BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//encourageventures | DAS Investorinnen-Netzwerk für Gründerinnen - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://encourage-ventures.com X-WR-CALDESC:Veranstaltungen für encourageventures | DAS Investorinnen-Netzwerk für Gründerinnen REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251007T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251007T133000 DTSTAMP:20250929T142856Z CREATED:20250825T171911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142856Z UID:274098-1759840200-1759843800@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:Business Angel Academy | Lunch & Learn | Erfindungen - Patente - Lizenzen: Welche Rolle spielen gewerbliche Schutzrechte beim Investment in Startups? DESCRIPTION:Mit Dr. Renate Weisse | Patentanwaltskanzlei Weisse \nRenate Weisse\, Mitglied bei encourageventures\, nimmt uns mit in die Welt der Patente. Sie geht mit uns der Frage nach\, wann Schutzrechte sinnvoll und wichtig sind und wie Ideen und Innovationen geschützt werden können. Denn Patente und Marken können für Startups nicht nur den Schutz von Ideen ermöglichen\, sondern auch Finanzierungs- und Exit-Vorteile bieten. URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/business-angel-academy-lunch-learn-erfindungen-patente-lizenzen-welche-rolle-spielen-gewerbliche-schutzrechte-beim-investment-in-startups-2/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Business Angels,FemaleCapital,Paid Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251008T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251008T130000 DTSTAMP:20250929T142856Z CREATED:20250929T142856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142856Z UID:274220-1759924800-1759928400@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:InspireYou Mentoring - 25/2 Kick Off! DESCRIPTION:Our second 2025 InspireYou Mentoring Batch is about to begin…\nIn this Kickoff\, we bring together mentees and mentors to celebrate the start of new mentoring journeys and set the stage for inspiring growth! Together\, we launch a program full of opportunities\, learning\, and shared success. URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/inspireyou-mentoring-25-2-kick-off/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Founders,Paid Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251010T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251010T140000 DTSTAMP:20250929T144932Z CREATED:20250929T142856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T144932Z UID:274221-1760099400-1760104800@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:Academy Exchange: Business Angels x Startups | How We Sabotage Ourselves - And How to Stop It DESCRIPTION:Do you sometimes doubt yourself\, even though you’ve already proven what you’re capable of? Thoughts like „Others are better than me\,“ „Soon someone will realize I’m not good enough\,“ or „What if I fail?“ sound familiar? You’re not alone – and this interactive session is designed exactly for you. \nMental self-sabotage isn’t a personal flaw – it’s a common phenomenon\, especially among ambitious women. Experienced serial entrepreneur and certified Mental Fitness Coach Urte Zahn will guide you through powerful\, neuroscience-backed strategies to transform your mind into your greatest ally. \nIn this session designed for investors and angels alike\, you’ll discover:\n-how to identify your inner saboteurs\,\n-what mental patterns are holding you back\,\n-and how to build more focus\, calm\, and authentic strength through simple mental fitness techniques. \nUrte brings over 20 years of leadership experience and insights from a globally proven program developed with Stanford University – one that has already empowered over 1 million CEOs\, founders\, athletes\, and high performers. \nAt the end of the session\, you’ll have the opportunity to take a self-assessment to uncover your personal saboteurs – and take the first step toward more clarity\, success\, and ease. \nDesigned for female founders\, business angels\, and all women ready to elevate their mental game. URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/academy-exchange-business-angels-x-startups-how-we-sabotage-ourselves-and-how-to-stop-it-2/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Business Angels,FemaleCapital,Founders,Paid Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251014T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251014T140000 DTSTAMP:20250929T142857Z CREATED:20250825T171018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142857Z UID:274076-1760445000-1760450400@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:35th Pitch & Lunch DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host our 35h Pitch & Lunch on October 14th. Save the Date! URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/35th-pitch-lunch/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Business Angels,Paid Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251015T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251015T220000 DTSTAMP:20250929T142900Z CREATED:20250929T142900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142900Z UID:274222-1760551200-1760565600@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:DealTaxi Pitch Night: Meet. Exchange. Invest. DESCRIPTION:From DealTaxi to Pitch Night – join the B.I.R.D. Experience! \nWe are excited to invite you to a special event of FemaleCapital 2025:\nAfter eight weeks of intensive preparation\, eight outstanding female founders from the B.I.R.D. initiative are ready to present their ventures to you. