Techmakers Beyond Gender

With this last event of the year, we had the chance to welcome 30 impressive women to the premises of Frauenalia gUG . We’re excited to continue making an impact for positive diversity in the tech industry. Thank you Frauenalia gUG and French Tech Berlin for partnering with us on this exciting event. To many more in the future! Cc. Alexandra Begue, Emilie Vallauri

An event we will remember for a very long time! 🤖 AI & the Future of Creative Industries After 8 months of meticulous planning, collaboration, and fun, our event as French Tech Berlin with the French embassy Ambassade de France en Allemagne was a remarkable achievement! This initiative is part of the preparation for the 2025 AI Action Summit. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team of 25 talented individuals. A heartfelt thank you to Thomas Michelon Mathilde Flamant Marie-Avril Roux Steinkuehler LL.M. Julie David Shiraz Mahfoudhi Alicia Combaz Raphael Thomas Friedemann Lotz and many others for making this happen. 👏👏 A special shoutout to our partners for their invaluable support: Vivendi Wifirst Delivery Hero Mazars and Institut français. How is AI transforming the creative industries? Is AI truly creative? How can we navigate the ethical, economic, and cultural implications of AI in the arts? This event offered insightful answers to these pressing questions, sparking dynamic conversations that bridged innovation and responsibility in the age of AI-driven creativity. I had the honor of serving as the Master of Ceremony, guiding two captivating panels that brought together brilliant minds to discuss how AI is reshaping the audiovisual, cinema, and press industries. A highlight of the day was the participation of Mimic Productions’ avatar in one of our roundtable and on stage. Thank you David Bennett and Violeta Vasileva, PhD for shaping this event with us. 💫 Stay tuned via French Tech Berlin for more insights and learnings from the event! #AI #Creativity #Ethics

📣 How AI is Impacting Creative Industries by French Tech Berlin & the Ambassade de France en Allemagne! Just a few days ago, we had the immense pleasure of organizing our event as part of the preparation for crafting key recommendations for the AI ACTION SUMMIT 2025 in Paris, spearheaded by Emmanuel Macron. Thank you to our incredible participants, inspiring speakers, and vibrant community for making this gathering so impactful! AI is rapidly transforming creative industries, challenging traditional workflows and redefining how content is created, distributed, and consumed. Now is the time to address these changes, ensuring innovation aligns with ethical practices and supports diverse creative voices. The event featured two thought-provoking roundtables, followed by a public conference with the introduction words of our Ambassador of France Mr. François Delattre. Alexandra Begue was our master of ceremony guiding us through the evening. We were getting started with an amazing keynote by Stéphan - Eloïse G. sharing unique insights on how the creative industries are evolving. AI & Creative Industries: the imitation game. Thomas Michelon and Leonie Starck were happy to present their 2025 Collective mission with Institut français & Business France and announce new and exciting startups programs. We were happy to bring together brilliant minds to explore how AI is reshaping publishing, audiovisual media, and creative industries. For our first roundtable, we delved into the transformative power of AI in the publishing world. We were honored to host French and German publishers alongside a stellar speakers and panel with Jean-Marie Cavada, DVP Société des Droits Voisins de la Presse, François CLAVERIE Le Point, Alicia Combaz Make.org, Marie Sellier Vivendi, Joachim Koehler NetMedia Group Fraunhofer IAIS, Stefan Ottlitz SPIEGEL-Gruppe MVFP Medienverband der freien Presse, moderated by Marie-Avril Roux Steinkuehler LL.M. . Our second roundtable shifted the focus to the impact of AI on audiovisual media and other creative industries. Moderated by the incredible AC Coppens, it featured an exceptional group of experts David Bennett Mimic Productions, Gael Varoquaux Inria, Juliette PRISSARD EUROCINEMA, Max Wiedemann Wiedemann & Berg Film, Alexandra Bensamoun Interministerial AI Commission, as well as Shiraz Mahfoudhi as a roundtable lead and Julie David for countless support. 💡The discussions were as diverse as they were inspiring, covering challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations in integrating AI across sectors. We will share with you our learnings and insights soon! We also want to give a special thank you to Chloe Goupille for her contribution from Paris, giving us our ceremony closing words. 👉Now tell us what more you would like to learn more about in our next posts. For those who took part, share your thoughts or your favorite insights from the event. #AI #CreativeIndustries #Collaboration #Innovation

We are back with a Women in Tech breakfast in partnership with Frauenalia gUG and French Tech Berlin! You are a woman in the tech industry? You are a woman entrepreneur? Come for an early piece of networking and croissant with a like-minded crowd! 📍Frauenalia UG 📅 December 11 at 9AM 🎟️ Tickets here: https://lu.ma/nf5mxtng Thank you Nathalie Le Bescond and Begoña de la Marta for welcoming us in your premises! We definitely need more organisations like Frauenalia gUG to drive positive change in the tech industry. And thank you to Emilie Vallauri for getting the French Tech Berlin and Techmakers Beyond Gender communities together!

