Introduction to FemRide and its mission to provide safer, more inclusive urban mobility for women. Kerstin Wendt discusses the launch in Berlin and expansion plans across Europe, highlighting her background as a computer scientist with over 15 years in the mobility sector and her role in Women in Mobility.

In this edition, we sit down with Anja Spilker, founder and CEO of ZALOA Languages, to explore her journey scaling an EdTech startup across continents, building a sustainable business, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship with purpose and resilience.

Two outstanding founders. One hour full of innovation, impact, and inspiration. Meet Nina Germanus (Green Fusion) and Nina Heine (SHIT2POWER) in an exclusive fireside chat at GITEX Europe in Berlin. Together, they will discuss how innovative technologies are transforming the energy sector—and why female founders are key drivers of this change.

Join us to explore Lesley Li’s entrepreneurial journey, from banking to pioneering sustainable FinTech, @ the SIBB Incubator, April 11, 2025

Lesley Li is the CEO and co-founder of U Impact, a Berlin-based FinTech. Prior to founding U Impact, she spent over a decade at JP Morgan, Barclays, and Mizuho in London, gaining deep expertise in financial markets. She holds two Master’s degrees in Finance and Industrial Management from the University of Cambridge. Passionate about sustainability and equality, she regularly speaks at major global conferences, addressing topics on sustainable finance, financial inclusion, and the future of investing.

At U Impact, we leverage Generative AI and behavioral science to activate and engage the next generation of investors - including women, young people, and sustainability-focused investors. Our unique approach transforms the investment experience, making it accessible, impactful, and aligned with investors' personal values and aspirations. As an award-winning startup, we're proud winners of the Morningstar Green FinTech competition, recognized for our innovation in mobilizing capital towards sustainable finance and financial inclusion.

Ageda:

• 15:30 Arrival & Welcome
• 15:45 Event Begins
• 17:30 Networking

About the moderator: Urte Zahn hosts our SIBB event series Ask Female Founders since two years. She loves asking guests questions and at the same time engaging the audience. Beside this Urte coaches female entrepreneurs of tech startups and founded serveral times herself in different industries.

Agnieszka Walorska, founder of Mika, discusses building an AI-based co-pilot for accounting and taxes for small businesses, her fintech and AI background, and the impact of technology on everyday life.

In this talk, Mihri and Jana dive into the product-led growth strategy and share their journey—how they develop software products with their community, how they have marketed their products so far, and the obstacles they have encountered in raising investor funding.

Alexandra, Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer at Aivy, discusses diversity, inclusion, and leadership in tech.

Swamps, Ramps and Springboards: How To Accelerate Your Founder Journey Every startup founder craves head-spinning growth, yet instead we often tread water or drown in a quicksand of challenges. In this talk, we'll explore the swamps - common and insidious traps that slow us down, ramps - the steady paths that help us grow, and springboards - creative ways to enable breakthroughs and skyrocket our progress. Ready to find out how you can make your startup journey smoother and more joyful? Join us.

Agenda:

• 15:30 Arrival & Welcome
• 15:45 Event Begins
• 17:30 Networking Session

About the guest: Darya Kamkalova is the founder of the Venturing Women Lab, a startup incubator for women. With more than a decade of experience in tech, Darya is also an angel investor, podcast host at Venturing Women, startup mentor, and speaker. She is committed to narrowing the gender investment gap and pursues an audacious goal: to see at least 30% of startup founders in Europe be women by 2030. #30by2030

About the moderator: Urte Zahn hosts our SIBB event series Ask Female Founders since two years. She loves asking guests questions and at the same time engaging the audience. Beside this Urte coaches female entrepreneurs of tech startups and founded serveral times herself in different industries.

Our location is the SIBB Digital Transition Incubator. If you want to be part of our upcoming cohort, please visit our Incubator Application Page. Applications are open from 10. April - 11. July. Progam Start: 01. September #diversity #femalefounder #sustainability

diesem Event

Description: In this event, Eliza-Marija Hirvensalo will share her experiences of her founding journey at Dogo App. For all B2C founders, this event is a must. 10 Million Downloads and extensive experience at Rocket Internet is what our female founders brings to the table. We will dig especially into the funding of 4 million for the app and the ups and downs of her startup journey.

Agenda:

• 15:30 Arrival & Welcome
• 15:45 Event Begins
• 17:30 Networking Session

Eliza - co-founder and CMO at Dogo App - the leading dog training app in the world\, with 10 million downloads.

Eliza is originally from Estonia, came to Berlin 12 years ago. Started working for some of the fastest growing companies in Germany, like Rocket Internet and it's startups. In 2019 joined her friends to found Dogo App in Berlin and fundraised a total of 4 million.

About the moderator: Urte Zahn hosts our SIBB event series Ask Female Founders since two years. She loves asking guests questions and at the same time engaging the audience. Beside this Urte coaches female entrepreneurs of tech startups and founded serveral times herself in different industries.