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🎉 [ESCP Entrepreneurship Festival] 🎉 Discover the programme and join us on the ESCP Business School campuses & online for an exciting edition under the theme of "Doing Business Differently": Each year the #festival gathers events to celebrate the school’s entrepreneurial spirit. This year’s theme, #DoingBusinessDifferently, invites you to explore #innovative ideas that make a meaningful impact, alongside ESCP entrepreneurs, organized by the Blue Factory ESCP teams 🌍 --- Join us on the series of events online and on the campuses 👇 📅 Thursday, 21/11 - 🌳 Impact Measurement for Startups: Quick dive into the essentials of measuring startup impact. 🕛 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (📍Online) - ⭕️ Genius Circle, Pitching & Firechat: Engage in networking, pitches, and insightful conversations. 🕡 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (📍Huckletree, London) - 💡 Innovation Hub Impact-Driven Startup Showcase: an engaging workshop designed to equip you with the essential tools and frameworks for impact measurement. 🕛 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (📍Berlin Campus) 📅 Wednesday, 27/11 - 🎉 Paris Entrepreneurship Festival 15 Years Anniversary: Celebrate a milestone with exciting activities with the ESCP entrepreneurs community! 🕝 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM (📍Champerret Campus) 📅 Thursday, 28/11 - 🎨💻 Design Thinking & UX Testing (2-Part Series): Hands-on sessions to elevate your design and user experience skills. 🕙 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 🕒 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (📍Berlin Campus) 📅 Friday, 29/11 - 🇪🇺 Masterclass: Scaling Up in Europe: Expert tips on expanding your venture across Europe. 🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (📍Online) - 💰 Navigate the World of Cryptocurrency - Tools & Tips: Learn the ropes of cryptocurrency from seasoned professionals. 🕐 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (📍Online, in Italian) Explore the full programme and REGISTER now—links are in the comments! 🌟 We can't wait to seeing at the events :) ESCP Business School Maëva Tordo Julia Maigné Livia Zimermann de Araujo Durigan Harry McDonough Simone Marino

[ESCP Entrepreneurship Festival 🇫🇷🎉] For the 15th edition of the festival we land the 27/11 on Paris campus for a series of events: creative challenges, +10 entrepreneurs pitches & demos, coaching with experts and mentors, a closing conference and live music show, food & drinks… 👇 [2pm - 4:30pm] CREATIVE CHALLENGES // limited places The creative challenges, open to ESCP students & alumni, will invite them to explore more creative ways and journeys of experienced entrepreneurs! 👉 H-lab association whose aim is to promote the social participation of people with disabilities through universal design, will challenge to think of solutions to these problems: 🌎 #Tourism and #disability: how can we combine universal accessibility and appeal to a non-disabled public? 🫂 #ProjectAbility: how to extend uses to a universal audience, arouse the interest of able-bodied people and make the system more inclusive? 👉#Testimonials & 🎙#pitch session: inspiring talks with 2 founders with a different background in the food industry with: Michel de Rovira, co-founder of Michel et Augustin - French success story with the values of simplicity and authenticity & Laura Govaert, co-founder of Offruti, created in Senegal with the goal of producing dry mango with a local social impact 👉Meeting with Julien SYLVAIN, co-founder of Tediber with a showroom visit followed by pitches in retail. Tediber, created in 2015 has revolutionized the retail bedding industry, an inspiring journey for the participants! 👉Visit of the Musée Arts & Métiers, and of the DeVinci Fablab! [4:30pm - 6:30pm] ENTREPRENEURS DEMO // open to all - ESCP Champerret   🌱Discover +10 entrepreneurs supported by the ESCP Blue Factory, at the prototyping phase in various sectors: Lexo, Recyclace, MedivieTech, Maa Biodiversity, Qwiti, Oronce, Deep detective, L'atelier du livre, Aivoxlab, Version Watches, Socle, Luphy 👋Come meet our experts in finance, legal, communication... mentors for a speed coaching sessions! 💰 [7pm - 8:30pm] CONFERENCE // open to all - ESCP Champerret  We'll continue the evening with a conference featuring: ⭐️Testimonials from leading entrepreneurs: Sandra REY, co-founder of Glowee and Anima - #energy, Jean-Stéphane Arcis co-founder of Talentsoft - #HumanResource, Arnaud Mourot, VP Ashoka and cofounder of Play International - #social, Tiphaine BEGUINOT, GM of Popote & Numé - #foodtech ⭐️Pitches of the lnnovation Prize 2024 Laureates: a grant co-organized by the ESCP Foundation, Blue Factory ESCP, AGORA ESCP Student Union and Groupe BPCE rewarding young entrepreneurs project’s MYCELIUM, KOJI and SOCLE The party goes on…🎉Stay with us for a live music show by Funky District food & drinks! See you there? We can’t wait! - Registration link in the comment section!   📍ESCP Champerret - Paris - Wednesday, November 27th