Interested in the impact of AI on the creative industries? We've got you! We are opening a few spots to the public for our conference organised at the Ambassade de France en Allemagne on November 20! Come and join the discussion on how creation and technology are now more intertwined than ever... Get your ticket here ➡️ https://lu.ma/gxyscb34 Thank you to Vivendi, La French Tech, Ambassade de France en Allemagne and Institut français Berlin for sponsoring this event and to our annual sponsors Wifirst and Delivery Hero for supporting French Tech Berlin! We are thrilled that this initiative is also supported by AI Action Summit! Alexandra Begue | Marie-Avril Roux Steinkuehler LL.M. | Shiraz Mahfoudhi | Alicia Combaz | Emilie Vallauri | André Pitié | Thomas Michelon

🌟Delivering Early Wins in AI/ML Projects🌟 Last week, #SAPBWNPotsdam hosted an amazing session at SAP Potsdam with an expert-led discussion on how to deliver early value in AI/ML projects. Huge kudos to Adelya Fatykhova for leading this insightful session! 👏 Bravo also to Claudia Thüme, Carolin Böke and the team for the great organization! 💪 Some of Adelya’s key messages you really want to keep in mind: 1️⃣ Start with Core Value: Can a "low-tech" solution deliver value faster? We explored how approaches like the PPT-based "concierge" model can validate ideas early. 2️⃣ Smart Starting Points: Leverage AI where it shines—like using LLMs for text-based reports. Start small to win big and gather early feedback that can reshape your roadmap. 3️⃣ AI at the Core?: If AI is your backbone, create early value through data insights and test hypotheses right away. 💫A special thank also for our team for your support! Dr. Lukasz Ostrowski Dr. Marcus Krug Yaad Oren Usaid Aamer Yating Li Samuel Boehme Nicola Zanon Lucas Ferraz Pessoa and many more colleagues for joining the session. #AI #ML #Innovation #AIProjects #SAPBWNBerlin

📢 HER FUND Event alert 🚀Unlocking the entrepreneurship spirit: Inspiring conversations with female founders and investors We’re excited to invite you to a pivotal event on September 13th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at Talent Garden in Copenhagen. This HER FUND event, in collaboration with TechBBQ, European Female Founders (HerFund Project), Nordic Women in Tech Awards, Wonderfund, and Talent Garden, is a unique opportunity to connect visionary female founders with leading investors. Don't miss the chance to experience a day of insightful discussions, actionable strategies, and valuable networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration and growth within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.. 🔗 Register Now : https://lu.ma/pn414s90 #HERFUND #WomeninBusiness #FemaleFounders #Investors #Networking #Innovation #deeptech #TalentGarden

💃 Championing Female Founders in Germany: 5 Startups to Watch 💃 Sponsored by French Tech Berlin, the initiative Techmakers Beyond Gender loves to shed light on promising startups founded by women. This week, we present you 5 new startups founded in Germany by brilliant women. 1 - atomiq labs – Founded by Sylvia K. Durach in 2023 Industry: #FinTech Atomiq is pioneering a novel approach to cross-chain interoperability, facilitating seamless exchanges between Bitcoin and smart contract platforms like Ethereum, Layer 2 solutions, and Solana. Atomiq enhances security and increases capital efficiency by up to 20 times. This innovative solution empowers users with secure, efficient, and cost-effective trading across blockchain networks, advancing the future of decentralized finance. 2 - ReloSync – Co-founded by Niharika Rakheja and Raina Sun in 2023 Industry: #ImmigrationTech/#Legaltech Relosync is transforming the relocation experience with its user-friendly, AI-powered platform designed for individuals, families, and businesses. The platform simplifies the moving process by integrating logistics, accommodation, and personalized support services, ensuring a stress-free transition. 3 - beyoni health – Co-founded by Ava Ghaiumy in 2023 Industry: #HealthTech Beyoni Health empowers women navigating menopause by removing the guesswork from preventive care through a data-driven, personalized approach. Utilizing biomarkers and comprehensive health data, the platform offers tailored health insights and actionable recommendations, enabling women to understand their bodies better and make informed decisions about their well-being. 4 - Attributy. – Co-founded by Melanie Eckl in 2022 Industry: #AdTech Attributy is transforming how businesses understand and leverage customer data through its advanced attribution analytics platform. Attributy is revolutionizing the way e-commerce businesses track and optimize their affiliate marketing efforts. Their advanced analytics platform offers detailed insights into sales attribution, helping companies maximize their affiliate revenue and streamline marketing strategies. 5 - Complori – Co-founded by Amanda Maiwald in 2020 Industry: #EdTech Complori is making STEM education more engaging and accessible for children through its interactive online platform. The startup offers a range of hands-on activities, virtual labs, and gamified learning experiences that foster creativity and curiosity in young learners. Complori partners with multiple educators across Germany and beyond! #TechmakersBeyondGender #Entrepreneurship #Women #Founder #FemaleFounders #WomenInTech #FemaleInLeadership #Innovation Emilie Vallauri // Alexandra Begue // Jessica Fernsler // Julie David // Marine Ruiz // Marie-Avril Roux Steinkuehler LL.M.

