STARTUP MAVERICKS: The good, the bad, the lessons

Marisa Toldo, founder of Porto Dome, joins us in a special Startup Mavericks Impact Edition to discuss her intergenerational daycare solution. She addresses the societal impact of dementia, the need for elder care options alongside childcare, and the potential of combining care with co-working spaces. Envision a future balancing elder care, childcare, and co-working? 👴👶🧑 This episode is powered by the Impact Accelerator program - backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8r0uChlaYUU In this episode of Startup Mavericks, Ludwig Lindermayer, discusses the importance of intellectual property for startups, the different types of patents, and the strategies for protecting innovations. Ludwig emphasizes the need for legal protection of ideas and brands and provides advice on when and how startups should secure their intellectual property. Does the all-things-patents world make your founder life uneasy?We've got you covered! ✨ This episode is backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-VH7oefhv70 In this episode of Startup Mavericks, Olla Jongerius, founder of BeamReach Inclusion, discusses the nuances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace - their importance in startups and the role of language in promoting them. She also compares startups and corporates in terms of talent attraction and innovation. Businesses are often impacted by severe biases. How can we work on overcoming them together? ✨ This episode is backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ttA2xIfz8_E In this episode of Startup Mavericks, Yascha Roshani, startup coach and founder of Honest & Rare, shares his journey and insights on bootstrapping, team building, and the importance of testing business hypotheses with a minimum viable product. Do you spend enough time validating your business hypotheses? 👀 This episode is backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UiJ3J9hDzCU In this episode of Startup Mavericks, Martin Rohler, team & startup coach, discusses the intricacies of building successful startup teams, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships, team diversity, and conflict management. He shares insights from his own experiences and provides advice for both solo founders and teams with pre-existing personal relationships. What's a no-brainer for you to ensure team success? ✨ This episode is backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UryWrSxqJqw In this episode of Startup Mavericks, we meet the founders of Glazed, Philipp Riedel and Asís Ybarra, who have developed a digital product that offers analytics designed for data teams and technical managers. The product allows users to track clicks and gain insights through a user-friendly interface. Currently showing the product for free to gather feedback, the founders emphasise the importance of work-life balance and keeping things lean. They hope that success will come from building something valuable and profitable. As for plans, they focus on improving their product and determining what comes next. This episode is powered by the Accelerator program - backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS7zgOUGEEk In this episode of Startup Mavericks, Sora Mustafa and Burak Gökkaya, the founders of Vollefarben, share their journey of building a B2C product for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). They talk about how they met and the importance of finding a co-founder with the same background and interest in the product. The founders emphasise the importance of testing and how they worked on their development every day after work and on weekends. They also discuss their choice of Hamburg as their hometown and use different tools for their platform. Listen to learn more about Sora and Burak's shared insights about the importance of building a community and learning from other founders. This episode is powered by the Accelerator program - backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7atxgHoTFn0 Welcome to Startup Mavericks, where we explore the good, the bad, and the lessons learned in the world of startups. In this episode, we chat about social impact and giving back with Konrad Kirner and Daniel Durovic, the founders of Impactful. With just one developer and five paying customers, they use a coding-intensive approach and a no-code tool. Konrad believes that money will follow if you have a good purpose, while Daniel has a life-long startup spirit. They discuss the possibility of combining making money and doing good and how their company helps other businesses assist NGOs in making a larger impact. Listen to learn more about the intersection of purpose and profit in the startup world. This episode is powered by the Accelerator program - backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ODJl2lA2A In this new episode of "Startup Mavericks", brought to you by BERLIN STARTUP SCHOOL, we delve into the world of Kelvin Green by interviewing the founders Tobias Finke and Martin Bornholdt. As climate protection becomes an emerging business, it's an opportune time to tackle this new challenge. Our discussion revolves around the urgency of decarbonising the heat sector and urban areas. Building a startup is like a roller coaster ride, so it's crucial to trust and choose the right partners to embark on this journey. Join us in this episode of "Startup Mavericks" as we delve into the inspiring story of Kelvin Green and uncover the valuable lessons they've learned along the way. Get ready to gain insights and be motivated by the challenges and successes of building a startup in the climate protection industry. This episode is powered by the Accelerator program - backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

🍿 Also on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IL1KyIJ4yw Welcome to another episode of "Startup Mavericks" by BERLIN STARTUP SCHOOL. In this episode, we sit down with Gesine Hillmann and Lisa Hillmann from FLYBABY, a startup focused on sustainable baby carriers using a unique one-stitching technique and zero-waste principles. We explored the key considerations when starting a family business during our conversation. Gesine shares her preference for an office setting, finding it less distracting and appreciating the opportunity to see faces and collaborate. On the other hand, Lisa discovers the startup environment to be an ideal balance between structure and flexibility. Join us in this "Startup Mavericks" episode as Gesine and Lisa share their insights and experiences in building a sustainable family business. Discover the considerations that come into play and gain inspiration from their innovative approach to baby carriers. This episode is powered by the Accelerator program - backed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.