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❗️❗️Change? AGAIN? The EU is considering a major shake-up: merging #CSRD, #CS3D, and the #EUTaxonomy into one 🚌 omnibus regulation. As reported by Sophie Robinson-Tillett in her post yesterday, this move, framed as a plan to “25% reduction” of regulation burden. Could open the door to revisions that weaken these cornerstone sustainability laws. 🇪🇺 European Commission President von der Leyen reassures us that “the content of the laws is good,” but suggested a revision: “We want to maintain it, and we will maintain it. But the way we get there, the questions we are asking, the data points we are collecting – thousands of them – is too much. Often redundant, often overlapping.” Reported in her article: https://lnkd.in/d5i7TFUj While ‘pros’ were spoken, I’d be concerned by potential ‘cons’: 📉 It could create legal uncertainty for businesses just starting to align with these rules, punishing early movers and rewarding laggards. 📜 Omnibus regulations often serve as a Trojan horse — consolidating laws but also opening the way for major changes. ⏳ A 25% reduction in reporting obligations might sound good, but it risks cutting too deep into the transparency and accountability that was so hard to build. 💼 Not mentioning thousands of companies already spending huge time & money to prepare for actual regultion. This setback could cause HUGE confusion and undermine trust in sustainability #reporting in general❗️ So far, there’s no official position from the Commission, but the stakes are high. Will this be a step forward or a rollback of progress? Your thoughts?

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When I first received the deal papers from my investors' lawyers, i spent reading and re-reading them and then discussing them again with my own lawyers some googling was also needed I think I understand most of it, but I'm sure there are intricacies that will come out only if, in th hopefully unlikely scenario, we have a dispute. In many cases I discussed several terms with our investors as well directly and often wondered about their motivations for those. They were very open about the stories of their past investments, scenarios etc. It gave a glimpse into how VCs operate their business, what their motivations are. I hope these learnings will help me in future when I communicate with them or ask for more funds from them and other investors. Reading deal documents is not just legally prudent, it is also a great way to learn about who are going to be your partners (with veto over many aspects) and also about yourself - some things would bother you and others wouldn't. I would say a would-be entrepreneur should get model deal documents off the internet or from another friend who is already and entrepreneur and study those. A lot of fog about what is a fundable business can be lifted once you know whys and hows of the funding process.

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Who says the best tech has to come from North America? Insight Platforms celebrates research innovation wherever it comes from. Here's a run-down of some leading research tech startups out of the DACH region: Market Logic Software, Caplena, quantilope, Redem GmbH, Appinio, aimpower, eMazing-retailing, BRAINSTORK, Statista, Murmuras GmbH, Condens, Horizon, resonio and KERNWERT - Qualitative Research Platform. 👇Link to full article in comments👇 #marketresearch #innovation #ai #insights #technology #uxresearch 

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Deutsche Bahn is closing its coworking network. Here’s what that signals to the industry: Full disclosure, I’ve never actually stepped foot in one of Deutsche Bahn’s locations. So my reflections aren’t so much related to spatial design, demand or business model. Actually, I learned of the initiative years ago through the startup scene. This was my initial touch point. And this is where it gets interesting… If you look back over the past decade in Europe we’ve seen a wave of collaborative, corporate office concepts. Large brands are looking to capture the attention of an audience through new, innovative approaches… For me, the foundations of this model started in Europe’s startup scenes. Think about it… In the early 2010s, it was all about incubators and accelerators. Corporates rushed to set these up, but also under the guise of ‘innovation labs’, ‘hubs’ and so on. This was a booming model—take Berlin, for example. But as the incubator trend faded, coworking spaces started to take the spotlight. So, of course, there was a shift... Corporates started to set up similar amenitized spaces to draw in potential customers, innovators and future partners. Or just serve as exciting locations for their employees to hang out. Not bad either. But today's picture is much different. It’s a different era… As marketing and innovation budgets tighten, the ROI of these spaces is under scrutiny. And this makes one thing blatantly obvious… Corporates aren’t well-suited to operate their own ‘network’ of spaces like these. And those that do (like Deutsche Bahn), well they’re very exposed. With this in mind, there’s a clear signal to the industry. And it’s actually not so grim, from my lens at least. Large corporates require operational partners to execute this kind of business model. I know... I know... Obvious, right? But the more controversial takeaway is that if this is a traditional flex or space operator, concepts like this will also fail. Why? Because it’s not about managing space. It’s about helping corporate partners achieve their business goals. Yep, that magic ROI I mentioned earlier. And if you look at the evolution of these spaces, many were launched by innovation departments, with a clear goal to connect with entrepreneurs and innovators and to form new business initiatives. For concepts like this to work, operators need to understand this. And lean into it. So that’s established now. It’s difficult for large corporates to manage these concepts themselves. And large coworking operators will struggle too. So who’s left? A small niche that manages spaces and provides support/services (and network) for this customer profile. And this leaves a key question on the table... If stage 1 was incubators/accelerators, and stage 2 was flex/coworking… is this (niche) model what’s next in the industry? Time will tell. Some early morning thoughts to close out the week. What do you think? ✌🏼 #FutureOfWork

