Dr. Akvile Ignotaite

Companies' climate targets often fail to adequately consider the time value of carbon, focusing more on long-term net-zero pledges rather than immediate actions. This approach overlooks the critical importance of early emissions reductions, which are significantly more valuable due to the prolonged atmospheric presence of CO2. Immediate action is essential for a meaningful impact on climate change.

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In a recent @Brutkasten article, I shared my view on the @European Union's Nature Restoration Law, and I'm proud that inoqo and Triple Impact Ventures stand with 375 Austrian companies supporting this initiative! The law aims to restore 20% of the EU's land and marine areas by 2030 and address all ecosystems in need by 2050. It's a bold step to revitalize our planet. A big thank you to Leonore Gewessler for taking a bold step and making this important law a reality! @Blühendes Österreich - BILLA gemeinnützige Privatstiftung non-profit foundation has launched a business initiative to support the law's implementation in Austria. Here the link to the article: https://lnkd.in/dF6JkCa7   ✍️Show your support and sign here: https://lnkd.in/dTjSbVYt #Sustainability #EU #NatureRestorationLaw #EnvironmentalProtection #Austria #SustainableDevelopment #Ecosystems

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As a VC fund, what do you do if you think there is an interesting investment thesis to be had in a field, and you want to go deep to find out what's there? In the case of Baukunst, you organize a 6-week long study group. The resulting report (lined below) is an incredible broad-and-deep exploration into mycelium, mushrooms, and everything related: Legal challenges, investment opportunities, and the interesting parts that come along with diving into a new potential field of investment. Awesome work from Kate, Tyler, Matt, Axel, and the surrounding support team making it all happen (Chelsea, Jane and Fern). Very cool to have been part of - and the report makes such a fun keepsake from a deep dive into the world of mushrooms. https://lnkd.in/gU9CMsyf

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🌍 Excited to connect with fellow innovators and explore scalable business models. See you there! InnovaticGroup. Create the Future Now innovaticgroup.com #BornGlobalAcademy #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Networking #InnovaticGroup #BusinessGrowth #SustainableInnovation #BusinessAngels #VentureCapital #LPs #GPs #Innovation #DigitalRransformation #Digitalization #Startup #Scaleup

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Dear gentle Start-Up founder, do you want to enter the German 🇩🇪 market? Start by weighing the pros and cons! ⚖️ Let’s look into some of them 👇 Although companies expanding to the German 🇩🇪 market stand to gain benefits, here’s a non-exhaustive list of factors to consider: Advantages: 🔝 Market size: Germany is one of the biggest economies in Europe, offering a vast and diversified market. 💪🏻 Qualified labour: The country has qualified and well-trained labour, especially in technology and engineering. 🔬 Innovation and research: Germany is well-known for emphasizing innovation and search to offer opportunities for technological companies. Challenges: 🏇🏻 Strong competition: Because of its size and attractiveness, the German market can be strongly competitive and needs a clear differentiation strategy. This means you can not copy 1:1 what you’re doing in the French market. 🧠 Administrative complexity: Administrative formalities are complex, necessitating a deep understanding of local regulations. Also, all things admin can take a loooong time in Germany. Be sure to factor that in. Every business must evaluate these factors according to its specific needs, resources and strategy to make good decisions for its expansion in Germany. 🇩🇪 What did I miss? Please comment below ⤵️ #gotogermany #gotomarket #marketexpansion #expansiostrategy #marketlaunch

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💶 What's the current scenario of impact investing in Austria? Karolina Adamkiewicz explains the status quo. A few takeaways: - There's still work to be done in the Austrian impact investing market. According to Alexandra Bolena, there's "a misunderstanding of what impact is and how it can work beyond the realms of philanthropy". - Regulations can be improved in Austria to make it easier for investors to channel more resources into impact. - New financing mechanisms, such as the Social Impact Bonds, from Erste Group ERSTE Foundation are examples of how a shift is on it's way. 💡 Read the complete article here: https://lnkd.in/efER8agr

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here are few tipps wich i lurned through my investment process seasonal stocks can generate the best returns. For instance, during the rainy season, investing in chemical stocks that deal with pesticides and other chemicals can be very profitable. In the winter, stocks in companies that produce heating equipment or winter apparel tend to perform well. During the summer, investing in stocks related to air conditioning companies, beverage producers, and travel services can yield good returns. Let's have a word on Sunday to discuss this further.

