FEMALE FOUNDERS NIGHT
X THINC! at Mannheim University
3rd of May 2024
We are super excited to announce a powerful collaboration between thinc! and Female Founders Night!
thinc! is a student initiative for entrepreneurship at the University of Mannheim. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own startup or simply crave a community of innovative minds, thinc! is your go-to destination.
The Female Founders Night was founded by students of Zeppelin University at Friedrichshafen, this initiative is all about fostering a platform for individuals of every gender who share a passion for entrepreneurship and founding.
At the heart of our collaboration lies a shared belief: diversity fuels creativity, innovation, and success in the entrepreneurial realm. Together, we’re poised to inspire, empower, and elevate aspiring entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. Get ready to join us on this incredible journey!
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On May 3rd, the University of Mannheim hosted their first ever Female Founders Night!
Before the panel discussion started, some had the opportunity of participating in a workshop with Wemolo about the topic of team leadership.
Afterwards, participants enjoyed an enlightening panel discussion about the topic “Trailblazing women” with our four speakers Helena Most, Isabel Cademartori, Alex Gessner and Dr. Carolin Althoff. The audience gained valuable insights and perceptive stories of what it’s like being a successful woman in their work environment. All four women offered captivating insights throughout the night, yet one point remained apparent throughout, namely that there is still a need for substantial change regarding the issue of gender discrimination.
The event proved to be extremely valuable not only for our female attendees, but also for our male audience, leaving us all moved and inspired by the speakers' insights.
It has been a great event and we are looking forward for the next Female Founders Night in cooperation with thinc!
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THE SPEAKER:
Helena Most: Helena is the CEO and founder of "resourcly", a start-up that focuses on the challenges of making manufacturing more sustainable through the principles of circular economy to ensure a greener future.
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Isabel Cademartori: Isabel is a University of Mannheim alumna and representative of the city of Mannheim in the German Bundestag.
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Alex Gessner: Alex is chief operating officer at ACI Diversity Consulting, the leading strategy and management consultancy for diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as founder of several women‘s networks such as Futura.
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Dr. Carolin Althoff: She´s partner, investor and head of ESG at Cusp Capital, an early stage VC which focuses on digital technology advancements.
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