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How to feel good about yourself? Today Sebastian asks: — “Any tips for boosting self-esteem when you're just not feeling good about yourself?” — Welcome to Episode 28 of AskMatty! Here’s my answer, Sebastian: — For the next 7 days, try this: 1.    Take 10 minutes in the evening 2.    Grab your journal 3.    Write down the answers to the following 7 “prompts”. →    Day 1 - “I mean a lot to…” For example: “I mean a lot to my family, especially my little sister. She always looks up to me. And knowing that I can be there for her makes me feel important.” →    Day 2 - “I feel good about my…” For example: “I feel good about my ability to make people laugh. It’s like my superpower. I don’t know why, but I can spread happiness even on the toughest days.” →    Day 3 - “I’m naturally gifted at…” For example: “I’m naturally gifted at connecting with animals. Especially with cats. There’s something about their presence that just soothes me. And the funny thing is, they seem to understand me too.” →    Day 4 - “I like who I am because…” For example: “I like who I am because I always try to see the good in others. It helps me be more compassionate. And I can understand people very well.” →    Day 5 - “I really admire myself for…” For example: “I really admire myself for never giving up on my ambitions. Even when things get tough, I keep pushing forward. Why? Because I know I’m capable of achieving great things.” →    Day 6 - “I think I’m pretty good… because…” For example: “I think I’m a pretty good listener because I genuinely care about what others have to say. It’s important to me that people feel heard and supported.” →    Day 7 - “The characteristics I’m most proud of in myself are…” For example: “The characteristics I’m most proud of in myself are my resilience and determination. No matter what life throws at me, I find a way to bounce back stronger than before.” Got it? This simple exercise is gonna make you aware of your uniqueness. And you’ll start cultivating your self-esteem. And of course, it will make you feel good about yourself. Then, after 7 days, you can repeat your answers out loud before bedtime. And even just waking up. It will work. — Alright! Thanks for your question, Sebastian. Question of the day: →    What’s the characteristic you're most proud of in yourself? “Let’s build a more inclusive world by spreading wellbeing globally!” – Matty 