[ESCP Entrepreneurship Festival] 📆 Join today's events 21/11 online & on site across ESCP campus: on the menu #impact measurement 🌱, #innovation hub 🌟 and #pitch 🎙 & #networking 😊: - 🌳 Masterclass on Impact Measurement for Startups led by Georg Rasinski - Join an in-depth presentation covering the fundamentals of impact measurement and why it’s vital for startups aiming to drive positive change. Georg Rasinski is the Head of Business Development at ImpactNexus, with over 20 years of experience in international brand management and business development at companies like LG Electronics and Bayer Healthcare. A passionate advocate for sustainability, Georg also brings 10 years of startup experience as a Business Angel, Coach, and Interim C-level Officer. 📍Online and at 🇩🇪 ESCP Berlin campus 🕛 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - ⭕️ Genius Circle, Pitching & Firechat: Engage in networking, pitches, and insightful conversations in collaboration with Pr. Alisa Sydow and the ESCP MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership students, and Francesco Moiraghi, VC at Unruly Capital, gathered together for a Genius Circle format session! 📍Huckletree, 🇬🇧 London 🕡 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - 💡 Innovation Hub Impact-Driven Startup Showcase: dedicated to showcasing startups focused on positive #social and #environmental impact. This session invites student-led and alumni-led #startups to present their projects, network with potential collaborators, and connect with impact-driven companies and professionals. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, collaboration, or just a chance to witness impactful ideas in action, this event is a open to all. 📍🇩🇪 ESCP Berlin Campus 🕛 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM To register check out the Entrepreneurship Festival website, in the comment section :) See you there! Livia Zimermann de Araujo Durigan Harry McDonough Maëva Tordo Julia Maigné Simone Marino ESCP Business School

[#EntrepreneurshipFestival 2024] It's launch! Join the series of events (workshop, entrepreneurs demo, masterclasses, talks & coaching...) organized for the 15th edition of the ESCP Entrepreneurship Festival ⭐️

Existing news from the Blue Factory Berlin (2/2) 🇩🇪 Inspiring Entrepreneurial Breakfast at ESCP Business School! 🌟 What an energizing morning we had at our recent entrepreneurial breakfast! We were honored to host remarkable guests: 🌳 Christian Bergius, Director for DACH at EcoTree, shared invaluable insights on scaling sustainable ventures and driving environmental impact through innovative forest management. 🔧 Sebastian Daus, founder of FixFirst, enlightened us on disrupting traditional industries with AI-powered circular economy solutions for electronics. 🎓 We were also delighted to welcome Professor Martin Kupp from ESCP Paris, leading Option E - ESCP Business School in Paris. His presence fostered collaboration between Option E Paris and Berlin, highlighting the strength of our international network. The event brought the broader ESCP entrepreneurial ecosystem together, sparking engaging discussions on sustainability and impact-driven entrepreneurship. Thank you to our guests and all attendees for making this a truly enriching experience. Here's to driving innovation and sustainability in business across our international campuses! #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Innovation #ESCPBusinessSchool #OptionE

Existing news from the Blue Factory Berlin (1/2) 🇩🇪 We've just wrapped up 2 very inspiring workshops as part of the Launch programme, here are some highlights of those last weeks of supporting them: 1️⃣ Sales & Value Proposition Workshop (23/10) •⁠ ⁠Led by: Robert Anders, B2B sales expert •⁠ ⁠Key Topics: Crafting compelling value propositions and building strong sales funnels •⁠ ⁠Interactive session with our Blue Factory Launch Programme participants and ESCP entrepreneurial community 2️⃣ Investment Readiness Legal Workshop (24/10) •⁠ ⁠Expert Speaker: Oliver Zitzelsberger, LL.M. (UC Hastings), specializing in corporate law and VC •⁠ ⁠Focus: Setting up UGs and GmbHs in Germany, holding structures, and employee incentives •⁠ ⁠Format: Lecture, Q&A, and 1:1 consultations These workshops provided invaluable insights for startups and entrepreneurs looking to establish and grow their businesses in Germany. A big thank you to our speakers and all attendees for making these events a success! Stay tuned for more exciting events coming your way. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of entrepreneurship together! 💼💡 #ESCPBerlin #StartupWorkshops #EntrepreneurialJourney #SalesStrategy #LegalInsights

