Kreative Lösungen für nachhaltige Service-Innovationen✅ Berater & Transformationsmanager – Methoden für Change-Management & Business-Optimierung
Du möchtest Services entwickeln, die Kunden wirklich begeistern? Dann ist dieser Workshop genau das Richtige für dich!

📅 Workshop-Details & Inhalte
🔹 Dauer: 1 Tag (09:00 – 17:00 Uhr)🔹 Format: Präsenz-Workshop mit praxisnahen Übungen & direkter Umsetzung🔹 Ort: weXelerate, Wien🔹 Max. Teilnehmerzahl: 10 – 20 Personen
🔹 Workshop-Agenda:✔️ Grundlagen des Service Designs: Was ist Service Design und wie profitieren Unternehmen davon?✔️ Customer Journeys analysieren: Wie erleben Kunden deine Dienstleistungen wirklich?✔️ Service Blueprints: Abläufe sichtbar machen & gezielt optimieren✔️ Prototyping & Testing: Schnellere Validierung neuer Service-Ideen✔️ Service Design nachhaltig integrieren: Change-Management & Zusammenarbeit im Team verbessern
🔹 Hands-on Übungen:✔️ Eine Kundenerfahrung analysieren und Schwachstellen identifizieren✔️ Mit deinem Team Lösungen entwickeln & testen✔️ Maßnahmen ableiten, die du direkt in deinem Unternehmen umsetzen kannst
Erlebe Service Design nicht nur in der Theorie, sondern wende es direkt an!

🔥 Warum du diesen Workshop nicht verpassen solltest
🔹 Kundenperspektive verstehen: Entwickle Services, die wirklich begeistern.🔹 Innovationskraft steigern: Lerne bewährte Methoden für nutzerzentrierte Lösungen.🔹 Effizientere Prozesse etablieren: Spare Zeit & Ressourcen durch gezielte Service-Optimierung.🔹 Praktische Tools für den Alltag: Setze die Erkenntnisse direkt in deinem Unternehmen um.
Service Design ist mehr als eine Methode – es ist der Schlüssel zu nachhaltigem Unternehmenserfolg!

🎤 Dein Experte: Simon Herzog
Simon Herzog ist Gründer & Leiter von Anglemap, einer führenden Agentur für Service Design in Wien und Kopenhagen.Seit 2017 berät er Unternehmen wie Novo Nordisk, Tencent, Maersk, Google X und das Rote Kreuz, um nutzerzentrierte Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln. Sein Ansatz kombiniert Design Thinking, strategische Innovationsmethoden und praxisnahe Umsetzung, um Unternehmen kundenzentrierter zu gestalten.

📌 Key Facts auf einen Blick
📅 Datum: Mittwoch, 21. Mai 2025🕒 Uhrzeit: 09:00 – 17:00 Uhr (CEST)📍 Ort: weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien💡 Format: Intensiver Präsenz-Workshop mit praxisnahen Übungen
📢 Jetzt anmelden & Service Design als strategisches Tool nutzen!

Venturecake Power Session - Growth & Sales
2025-05-15 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners
📅 Date: 15.05.2025⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00📍 Location: weXelerate🎤 Speaker: Ferdinand Dietrich, Co-Founder & CCO at Storebox
Growth & Sales: Lessons Learned from Scaling StoreboxIn this Power Session, Ferdinand Dietrich shares hands-on insights from building Storebox, Europe’s first fully digitalized self-storage and last-mile logistics network. With over 360 locations across six countries, Ferdinand has helped turn a bold idea into a scalable, tech-enabled business – and knows what it takes to grow.
This is your opportunity to learn from a founder who’s lived through the ups and downs of sales-driven growth in a competitive B2B environment.
What to expect🚀 A real-life founder story: how Storebox scaled across Europe🛠️ Sales in practice: how to structure, test and improve your B2B sales efforts📊 Growth decisions: what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do differently🙋‍♂️ Live Q&A: ask your questions and get honest, tactical feedback
Why should you attend?📈 Sharpen your sales & growth mindset with real examples👥 Learn from a founder who scaled with limited resources💬 Get direct input on your own sales challenges
More info via: info@venturecake.eu

📢 Digital Marketing Meetup – Vienna 🇦🇹
2025-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Join us on May 13 at weXelerate Hub in Vienna for an exclusive Digital Marketing Meetup, hosted as part of the ViennaUP startup festival! 🚀

Expect two expert talks in English, valuable networking, and insightful discussions over drinks and snacks.

