Success stories arising from the Schwarzwälder Gründergeist

Starting a business often begins with a thought: ‘There must be a better way.’ It starts with an idea, a challenge, or the desire to set something of one’s own in motion.

Here you’ll find success stories of people, teams and projects from the region who have taken exactly that step – from the initial idea at university through to setting up a business, innovation and making an impact.

These stories show that starting a business doesn’t have to be perfect or straightforward. Instead, it should be courageous, creative and full of learning opportunities. They are meant to inspire, motivate and make one thing clear: something great can come from an idea.

From idea to project

Many success stories don’t start with a perfect plan. They start with an observation, a problem or a question:

Why isn’t there a better solution for this yet?
Could my research lead to a practical application?
Are there people who really have this problem?
How can I test whether my idea is viable?

The Schwarzwälder Gründergeist helps to sort through such questions and develop concrete next steps from initial thoughts.

Ramona Kienzler and Bejan Alexander from RememTec are discussing their idea in a modern office.

What founders can learn from success stories

Success stories can inspire and provide guidance. They show what has helped others and what challenges may arise along the way.

Typical lessons include:

seeking feedback early on,
truly understanding your target groups,
testing ideas before investing too much,
seeking out allies,
exploring funding opportunities,
formulating a clear pitch and story,
actively using your network.

Your idea could be the next success story

Now it’s your turn: take advantage of our consultation services, attend workshops and events, or network with other aspiring entrepreneurs and experts from the region. We’ll help you take the next step.

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