🎉 What an incredible day of events and insights at the ESCP Berlin x La French Tech Berlin gathering! 🚀 We're thrilled to have hosted such an inspiring lineup of speakers who shared their expertise in #tech and #entrepreneurship. From empowering discussions on Women in Tech to invaluable lessons on building unicorns and managing growth, the day was packed with knowledge and inspiration. Highlights of our action-packed day included: - 🔹 Insights from Dr. Gesa Miczaika, Dr. Isabelle Canu, and Alicia Combaz on women in tech - 🔹 Nicolaus Schefenacker's wisdom on building a unicorn - 🔹 Expert advice on international growth from Moritz Himmelreich and Alexander Sulzberger - 🔹 An energetic Reverse-Pitch Session with top VCs - 🔹 A thought-provoking Fireside Chat on Entrepreneurial Philanthropy with Markus Hipp and Nicolas Peters A huge thank you to all our speakers, partners, and especially to the enthusiastic students who joined us throughout this eventful day. Your engagement and curiosity added immense value to every session! Here's to fostering innovation, collaboration, and learning in Berlin's tech ecosystem! 🥂 #ESCPBerlin #LaFrenchTech #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #StudentEngagement

🏆 Concours Business Plan Coup de pouce 20€ k organisé avec la Fondation Le Roch-Les Mousquetaires est ouvert jusqu'au 6 novembre aux étudiants & alumnis de ESCP Business School Le concours Business Plan "Coup de Pouce" c'est : 🔸 La volonté de soutenir des jeunes créateurs d'entreprise dans leur aventure, ouvert aux ESCP Business School étudiants & alumni diplômé depuis 5 ans 🔸 3 lauréats pour remporter 4k, 6k et 10k € 🫵🏼 🔸 1 dossier à remplir jusqu'au mercredi 6/11/24 Toutes les informations et le dossier de candidature sont disponibles sur le site de la Blue Factory (lien dans la bio) Bonne chance !

[BACK ON TRACK! 🏊🏼] A warm welcome to the participants of the START and LAUNCH Fall 2024 programmes, who joined a cohort of 120 peers from around the world at this week's kick-off session! The two programmes are attended by ESCP Business School students and alumni entrepreneurs—those exploring a new idea #START and those working on prototyping their projects #LAUNCH 🚀 🔸 To kick things off, we invited them to dive deep into the entrepreneurial creative process with the Masterclass: “Demystifying Entrepreneurship,” hosted by Maëva Tordo, head of the Blue Factory in Paris. 💡 This masterclass focused on the challenges of #effectuation and aimed to confront the field in a straightforward way, taking a step back from preconceived ideas around entrepreneurship. 🔸 What’s better than meeting fellow entrepreneurs? We continued the evening with a massive online networking session, where all participants were split into small groups. What’s next? 👇 Simone Marino, head of Blue Factory Turin, will take the helm for the next masterclass on "Solution Ideation"—an interactive and hands-on session is in store for our participants! 🎙 The participants’ next mission is to conduct at least 5 qualitative interviews with potential clients/users to deeply listen, observe, and understand their real needs. 🤝 Additionally, they have the opportunity to connect with their peers worldwide online or even meet on campus! --- 💙 The Blue Factory Team Manuella Ndoung, Maëva Tordo, Julia Maigné, Harry McDonough, Simone Marino, Livia Zimermann de Araujo Durigan, Konstantin Remke #entrepreneurship #development #community #project #start #support #preincubation #entrepreneurs #earlystage #stepbystep

[EVENT] ESCP Berlin x French Tech Berlin! Join us on Thurs., 17/10 for a day packed with insights from top leaders in #tech and #entrepreneurship 👇 Our stellar lineup includes: 🔶 Women in Tech: Dr. Gesa Miczaika - (Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund), Dr. Isabelle Canu (GET Fund), and Alicia Combaz (Make.org) 🔶 How to Build a Unicorn: Nicolaus Schefenacker (sennder) 🔶 How to Use Investors’ Money – Going International and Managing Growth Moritz Himmelreich (Matera) and Alexander Sulzberger (Wifirst) 🔶 Fireside Chat on Entrepreneurial Philanthropy 3.0 with Markus Hipp & Nicolas Peters (ProjectTogether) 🔶 Meet the Investors from Atlantic Labs, DN Capital, Revent, Techstars, HEARTFELT_, IRIS , BOOOM💥, GET Fund, and Redstone 📅 Date: 17.10.2024 📍 Location: ESCP Berlin LH5 & Forum 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM #WomenInTech #Entrepreneurship #VCNetworking #StartupEcosystem #ESCPBerlin #LaFrenchTechExcited Livia Zimermann de Araujo Durigan, Gunnar Graef