Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - The Central Women's Representative

Please note: Occasionally dates are not yet confirmed (then this is noted at the respective event). These may be subject to change.

Summer Break 14.07 -04.09.2023

Next Steps

September to December 2023

How do I successfully build and market a brand? How do I find the right legal form? And how do I continue after the program? - These and similar questions are addressed in the final phase. The program ends with an internal pitch night, where you compete against the other participants.

Past Events:

Introductory event

• Tuesday, 28.02.2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Introductory event to the program, presence: HU main building, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin - room 1066e.

  
  In the introductory event, all important aspects regarding the program will be clarified. You will get to know the services of the Startupservice (HU/Humboldt Innovation GmbH) and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with the other participants.

Orientation phase

• March until May 2023

  
  You will learn the basics of founding a company - from optimal business model development to self-confident appearance. The final stage is a pitch in front of the future mentors.
  
  

• Thursday, 02.03.2023 - 19-20.30 p.m.: MFP Community Event: Let's talk - Female Leadership
  Hybrid: Lecture Hall 1072 in the Main Building, Unter den Linden 6 and via Zoom

  
  

  What does leadership actually mean? Are there differences between female and male leadership? Where do challenges to leading as a woman show up?

  Our patron of the program, Dr.in Nina Moyer (Head of Global Human Resources at SCHOTT AG), has been a leader for over ten years. In the talk, she will give an overview of the topic of leadership / female leadership and talk about her own experiences. We are very much looking forward to the exchange!
  
  

• Tuesday, 07.03.2023 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Introduction Business ABC & Milestone Planning.
  Presence: HU Main Building, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin - Room 2070A
  Trainers: Katja Brunner (Startupservice HU/HI) & Caroline Kunert
  
  

  In the corporate world, you are confronted with words you may never have come into contact with before and which seem so scary. Together we will look at different terms and their meanings. This way, your perfect introduction is guaranteed.

  Afterwards, it's all about you: How do I set goals and milestones in the program well?
  
  
  

• Tuesday, 14.03.2023, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Design Thinking

  Presence: Rooms of the Startupservice - Luisenstraße 53 - in the Charlottenburg room (ground floor behind the stairs on the left)

  Trainer: Katharina Heinrich (Startupservice of HU & Humboldt Innovation GmbH).

  
  The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, confronting both established and young companies with problems characterized by ambiguity, complexity and uncertainty. It is therefore not surprising that the ability to innovate and solve complex problems is one of the core competencies of today's workplace. Design Thinking is one of the most widely used frameworks and is used by world-leading companies such as AirBnB, Google and IBM to find innovative solutions to complex problems without neglecting the needs of the target group.
  During the workshop, the basics and most important tools of Design Thinking will be taught in a practical way. The participants will go through all phases of Design Thinking based on an example and will be introduced to different tools and techniques. The workshop forms the basis for an agile, iterative approach to the development of new products and services as well as for the ability to independently design and implement initial projects.

• Thursday, 16.03.2023, 6-8 p.m.: Role Model Night

  hybrid, online and on site: HU Main Building, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin - Lecture Hall 2094.
  
  

  In the Role Model Night, different successful female entrepreneurs tell their way from the foundation to the established company. An evening that invites to inspire and exchange.
  
  
  

• Tuesday, 21.03.2023, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Business Model Development Part 1.

  Presence: Startupservice rooms - Luisenstraße 53 - in the Charlottenburg room (ground floor behind the stairs on the left).

  Trainer: Katja Brunner & Katharina Heinrich (Startupservice of HU & Humboldt Innovation GmbH)

  
  There are many business ideas, but how do you turn a first idea into a sustainable business model?
  - Who could be my customers and what exactly do they want?
  - Do I solve a relevant problem and what is the best solution for it?
  - Is there a market for my product and how do I make money with it?
  
  Founders need to find answers to questions like these and many others.
  The workshop gives an overview of the components of a business model and their interaction.
  Step by step, the development of a business model is run through in order to provide guidance for one's own start-up project.

• Tuesday, 28.03.2023, 9 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.: Get together & market & competition analysis

  Online via Zoom
  
  Trainer: Peggy Kaas (PS:KAAS GmbH & Eventos SL)
  
  

  9-10 a.m.: Get together
  In the Get Together you come together as participants of the program. There is the possibility to talk about problems, to exchange experiences and to ask questions about the program.
  
  10.30 - 13.30: Market & Competitive Analysis
  Through a successful market analysis it is possible to locate the own product, to recognize the competition and to learn from their market placements. Market analysis does not have to be a dry activity. Look forward to an exciting session full of new insights!
  
