HIGHEST Lecture Series WiSe 24/25

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)