Pirmin Bartholomae

Day 4 of 10: 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗳𝘆 - Empowering E-Commerce Entrepreneurs The 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 that became a 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Shopify was a snowboarding site?! In 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟲, Tobias Lütke, Daniel Weinand and Scott Lake, launched Shopify, a platform that began as an online snowboarding equipment store called Snowdevil. Dissatisfied with the e-commerce tools available, they built their own solution, which evolved into the Shopify we know today. Shopify’s journey is a classic startup success story, empowering over 𝟭.𝟳 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 businesses worldwide. Shopify faced its share of 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: From integrating with ERP systems to streamlining repetitive tasks and driving traffic to stores. Yet, it emerged stronger, redefining the point of sale for e-commerce and enabling direct Amazon integration. Today, Shopify is a 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, offering a suite of services that includes payments, marketing, shipping, and customer engagement tools. It’s a story of innovation, resilience, and the democratization of retail. #Shopify #ECommerce #Entrepreneurship #StartupStories #Day4

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🚀 The VisionAward 2024 is just around the corner! Tomorrow, four outstanding startups with visionary and innovative ideas will be honored. What is it about? Since 2006, the VisionAward has been celebrating disruptive business ideas. It's one of the most prestigious awards for startups in the German-speaking world. Past winners include betterplace.org, Lilium and myTaxi. 🏆 This year’s winners are: - CereGate Pioneering therapeutic solutions by creating new ways to interact with the human brain. - Devanthro - the Robody Company Revolutionizing healthcare with robodies. Human robot avatars enhancing nursing staff capabilities. - Skyseed Using drones and pallets to reforest and protect forests impacted by climate change. - SPRK.global Combatting food waste with an AI-driven B2B technology platform. 👏 As a proud jury member (thank you, Ulrich Clef) I congratulate these incredible ventures! Sadly, I can’t attend the ceremony at #HouseOfCommunication. However, there are still some tickets left (link in the comments) and I highly recommend attending! Including keynotes from Maks Giordano and Carsten Kraus, plus many inspiring minds. Excited to see the impact these startups will make! #VisionAward #startups #innovation #TheDigitale

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Spread the word! 📣 The annual Female Innovation Index Survey 2025 is now out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJHN8tzH. This year, we are doubling down on female innovation. We live in some of the most exciting times for business creation. Which ideas get funded? Last year, 1,168 (!) of you answered our survey, making it the largest survey (👀) on female innovation in Europe! Let’s repeat that success and deliver the definitive picture of female entrepreneurship in 2024 with data. Share your thoughts as a female founder, a VC, an LP or an angel investor and get a chance to win a ticket to Slush, a dinner with Carta, and other prizes! Enter the Survey *The survey takes only 3 minutes, but your voice will speak volumes when we publish the report in February. *Please share the link to the survey with any fellow female founders and investors you know! *The first prize drop on the 7th of November. Google Cloud Cooley LLP London Stock Exchange #femalefounders #venturecapital #femalefoundry #femaleinnovationindex

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Is your tech startup ready to enter the German market? 💼 Then, register for the Netherlands Enterprise Agency's (RVO) trade mission to the Startup Baden-Württemberg Summit (Startup BW Summit) on 9 - 11 July in Stuttgart. Top 5 opportunities that the Startup BW Summit offers: 1. Present your product or service to a large German audience. 2. Validate or test your product or service. 3. Expand your international network. 4. Meet potential investors. 5. Gain knowledge about the German market and create partnerships. Register before 7 May!

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𝟑, 𝟐, 𝟏 - 𝐆𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 🚀 Over the past six months, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Gewerbe Academy GmbH & Co. KG and Makler Mauritz GmbH & Co. KG as a Social Media Consultant, helping to elevate their online presence and connect with their target audience. The Gewerbe Academy is the first blueprint in Germany for insurance brokers who aspire to become commercial brokers and build a sustainable brokerage system through a comprehensive education program. My consulting focused on 5 main aspects: ⬇️ 𝟏. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬: We established and optimized accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Spotify, tailoring each profile to reflect the Academy’s mission and values. 𝟐. 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: By refining profile details, visuals, and messaging, we ensured each platform showcased a consistent, professional, and engaging brand presence. 𝟑. 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: A clear, actionable long-term strategy was the foundation for increasing reach and attracting potential participants to the Academy program. 𝟒. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧: To implement the strategy, we crafted a detailed content plan that aligns with the Academy’s goals. 𝟓. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: By prioritizing value-driven, high-quality posts, we aimed to create content that resonates with the community and encourages engagement. We have also focused on driving reach and engagement through regular posting, authenticity and community interactions. I want to thank Mauritz Mannsperger, the founder of Gewerbe Academy GmbH & Co. KG, for his trust and collaboration. I’m excited to continue our great teamwork! 💪 How do you design your content strategy? ✍️ #SocialMediaConsulting #SocialMediaMarketing #Consulting