🎤 Speakers & Topics:
🔹 Jules Ignacio Canlas – How to Win at Startup SEO in the Age of AI
Founder of Embarque.io, a revenue-led SEO agency trusted by VEED, Riverside.fm, and EmailOctopus. Jules challenges conventional SEO approaches, focusing on content that drives real business impact—not just rankings.

🔹 Diandra Escobar – How to Build a Founder-Led Growth Flywheel on LinkedIn
A seasoned content strategist and growth marketer, Diandra has helped startups scale through content, partnerships, and social acquisition. Now, she’s building a 6-figure content agency and will share her playbook on LinkedIn growth strategies.

📍 Where? weXelerate Hub, Praterstrasse 1, 1020 Vienna
📅 When? May 13, 2025, 18:00
🎟 Free registration: here

Join us for an evening of actionable insights and meaningful connections!
See you in Vienna! 🙌

Venturecake Power Session – The Other Side of the Term Sheet
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners
📅 Date: 13.05.2025⏰ Time: 12:00 – 13:30📍 Location: weXelerate🎤 Speaker: Markus Lang, General Partner at Speedinvest

The Other Side of the Term Sheet: A Founder’s Path into Venture Capital
In this informal and interactive Power Session, Markus Lang shares his journey from startup founder to General Partner at Speedinvest, one of Europe’s leading early-stage VC funds. Having been on both sides of the pitch, Markus knows exactly what it takes to raise capital – and what investors are really looking for.
This is a rare chance to get unfiltered insights from someone who’s successfully made the leap from building startups to backing them.

What to expect

A personal story: how Markus went from founder to VC

Inside Speedinvest: how one of Europe’s top VC funds approaches early-stage investing

A live Q&A: your chance to ask fundraising questions and get direct, honest feedback

Practical advice: how to prepare for fundraising and build investor-ready momentum

Why should you attend?
🧠 Learn from both sides of the table: Understand how VCs think – from someone who used to be in your shoes📈 Sharpen your fundraising approach: Avoid common mistakes and stand out to investors🎤 Ask anything: Get real answers to your specific fundraising challenges

More info via: info@venturecake.eu

The CEE Innovation Forum 2025
2025-05-12 09:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Join the CEE Innovation Forum 2025 at ViennaUP, where tech ecosystem leaders gather to drive regional growth.

Organized by theRecursive and weXelerate, this forum aims to spark meaningful discussions between regions, showcase inspiring solutions, strategies and partnerships, and drive further collaboration across the CEE ecosystem.

Founders will find great opportunities to matchmake with regional investors and learn strategies from seasoned experts, colleagues as well. Policymakers and investors will explore frameworks to streamline cross-border cooperation and corporations how to find emerging partners.

Through panels, keynotes, several case studies and fireside chats they will spotlight the talent, innovation, and opportunities within the Central and Eastern European region.

Here are key panels on the program:

Who is Protecting Europe’s Future with AIES Vienna, analytics and founders.
Being Customer-Centric in an AI-Driven World with leaders from RBI and Malcom Finance.
How to Scale at Home & Abroad with UNIDO and IESE School of Founders.
Unlocking Cross-Border Investments with SpeedInvest, PUSH Ventures, Elevator Ventures, and NV3.
Cutting-Edge Technology Opening New Frontiers with startups in manufacturing, retail, and agriculture.
Driving Ecosystem Growth in Turbulent Times with policymakers from Latvia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Austria.

The forum also features interactive case studies, masterclasses, pitching session, and curated networking offering hands-on learning and real investment opportunities.

For attractive ticket discounts please reach out to ecosystem@wexelerate.com

More Info: >> CEE Innovation Forum <<

Venturecake Power Session: Real Talk on Startup Grants & EU Funding
2025-05-09 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners

In this honest and interactive session, Dr. Vijay Verma, co-founder of Dharma Funding Solutions GmbH, lifts the curtain on what it really takes to secure public funding for your startup or project. Whether you’re deep into R&D, planning your go-to-market strategy, or dreaming of international expansion, this session will walk you through the do’s, don’ts, and how-to’s of navigating Austrian and EU-level funding.
No sugar-coating. Just clear advice from someone who’s helped companies win millions in grants.

What to expect

•A practical look at which funding sources Austrian startups and SMEs can tap into for R&D, prototyping, sales, marketing, and internationalization
•An overview of major EU opportunities like the EIC Accelerator and Horizon Europe, and how collaborative cross-border projects can unlock large-scale funding
•Behind-the-scenes insights on how Dharma Funding Solutions GmbH supports teams in shaping strong concepts, writing winning grant applications, and increasing their odds of success
•An open Q&A—bring your real questions about navigating the public funding jungle

Why should you attend?

