Can entrepreneurship create both economic value and meaningful impact? This Thursday Gathering explores different approaches to building ventures that are driven not only by growth and profitability, but also by purpose, sustainability, and long-term societal value.
Bringing together entrepreneurs, educators, investors, students, and innovation leaders, the evening examines what motivates founders, how ideas become ventures, and whether purpose and profit are truly opposing forces. Through thought-provoking conversations, live startup feedback, and impact-focused pitches, participants will gain fresh perspectives on what it means to build a business in today's rapidly changing world.
In the Demo Table zone you will discover various products, technologies and projects being presented by the founders or startup-representatives.
In the Info Table zone you will find out about projects, organisations and ideas.
Want to present your organisation? Send us an application!
However remember, this is NO HARD SALES zone.
Unwind, connect, and vibe to the rhythm! This lively session blends casual networking with great music, offering the perfect atmosphere to meet fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Grab a drink, enjoy the beats, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed, energetic setting.
Prof. Dr. Günter Faltin — pioneer of idea-driven entrepreneurship and founder of the Tea Campaign — makes the case that a well-conceived idea, not capital, is the true starting point of any venture. In an impulse and an open conversation with the room, he revisits the Tea Campaign and asks what "brain over capital" means for founders today.
Three founders from BCBT, Traveling U and the wider community pitch live and get immediate, on-stage feedback from a panel of four mentors: Prof. Günter Faltin, Prof. Anabel Ternès, Holger Holland and Dr. Valdrin Dervishaj. A format by the World Cleanup Institute at BCBT, the Mentor Stage turns "Entrepreneurship with Purpose" into practice — real ventures, real questions, real feedback.
Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg — serial entrepreneur and a leading voice on sustainability — closes the evening with the counter-thesis to Faltin's "brain over capital": that purpose is the real compass of any venture built to last. Drawing on her own founder's journey, she asks whether purpose and profit are opposites or the same thing seen from two sides, in an open conversation with the room.
Hosted by ESCP Business School, this dynamic pitch session showcases the next generation of impact-driven startups tackling sustainability challenges across industries. Emerging pre-seed ventures ArtTrail, BobaFuel, BioXar, al’véol, GearUp, and Dorée will present their innovative solutions, business models, and vision for creating positive environmental and social impact. Join us to discover fresh ideas, connect with entrepreneurs, and explore how innovation can help build a more sustainable future. 🚀🌱
Can entrepreneurship create both economic value and meaningful impact? This Thursday Gathering explores different approaches to building ventures that are driven not only by growth and profitability, but also by purpose, sustainability, and long-term societal value.
Bringing together entrepreneurs, educators, investors, students, and innovation leaders, the evening examines what motivates founders, how ideas become ventures, and whether purpose and profit are truly opposing forces. Through thought-provoking conversations, live startup feedback, and impact-focused pitches, participants will gain fresh perspectives on what it means to build a business in today's rapidly changing world.
In the Demo Table zone you will discover various products, technologies and projects being presented by the founders or startup-representatives.
In the Info Table zone you will find out about projects, organisations and ideas.
Want to present your organisation? Send us an application!
However remember, this is NO HARD SALES zone.
Unwind, connect, and vibe to the rhythm! This lively session blends casual networking with great music, offering the perfect atmosphere to meet fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Grab a drink, enjoy the beats, and build meaningful connections in a relaxed, energetic setting.
Prof. Dr. Günter Faltin — pioneer of idea-driven entrepreneurship and founder of the Tea Campaign — makes the case that a well-conceived idea, not capital, is the true starting point of any venture. In an impulse and an open conversation with the room, he revisits the Tea Campaign and asks what "brain over capital" means for founders today.
Three founders from BCBT, Traveling U and the wider community pitch live and get immediate, on-stage feedback from a panel of four mentors: Prof. Günter Faltin, Prof. Anabel Ternès, Holger Holland and Dr. Valdrin Dervishaj. A format by the World Cleanup Institute at BCBT, the Mentor Stage turns "Entrepreneurship with Purpose" into practice — real ventures, real questions, real feedback.
Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg — serial entrepreneur and a leading voice on sustainability — closes the evening with the counter-thesis to Faltin's "brain over capital": that purpose is the real compass of any venture built to last. Drawing on her own founder's journey, she asks whether purpose and profit are opposites or the same thing seen from two sides, in an open conversation with the room.
Hosted by ESCP Business School, this dynamic pitch session showcases the next generation of impact-driven startups tackling sustainability challenges across industries. Emerging pre-seed ventures ArtTrail, BobaFuel, BioXar, al’véol, GearUp, and Dorée will present their innovative solutions, business models, and vision for creating positive environmental and social impact. Join us to discover fresh ideas, connect with entrepreneurs, and explore how innovation can help build a more sustainable future. 🚀🌱