  
  

• Attention: Not happening tmorrow, will be rescheduled! Tuesday, 04.04.2023, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.: Pitch Training

  Presence: Rooms of the Startupservice - Luisenstraße 53 - in the Charlottenburg room (ground floor behind the stairs on the left).

  Trainers: Katja Brunner (Startupservice of HU & Humboldt Innovation GmbH).

  
  Pitching is an everyday task in the life of an entrepreneur. You pitch in front of investors*, customers* and employees*. The essence of a pitch is to convey an idea with the goal that the receiver of the pitch understands the message very clearly and quickly.
  Our pitch training covers the following aspects:
  (a) Pitching according to communication theory: what are the scientific principles and behavioral effects of a personal pitch.
  b) Different types of pitches: What are the different types of pitches (one sentence, elevator pitch, 5 min pitch) and how to deal with different stakeholders (investor's pitch, sales pitch).
  c) What you need to build your pitch: We will go through your pitch step by step.
  d) Train your stage presence: We will do some basic warm-up techniques to control feelings and emotions just before a big presentation and use them profitably.
  
  
  

• Tuesday, 11.04.2023, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Convince playfully

  Online via Zoom

  Trainer: Maria Mpalaoura (Commit'ad)

  
  As a founder, it is not only important to have a business concept that really appeals to customers, but also to convince others of your product or service in a playful way. The workshop invites you to convince others of your business idea in a charming and playful way.
  
  

• Tuesday, 18.04.2023, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Founding and Identity

  Presence: HU main building, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin - room 2070A

  Trainer: Louisa Wiethold (Equalista)
  
  

  Our personal identity is made up of many puzzle pieces from age, gender, skin color to worldview and specific life experiences. It influences our decisions when starting and building a business from product design, business model to team selection. A better understanding of our own identity lets us avoid mistakes and blank spots, and better leverage our personal strengths and assumptions. This often allows us to better understand, explain and sell our decisions, company and product. In this workshop, we use an adapted diversity wheel for founders* to work out what personal identity is and why it plays an important role in founding. Using our own startup Equalista, we illustrate how identity can influence practical business decisions. Through practical exercises, participants will learn to explore and reflect on their own startup identity.
  What participants* can expect in the workshop:
  ● What is personal identity and the diversity wheel ?
  ● Why does personal identity matter in founding?
  ● What dimensions of identity are significant for founders?
  What is my founder identity?
  Many practical examples and exercises
  
  

• Wednesday, 19.04.2023, 6 pm - 8 pm: Equality, women in leadership positions and finance? Where do we stand and what is needed?
  
  Hybrid: Lecture hall 3038 in the main building, Unter den Linden 6 and via Zoom

  Attention: Event will be held in German!

   

  Women are still underrepresented in leadership bodies. This is despite the fact that the benefits of gender-balanced leadership have been proven. Voluntary agreements and self-commitment have not made much difference so far. The legal requirements work, but still for too few companies.

  At the same time, women earn 18% less than men, that is 4.81 € less gross than men per hour. The gender gap is also evident in private life: Women invest their money significantly less.

  Our guests are Monika Schulz-Strelow, founding president of FidAR, and Karolina Decker, managing director of finmarie GmbH. FidAR (Frauen in die Aufsichtsräte - Women on Supervisory Boards) has been working for more than 15 years to increase the number of women at the top levels of the economy. Monika Schulz-Strelow will talk about the political and economic background as well as the work of FidAR in general. Karolina Decker will then show the reasons why there is still a financial imbalance between women and men and what each individual can do about it. Finally, there will be a panel discussion with questions from the audience.

  Women are still underrepresented in management bodies. This is despite the fact that the benefits of gender-balanced leadership have been proven. Voluntary agreements and self-commitment have not made much difference so far. The legal requirements work, but still for too few companies.

  At the same time, women earn 18% less than men, that is 4.81 € less gross than men per hour. The gender gap is also evident in private life: Women invest their money significantly less.

  Our guests are Monika Schulz-Strelow, founding president of FidAR, and Karolina Decker, managing director of finmarie GmbH. FidAR (Frauen in die Aufsichtsräte - Women on Supervisory Boards) has been working for more than 15 years to increase the number of women at the top levels of the economy. Monika Schulz-Strelow will talk about the political and economic background as well as the work of FidAR in general. Karolina Decker will then show the reasons why there is still a financial imbalance between women and men and what each individual can do about it. Finally, there will be a panel discussion with questions from the audience.
  
  

• Tuesday, 25.04.2023, 9.00 a.m. -13.30 p.m.: Get together & Develop a strong mindset

  Presence: HU main building, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin - room 1066e

  Trainers: Jennifer von Rymon-Lipinski & Caroline Kunert

  
  9-10 am: Get together
  In the Get Together you come together as participants of the program. There is the possibility to talk about problems, to exchange ideas and to ask questions about the program.
  