•Funding, Demystified: Learn what’s really out there and how to access it
•Avoid Costly Mistakes: Hear the red flags and success factors from the field
•Support That Works: Discover how to build your case with expert help
•Get Inspired to Apply: Real talk on what it takes to win—and why it’s worth it

More info via: info@venturecake.eu

INSIDEOUT Summit 2025, part of the ViennaUP Festival
2025-05-09
INSIDEOUT Summit is a curated experience bringing together 180+ purpose-driven innovators to explore how technology and human potential can drive meaningful change.

This year’s summit, part of the ViennaUP Festival, will focus on two key themes:

🌍 Outer Innovation: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and emerging digital solutions to drive sustainability, social innovation, circular economy, energy transition, etc.

🧠 Inner Innovation: Strengthening resilience, breaking limiting beliefs, and applying neuroscience-driven strategies to sharpen cognitive skills and emotional intelligence in high-stakes environments.

Expect high-level discussions, interactive sessions, and curated networking opportunities that connect startups, corporates, institutions, investors, and foundations dedicated to driving impact through innovation.

Why Attend?

Immerse yourself in a purpose-driven innovation experience, exploring the future of sustainable and impactful tech solutions.
Strengthen your mindset & performance with insights into resilience, neuroscience-backed strategies, and productivity techniques.

Connect with 180+ innovators, including startups, corporates, investors, and institutions shaping the future.

Dive into transformative technologies and their real-world applications in sustainability and human performance.

Engage in thought-provoking discussions and hands-on experiences that blend innovation and personal growth.

🔗 Secure your spot with a 20% discounted ticket with the code Partner20 now: [https://tinyurl.com/partnerpromokitio25]

Venturecake Power Session - Behind the Hype
2025-05-02 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners
What this Power Session is about

In 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.

What to expect

A personal story of resilience, hard lessons, and wins

An open Q&A where no topic is off-limits—ask your real founder questions

Candid insights into the mental and emotional rollercoaster of building a company

Why should you attend?

Founder Reality Check: Hear what it’s actually like to build a company from zero
Lessons You Can Use: Learn from the missteps, turning points, and mindset shifts that matter
Real Talk, Not Just Advice: Come with your questions and leave with perspective

More info via: info@venturecake.eu

HerBizz International: AI, Web3 & Media FROM VISION TO VICTORY
2025-04-29 17:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Vienna) | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
🚀 Unlock the Power of Connection and Innovation at the exclusive HerBizz International Event: AI, Web3 and Media – FROM VISION TO VICTORY!

Step into a world where innovation, leadership, and meaningful connections come together to redefine success. HerBizz International 2025 offers a powerful agenda packed with exclusive insights from industry experts and unparalleled networking opportunities. This is your chance to engage with pioneers in AI, Web3, and Media who are transforming industries and paving the way for the future.

📅 Date: April 29, 2025
📍 Location: weXelerate, Praterstrasse 1, 1020 Vienna
💼 Format: In-person

🔥 A Robust Agenda Designed to Inspire and Empower

HerBizz International brings you a carefully curated agenda featuring world-class speakers and thought-provoking discussions designed to fuel your growth and leadership journey.

✅ Visionary Keynotes and Fireside Chats:

🎤 From Dreaming to Reality & the Success Story of SHEconomy
Presented by Michaela Ernst, Co-Founder & Publisher of SHEconomy. Discover the journey behind creating a powerful platform that elevates women’s voices globally.

🔥 Fireside Chat: How to Get the Salary and Career You Deserve
Featuring Martina Ernst, E&S FairEqualSolutions. Gain practical insights to excel in your career and achieve the recognition you deserve.

🌐 Fireside Chat: Navigating the Future of Digital Assets
With Walter Mösenbacher, Managing Director of Digital Assets Association Austria (DAAA), FINTECH Circle London, and Lecturer at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. Uncover the role of blockchain, Web3, and digital assets in shaping the future economy.

🎬 Fireside Chat: The Evolution of Strong Female Characters in Movie Production
Featuring Myriam Lopez-Otazu, SVP International Unscripted Content & Global Networks EMEA, WarnerBros Discovery. Explore how women are reshaping the narratives in media and entertainment.

✅ Empowering Panels:

🤖 AI in Action: Discover real-world applications of AI and how it is revolutionizing industries.

