Bits & Pretzels

🌟 Making Moves at Bits & Pretzels! 🌟 The Movers Stage is such an important part of our event, thanks to the support of partners SAP,DATEV eG and Telefónica Germany. Here’s a glimpse of some discussions from the Movers Stage: 🚀 State of the Startup Ecosystem 2024: Moderated by Dr. Sarah Theinert, with panelists Lucio Milanese, Dr. Anna Hocker, and Dr. Gero Decker, this discussion focused on scaling strategies for deep tech startups and navigating growth challenges. 🌐 How to Supercharge Your Startup with SAP’s Cloud ERP: Jan Gilg showcased how SAP's Cloud ERP can accelerate startups’ success. 🤖 AI Journey @ DATEV: Hosted by Felix Weiss, Bernd Meyer, and Robert Helbig from DATEV, this session explored AI’s transformative power and highlighted how AI experimentation and strategic partnerships can drive business growth. 📶 Revolution of Mobile Connectivity with Telefónica: Mallikarjun Rao from o2 Telefónica explored how open APIs, 5G, Cloud, and AI are driving new business models. 💼 ERP & Scalable Business Processes to Master Growth: Maximilian Wühr (FINN), Nikos Kalitta (GetYourGuide), and Stefanie Baur (everdrop) explored how scalable processes drive growth, moderated by SAP's Jan B. Gutknecht. 🌐 The Power of Programmable Networks: Martin Schurig and Lisa Z. shared insights on how network APIs are improving customer experiences. How are you planning to drive your next phase of growth? We’d love to hear your strategies below! 👇 #BitsAndPretzels #StartupSuccess #AI #ProgrammableNetworks #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #RealTalk #BusinessGrowth

🥨 🚀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹? 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. One of them: our #Bits50 get-togethers, where we invite industry leaders to exchange ideas & experiences. This year exclusively sponsored by Berenberg. 💛 The discussions ranged from start-up scaling, financing options (equity/debt) to exits. Besides our Lunch & Sun Downer, talks continued at our very special Oktoberfest Liquid Networking. Sessions with Table Captains like Oliver Meinschien & Frederik Gottlob in the very unique setting of Oktoberfest. Looking forward to next year! Thank you Tina Klein, Laura Otterndorf, Berenberg!

🌟What are the insider secrets for scaling startups?🌟 We dug deep into proven funding & financial strategies of industry experts on our Money Pit Stage where innovative financing strategies meet process tracking & current economy trends. We had so many insights! Huge thank you to everyone who attended and to our brilliant speakers. Here are some key discussions from the Money Pit Stage: 💰 Scaling to Profitability: Aron Gelbard from Bloom & Wild shared strategies for scaling and attaining profitability through M&A and building a multi-brand platform. 🚀 5 Insider Secrets to Raising a Killer Series A: Valerie B.-Boenstroem revealed top tips for founders raising their Series A, from VC expectations to crafting a standout pitch. 🌍 Shaping the Future: Gen Z venture capitalists, including Madeline Lawrence, Polina Shcheglova, Edgar Vicente, Meagan Loyst, all moderated by Nico Schoenenberger discussed how their generation is transforming the investment landscape. 📈 Navigating Today’s Market: Doreen Huber, Kaan Eren, and Antoine Nussenbaum moderated by Jan Reichelt shared insights on market trends, challenges, and future opportunities for startups. 🌱 Inclusive Innovation: Leaders like Zarah Bruhn, Dr. Gesa Miczaika, Mirijam Trunk, and Nina Wöss discussed how diversity is disrupting industries and driving innovation, highlighting the importance of inclusive leadership. It’s been a fantastic experience and we are excited to see how these insights inspire change in the startup world! What was your key learning from the event? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #BitsAndPretzels #ScalingSuccess #VentureCapital #Diversity #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

🌟 Our zoo of disruptive ideas and trends 🌟 For the first time this year we hosted our Soonicorns & Zebras Stage.Putting the spotlight on: 1) startups that are on their way to becoming unicorns and 2) prioritizing profitability and sustainability. 🦄 Spotlight on: 🚀Fintech: Jessica Holzbach moderated five founders from startups within the Fintech cluster that was followed by panel discussion, culminating in an interactive Q&A session with the audience. 💡 Balanced Living: Lydia Hoye engaged with founders discussing tech solutions that enhance well-being and promote healthier lifestyles. 🤖 Spotlight on AI: Frizzi Engler-Hamm, MBA led a discussion with AI startups presenting cutting-edge technologies, forecasting how AI will reshape industries. 🌍SaaS & HR: Lisa Gradow and Andrea Euenheim met with founders from SaaS and HR tech startups showcasing platforms that are changing the way businesses operate, from streamlining workflows to enhancing the employee experience. 💼 And our Co-Founder Andy Bruckschloeglögl shared insights on building effective advisory boards for startups with Farina Schurzfeld and industry experts in a session called How to Create a Successful Advisory Board. Exciting innovations ahead! Who would you like to see on our Soonicorns and Zebra Stage next year? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #Bits24 #BitsAndPretzels #Startups #Soonicorns #Innovation #AI #Fintech #Logistics #SaaS #HRTech #BalancedLiving #Entrepreneurship #AutonomousLogistics #Sustainability