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Always asked myself, if I can be happy …always? As an entrepreneur you are in the natural habit of optimizing all aspects of a project so why don’t optimize your life? After many years of learning about what makes us happy, I think it is only a transient state. But maybe we can feel even better … when we are in Flow! Flow is the state of consciousness in which we forget space and time, are maximally happy, motivated and efficient. In this state, we feel our best and achieve the most. What do we need to achieve this flow? Why is it so important for founders and managers? I talk about this in the podcast with editor Elena Todeva Listen in and share your best flow moments. #flow #flowmoment #success #performance #motivation #alignment #leadership #newwork #startup #vc #entrepreneurship

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🚀 Next-level CFOs! 🚀 Nordic Minds, we are seeing firsthand how the role of the CFO is undergoing a complete transformation. Today, they are not just the number crunchers, but true strategists, innovators and sustainability heroes!   🤔 What does that mean in practice? Here are 4 expanded role models for CFOs:   💂🏻‍♂️ The CFO as “Guardian” of integrity and responsibility 📊 The CFO as “Efficiency Champion” of operational efficiency 🔮 The CFO as “Visionary Strategist” of future-oriented plans and innovation 🔄 The CFO as “Transformation Leader” and catalyst for change   Curious to learn more about the role and its future? 📈🌍 Christian Hoppe, Associate Partner at Nordic Minds, shares valuable insights.   👉 Read our latest blog post and discover how CFOs are shaping the future and maximizing their potential!   #CFO #Leadership #Finanzen #Digitalisierung #NordicMinds

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Another Week, Another Vlog. 🎮 This time I talk about visiting big sexy pictures / bsp media for the day in Hamburg, and why I think every founder should plan a field day at least once. Was super fun editing this right before visiting JUSTADDSUGAR for my second "Schnuppertag", as it let me reflect on the visit and prepare to make the most out of my second one. TLDR: There are certain things, that you just CANT extract from user interviews, no matter how hard you try. But if you breathe behind somebody's shoulder for a whole day and they start to forget you're even there, that's when the real user stories start to come out. 👻 Checkout the vlogs for the whole context! #startup #buildinginpublic

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Make your employees your content machines! 🤖 How? Check my latest article on Employee-Generated Content that has just been published on OMR Reviews! 📢 In this piece, I dive deep into the power of employee-generated content (EGC) and how it can be a game-changer for businesses looking to strengthen their brand, increase authenticity, and build trust with their audience. From boosting engagement to creating an authentic narrative, EGC offers unique insights from the people who know your company best – your employees! 👨‍🚀 What’s inside: 💡 Why EGC is key to building brand authenticity 💡 Strategies to encourage employees to become content creators 💡 Real-world examples of companies who’ve nailed it If you're looking to elevate your content strategy and tap into the goldmine of employee-driven content, this is a must-read! 💥 Comment "content machine" below and I share the article with you! #content #employeegeneratedcontent #egc #getcreative #teamwork

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Three biggest learnings from a fundraising journey. Shared by Rainer Märkle, General Partner at HV Capital at EUVC 1/ Have a time box with a deadline attached. Have a defined horizon & create a clear plan. Have some urgency to get things done at some point. Execute very transparently and reliably. 2/ Stick to your narrative. But don't do it blindly. Tweak it when necessary. Adapt it. Don't let yourself be surprised by major changes. Keep focusing on delivering according to your strategy & plan. 3/ Fundraising is a marathon with many sprints. There are moments when you'll ask yourself - Why do I do this? Is it gonna work out? But don't get too negative during the down phases. Adapting and pivoting is part of our job. As it is for the founder of a company. How about you? What fundraising lessons have you learned? Join the conversation. 🔽 #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