  10.30 - 13.30: Developing a strong Mindset
  Mindset stands for the way we react to situations and people. Our mindset is not set in stone, but we have the potential to change it. In the workshop we will first look at the different forms of mindset, what kind of mindset is desirable and how it can be achieved.
  
  

• Tuesday, 02.05.2023, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Coworking

  
  In preparation for your first pitch, you will have the opportunity to work on your pitches side-by-side at Coworking on Tuesdays from 10am-1pm for three weeks and pitch to each other to get feedback.

• Tuesday, 09.05.2023, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Business Model Pt. 2

Presence: Rooms of the Startupservice - Luisenstraße 53 - in the Charlottenburg room (ground floor behind the stairs on the left).

Trainer: Katharina Heinrich (Startupservice of HU & Humboldt Innovation GmbH).

There are many business ideas, but how do you turn a first idea into a sustainable business model?
- Who could be my customers and what exactly do they want?
- Do I solve a relevant problem and what is the best solution for it?
- Is there a market for my product and how do I make money with it?

Founders need to find answers to questions like these and many others.
The workshop gives an overview of the components of a business model and their interaction.
Step by step, the development of a business model is run through in order to provide guidance for one's own start-up projects.

• Tuesday, 16.05.2023, 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.: Get togetehr & Pitch Training Pt.1 

  Presence: Startupservice rooms - Luisenstraße 53 - in the Charlottenburg room (ground floor behind the stairs on the left).

  Trainer: Katja Brunner (Startupservice of HU & Humboldt Innovation GmbH).

  
  9-10 am: Get together
  In the Get Together you will come together as participants of the program. There is the possibility to talk about problems, to exchange ideas and to ask questions about the program.
  
  10 am-4.30 pm: Pitch Training Pt.1
  Pitching is an everyday task in the life of an entrepreneur. You pitch in front of investors*, customers* and employees*. The essence of a pitch is to convey an idea with the goal that the receiver of the pitch understands the message very clearly and quickly.
  Our pitch training covers the following aspects:
  (a) Pitching according to communication theory: what are the scientific principles and behavioral effects of a personal pitch.
  b) Different types of pitches: What are the different types of pitches (one sentence, elevator pitch, 5 min pitch) and how to deal with different stakeholders (investor's pitch, sales pitch).
  c) What you need to build your pitch: We will go through your pitch step by step.
  d) Train your stage presence: We will do some basic warm-up techniques to control feelings and emotions just before a big presentation and use them profitably.
  
  

• Monday, 22.05.2023, 6-8 p.m: Women in leadership and finance - what about equality? (Attention event in German!)

  
  Where: Hybrid: Auditorium (Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum / Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 1/3) and online via Zoom: https://hu-berlin.zoom.us/j/62788505796?pwd=bXkrbWVzWEhVcGxMY2lyU2VOV0FhZz09
  Meeting ID: 627 8850 5796
  Password: 629528
  Be it in management bodies in companies or universities: Women are hardly represented in important positions of power. The keyword money also shows: not only do women earn 18% less - that is 4.81 € per hour - but they also invest significantly less. Our guests are Monika Schulz-Strelow, founding president of Frauen in die Aufsichtsräte (FidAR), and Karolina Decker, managing director of finmarie GmbH. Both have been campaigning for the equality of women in leadership and finance for years. Therefore, we want to discuss with you together: Where do we stand on the issue of gender equality right now? What is the state of our finances? And where do we need to go from here?

• Tuesday, 23.05.2023 2023, 10 a.m.- 4.30 p.m.: Pitch Training Part 2.

  Presence: Startupservice rooms - Luisenstraße 53 - in the Charlottenburg room (ground floor behind the stairs on the left).

  Trainer: Katja Brunner (Startupservice of HU & Humboldt Innovation GmbH)

  
  Final preparation for the pitch in front of the mentors.
  
  

• Thursday, 25.05.2023, 6-8.30 p.m.: Fuck Up Night

  Online via Zoom

  
  In the Fuck Up Night the mentors introduce themselves in a new way. Namely by telling about a situation in which they failed. Look forward to an inspiring evening!
  
  
  

• Thursday, 01.06.2023, 5-8.30 p.m.: Pitch in front of the mentors

  Online via Zoom

  
  At the end of the orientation phase, the first pitch takes place on (virtual) stage in front of the female mentors. All content that has been learned before will be bundled in the form of a pitch on this evening.
  
  
  

• Thursday, 08.06.2023, 4-8 p.m.: Speed dating, then matching

  Online via Zoom

  
  Speed dating gives you the opportunity to get to know all the mentors in the shortest possible time. Afterwards, the matching will take place based on the preferences of you and the mentors.

