Young Entrepreneurs in Science

🚨 Why Every Sciencepreneur Needs a Crisis Communications Plan 🚨 Think crisis communications isn't something for sciencepreneurs? Think again. “Smaller companies are not exempt from crisis situations,” says Kim Oguilve, Marketing and Communications Lead for Finnish energy startup Synergi. Here's why he believes even the youngest startups need to be prepared, and her top tips for crafting a solid crisis communications plan: 1. Assess Risks & Scenarios: Sit down with your leadership team and brainstorm what could go wrong. From funding hiccups to geopolitical risks, getting ahead of potential issues means you’ll act swiftly when they arise. 2. Crisis Response Team: Who’s on your crisis squad? It should include your CEO, a spokesperson with specific knowledge, a comms rep, and an employee liaison. Establish a clear chain of command so everyone knows who communicates what and when. 3. Map Out Key Stakeholders: Identify who you need to talk to—customers, suppliers, investors, employees, and the media. Tailor your communication based on the situation. For instance, handle internal issues with employees first before reaching out to investors. 4. Hire a Comms Person Early: Don't wait. Get a communications expert on board, especially for D2C companies. They can help you navigate public perception and manage crises effectively. 5. Never Say "No Comment": Always provide a response, even if it's just to say you’ll get back with more information. This avoids appearing guilty and gives you time to prepare a detailed response. 6. Internal Communication is Key: Keep your team in the loop. Regular updates prevent tension and maintain trust. Consider setting up an anonymous chat line for questions during a crisis. 7. Monitor Social Media: Stay on top of what’s being said online. Correct misinformation promptly and post statements to address issues transparently. Check out the full article for more https://ow.ly/X8s650SBveW Stay proactive, stay prepared, and protect your startup's reputation! 💪 #CrisisCommunications #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CommunicationStrategy

🎉 It's Friday! Time to unwind and let the weekend vibes kick in. But first, anyone else ever feel this way? 🥲 🔍

🥂 Excited about discussing your ideas in a relaxed setting? Join us for our next Community Meetup on 9 July at the Falling Walls Office! ✨ ✨ This is your chance to chat with fellow participants, exchange ideas, brainstorm, and finalise your event proposal — or simply enjoy an evening drink with the community. 🏖 Reserve your spot here: lnkd.in/ePTcr8TM

🎉 Our workshop „From PhD to Innovator“ took place at the University Potsdam Babelsberg Campus! Together with the researchers, we have: 🔬 Introduced sciencepreneurship 🌟 Discovered the potential of the participants‘ research topics 💬 Exchanged with inspiring role models 👥 Identified potential users 💡 Created fun prototypes We want to extend a big thank you to all our participants for their enthusiasm and engagement! Special thanks to our partners for making this event possible: Potsdam Transfer Universitat Jaume I Potsdam Science Park Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) Technische Hochschule Brandenburg Hasso Plattner Institute School of Entrepreneurship Potsdam Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg Your support and collaboration are invaluable. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation together! INNOKI Berliner Ideenlabor GmbH #PhDToInnovator #Sciencepreneurship #Innovation #Research #Entrepreneurship #UniversityPotsdam #Networking #Prototyping #Collaboration

This month, we had an inspiring workshop about „Your Entrepreneurial Career“ with Nicole Rath, and Mathias Stanzel visiting us and ready to answer every question the researchers would confront them with. Thank you for your insights and openness!

❓ How can you receive investment successfully for your startup? Join us for “Ask an Investor” with Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund on 16.07.2024! 🌟 Calling all visionary PhD students and postdocs in life sciences, biotech, and digital health! This online event is your chance to: 🛸 Connect with an investor with a keen eye for innovation 💡 Pitch your idea and receive firsthand feedback in a supportive environment Organised with our partner Boehringer Ingelheim, this event will ignite your sciencepreneurship spirit and set you on the path to success. Register until 07.07 and embark on a journey that could reshape your future! 👉 https://ow.ly/9NMV50SqGtf #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #LifeSciences #Biotech #DigitalHealth #PhD #Postdoc #StartupJourney #InvestorMeeting #Networking #Sciencepreneurship

👩🏻🔬 Last Thursday, we happily presented Young Entrepreneurs in Science at the Postdoc Career Fair 2024 for Postdoc researchers! 🧩 The Career Fair for Postdocs is an event dedicated to showcasing career opportunities for postdoctoral researchers. It highlights paths within academia and research and alternative careers in industry and business. 👾 Thanks for having us, we had a fun afternoon connecting to researchers and telling them about our project. We also enjoyed all the researchers who prototyped their PhD!

📣We had an amazing interview with Bartosz Kajdas this month. 🎯 He has consulted more than a thousand researchers in the past 10 years, and he has unique insights he shared during our interview. 🧐 We discussed the nature of sciencepreneurship, the academic systems, the skills required and more in the June edition of our Sciencepreurschip Talks newsletter. Check out the full interview at the following link.

🗝️ Have you been working on your research but struggling to translate it into a concrete business idea? Or perhaps you have multiple ideas and can't decide which to pursue? Join our "From Idea to Pitch" online workshop on 11.07.2024, where you'll: 🌟 Explore various ideation techniques 💡 Learn what makes a good idea 🚀 Prepare for your next networking event, research presentation, or elevator pitch 🗣️ Develop your pitch storyline and receive valuable feedback from our experts and an interdisciplinary team of peers – all PhDs or Postdocs with a drive to innovate. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your ideas and pitch them effectively! 📅 Application deadline: 08.07.2024 🔗 For more information and registration 👉🏼 bit.ly/3RAHrDg #IdeaToPitch #DesignThinking #Innovation #Research #Sciencepreneurship #PitchTraining #Workshop

Last week, we had an inspiring workshop about „Your Entrepreneurial Career“, with Claudio Fantinuoli visiting the workshop to share the ups and downs in his sciencepreneurship journey! Thank you for your insights into founding, Claudio! Please take a look at what he recommended from his own sciencepreneurship journey below