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In my latest column for Nau media AG, I explore how beauty can positively impact health and happiness. Research shows that attractive people tend to live longer, face lower risks for heart disease and diabetes, and enjoy higher self-confidence and life satisfaction. However, it’s important to pursue beauty in moderation, as excessive cosmetic procedures can sometimes lead to issues like body dysmorphia. While beauty can enhance well-being, maintaining a balanced perspective is crucial. Beauty2Go Klinik Brows & Brows Lüönd AG

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How do I actually get proper money as a founder? I spoke about this in the Für-Gründer.de Podcast with editor Elena Todeva. What financing options are there? How do I find the VC that really suits me? When should I bootstrap? Which financing has which consequences in the end? My personal tip for founders: Do some real networking, exchange ideas with other founders, get tips and advice from everywhere, be brave, talk to experienced founders and ask really deep questions and learn always from the experiences of others. Please listen and feel free to write me feedback. https://lnkd.in/de_ZmdZq

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Guide to Marketing for VC Funds📝 If you are an emerging GP and wondering how to market your new Fund, then this is for you. 👇 My colleagues at AlphaQ Venture Capital have created a marketing guide in collaboration with expert lawyers HEUKING. To find new LPs you can create a profile on invite-only AlphaQ Venture Capital's Discovery platform, which will increase your visibility and facilitate your fundraising. DM me for a warm introduction.🤝 ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #VCfund and increase the international pool of your LPs?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments (Series A/Series B)?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VentureCapital #VentureFunding #VentureDebt #Fundraising #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investing #Network #Investors #LPs #GPs #EmergingManagers #FamilyOffice #Markets #Economy #Business #Founders #Startups #StartupFunding #ai #artificialintelligence #unicorn #secondaries #secondarydeals

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How we help women build B2B partnerships in Germany. Currently, we consult 21 women from Mexico and Chile. They are all successful business women. Their goal: Win-Win partnerships with German companies. This is what we have trained them on: 1. How to define the overall goal. 2. How to create a market entry strategy. 3. How to turn the strategy into a project. 4. How to build a strategic network in Germany. 5. How to identify their German business partner. 6. How to engage & pitch to those business partners. (and more importantly) 7. How to negotiate & win partnerships. Now, they are prepared. The B2B meetings are set. Their entry strategies are clear. And they will land in Germany next week. We expect many partnerships to evolve from these efforts. Great job, my Mexican and Chilean friends! We are looking forward to seeing you next week. PS: Have you been to Mexico or Chile? ------------------------------------------- This project is part of the "Partnering in Business with Germany" initiative. It is funded by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). My company trAIDe GmbH is an implementation partner of this initiative (via #GIZ)

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When Will We Ever Have a Better Consumer Climate Again? 🤔 At the start of each month, as a VC in Germany, I check the consumer mood index, hoping for signs of improvement. Yet, the persistently low levels (currently at -24.2) pose a pressing question: When will consumer confidence rebound? 🤯 Here's what this means for startups and the broader economy: 🥶 Consumer Caution: Extended low confidence impacts both B2C and B2B sectors, dampening economic activity. 🤔 Startup Impact: For B2C startups, tough conditions prevail as consumers tighten belts. Niche markets remain promising, yet they demand increasingly creative marketing strategies to capture and retain consumer interest. I witnessed, that a lot of companies struggle with maintaining optimized CAC and navigating to the large option pool of marketing channels. Challenges and Political Actions: 🧰 Toolkit Constraints: Reviving consumer confidence has traditionally required multifaceted approaches, including fiscal policies and regulatory reforms. However, with current inflation concerns, lowering interest rates is less viable, complicating recovery efforts. So, what's next if immediate economic tools are limited? 🥊 Startups and Economic Growth: Startups drive innovation and competitiveness, crucial for job creation and attracting investment, adapting swiftly to market changes. 🥋 AI's Economic Impact: By automating tasks and enhancing data analysis, AI boosts productivity and supports sustainable development across sectors. The Path Forward: Investing in innovation is key. We need policies that make entrepreneurship more attractive, from university-level encouragement to policy changes like pension fund allocations in startups. What are your thoughts on how we can catalyze economic recovery through innovation? #ConsumerConfidence #EconomicRecovery #Innovation #StartupLife #VC #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #GermanBusiness P.S.: thanks Statista for providing such nice statistics.