Consolidation phase

June to July 2023

Here, in-depth knowledge about the foundation is built up, e.g. the establishment of a successful network as well as information about funding opportunities. In the networking meeting you have the opportunity to get to know all program participants.

• Tuesday, 13.06.2023, 9 a.m.-13.30 p.m.: Informations to second Pitch, How to finance: An overview of financing options including funding programs Startupservice (HU/Humboldt Innovation GmbH)

  Startupservice rooms - Luisenstraße 53 - in the Charlottenburg room (ground floor behind the stairs on the left).

  Trainers: Caroline Kunert & Katja Brunner

  
  9-10 am: Information to your second Pitch
  
  10-12 am: How to finance:
  An overview of financing options
  Setting up a business often means finding suitable financing for the start-up. There are various options for this, which we will look at together. At the beginning of the session, there will also be information about the next pitch, namely the pitch for market and competition analysis on 11.07.2023!
  
  12.30 - 13.30: Startupservice funding programs.
  The Startupservice, managed by HU and Humboldt Innovation, offers a variety of funding programs to apply for during or after the Marga Faulstich program. Katja will go into detail about the different funding opportunities and what factors need to be met in order to apply.
  
  
  

• Thursday, 15.06.2023, 4-8p.m.: Community Get together
  Courtyard of the Startupservices, Luisenstraße 53

  
  

  Finally, the time has come: Our long-awaited community meeting will take place!
  We want to celebrate the Marga Faulstich Community together with you! Be there and get to know all our community members. Our community is growing every day - so look forward to meeting new faces! The beats of the afternoon will be provided by Mama Dior (https://soundcloud.com/user-541559817).

  
  We are looking forward to seeing you!
  Your MFP Team

   

• Tuesday, 20.06.2023, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.: Social Impact -Introduction & Co_Working

  Presence: HU main building, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin - room 1066e

  Trainer: Margherita Sgorbissa (FairForce)

  
  10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Social Impact - Introduction
  
  2-5 p.m.: Co-Working
  In preparation for your market/competitive analysis pitch, you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side on your pitches and pitch in front of each other to get feedback.
  
  

• Tuesday, 27.06.2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: How to find, win and work with a Business Angel & Co-Working

  Attendance: HU main building, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin - room 1066e

  Trainer: Sebastian Schwenke (Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg)

  & Peggy Kaas (PS:KAAS GmbH & Eventos SL)

  
  10-12 a.m.: How to find, win and work with a Business Angel
  When it comes to financing a company, business angels are a popular option as investors.
  In the workshop we will look at:
  Where to find business angels.
  How business angels can be convinced of the start-up idea.
  How a good cooperation can succeed.
  
  2 - 5 p.m.: Practice your Pitch with Peggy
  Attention: U need to register till 20th June via caroline.kunert@hu-berlin.de. You will get a slot then in which u present your Pitch and get Feedback!

• Thurday, 29.06.2023, 4- 7 p.m.:Self-confident appearance and visibility

  via Zoom (registration is needed)

  Trainer: Ute Voormanns-Wolters (jetzt rede ich)

  
  Group coaching on the topics:
  1. wording - how do i catch my counterpart
  2. how to become visible in meetings / secure space
  3. voice & appearance
  4. external impact - how do I come across?

• Tuesday, 04.07.2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: VC Fund: Q&A with AUXXO & Successful Networking & Final Pitch Training Market - and Competition Analysis

  Online via Zoom

  Trainers: Bettine Schmitz (AUXXO) & Kinga Bartczack (Entrepreneur Rebels)
  
  

  9-10 a.m. : Q&A with AUXXO
  So far, there are only a few female investors. AUXXO wants to change this and invites to a Q&A where questions can be asked about their investment offers (Business Angels / VCs).
  
  10.30 a.m.-13.30 p.m.: Successful Networking
  The first step to learning how to network effectively is to stop thinking of it as "work" or a necessary evil. To network is to build sustainable and professional relationships. By building relationships the right way, you can raise your profile and awareness of yourself and/or your business. In this workshop, you will learn when and how to network and learn how to network successfully online and offline using best practice examples.

• Thursday, 13.07.2023, 4- 8:30 p.m.: Pitch market/competitive analysis.

  Presence: E-pixler GmbH, Edisonstraße 63/ Aufgang E, 12459 Berlin
  
  

  Market & Competitive Analysis form the basis for your pitch. Comparable to the state of the art in a research, it is important to locate your own start-up idea in the business landscape and to know the competition. In this pitch you will present your results of the market and competition analysis to an internal jury. What you can win will be announced later.

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