🙏🏼🧺 An Event like Bits isn’t possibility without many helping hands. Therefore Thanksgiving came early this year… Yesterday we hosted our Thanksgiving Dinner for all the Volunteers and Matchmakers that supported us and made #Bits24 possible! No matter the task: Checking in our attendees, helping them find the right networking-match, building up the venue or creating social media content - we are beyond proud to having so many great people supporting us. Special thanks go out to Galina Bankova & The Matchmakers - you rock! THANK YOU 🥨💛

 "If an entrepreneur wants to achieve their dreams, and pursue a plan, then they deserve support and sympathy in our country." – Christian Lindner, Federal Minister of Finance & Member of the German Bundestag. In this impactful message from Bits & Pretzels 2024, Christian Lindner highlights why he is attending Bits & Pretzels and the importance of encouraging entrepreneurial spirit in Germany #BitsAndPretzels #Startup #AI #GermanBundestag #Bits24

🌟 Key Discussions on the Bits & Pretzels Stage 2024! 🌟 We can’t believe Bits & Pretzels happened almost a week ago!  A massive thank you to everyone who attended and to our incredible speakers who shared insightful talks with us. Here are just some of the amazing discussions that took place on our main stage, the Bits & Pretzels Stage, over the two incredible days: 🚀 Kickstart Europe Report 2024: Tobias Henz, our Co-Founder Bernd Storm vans Gravesande, Zoé Fabian-Frey, Stefan Drüssler, Marisa Schneider, Mikkel Sørensen, and Daniel Metzler discussed the catalysts for change in the European startup ecosystem, highlighting innovation and sustainability. 💡 Our Co-Founder Felix Haas interviewed the President of the German Startup Association Verena Pausder on the future of startups and the German Startup Association’s role in fostering growth. 🤖 Robotics, AI, and the Future of Industries: Céline Flores Willers moderated a session with Roman Hölzl and Alexander Schmitt, exploring how AI is transforming industries like manufacturing. 🎯 Jochen Schweizer Principle: Jochen Schweizer shared how entrepreneurs can unlock self-determined success through clear goals and authentic values. 💼 Germany’s Future in Startup Financing: Hanno Renner and Robert Habeck discussed strategies to bolster Germany’s role as a global startup hub. 💰 Finances and Foresight: Christian Lindner’s insights into supporting founders through financial tools. ⚽ FC Bayern’s Digitalization Journey: Michael Diederich on how digital innovation is propelling FC Bayern's global success. 🌱 Accelerating Innovation with Nico Rosberg: Insights on driving change through ventures and philanthropy. 🌍 Nordic Powerhouses in Growth: Key Nordic leaders discussing their region's contributions to global innovation. 📈 Tim Höttges on Transformation: Why transformation and scaling are essential in the digital era. 🏆 Bavaria as Europe’s Startup Incubator with Florian Herrmann: An overview of Bavaria’s efforts to foster entrepreneurship. 🏎️ F1 Innovation: Toto Wolff’s insights into how innovation drives success on and off the track. The stage was filled with inspiring discussions on how to shape the future of innovation in Europe. Excited to see how these ideas will spark new developments in the startup world! And what was your key learning from the event? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #BitsAndPretzels #StartupSuccess #ScalingTech #Innovation #VentureCapital #AI #Entrepreneurship #DigitalTransformation #FCBayern #F1Innovation

Bits & Pretzels 2024 - 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀! 🚀 This time, with our partner Telefónica Germany Wayra Germany we explored how Open Gateway and close collaboration with innovative startups are driving digital transformation across Germany and the EU. Martin Schurig, Head of F&ES at o2 Telefónica Germany, highlighted how Open Gateway is reshaping the telecommunications industry, creating new opportunities for service integration and connectivity. The CTIO at o2 Telefónica Germany, Mallikarjun Rao, delivered an inspiring keynote on how APIs, 5G, Cloud, and AI are transforming entire industries – and spoke at the CXO Summit about AI Cost Efficiency projects vs AI Innovation projects. Meanwhile, Gonzalo Pérez from Wayra Germany shared invaluable insights on the current fundraising landscape, shedding light on the challenges of raising capital in today’s competitive market. Nora Alfen and Florian Bogenschütz took on the role of Table Captains at the Oktoberfest networking event, where they enjoyed a lively atmosphere and making new connections. The event’s energy and inspiring people made it truly memorable. A big thank you to all attendees, speakers, and organizers for making this event a success! We’re already looking forward to #BitsAndPretzels 2025 and continuing the conversation on driving innovation. #Innovation #Tech #Startups #Wayra #Bits24 #GSMAOpenGateway

𝗗𝗮𝘆 3 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 (𝗟𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱) 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁. Yes, we know it’s a little crazy to take a business event to the world’s biggest „Volksfest“. But let us tell you – it works! 🥨 All Bits ticket holders can join our day at the Schottenhamel tent. 🥨 250+ Table Captains host tables of 8 people – you can book your spot in advance.  🥨 Table captains are experienced founders, investors or industry leaders.  🥨 There are open topic tables, e.g. around personal branding. 🥨 Two organized rounds of networking, changing your table. It’s a once in a lifetime experience, we guarantee you! See you next year. 🍻 #Bits24

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁: 2025 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 🥨 🚀 2024 is in the books. It was crazy! And this is how we continue: Crazy bird ticket drop is on. 👉 Link in the comments. It's the best price you'll get (50 % off). Limited to 1,000 tickets. It's possible to transfer the ticket to another person.' 𝗡𝗲𝘄: Bits & Pretzels 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆! We truly can't wait to see you again! #Bits25