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.

Sophie Friedrich

11. November 2026

I’ve been in the trenches with startups—raising funds, building partnerships, and navigating growth challenges both as a co-founder and COO in VC backed startups, and …

Simon Rudolph

11. November 2026

Simon has a Bachelor and Master in Mechanical Engineering from the TU Munich. He has extended experience in battery design for electric vehicles. He worked …

Simone Schmatz

11. November 2026

Seit mehreren Jahren bin ich als Rechtsanwältin im Bereich Corporate/M&A/VC tätig. Hier berate ich die Mandanten umfassend in allen anfallenden Fragen. Falls Bedarf für Unterstützung …

Sandra Kramer-Kowalzik

11. November 2026

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

Roland Maisenhälder

11. November 2026

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, …

Paul Pizzinini

11. November 2026

CEO & Co-Founder: Before he co-founded CamperBoys and during his digital business studies, he worked for several startups in Munich.

Pascal Köstner

11. November 2026

I support companies, investors and founders in M&A and venture capital transactions at all stages – from initial structuring and contract drafting to successful execution. …

Patrick Bartler

11. November 2026

Patrick studied Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TUM and is COO of Peter Park.