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Start2 Connect Night

Bridging Capitals, Ecosystems, Startups & Investors. From Berlin to Tokyo.

Join us for our first Start2 Connect Night in Berlin!

🌟 Don´t miss this dynamic and engaging networking event on June 3rd, 2024, in Berlin! We are kicking off our new international event format Start2 Connect.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring startup founder, an active investor in startups or simply interested in the startup ecosystem, this event is for you.

It’s not just another networking event: it’s your chance to meet Start2 program participants from Germany and Japan, Start2 program alumni, investors, and industry experts coming together to share knowledge and experiences!

What to Expect

🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and industry professionals. Exchange ideas, experiences, and business cards in a relaxed and supportive environment.


🎓 Alumni Reunion: Reconnect with fellow Start2 program alumni, share stories, catch up, and reflect about your journey with Start2.


💼 Meet Cashwalk Investors and Startups: Get the chance to meet with Cashwalk investors and participants, expanding your network and potentially finding new opportunities for funding or collaboration!


🎤 Panel Discussion: Gain valuable insights from industry leaders during a keynote address and a panel discussion on investing. Hear from a diverse panel, including Japanese LPs, German Investors, and Japanese Investors, as they share their perspectives and predictions for the future of investment in the startup landscape.

Speakers/Panelist

Panel Moderator

  • Andreas Keilhacker | Ecosystem Development Lead Europe at Start2 Group

Panelists

  • Rina Obi Director Europe at Global Brains | Berlin, Germany
  • Taro Hizume | Partner at ff Venture Capital | Warsaw, Poland
  • Thomas Andrae | Founder and Managing Partner at Linden Capital | Berlin, Germany


Agenda

17:15 – 18:00: Doors Opening/Registration


18:00 – 18:30: Startup-Investors-Bingo – from Berlin to Tokyo


18:30 – 18:40: Opening Speech – Welcome to the Start2 Connect Night


18:40 – 19:00: Elevator Pitches – Selected Startups from our Scaler8 Japan Program


19:00 – 19:35: Panel discussion – Harnessing international capital for sustainable innovation


19:35 – 19:45: Awards – Official announcement of the winners of Cashwalk Berlin


19:45 – 22:00: The Final – Closing Remarks, Networking & Community Building

Date & Time

June 3, 2024
17:15 – 22:00 MESZ

Cost

free

Language

English

Location

Change Hub Hardenbergstraße 32 10623 Berlin

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