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Hey Berliners 😍 I’m back from Munich, and somehow managed to dodge both COVID and the Wiesn Grippe—no idea how, but there's no time to slow down! This week is on fire again, and if you didn’t know, we’ve got your back. Berlin SaaS week is in full swing! Comment below to win a guest list spot for these launch events: - startbereit launch event this Wednesday - M.STORIES Podcast launch event next week on Tuesday - Periodly launch event next week Thursday. 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺: SaaS Founders Networking Night by Unicorn Bakery & re:cap 🧑‍💼 🥂 | ​ 7 pm - 11 pm: Kick-off Berlin SaaS Week the right way and join the founder-only event with Germany's most ambitious SaaS Founders. Speakers are Scott Chacon ((7,5 Milliarden exit an Microsoft) & Patrick Andrae (HomeToGo, publicly listed) VEECEE GP Dinner @Nightkitchen 🍽🍾 | 7:30 pm: GP-Dinner from VCs for VCs, during SaaS Week Berlin at Nightkitchen Berlin. 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺: startbereit Launch Event 🍾 | 5:30 pm: Together with Berliner Volksbank eG and no venture studio, they will officially launch startbereit; this milestone will be celebrated with other leading startup ecosystem partners. FOMO247 is a proud media partner of this event! CMO & CRO Networking Night 🧑‍💼🥂 |  6 pm: Organized by Cremanski & Company – The Revenue Architects & Company and OMR Reviews, this networking dinner is designed to foster value-creating exchanges and provide new perspectives from the world of SaaS. 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺: ARRtist Summit 🧑‍💼| Join ARRtist SUMMIT to meet 500 high-profile B2B SaaS Founders and CxO, and 125 B2B SaaS investors. Network with and learn from the most relevant community in B2B SaaS for Europe. Join launch of THE CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) and Venture Café Berlin 🍾 | (5 pm - 12 am: Kicking off with Thursday Gathering #1: connect with innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the city! I will share some thoughts about the current startup scene with 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 Maren Lesche , Christoph Raethke, and Klaus G. Kammermeier. 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺: Hugo x Zalando 🔵👖 | 7 pm:  A unique experience celebrating creativity. Meet some of Berlin's most talented local artists and stylists, get creative, explore the new HUGO BLUE collection, and enjoy some vibrant DJ sets and tasty vibes. Organized by AS.C Studio 𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺: FEMALE FUTURE FORCE DAY @bcc Berlin 🦸‍♀️ | 10 am - 6 pm: This year's motto, BRIDGE THE GAP, addresses the omnipresent inequalities in almost all areas of life. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐅𝐎𝐌𝐎 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 👇 Which event are you planning to attend this week? What event did we miss? Please comment below! xoxo FOMO247 𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬: Bits & Pretzels, 𝘊𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯, 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘮 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 …

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What happened to Germany’s industrial dominance? In the early 2000s, Germany shifted toward a model of fiscal conservatism and persistent current account surpluses. This approach involved avoiding public overspending and adjusting the welfare state to ensure that Germans, on net, earned more money from abroad than they spent internationally. A current account surplus is balanced by a capital account deficit, meaning investment funds flowed out of Germany into other nations like the United States, which famously runs a continuous current account deficit and capital surplus. This strategy has led to German firms being less innovative and German infrastructure being relatively underdeveloped for the country’s level of wealth. By suppressing domestic consumption to increase savings, Germany exports these savings as investments into thriving foreign consumer markets where they can earn returns. Although this model might seem morally commendable, it is fundamentally flawed. Germany is not aiming for balance; instead, it places financial strain on its own people based on a misguided belief in thrift. Germany’s two significant foreign policy challenges stem from this model. First, the lack of innovation has left the country dependent on unstable foreign fuel supplies, which has now hindered the export industries that drive its economy and generate its current account surplus. Second, by promoting its culture of thrift to the rest of Europe—countries that previously absorbed some of its surpluses—Germany has reduced the number of spenders in its own neighborhood. If one country is to earn money on net, another must spend money on net. Now, with France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, and others spending less, Germany must find new markets to buy its goods. This situation illustrates how economic expertise can sometimes be flawed. Much of the field involves moralizing that lacks a rational evaluation of economic or fiscal strategy. For further reading on this topic, consider Adam Tooze’s Crashed, which discusses the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent Eurozone crisis, and Trade Wars Are Class Wars by Michael Pettis and Matthew Klein, which includes a chapter on German economic policy. https://lnkd.in/gHjn-Ctv

