Monika Michalska
Plug and Play Tech Center
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Part of the Ventures Team in Stuttgart. I am always happy to chat about new materials, sustainability, and any cool tech. If you are a startup looking for an investment - let me know!
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expo2025: STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play | Full Live Stream Recording
Missed the cutting-edge insights of STARTUP AUTOBAHN expo2025? Or eager to relive the experience? Immerse yourself in the future of mobility, production, enterprise, and sustainability! Catch up on the visionary discussions, witness groundbreaking startups, and gain invaluable insights from industry leaders like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and DXC Technology. Hear from esteemed speakers including Sascha Karimpour, Katrin Lehmann, Andreas Haffner, Saeed Amidi, and Kaveri Camire as they delve into the transformative power of AI, the evolving talent landscape, the importance of collaboration, and the future of the automotive industry. Explore how major corporations are seamlessly integrating with innovative startups, driving unparalleled innovation, and addressing critical challenges such as circularity and data utilization. Discover the latest AI applications, from accelerating software development to optimizing factory automation and enhancing customer assistance. This is your exclusive opportunity to reconnect with Europe's most successful open innovation platform. Access the full event recording now and be inspired by the pioneering spirit that is shaping tomorrow's world!
Panel
How to Spot a Unicorn: What European VCs are Betting on
Hear from investment specialists about how to find unicorns in today's challenging market. Learn the key metrics they look for when assessing a startup, including a global mindset, AI-first approach, and the ability to solve big problems. Discover what non-negotiable factors can lead to an investment and which industries, such as robotics and autonomous technology, are poised for the next wave of unicorns. Find out what Europe needs to do to foster more unicorn companies, including creating a unified European stock market and reducing regulation.
Topic Deep Dive
Introduction "Sustainability by Design: Decarbonising the Industrial Core"
Explore "Sustainability by Design" and the effort to decarbonize the industrial core. A venture analyst from Plug and Play discusses the increasing regulatory pressure for sustainable materials and solutions, the need for more automated systems and digital twins, and the potential of climate mitigation technologies like carbon capture and green hydrogen. The segment also highlights the resurgence of nuclear energy with small modular reactors and emphasizes the crucial role of innovation, startup collaborations, and investment in climate tech to achieve a sustainable future by 2030.
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03:15PM
01:15 PM (UTC)
5 min
Introduction in VC
hosted with Plug and Play Tech Center
03:20PM
01:20 PM (UTC)
10 min
Panel Discussion "How to Spot a Unicorn: What European VCs are Betting on"
In a market where capital is cautiously deployed, AI is dominant and profitability is king, identifying potential unicorns requires more than just intuition.
05:25PM
03:25 PM (UTC)
10 min
Introduction "Sustainability by Design: Decarbonising the Industrial Core"
hosted with Plug and Play Tech Center