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.

Sandra Kramer-Kowalzik

20. November 2025

Conflict Coaching & Conflict Cost Analysis for Founder Teams: clarity, structure & genuine change in team dynamics—powered by 25 + years of entrepreneurial, psychological & coaching

Tanja Gabler

16. November 2025

I’m a communications consultant advising start-ups on internal and external communication.

Cassandra Jahn

10. November 2025

https://www.digitaleleven.de/ https://www.founderlake.com/

Dennis Kirpensteijn

7. November 2025

Dennis Kirpensteijn ist COO beim ZOLLHOF Tech Incubator, mehrfacher Gründer und Investor. In den letzten 15 Jahren hat er verschiedene Startups mit aufgebaut, zum Exit

Roland Maisenhälder

3. November 2025

As an analytical, numbers-driven, visionary but pragmatic expert, I am highly passionate about leadership and outstanding customer experiences. Thanks to my vast wealth of experience,

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

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

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