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Our German culture leans heavily towards performance and security. Uncertainty and risk is often avoided - let's be honest: Stability is comfortable - but also limiting! We need to broaden our risk appetite and embrace room for wonder to create innovation. I recently took a big step – I quit my job without a clear plan for "what's next." Instead of rushing to define my next move, I'm giving myself time to explore, dive into projects that excite me, and let creativity breathe. Yet, as I take this pause, I often receive one recurring question on a weekly basis: “What’s your next step?” I appreciate the interest but it's been eye-opening to see how especially here in Germany, uncertainty seems unacceptable and stability is often prioritized. The mindset that if you’re not moving directly towards the next achievement, something might be "wrong." Thinking back to my time in the US, this contrasts sharply with my experiences there, where people responded to my choice with genuine encouragement. People said things like, “How exciting! Imagine the possibilities!” I have only heard this from very few people here in Europe. It’s a perspective shift – and one that underlines the value of risk-taking and openness. I believe that true innovation, meaningful projects, and wise decisions often come when we’re not following a rigid plan. What if that pause is the fertile ground where the next best ideas take root and when we dare to step into that gray area between certainty and possibility? They’re born in spaces where creativity flows, where we allow ourselves to wonder without immediate answers. I know this position is very privileged to be in but if you do have the opportunity, to not rush to the next thing and instead take a moment to breathe, explore, and decide on the next move feels when it doesn't only feel right but also inspired - I can highly encourage you to do so! #innovation #growth #mindset #entrepreneur #startups

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“𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀” - this alarming headline caught my attention yesterday in a newspaper I randomly found in my staircase. Numbers don't lie: Productivity gains in Germany have been diminishing since 2018 and maintaining the current level of economic performance is becoming increasingly difficult. The main reasons are: funding gap in innovation, lagging digitalization, aging population, rising public costs, energy transition challenges and debt dependency 'to function'... Germany is (still) failing to invest enough in its future. The article quotes historian Werner Plumpe who bluntly compares the current situation to late East Germany. He notes that the dynamic of rising public costs and declining productivity is similar to the economic inefficiency of former East Germany (GDR, known as DDR in Germany). The GDR survived largely due to cheap raw materials from the Soviet Union, drawing a parallel to Germany's current challenges without Russian resources. This places Germany in a "double dilemma" (rising costs and falling productivity) which reminds of the GDR's economic struggles. How can we increase productivity? The answer: only through innovation. Germany is living off its substance while only selectively creating new value. There is no funding lack - the Scholz government has access to the highest revenues in German history (even adjusted for inflation) - around one trillion euros from taxes and levies. Even under Merkel and Schäuble, state revenues were increasing! However, like previous governments, it has failed to allocate these funds to critical infrastructure and innovation, misleading the public by suggesting financial constraints. And here is the truth: Nearly half (!) of Germany’s funds are allocated to social spending and the public sector employs 5.5M people, who all rely on manual, highly inefficient processes with overlapping overheads. This results in extremely high operating costs for the political system. The historian doesn’t suggest getting rid of civil servants or reducing social spending (and me neither) but asks if Germany can still afford such a large state workforce. Is it better to keep expanding or rather work toward a smaller, more efficient government? In addition, the shortage of skilled workers will worsen as the boomer generation retires in 5 years... What can Germany learn from others? Scandinavia is an example of a balanced system where markets and private ownership (key drivers of innovation) are accepted but embedded in strong social policies. This approach creates a balance between economic dynamism and social integration - and this ensures that the costs and benefits are shared more evenly. We simply can't afford the misuse of tax payer's money on such a large scale anymore. Just like democracy, prosperity is earned, not given! Germany needs to finally make more smart investment decisions and heavily invest in a technology-driven infrastructure.

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I personally have no Coding Skills. We had no CTO. We had no developers. But it turned out to be: No Problem. Thanks Sergey Ryabenko for your consulting as our part time CTO for URBNTIGER I never wanted to work with freelance developers or agencies, that do not have any stakes or strong commitment to our core business. I think what you are offering is needed in many startups. Thanks for introducing the SCRUM method to our team and helping us to find the right digital product for our resilience training. What I really appreciate is that you don't want to just sell developing, you are really challenging our ideas 💡 and bring your startup and development knowledge to our team. Thanks for being there my friend, see you soon in Portugal. #cto #startup #scrum #growth