🚀 How to Achieve the Success You Deserve: Insights from leaders who have broken barriers and achieved remarkable success.

💪 HerStory: Inspirational personal journeys from women who have turned challenges into opportunities.

💡 The Success Story of Circle of Joy: Hear from Regine Eitelbös and Yvonne Poul, co-founders of MADITA, as they share their impactful journey.

🥂 Exclusive Networking Cocktail:

Don’t miss this high-value opportunity to connect with a curated audience of like-minded leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Share ideas, forge strategic partnerships, and build valuable relationships during our exclusive networking cocktail session. Experience vibrant conversations that could lead to your next big breakthrough.

Get your ticket HERE

Zwischen EU AI Act und AI Agents: KI-basierte Produkte und Services
2025-04-29 09:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Vienna)
📅 Dienstag, 29. April 2025 | ⏰ 09:00 – 15:00 Uhr (CEST)📍 weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien | 🏢 Vor Ort-Workshop

Was bedeutet der EU AI Act für mein Unternehmen? Wie kann ich KI konkret für mein Unternehmen nutzen, um Wettbewerbsvorteile zu sichern?
Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Art, wie wir Produkte und Services entwickeln – mit enormem Innovationspotenzial, aber auch neuen rechtlichen Anforderungen. Der EU AI Act bringt klare Regeln, während KI-Agenten und zukünftige Entwicklungen neue Chancen eröffnen.
Doch wie können Unternehmen diese Herausforderungen meistern und KI konkret und rechtskonform nutzen, um echte Wettbewerbsvorteile zu erzielen?
Inhalte des Workshops:
• EU AI Act verstehen: Was wird reguliert und was bedeutet das konkret für Ihr Unternehmen?
• Technologieeinblick KI: Klar, verständlich und ohne Hype – was KI (heute) kann und wie sie funktioniert
• Rechtskonforme KI-Use-Cases mit echtem Nutzen: Best Practices aus Unternehmen
• KI Use Case Canvas: Gemeinsam eigene KI-Use-Cases entwickeln und strukturieren
• Blick in die Zukunft: KI-Agenten, AGI & Co – was kommt auf Unternehmen zu?

Was nimmst du mit:
• Ein klares Verständnis der regulatorischen Anforderungen durch den EU AI Act
• Konkrete Ideen und strukturierte Ansätze, wie KI im eigenen Unternehmen sinnvoll eingesetzt werden kann
• Inspiration durch reale, rechtssichere Best-Practice-Beispiele
• Eigene KI-Use-Cases, die Sie direkt weiterverfolgen können
• Tools und Methoden, um KI-Potenziale in Ihrem Unternehmen systematisch zu identifizieren und umzusetzen
• Teilnahmezertifikat zum EU AI Act – als Nachweis über Ihr Know-how zu regulatorischen Anforderungen rund um KI

Interaktiv, individuell, praxisnah
Dieser Workshop ist kein Standard-Vortrag. Stattdessen arbeiten wir gemeinsam und interaktiv an konkreten Fragestellungen und Use Cases. Es geht um Ihre Unternehmensrealität – und darum, wie Sie KI sinnvoll integrieren können. Der Austausch unter den Teilnehmenden zu eigenen Erfahrungen, Herausforderungen und Ideen ist ein zentraler Bestandteil und schafft zusätzlichen Mehrwert.

Der Workshop richtet sich an:
• Fach- und Führungskräfte aus Produktentwicklung, Innovation, IT und Strategie
• Entscheider*innen, die KI verantwortungsvoll im Unternehmen einsetzen möchten
• Projektverantwortliche für Digitalisierung, KI oder Compliance
• Alle, die verstehen wollen, was KI wirklich kann – und was sie für ihr Unternehmen bringt

🎤 Unser Experte: Max Beinhofer
Maximilian Beinhofer unterstützt als erfahrener KI-Experte Unternehmen dabei, das volle Potenzial der künstlichen Intelligenz auszuschöpfen, um nicht nur Prototypen zu entwickeln, sondern echte wirtschaftliche Erfolge zu erzielen.

📌 Key Facts auf einen Blick
📅 Datum: Dienstag, 29. April 2025🕒 Uhrzeit: 09:00 – 15:00 Uhr (CEST)📍 Ort: weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien👥 Teilnehmerzahl: 10 – 20 Personen💡 Format: Intensiver Präsenz-Workshop mit praxisnahen Übungen
📢 Jetzt anmelden & KI gezielt in dein Unternehmen integrieren!