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Meetings Are the #1 Killer of Productivity – Managing a remote team requires a strategic approach, and Niklas Dorn, Co-Founder at Filestage, has mastered it by emphasizing intentional communication and a strong company culture. – According to Dorn, remote success starts with hiring people motivated to work remotely and creating clear communication structures. This foundation helps align team members, ensuring effective collaboration. – To boost productivity, Filestage minimizes excessive meetings, which Dorn calls “the number one productivity killer.” Instead, they leverage tools like Loom for asynchronous updates, preserving uninterrupted work time. – They also address isolation with regular check-ins, virtual social events, and in-person retreats to build deeper connections. – Ultimately, Dorn’s key to success is intentionality—whether in culture, communication, or collaboration. This approach ensures that remote teams remain engaged and connected, driving business growth in a flexible work environment. Read more in my article for The World Financial Review https://lnkd.in/drvnhz-3

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I can truly be myself - can you as well? When I joined konversionsKRAFT AG AG five years ago, I had no idea how unique this place would turn out to be. But I had a gut feeling from my first calls with Lisa Benner, Gabriel Beck, and André Morys that this would be a place where I could show up as myself. And that became my motto: I would stay true to who I am and keep pushing the my value: Be authentic, be brave, and make things happen - fast. 🚀 And it became real: In a world where it’s so often just about numbers and outcomes, I’ve found a workplace that values the person behind the work. I’m free to try new things, knowing mistakes are part of the process. There’s a lot of trust to let me work in a way that feels right for me. Real people and genuine ideas are valued, and there’s no place for false consensus. To me, this is what real workplace culture is all about: a place where you don’t have to put on a mask to fit in, where you’re accepted as you are, and where growth happens not by changing who you are, but by believing in you. Special big thank goes to André Morys who is constantly working with me on my development. 🙏 And honestly, for some people, a job is just a job – fair enough. But for me, it's a little bit more. It’s a place where I keep evolving while staying true to myself. Here’s to many more years of simply ‘going for it’ and seeing where this journey leads. 🙌 How about you? Can you be yourself? #authenticity #culture #personalgrowth #leadership #beyourself #growthmindset #konversionsKRAFT

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ivoflow has been featured in the latest issue of Beschaffung Aktuell! 📰 In this feature, we explore how companies can tackle cost pressures and explain why ivoflow is more than "just" a Spend Cube. Our platform empowers businesses to uncover and implement savings effectively, while also focusing on sustainability and environmental goals. Check out the article to learn more about our solutions! A big thank you to Beschaffung Aktuell for the publication!  #ProcurementSolution #CostSavings #StrategicSourcing #ivoflow #beschaffungaktuell

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💼 Looking to save up to 30% on your new office rent? 💼 For businesses and startups in Germany, the GRW subsidy can be a game-changer when it comes to reducing operational costs. In our latest guide, we walk you through everything you need to know about how to leverage this subsidy and save BIG on your workspace expenses. ✨ Why should you read it? - Step-by-step guidance to navigate the application process ✅ - Tips to optimize your workspace strategy 🏢 - Discover coworking solutions that can maximize your savings 💰 - Get a free consultation from One Coworking 🆓 👉 Take action now: Don't miss out on this opportunity to cut costs and grow smarter. Read our full guide here: https://lnkd.in/dyc-W_vG #businessgrowth #coworkingspace #officerent #costsaving #workspaceoptimization #GRWsubsidy #businessoffice #startup #grants #subsidy

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Wearing fake wedding rings to business meetings? 🤔 The reality of many female founders. New Episode of Confessions of a Start-Up Founder F##kup on: Being a Female Founder (Link in the comments) We talk about, why interacting with angle investors, in rare occasions, can be more problematic than with VCs, fundraising while being single vs. being in a relationship and why we support female founder networks. Of course, this podcast only represents our perspective which represents a limited view and other female founder's might have differing experiences and views. Also, there is great male investors and founders out there who make and effort to be an ally, learn and improve. clare&me Emilia Theye #2 Confessions about: Being a female founder

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