WERK1 Blog

Do you want to stay up to date on WERK1 Startups & Alumni as well as what’s going on in the startup ecosystem? On our blog, we regularly report on success stories, provide helpful tips for founders and conduct exciting interviews with people from the startup environment.

Martin Giese (A)

24. October 2025

Experienced startup investor, coach, and author with a strong focus on B2B sales, go-to-market strategies, and startup financing. Supports founders in building and scaling their

Daniel Schmitt-Haverkamp (A)

20. October 2025

Ich bin Unternehmer, Business Angel und Sparringspartner für Startups. Was mich antreibt: gute Ideen groß machen – und Gründer:innen helfen, die typischen Fehler nicht selbst

Daniel Moritz

17. October 2025

I’m a co-founder of ingrain in Munich and work as an Interim CFO and Fractional CFO with startups in the seed and growth stage. My

Svenja Lassen

16. October 2025

Svenja Lassen ist Gründerin des Female Investors Network (FIN) und setzt sich damit für mehr Diversität in der Startup-Investment-Szene ein. Dafür initiierte sie 2022 die

Lisa Wiesenfeld

6. October 2025

With 11+ years in digital transformation – from global companies to early-stage startups – I help founders and teams grow into confident leaders, build resilient

Rebecca Könitzer (A)

1. October 2025

For 13 years, I’ve been immersed in the dynamic intersection of Strategy and Innovation, partnering with diverse organizations, teams, and leaders to drive meaningful change.

Niklas Held

24. September 2025

I have over ten years of experience in executive search and support founders with practical insights in the areas of sales, recruiting, and HR. After

Stefan Langefeld (A)

12. September 2025

Ich bringe mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im internationalen Mediengeschäft mit, wobei der internationale Auf- und Ausbau von Streaming-Plattformen und die Implementierung von Digitalstrategien in

Aaron Hayos (A)

10. September 2025

Father, Founder, Operator, Investor. Former Silicon Valley CFO; immigrated to Germany for family. Launched agentic payroll automation platform, financed by Lakestar, First Momentum, Sequoia Scout,

Aaron Gottardi

10. September 2025

Startups need more than a great idea. They need clarity, visibility, and the right connections. That’s where I come in. For over 10 years, I’ve