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.

Pascal Köstner

12. February 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. …

Lisa Wiesenfeld

11. February 2026

With 12+ years experience in digital transformation – from global companies to early-stage startups – I help founders and teams grow into confident leaders, build …

Heiko Müller (A)

1. December 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 …

Rebecca Könitzer (A)

28. November 2025

For 15 years I’ve worked at the intersection of strategic growth, innovation, and organizational design — helping companies of all sizes navigate complexity, scale with …

Ansgar Kaiser

14. November 2025

Ansgar ist Rechtsanwalt und berät zu allen Fragen des Medien- und Entertainmentrechts, des IT-Rechts, des Datenschutzrechts sowie zu Fragen rund um den Einsatz von KI. …

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, …

Mira Fischer (A)

28. August 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 …

Christoph Sing

20. August 2025

I have always found the new – even the new in the existing – as well as people’s personal growth fascinating, whether skills or interests, …