We bring you inspiring stories from experienced entrepreneurs and innovators who will share their successes, challenges, and the lessons they've drawn from their failures.

Speakers

1. Wolfgang Walcher, born in Graz before the first moon landing, earned degrees in math and computer science from TU-Graz and moved to the USA in 1997. He spent the next 10 years developing, launching and growing new digital products and services, followed by 10 years in multiple director-level roles at Microsoft. Back in Graz, at age 50, he started Robotic Eyes, got out in 2023 and is since semi-retired.

2. Romana Dorfer has over 13 years of experience in software development. She completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in IT & Business Informatics at FH CAMPUS 02. In 2019, she founded Factinsect, which helps users identify fake news through AI-supported fact-checking that compares claims with trusted sources..

3. Andreas Frankl has been an entrepreneur for seven years. With an educational foundation in innovation management and electrical engineering and a passion about turning innovative ideas into impactful startups, he founded two startups, raised more than € 1.6 million in venture capital and brought several innovative products to the market, primarily in the healthcare and industrial sectors. With his last and most successful start-up to date, Opus Novo, he had to file for insolvency in June 2024.

Don't miss this unique experience - an opportunity to laugh, learn and connect with a community that takes on challenges. See you at Lendhafen for an unforgettable winter evening!

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