The HIGHEST lecture series introduces you to the process of founding a start-up. We highlight various topics related to the complex start-up process and supplement them with numerous exciting examples and speakers from the field. The HIGHEST lecture series conveys content that is helpful for a successful start-up process and empowers entrepreneurial action.
🚀 Immerse yourself in the world of entrepreneurship! The HIGHEST lecture series shows you the path to founding a company and raises your awareness of entrepreneurial thinking. Experience exciting practical examples and become a successful founder! 🚀💼 #Entrepreneurship #Startups”
When: starting October 27, every Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Christmas break: December 24, 2024, December 31, 2024)
Topics and speakers:
October 27, 2025: Introduction and founding team (Prof. Dr. Carolin Bock and Harald Holzer)
November 3, 2025: From idea to MVP (Samuel Vogel)
November 10, 2025: Sustainability as a business model (Prof. Dr. Klaus Ahrend)
November 17, 2025: Business angels (Dr. Norbert Linn)
November 24, 2025: Customer discovery (Hakan Excek)
December 1, 2025: t.b.a. (Dr. Marco Link)
December 8, 2025: Founders Journey (Michael Gänzler)
December 15, 2025: Avoidable Start-up Mistakes (Dr. Udo Hermenau)
January 12, 2026: AI for Start-ups (Thomas Balgheim)
January 19, 2026: Law and Sales (Bettina Laurick and Alexandra Cordes)
January 26, 2026: t.b.a. (Dr. Maximilian Knaus)
February 2, 2026: t.b.a.
February 9, 2026: t.b.a. (Dr. Francesco Pisani)