Energy Climate Tech Forum
2025-04-29
Ob Wind, Sonne, Wasserstoff, Biogas, intelligente Speicher, Micro Grids,
effizienter Verbrauch und vor allem innovative Kombinationen daraus:
Die Energiewende bringt große Herausforderungen sowie enorme Chancen.

Welche innovativen Möglichkeiten des Energieeinkaufs und des Energiemanagements (EMS) für intelligente Gewinnung, Speicherung und
Nutzung gibt es?
In welchen Bereichen und Industriesektoren wird grüner Wassersto
eine Rolle spielen, und welche Möglichkeiten ergeben sich daraus für
Forschung, Entwicklung und Innovation?
Wie können Unternehmen in Innovationsökosystemen neue Formen
der Zusammenarbeit finden, wie gelingt die Finanzierung innovativer?

Zu den Tickets

Info Session for Founders - Venturecake Accelerator
2025-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Vienna)
🚀 Are you a startup founder looking to grow with the support of a powerful ecosystem?

Join 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.

🎯 What you’ll learn:
•How the co-ownership model works (“Add a layer, take a slice”)
•What makes Venturecake different from classic accelerator programs
• How to access our expert mentors, corporate & investor networks, and co-working space in Vienna
•How to apply for the CURRENT batch

more info at venturecake.eu

🎁 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.

📅 April 28, 2025 | 16:00 | Online

🔗 Register now – it’s free!

What Your Corporate Business Can Learn from Top Investors
2025-04-28 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Vienna) | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Exclusive Innovation Event: What Your Corporate Business Can Learn from Top Investors
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2025🕛 Time: 12:00–14:00 (CET)📍 Location: weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna🎟️ Invite-only | Language: English
Discover the investor mindset that drives breakthrough innovation
Join us for an exclusive session with Alex Dang, former Amazon and AWS Executive, seasoned McKinsey Advisor, and bestselling co-author of The Venture Mindset. This invite-only event offers fresh insights into how top investors think, decide, and scale, and what corporate leaders can learn from their approach.
In a world of accelerating change, corporate leaders are under increasing pressure to rethink their innovation strategy and become more agile. This event dives deep into how corporates can adopt investor-like behaviors to drive smarter bets, reduce risk, and unlock sustainable growth—whether through Corporate Venture Capital, strategic experimentation, or innovation portfolio thinking.
Alex will share key principles from The Venture Mindset: How to Make Smarter Bets and Achieve Extraordinary Growth—a must-read playbook for anyone navigating the intersection of innovation, investment, and execution. Backed by real-world examples and practical frameworks, the book reveals how both startups and large enterprises can outperform by embracing uncertainty with clarity and discipline.

🔹 Who should attend?

Corporate Innovation & Strategy Leaders

Heads of Corporate Venture Capital & M&A

Transformation Executives & Intrapreneurs

C-Level Decision Makers seeking next-level growth strategies

🚀 Seats are limited.
Request your invite now and gain a mindset edge for your corporate future: ecosystem@wexelerate.com
Presented by Verbund X and weXelerate, in cooperation with Alpha Omega.

Venturecake Power Session – Marketing 101:Beyond the Pitch
2025-04-25 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners

📅 Date: 25.04.2025
⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: Online
🎤 Speaker: Vladimir Cerić, Marketing4Tech

What this Power Session is about?
Finding 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.

What to expect?
A 30-minute intro into the fundamental principles of marketing
Practical tips on how to use marketing to achieve business goals
An AMA session to answer the immediate marketing dilemmas of founders

Why should you attend?
See the scope: Understand all aspects of marketing and how they affect the business of your startup
Get the answers: Ask away on how to accelerate growth and avoid the pitfalls
Find the right way: Learn how to eliminate the distractions and focus on driving your idea further

More info via: info@venturecake.eu

Workshop // The Power of Storytelling for Innovation Managers: From Ideas to Impact
2025-04-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
📅 Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025 | ⏰ 4:00 – 5:00 PM (CET) | 📍 Live Online Workshop (English)
🚀 Why Storytelling is Essential for Innovation Success
Innovation is more than just having groundbreaking ideas—it’s about making them understood, embraced, and successfully implemented. Research in cognitive science and behavioral psychology confirms that storytelling is one of the most effective methods to communicate complex concepts, gain stakeholder buy-in, and drive meaningful action.
In this 4-week interactive online workshop, you will learn how to craft compelling narratives that make your innovations stand out. Whether you’re an innovation manager, marketing professional, team leader, or entrepreneur, mastering storytelling will help you win over executives, engage your teams, and persuade customers.