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThe evening will open with insights from the unique DealTaxi format where female founders pitched their ideas during a short ride with an investor. Afterwards\, the stage belongs to them: expect sharp pitches\, authentic stories and new investment opportunities. \nThis is your chance to meet ambitious founders\, connect with fellow investors\, and be inspired by bold ideas shaping the future. \nPROGRAM\n18:00 Doors open – Welcome Drinks & Snacks\n18:30 Opening\n Urte Zahn & Stefanie van Laak\n18:40 Welcome\n Martina Marijnissen\, Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft\, Energie und Betriebe\n18:45 Making It Possible: Partners & Allies\n Britta Bomhard\, encourageventures\, Regional Hub Lead\n Anja Heßeler\, Bethmann Bank\, Leiterin Vermögensverwaltung und liquide Assets\n Xxx: Impact Hub\, xxx\n19:00 Keynote Impact Investing\n Jennifer Anne Paffen\, Bethmann Bank\, Senior Portfolio Manager ESG Equities\n19:15 Startup-Showcase: From Ride to Raise – DealTaxi Closing Night\n Moderation: Stefanie van Laak & Urte Zahn\n DealTaxi Taxi-Pitch Video\n Startup Presentation\n -Chiara Lakomski | Nightingale AI\n -Dr. Seraphine Zhang | wempyre\n -Anne Feldt | hermaid\n -Dr. Kerstin Wendt | FemRide\n -Francy Duarte | TerraTrace\n -Anna Maria Ullmann | Yeda\n -Bengi Cos | OGIMA\n -Julia Flötotto | Recovery Cat\n Audience questions\n20:15 Coaches Appreciation\n20:25 Startup Voting with FemaleCapital Coins\n20:40 The Winner is …\n21:00 Networking & Drinks & Flying Buffet \nREGISTRATION\nhttps://airtable.com/appG7AAmdR7tzSuas/shrAinC7hwtnTseHS URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/dealtaxi-pitch-night-meet-exchange-invest/ LOCATION:Impact Hub Berlin\, Berlin CATEGORIES:Business Angels,FemaleCapital END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251016T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251016T130000 DTSTAMP:20250929T142900Z CREATED:20250825T171018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142900Z UID:274077-1760616000-1760619600@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:Startup Academy | Winning the Government as a customer DESCRIPTION:You have an innovative product that is urgently needed by public institutions? However\, they stick to what they know already or it just takes forever until they decide anything? Or even worse\, they don’t even know that you and your product are on the market? \nThis masterclass gives an overview\, how public procurement works\, how to reachout to the state as a customer and what kind of innovative procurement procedures and important institutions there are that give young companies a chance. \nThe input is given by Dr. Anna Christmann who had been the startup commissioner for the ministry of economic affairs and the federal coordinator for aerospace until May 2025. Now she is a founder herself and started the innovation agency SAI Europe GmbH to accelarete innovation made in Euope. URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/startup-academy-winning-the-government-as-a-customer/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Founders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251016T213000 DTSTAMP:20250929T142901Z CREATED:20250825T171036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142901Z UID:274078-1760637600-1760650200@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:Marketing Startups - von Null auf Kundenliebe DESCRIPTION:Wie gelingt Marketing in einem Startup ohne riesiges Budget\, ohne etablierte Marke aber mit jeder Menge Potenzial? Prof. Dr. Andreas Fuchs liefert einen kompakten\, praxisnahen Leitfaden für wirkungsvolle Marketing­strategien entlang der typischen Startup-Phasen: vom Problem–Solution-Fit über den Product–Market-Fit bis zur Growth-Phase. \nEr zeigt auf\, wann welche KPIs wirklich zählen und warum Marketing kein Selbstzweck ist – sondern ein zentraler Hebel für nachhaltigen Vertriebserfolg. Anhand konkreter Beispiele aus B2B und B2C wird deutlich\, was funktioniert -und was nicht. Im Fokus stehen zentrale Erfolgsfaktoren: echtes Kundenverständnis ab Tag eins\, eine klare Positionierung\, die richtige Tonalität\, datenbasierte Entscheidungen und der gezielte Einsatz von KI und Automatisierung zur Entlastung des Teams. \nFreut Euch auf die spannenden Pitches der beiden Startups durch ­Julia-Sophie Fuchs und Frank Marschall sowie die anschließende Panel-Diskussion moderiert von Christine Rittner. \nReferierende:\nProf. Dr. Andreas Fuchs | Founder beyondbots\, Professor und Speaker\nDr. Julia-Sophie Fuchs | Co-Founder\, rhome\nFrank Marschall | Co-Founder und COO\, dreamteam \nModeration:\nChristine Rittner | encourageventures e. V.\, Aufsichtsrätin\, Business Angel\, Interims Managerin \nZur Anmeldung: https://www.mc-stuttgart-heilbronn.de/event/marketing-in-startups/ URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/marketing-startups-von-null-auf-kundenliebe/ LOCATION:Das Gutbrod\, Stuttgart CATEGORIES:Business Angels,Founders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251022T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251022T220000 DTSTAMP:20250929T142901Z CREATED:20250929T142901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142901Z UID:274224-1761147000-1761170400@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:Encourageventures & Campus Founders & VDU: Ecosystem Connect: Accelerate\, Inspire\, Network DESCRIPTION:Ecosystem Connect: Accelerate\, Inspire\, Network is an exclusive pre-Slush’D community meetup hosted by encourageventures\, Campus Founders\, and VdU. \nTaking place on October 22 at GRAVITY in Heilbronn\, the event brings together selected participants – including business angels\, mentors\, female founders\, and startup alumni – for an inspiring afternoon of dialogue\, connection\, and exchange.\nThe program features a guided tour through the GRAVITY innovation space\, an expert panel on empowering the next generation of founders\, interactive networking formats\, and a dinner.\nThis is your chance to build meaningful relationships\, gain insights from different startup perspectives\, and kick off Heilbronn Slush’D with the right people by your side. \nRegistration: https://airtable.com/appBu54AfFIUTlIZc/shrKH987vOONbLyYy\nBonus: All encourageventures members receive 20% off their Slush’D ticket. URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/encourageventures-campus-founders-vdu-ecosystem-connect-accelerate-inspire-network/ LOCATION:GRAVITY\, Heilbronn CATEGORIES:Business Angels,Founders,Paid Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251023T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251023T090000 DTSTAMP:20250929T142901Z CREATED:20250825T171037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142901Z UID:274080-1761208200-1761210000@encourage-ventures.com SUMMARY:Onboarding für Startups DESCRIPTION:With this kickoff event\, we welcome any newly registered startups to the encourageventures ecosystem and answer your questions regarding our network. URL:https://encourage-ventures.com/event/onboarding-fuer-startups-8/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Founders END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR