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.

Mira Fischer (A)

8. July 2025

Allrounder – Ich unterstütze Gründer:innen dabei, ihre Führungsrolle klar, wirksam und gesund zu gestalten – von der ersten Verantwortung bis zur wachsenden Organisation. Als selbst

Aaron Hayos (A)

8. July 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,

Rebecca Könitzer (A)

8. July 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.

Heiko Müller (A)

8. July 2025

Adopting AI: Driving Change with Empathy and Strategic Vision With over 15 years of international leadership experience across Germany, the UK, and the USA, I

Rolf Giesbert (A)

8. July 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

Lisa Wiesenfeld

8. July 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

Detlef Mangels

8. July 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,