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I can spot awesome AI in the 2024 edition of the AI Landscape Vienna. With 200+ startups, 15+ unis & institutions, and 50+ ecosystem players... Vienna is home to many up-and-coming startups and globally active companies. If you look closer in the Sales & Marketing section under AI startups & companies, you'll see what I mean. 😎 Ok, Vienna is not necessarily the hotbed of AI in Europe. It might not be Paris, London, or the UK, but... We're great grounds for players from all over the world to meet up 🌍 When we hosted the official European TED on AI - TEDAI Vienna, 80 to 90% of the community was international. At involve.me, our customer base is filled with global players like Electronic Arts, Marriott & Bolt. I remember when I first arrived in Vienna... I thought I'd stay for a few years and move to Berlin. But 15 years later, I'm still here & growing. Humbled to have been able to witness the entrepreneurial side of Vienna grow as well. Looking forward to the next edition, Clemens Wasner! 🚀 #startups #artificialintelligence #Vienna #AI #TED #TEDAI #TEDAIVienna

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Staffbase is in Sifted 50: Germany - a ranking of the 50 German startups with the strongest revenue growth over the past 3 years. We just squeezed in for our last year of eligibility as we're 10 years old this year, with still a healthy CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 56.35% 💪 Link to the full report in comments 👇 . From my perspective, the most striking part of the report is how German founders and companies universally bemoan the bureaucracy and inefficiency when dealing with officialdom in Germany. For legal teams operating in Germany, this is surely one of the most frustrating aspects of doing business in DE. From notaries to wet-ink signatures, it all adds up to more friction, time and expense in every legal transaction - entirely at odds with trying to build fast and nimble organizations in the digital age. As one founder put it "I think that everything I do as a founder, when it comes to formalities, feels like I'm building a factory for metalworking in the 1800's." Yet, despite the complexity of starting and running a company in Germany, the market size and opportunity is huge, with many large German customers keen to do business with a German HQ'd firm. Combined with high quality talent, grants, start-up incubators and keen interest from international investors, Germany's start-up hubs are thriving. We see this in Staffbase from our HQ in Chemnitz, and our locations in Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Leipzig and Cologne. My plea to the government is to follow the recommendations of the German Startup Association and to support the growth of startups by easing bureaucracy and to hire a chief digital officer in the federal chancellery to coordinate and accelerate digitisation projects. This is what is needed to make Germany fulfil its potential as a world-class, startup ecosystem. #sifted50 #germany #germanstartups #startups #Staffbase

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🇩🇪 In Munich soon Bits & Pretzels takes place next month + I'm invited to be a Table Captain 🌶 My table topic is crafting startup narratives. "Storytelling" is often perceived as something frilly you do after the fact, when you're ready for press but, for me, getting straight on what you're building and why is essential. ✨ A straightforward mission, vision, and narrative enables you to communicate clearly to potential customers, future hires and possible investors, build alignment and move faster. 🔮 It's something I very often help founders, especially technical founders, do through Common Magic. If you give me a place on your cap table, I expect to work for it.. My table has 10 seats to come join to discuss tech missions + visions we love, and how you can find the words to share what you're building + why #Bits24 Ann-Kathrin Kühnle Felix Haas

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You might disagree with me but: Having your partner as a co-founder is great. I talked to Vivien Bresson about this a while back on my podcast. Vivien and her husband have co-founded multiple companies. They love building startups together. I got some mixed reactions on this topic after releasing the podcast. Some people said they couldn’t imagine working with their partners. Mixing personal and business seems like a no-go to them. But in my personal experience, working with your partner is great. When I met my wife in Toronto, she was a beauty technician at a Korean Beauty Salon. Her clients loved her and always had ideas on improving the business, but the owner always objected. She was frustrated. I hated seeing her initiatives constantly being shot down and wanted her to be free to implement her vision. So we did our own thing. She quit her job and we set up her own beauty salon. We thought out the entire game plan on a month-long trip to Ko Pha Ngan island in Thailand. It was pretty simple: • She keeps doing what she does best: Making clients happy. • I run some digital marketing and operations in the background. We came back to Canada and got to work - and it was a mega success. She grew it from a small salon with three staff to having two locations and 12 full-time employees. • Top rated on Google. • Clients were raving about it. • Both salons were constantly packed. This isn’t supposed to be a brag about how good we are at building beauty salons. (even though we are.) It’s a reminder that building a business with your partner can be extremely fulfilling, while it might be a relationship test at times. 2 weeks ago, we visited Ko Pha Ngan island again to reminisce about the time we planned out the business together. There’s something about that island that gets us thinking about business and let’s just say - there might be something else in the works. Stay tuned…