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Ultra-FastFashion will be ultra-disruptive. The latest study, "Fast-Moving Tech—Fast-Paced Fashion," reveals some sad insights into this trend in Europe.   📈 Rising Popularity Among #Youth: In Germany, 46 percent of 18 to 29 year olds have already bought ultra fast fashion (UFF) at least once, and another 20 percent are interested in it. This trend, led by brands such as #Shein, is transforming the fashion industry by introducing quicker product cycles and shorter-lasting trends.   🌏 Global Comparison: Although #UFF penetration in Germany stands at 4% presently, it has already hit 12% in the USA fashion market. This disparity underscores the alarming growth potential in Germany.   💸 Key Drivers: #UFF's success stems from cheap pricing, quick product availability, and a diverse range of options. Utilizing personalized marketing strategies fueled by algorithms and #AI, UFF brands can promptly respond to evolving customer preferences. 👉 It is high time It is high time to understand that current legal instruments like the Ecodesign Regulation, the EU textile strategy and the national circular economy strategy (#NKWs) must be measured by whether they can manage to put a counterbalance against this destructive trend. Real circular business models for fashion - such as comprehensively accessible and attractive rental models and integrated repair services must become the new normal. Offline and online   Article: https://lnkd.in/dSgiJwa4 #UltraFastFashion #UFF #EndFastFashion

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Connect. Seed. Succeed. In less then a month we're ready to rock #FD24 in beautiful #Berlin 🇩🇪 Make connections with a diverse investor community, engage with visionary entrepreneurs, and interact with like-minded innovators! HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds is one of the leading seed investors in Europe. Embark on a journey through our start-up and grown-up portfolio, which features cutting-edge ventures in the fields of deep tech, climate tech, life sciences and digital tech. Draw inspiration and gain valuable insights that will help to propel your business. Unlock investment and collaboration opportunities that pave the way for your success. All info via link in first comment! #crossindustryinnovation #ideaDJ #moderation #keynotes #Startups #hightech #VC #investment

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Insightful research piece from our xdeck partner McKinsey with xdeck alumni Veylinx on consumers' willingness to pay - or not to - for green consumer products: 📶 Generally, there seems to be a willingness to pay a price premium, although consumers do not always walk the talk ↔️ Yet, whether that premium fully covers the extra cost for making a green product depends very much on the individual demand features and product composition ➡️ Thus, consumer-packaged-goods companies should move beyond the general question to engaging an actually analytical, fact-based approach on developing, manufacturing and marketing green products #consumerpackagedgoods #sustainability CC Sebastian Gatzer Marcus Keutel Frank Sänger Peter Breuer Dr. Markus Gick Dr. Robert Günther Anouar El Haji Georg Kühl Link to article in the comments

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I think one of the most difficult management situation is when you have to balance between: - your own values - and the agreement of the community you represent/lead. A very recent (extreme) example, for people not following Austrian politics: over the last few days, the Minister of Climate Action decided to vote differently (on behalf of Austria) than the governing coalition mandated her. I would not go into the political part now. Rather: Personal values vs what your role demands. How far would you go suppressing your personal convictions against a group decision? It is easy to downplay such situations: you are who you are, never compromise. In practice, this is not so crystal clear. If you have spent a few years in higher managerial roles, or had to represent communities, I am sure you also got into tricky situations. Sometimes the group's decision is not how you would personally decide, yet you represent after an agreement was reached. Maybe just some details you do not have direct influence on. Or maybe the organisation is unable to execute the way you would feel right. I remember quite a few times in my career when I had to speak even publicly about such decisions. (Obviously, smaller conflicts only) Sometimes at a more severe personal value conflict you can pull out of the representation part: you do not vote, you do not communicate, you are not the one, or not the only one signing at the end. A bit of separation from the total group role. I remember a case when I even submitted a "minority opinion" for the record, in order to express the value differences and keep my own integrity. And of course there are cases where you just leave the organisation, ideally before any conflicting decision is on your hand. My advice: if you find yourself in such a situation, identify it, try to slow down a bit and make a distant self-reflection test. What should you do to be able to look into the mirror at the age of 70? How do you wish to see this situation from the future, when you are old and alone? Good luck!

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"We [Germany] are on the way to becoming a developing country...we’ve become a junk shop". - Theodor Weimer, CEO of Deutsche Börse. 😬 Everything seems totally normal and fine in Europe's largest economy. 😳 🤣 "Our reputation in the world has never been as bad as it is now. Never before." Well...I mean...come on...we at least know that's not true. It is Germany you're talking about after all. https://lnkd.in/eAzRyuXP 🇩🇪 🍺 🥨 #stocks #finance #banks #banking #money #business #tech #technology #innovation #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #vc #venturecapital

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I want to hear what the startup ecosystem has to say When we stand together as startups we can be heard more clearly. The German Startup Monitor from Startup-Verband is online and we want to hear your opinion. The German startup ecosystem has achieved so much already, so many impressive people are building companies and creating solutions for our future. As startup association, we want to give visibility to your topics. We want to hear from all startups, from Kiel to Karlsruhe, from Dresden to Aachen and understand your needs. Help me, help us give your issues a voice! Link to the survey is in the comments

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