🎯 Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals who want to improve their communication skills and drive innovation forward, including:✅ Innovation Managers & Product Managers – Make complex innovations understandable and inspire action.✅ Marketing Managers & Strategists – Develop powerful narratives to promote innovative products.✅ Team Leaders & Entrepreneurs – Strengthen leadership skills and improve investor pitches.
If you need to bridge the gap between visionary thinking and practical execution, this program is for you.

📅 Workshop Program & Dates
🔹 Session 1 (April 1, 2025): The Foundations of Storytelling✔️ What is storytelling, and why is it crucial for innovation?✔️ Key differences between storytelling, marketing, and strategic communication✔️ Real-world examples of good and bad storytelling
🔹 Session 2 (April 8, 2025): Understanding Your Audience & Crafting Your Message✔️ Identifying and segmenting your audience for maximum impact✔️ Developing a compelling message that resonates with different stakeholders✔️ Best practices for audience engagement and emotional storytelling
🔹 Session 3 (April 15, 2025): Storytelling Strategies & Channels✔️ Creating a structured storytelling strategy for innovation projects✔️ Cultural adaptation & relevance: How to tailor your story for different markets✔️ Choosing the right platforms and channels (social media, pitches, presentations)
🔹 Session 4 (April 22, 2025): Presentation & Optimization✔️ Live pitch practice: Receive personalized feedback✔️ How to test and refine your narrative for maximum impact✔️ Optimizing storytelling for decision-making processes and sales funnels
🔹 Bonus:💡 Optional 1:1 mentoring session with the speaker to refine your individual storytelling approach!

🔥 What You Will Gain
✅ Master strategic storytelling techniques to make your ideas stand out.✅ Improve innovation marketing with compelling, persuasive narratives.✅ Enhance leadership & communication skills to gain executive buy-in.✅ Develop a full pitch & communication strategy tailored to your project.✅ Work on a real-world project and receive valuable feedback from peers and experts.

🎤 Meet Your Expert Speaker: Marta Ordeig
Marta Ordeig is the founder of Garage Stories, a Silicon Valley-rooted innovation lab specializing in storytelling for technology and business. She collaborates with leading tech companies, startups, and entrepreneurs to develop groundbreaking narratives that make disruptive ideas tangible and market-ready.
Her expertise lies in combining technology, storytelling, and behavioral psychology to create powerful communication strategies that help innovators succeed.

💡 Why This Workshop is a Must for Innovation Leaders
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to clearly articulate and sell your ideas is a competitive advantage. Whether you’re pitching a startup, leading a corporate innovation project, or launching a disruptive product, storytelling is the key to securing funding, aligning teams, and driving adoption.
🔹 92% of consumers prefer brand stories over traditional ads🔹 Investors fund teams that communicate their vision persuasively🔹 Companies using storytelling in their marketing see up to 22x more engagement
Join this hands-on workshop to transform your ideas into powerful narratives that drive real impact.
📢 Secure your spot now and elevate your innovation storytelling skills!

📌 Key Details at a Glance
📅 Dates: April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025🕒 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM (CET)📍 Location: Online (Live Sessions)🎤 Language: English👥 Format: Interactive workshops + optional 1:1 mentoring
🔗 Register now to gain access to exclusive storytelling frameworks and expert coaching!

Venturecake Power Session – Startup Location Austria
2025-04-17 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners
📅 Date: 17.04.2025
⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: Online
🎤 Speakers: Verena Gruber, ABA Invest in Austria & Stephanie Flasch, ABA Work in Austria
What this Power Session is about
In 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.
What to expect
•15 min: Startup Hub Austria & Vienna – Verena Gruber gives insights into founding, funding opportunities, and the broader innovation landscape (including ViennaUP & Connect Day).
•15 min: Living & Working in Austria – Stephanie Flasch outlines visa options and everything you need to know for relocating or hiring talent.
•Q&A: Ask anything about the Austrian startup ecosystem, legal setup, or funding access.
Why should you attend?
•Startup Navigation Made Easy: Learn the key steps to start and grow your business in Austria
•Visa & Talent Insights: Understand the pathways for hiring or relocating international talent
•Direct Expert Access: Get your questions answered by the official agency for foreign investors and skilled workers
More info via: info@venturecake.eu

Cross Corporate Circle: Innovation umsetzen [members only]
2025-04-17 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Vienna)
[vor Ort Event]