🚀 Championing Female Founders in Germany: 5 Innovative Startups to Watch🚀 Once again, Techmakers Beyond Gender is proud to shed light on 5 promising female-founded startups in Germany: 1 - Tackle – Co-founded by Mika Sagindyk in 2023 Industry: #SaaS TimeTackle is an innovative scheduling and calendar #analytics tool that helps businesses and individuals optimize their time management. The platform provides deep insights and automates calendar events, enabling users to streamline workflows and enhance #productivity. TimeTackle has seen a rapid adoption with over 10,000 active accounts and +300 teams using the platform! 2 - PLATONIC – Founded by PRIYANKA SINGH in 2021 Industry: #SocialTech Platonic aims to foster genuine connections through a social #networking platform designed for building meaningful friendships. The app uses interests and personality traits to match users, promoting real-life interactions and strong, lasting bonds. Platonic enhances social experiences with a variety of plans and activities created by thousands of people nearby. 3 - SageWealth – Co-founded by Sana Al-Badri in 2020 Industry: #Fintech SageWealth is a private bank providing personalized financial advisory services, focusing on #sustainable and #ethical investments. Their platform integrates financial planning, investment management, and educational resources to help users achieve their long-term financial goals while aligning with their values. 4 - GoLexic – Founded by Samantha Merlivat in 2019   Industry: #Edtech Golexic is focused on supporting children with dyslexia through a comprehensive digital platform to rapidly improve their reading skills. Using a proven scientific method, they offer personalized learning plans, engaging educational content, and tools for tracking progress, aiming to make #education more accessible and effective for dyslexic learners. 5 - The Female Company GmbH – Co-founded by Ann-Sophie Claus and Sinja Stadelmaier in 2018 Industry: #Femtech The Female Company is revolutionizing women's health and breaking taboo with organic and eco-friendly menstrual underwear, swimsuits and other products. They advocate for #sustainability and #transparency in feminine hygiene, offering subscription-based services and educational content to #empower women globally. Join us in celebrating these inspiring female founders ! 🚀 👀 🗣 If you are a female founder or a techmaker beyond gender and would like us to shed light on your business, please write to us in a private message. We would love to feature your story! #TechmakersBeyondGender #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #Women #Founder #FemaleFounders #WomenInTech #FemaleInLeadership #Innovation Emilie Vallauri // Alexandra Begue // Jessica Fernsler // Julie David // Marine Ruiz

📣 Breaking Barriers: Why Women Struggle to Secure Venture Funding 📣 Women founders #outperform! A study by BCG and MassChallenge found that women-led companies yield better returns on investment (ROI), generating 35% higher ROI than men-led companies. Despite this performance, women still face significant hurdles in securing #funding. Here are the key reasons: 1. Stereotypical Perceptions: Investors often envision male founders as leading the next big high-growth companies like Amazon or Google, reinforcing the belief that men are more likely to create #scalable and #profitable businesses. Female founders, in contrast, are often seen as running smaller, less ambitious ventures, limiting their perceived potential and #leading to lower investment levels. 2. Men Without Tech Skills Seen as Leaders, Women Penalized: Male entrepreneurs with non-technical backgrounds are often viewed as having strong leadership abilities. In contrast, women without technical backgrounds are perceived as less competent and capable leaders. 3. Lack of Women in Decision-Making Roles: Although things are moving on that side, less than 10 percent of decision-makers at VC firms are women, and a majority of VC firms (at least in he US) have zero women investors. Studies show that firms with more women and underrepresented #minority fund managers tend to invest more in #diverse founders. 4. Promotion vs. Prevention Questions: Male entrepreneurs often receive promotion-focused questions that highlight #growth opportunities. However, female entrepreneurs are frequently asked prevention-focused questions about #risks and #challenges, steering them towards defensive responses and limiting their ability to emphasize the positive aspects and future potential of their businesses. 5. Last but not least - Higher Risk Aversion Among Female founded Companies: Let's not forget one of the main reasons why. Women-led companies may be more risk-averse and less inclined to seek external financing. Many women prefer to #bootstrap their businesses, contributing to a smaller demand for external funding. This self-reported preference for self-funding limits access to external capital! By addressing these biases and supporting diverse founders, we can unlock the full potential of women-led companies and drive innovation forward. 🚀 👀 What do you think? Have you observed any differences in how investors interact with entrepreneurs depending on their gender? Let us know in the comment 👇 #TechmakersBeyondGender #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #Women #Founder #FemaleFounders #WomenInTech #FemaleInLeadership #Innovation Emilie Vallauri // Alexandra Begue // Jessica Fernsler // Julie David // Marine Ruiz