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.

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,

Sandra Kramer-Kowalzik

31. October 2025

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

Ramona Kohlbeck

30. October 2025

Hi everyone, my name is Ramona and I’ve been part of the WERK1 team since 2022. Since April 2024, together with Ellena I’m responsible for

Detlef Mangels

29. October 2025

Medical Device Product CEO and Board Member, Leader of small teams up to 6, and 40 team members, Team player, Focus on Market Access Opportunities,

Markus Zipfel

27. October 2025

I’m your partner in maximizing your impact at you next tradefair. I offer comprehensive support, from strategic marketing planning to execution while tailored to your

Rolf Giesbert (A)

24. October 2025

Driving innovation, boosting leadership, shaping the strategy. I had the opportunity to experience the big corporate world in Siemens and Nokia, in various roles in

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

Sophie Friedrich

24. October 2025

VC Platform OS. Focused on Seed to Series A startups. Growing a business is messy. Bottlenecks pile up, strategic projects stall, and teams need alignment.