Der Cross Corporate Circle ist ein exklusives Format für alle, die praxisnahe Einblicke suchen, neue Perspektiven kennenlernen und berufliche Netzwerke ausbauen möchten. In der 3-stündigen Session vor Ort steht der offene Austausch im Mittelpunkt. Ein Unternehmen stellt eine reale Fallstudie oder konkrete Herausforderung vor, die gemeinsam in kleiner Runde diskutiert wird. Alternativ können die Teilnehmer in einem Deep-Dive-Workshop spezifische Themen erarbeiten. Durch die enge Zusammenarbeit und den persönlichen Austausch entstehen neue Lösungsansätze und wertvolle berufliche Kontakte.

Ablauf:

Präsentation einer realen Fallstudie oder Herausforderung durch ein Unternehmen
Alternativ: Deep-Dive-Workshop zu einem spezifischen Thema mit praxisnahem Fokus
Interaktive Diskussion in kleiner Gruppe zur Erarbeitung von Lösungen und Perspektiven

Ziele

Neue Perspektiven kennenlernen und berufliche Kontakte knüpfen
Austausch von Ideen, Erfahrungen und Perspektiven in einer kollaborativen Umgebung
Aktiv ein Thema für die Praxis erarbeiten und praxisnahe Lösungsansätze entwickeln

Zielgruppe

Personen, die Feedback zu einer aktuellen Herausforderung einholen möchten
Teilnehmer, die gemeinsam spezifische Lösungsansätze zu einem Thema erarbeiten wollen
Menschen, die sich von unterschiedlichen Perspektiven inspirieren lassen möchten

Speaker

Universitäten, die wissenschaftliche Hintergründe und innovative Ansätze einbringen
Corporates, die aus ihrer praktischen Erfahrung berichten und konkrete Herausforderungen präsentieren
Dienstleister, die mit spezialisierten Lösungsansätzen und Methoden unterstützen

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Venturecake Power Session - The Struggle of Funding
2025-04-14 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Vienna)
For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners
📅 Date: 14.04.2025
⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:30
📍 Location: Online
🎤 Speaker: Sebastian Gruber, CEO at hi.health
What this Power Session is about
In 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.
What to expect
• A short intro into Sebastian’s startup journey and how hi.health is transforming claims in private healthcare
• Insights into raising $6.5M — what worked, what didn’t, and what every founder should know
• Real-world advice on navigating the funding landscape, especially in complex industries like healthcare
• An open Q&A session where you can ask your questions directly
Why should you attend?
• Learn from a Funded Founder: Get a rare perspective from someone who’s already done the hard work
• Navigate Fundraising: Hear what really matters when raising early-stage capital
• Get Real: Ask your own questions and gain honest, experience-based answers
More info via: info@venturecake.eu

START Vienna - Demo Day
2025-04-10 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Vienna) | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Join us for Demo-Day, the finale of START Vienna’s startup sprint for our newest cohort of STARTies! 🩵
Over the past weeks, 4 teams have developed innovative startup ideas – from ideation to MVP. Now it’s time to pitch! Each team will present their startup concept to a panel of expert jurors, competing for the title of most promising idea.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, student, or startup enthusiast — join us for this pitching competition! 🚀
🎤 4 teams, 1 stage
🏆 Expert jury & live voting
🎟️ Get your free ticket here: >>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/demo-day-start-vienna-tickets-1312156197509<<

Workshop // Wenn dein Team blockiert: Blockaden erkennen und lösen
2025-04-10 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Vienna)
📅 Mittwoch, 10. April 2025 | ⏰ 15:00 – 16:30 Uhr (CET) | 📍 Live Online-Workshop
💡 Läuft es in deinem Team nicht rund?
Gibt es wiederkehrende Herausforderungen, Kommunikationsprobleme oder unklare Verantwortlichkeiten? Blockaden in Teams können die Produktivität, Motivation und den Erfolg erheblich beeinträchtigen.
In diesem praxisnahen 1,5-stündigen Online-Workshop lernst du, wie du Hindernisse identifizierst, Klarheit schaffst und dein Team in einen produktiven Flow bringst.

🎯 Für wen ist dieser Workshop geeignet?
Dieser interaktive Workshop richtet sich an Führungskräfte, Teamleiter:innen und Projektmanager:innen, die ihre Teamdynamik nachhaltig verbessern wollen:✅ Teamleiter & Führungskräfte – Klare Strukturen schaffen und Teamblockaden lösen✅ Projektmanager & HR-Profis – Effektive Kommunikation & Zusammenarbeit fördern✅ Startup-Gründer & Unternehmer – High-Performance-Teams aufbauen und motivieren
Wenn du dein Team stärken, Konflikte minimieren und den Zusammenhalt verbessern möchtest, ist dieser Workshop genau das Richtige für dich.