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At EMoMee our main goal is to help parents and educators raise emotionally intelligent (EI) future adults and one important aspect of unlocking EI is helping our children channel rejection and make it a powerful teacher. So parents: Here are few ways you can help your little kids learn this important life skill, this also works for adults :) 1: #Acknowledge their feelings: Help your child recognize and name their emotions when they face rejection. Are they feeling sad, frustrated, or determined to try again? Encourage them to express their feelings through words, drawings, or even journaling. This helps them process their emotions and understand that it's okay to feel upset. 2. #Stay calm and focused: Teach your child simple mindfulness techniques, like deep breathing or taking a short walk, to manage stress. When they face a setback, show them how taking a few minutes to breathe and reset can help them approach the situation with a clearer mind. 3. #Seek feedback: Encourage your child to ask for feedback when they don't succeed at something. Whether it's a school project or a sports activity, understanding why they were turned down can provide valuable insights. Teach them to ask questions like, "What can I do better next time?" This helps them learn and improve. 4. #Communicate openly: Model open communication and encourage your child to talk about their experiences. If they face rejection, discuss it together and explore what they can learn from it. This not only strengthens your relationship but also helps them see rejection as a normal part of life. 5. #Reflect and adapt: Help your child reflect on what happened and think about how they can improve. For example, if they didn't make the team, discuss what skills they can work on and create a plan together. Teach them that setbacks are opportunities to learn and grow, not just obstacles. While we get set to bring you #lifeskills in playkits and content, follow us on: 1: Instagram : @emomee.world 2. Whatsapp community for parents: https://lnkd.in/dWKRc3hb 3. Join our waitlist : www.emomee.com #comingsoon #emotionalintelligence #play & #learning #unlockemotionalintelligence

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🚀 Get ready, get set... apply! 🌎 I am excited to partner with some fantastic professionals in the startup and innovation ecosystem in Skåne, working cross-border in Europe with an arm across the ocean into the US. Together, we are developing a series of focus groups connecting female founders with male investors to disrupt and tackle gender dynamics in business culture. 🗓️ A January 15th event in two parts: ✅ FIRESIDE CHATS: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcasted the first fireside chats to win followers for his political party from 1933 to 1944. Eventually, FDR's fireside chats gave listeners hope during the Great Depression. On that note, our fireside chats will finally shed light on an increasingly misunderstood business culture, which is often too quickly and unfairly dismissed and labeled, emphasizing blame rather than reflection. Our speakers are exceptional and will undoubtedly have a message of HOPE for moving forward collaboratively and successfully. ✅ BEATNIK CIRCLE: The Beatniks, one could argue, were the original disruptors. They emerged from a social movement during the 1950s and 1960s that rejected conventional society, materialism, and consumerism. They made noise through artistic expression. We plan on disrupting the status quo by bringing female founders and male investors under one roof to dish it out and come out ahead, working toward a more inclusive and balanced future. 🤝 THE PARTNERS: we bring decades of expertise in various industries across continents, having worked collaboratively in the startup and innovation ecosystem within our respective fields. Anne-Charlotte Joubert for Wonderfund Zeynep Erdal 花海韵 Erdal 花海韵 for Helsingborg Innovation District Mehkar Sheikh for Venture Cup Sweden 🏢 Anders Nilsson for Embassy House and myself for CT Studio Global. 🎤 OUR AUDIENCE: Voice it... we are accepting applications from scale-ready female founders until January 10th. Please submit your one-page pitch to [email protected] for consideration and to get on our waitlist. #entrepreneurship #femalefounders #disrupt #investors #startups #scaleups #innovation #focusgroup #event

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