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Attention is one of your most valuable resources.. ⚠️ In the 1980s, visionary computer scientist Mark Weiser envisioned a future in which technology would seamlessly permeate our world. He foresaw that as computers proliferated, the demand for human attention would skyrocket. 🖥️ In today's world, with our smartphones vying for our attention, we are challenged every day to allocate this limited resource. Always remember that technology should empower you, not steal your time or make you dependent. So choose wisely what you engage with - let technology serve you, not distract you! 💡

You Are NOT the User.. 🫵 As Jakob Nielsen has been preaching since 1993, this is one of the most important lessons for startups to learn from the UX movement. When developing a business idea, you can never derive from your own needs to the needs of your customers. So don't just project your own or imagined problems onto your potential users. Instead, start by getting to know them. Empathize with them. Understand their pain points. Use techniques such as contextual inquiry to observe their real problems.

Reflecting on the incredible pitch from HIVESOUND and their mission to keep bees healthy and productive with AI-powered monitoring, we're proud to have been a part of their journey with the Road to START Summit! 🐝 Startups like HIVESOUND are the driving force behind everything we do at START Hamburg. 🫶 We can't wait to follow your story and see you at START Summit 2025! 🚀

Your impact starts with the tools you choose.. 🛠️ Marshall McLuhan, a pioneering media theorist of the 20th century, argued that tools aren't just technological artifacts - they become extensions of ourselves, shaping and amplifying our potential. In today's fast-paced world, continually adapting the tools we use is crucial. While it can be challenging to learn new technologies, it's the only way to ensure we stay relevant and continue making an impact in an ever-evolving landscape. 🌍

A big thanks to the entire START Hamburg Team, without whom the Road to START SUMMIT 2025 in Hamburg would not have been possible 🚀

Brick walls are not there to keep us out.. 🧱 In The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch shares his inspiring journey of pursuing childhood dreams, facing countless obstacles along the way. Instead of deterring him, these challenges became opportunities to demonstrate his determination and drive. This mindset is particularly relevant in the startup world, where daily hurdles are a given. Obstacles aren't meant to stop us—they're meant to test how much we truly want to succeed. The key is not to back down but to push forward with resilience and purpose. 💡

We are in the Startup Insider Podcast! 😱One year after founding, who would have imagined it 🚀 A big thank you for mentioning our event to Dr. Till Stenzel and Johannes Weber Podcast Link 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBNEZz-X START Global

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce Blue Skies Minerals GmbH as the winner of our pitching competition! 🎉 Their groundbreaking solution tackles one of the most pressing challenges of our time: scalable and trackable carbon sequestration. By converting CO₂ into stable carbonate minerals through their Carbonated Tailings Process, they’re not only mitigating carbon emissions but also enhancing the safety and stability of mining waste. This innovative approach exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking solutions we need for a sustainable future 🌍 A huge congratulations to the team at Blue Skies Minerals GmbH for their inspiring work and well-deserved win! 🏆 Here's to driving change, one bold idea at a time.

🦄 Today is the day 🚀 The Road to START Summit 2024 in Hamburg starts in a few hours, and we couldn't be more excited! Tonight at 5:30pm we open the doors at 1000 Satellites GmbH and look forward to welcoming you all there. We've put a lot of heart and energy into preparing this event over the last few weeks - we're sure it's going to be a great night! Special thanks to our President Timon Franke and Vice President Justina Zotchi for their tireless efforts. If you don't have a ticket yet, sign up for the waiting list - maybe you can still get a place! 👉 https://lu.ma/zkjrfy8a

🤖 Our Juror for the Road to START Summit: Artificial Intelligence Batch 🤖 One of the Artificial Intelligence Batch jurors at our Road to START Summit is Sven Kirkerup, Managing Director of Nidobirds Ventures. As an entrepreneur and value investor, he is passionate about hyperlocal projects, artificial intelligence and lifelong learning. With a strong commitment to fair wealth distribution, net neutrality and cooperative models, he is committed to a borderless world. Sven brings extensive experience in consumer goods, supply chain and software technology and is known for his passion for dynamic markets.