📅 Workshop-Details & Ablauf
🔹 Dauer: 1,5 Stunden🔹 Teilnehmerzahl: 2 – 10 Personen🔹 Format: Live-Online-Workshop mit interaktivem Miro-Board & teamazing Plattform
🔹 Workshop-Agenda:✔️ Blockaden erkennen & verstehen: Psychologische & strukturelle Hindernisse in Teams analysieren✔️ Perspektiven sichtbar machen: Transparenz schaffen & gemeinsame Lösungen entwickeln✔️ Konkrete Maßnahmen ableiten: Sofort umsetzbare Strategien für nachhaltigen Teamerfolg
🔹 Bonus nach dem Workshop:✨ Exklusiver Team-Check:Nach dem Workshop erhältst du ein Set mit 5 maßgeschneiderten Fragen, die du in einer anonymen Umfrage an dein Team weitergeben kannst.📊 Wir analysieren die Ergebnisse und liefern dir konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen – für eine langfristige Optimierung der Zusammenarbeit!

🔥 Warum du diesen Workshop nicht verpassen solltest
🔹 Erfahre, welche psychologischen & strukturellen Blockaden Teams ausbremsen.🔹 Entwickle Strategien, um Widerstände zu überwinden & Motivation zu fördern.🔹 Lerne innovative Methoden, um Teamdynamiken nachhaltig zu verbessern.🔹 Erhalte praxisnahe Lösungsansätze, die du direkt in deinem Team umsetzen kannst.
Bringe dein Team in den Flow und steigere Effizienz, Kreativität und Zusammenarbeit!

🎤 Dein Experte: Paul Stanzenberger
Paul Stanzenberger ist Gründer & Geschäftsführer von teamazing, einer der führenden Agenturen für innovative Teamtrainings.Er hat mit zahlreichen Unternehmen daran gearbeitet, Blockaden zu identifizieren und gezielt aufzulösen, um Teams leistungsfähiger, kreativer und erfolgreicher zu machen.

📌 Key Facts auf einen Blick
📅 Datum: Mittwoch, 10. April 2025🕒 Uhrzeit: 15:00 – 16:30 Uhr (CET)📍 Ort: Online (Live-Workshop)👥 Teilnehmerzahl: 2 – 10 Personen💡 Format: Interaktive Online-Session mit Miro-Board & teamazing Plattform
📢 Jetzt anmelden & dein Team nachhaltig stärken!

Innovation Masterclass: Innovation umsetzen [members only]
2025-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
[Online Einheit]

Dieses Modul widmet sich der praktischen Umsetzung von Innovationsprojekten. Die Teilnehmer erfahren, wie sie Teams effizient zusammenstellen, Ressourcen planen und innovationsfreundliche Strukturen schaffen. Experten aus Universitäten und Fachhochschulen bieten wissenschaftlich fundierte Ansätze und praxisorientierte Lösungsansätze, um Innovationsideen erfolgreich in die Realität umzusetzen.

Inhalte:

Ressourcen- und Budgetplanung für Innovationsprojekte
Zusammenstellung und Führung von interdisziplinären Teams
Förderung einer innovationsfreundlichen Unternehmenskultur
Einsatz agiler Methoden zur Strukturierung und Beschleunigung von Prozessen
Strategien zur erfolgreichen Skalierung von Innovationen im Unternehmen

Format:
Ein wissenschaftlich-methodischer Ansatz, einschließlich der Vorstellung von Frameworks und fundierten Konzepten. Zusätzlich wird der Austausch mit anderen Teilnehmern durch interaktive Formate wie Gruppenarbeiten und Breakout-Sessions gefördert.

Ziele:

Grundverständnis und Know-how zum Thema aufbauen
Erfahrungsaustausch mit den anderen Teilnehmern
Inspiration und Lösungsansätze für eigene Projekte gewinnen

Zielgruppe:
Personen, die

ein generelles Know-how im Bereich Innovation aufbauen möchten
spezifisches Wissen zu einem Innovationsthema aufbauen möchten
sich mit anderen Teilnehmern zu Innovationsthemen austauschen möchten
nach neuen Denkanstößen und Inspiration suchen

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