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Fuel.

Welcome to the module on "Fueling Your Startup."
In this module, you’ll explore the different ways to fund and sustain your business, from generating customer revenue to securing equity-free support and attracting investors and venture capital funding.
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MEET THE STARTUPS

SUMM AI

Flora GESKE 
Flora Geske is the CEO and Co-Founder of SUMM AI, an AI-powered platform that translates complex texts into Easy Language for better accessibility. With a background in Business Informatics from TU Munich and AI research at the University of Toronto, she is dedicated to improving accessibility through technology.

PRUNA AI

BERTRAND CHARPENTIER
Bertrand is the founder, president and chief scientist at Pruna AI. They are using AI to make AI faster, cheaper, smaller, and greener. He has an Ph.D. in Machine Learning and made his DeepTech AI research into his own startup. 

RISKCUBE

ANDREI CRACIUNESCU
Andrei Craciunescu is the founder of Risk Cube, an AI-powered risk analysis platform for natural disaster and compliance assessments.  He is an expert with a background in product management and digital innovation. His experience spans across various leadership roles, where he has worked on AI-driven projects and strategies that bridge the gap between business needs and cutting-edge technology.

RISKCUBE

ANDREI CRACIUNESCU
Andrei Craciunescu is the founder of Risk Cube, an AI-powered risk analysis platform for natural disaster and compliance assessments.  He is an expert with a background in product management and digital innovation. His experience spans across various leadership roles, where he has worked on AI-driven projects and strategies that bridge the gap between business needs and cutting-edge technology.

EXOMATTER

BArbara BACHUS
Barbara is Co-Founder and COO of ExoMatter, a Munich-based AI startup that accelerates the discovery of new materials. With a background in chemistry and economics, she drives the business side of a deep-tech venture that combines AI, quantum simulations, and sustainability to help leading industries like Audi and Airbus find better, greener materials faster.

SUITCASE

TIM KNIEPKAMP
Tim is Co-Founder of Suitcase, an AI-driven legal tech startup that streamlines dispute resolution before cases reach court. With a background spanning law, business, psychology, and NGO leadership, he focuses on the commercial strategy of a platform that reduces costs, time, and complexity for individuals and companies dealing with legal conflicts.

KAREVO

FELIX BECK
Felix is Co-Founder of Karevo, an agricultural AI startup tackling inefficiencies in potato sorting. With expertise in agronomy and management, he leads a team developing computer vision solutions that empower farmers to automate sorting processes, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

ORTHO-COPILOT

RAFAEL VARTIAN
Rafael is Founder of OrtoCopilot, an AI platform that supports businesses with multilingual, customizable customer interaction tools. Drawing on GPT and Gemini models, he has built a scalable solution that integrates seamlessly across channels like WhatsApp, Instagram, and websites, while ensuring data privacy and adaptability to brand voices.

What's included?

  • 10 Startups
  • In video format
  • 1 h of interviews
  • Key Takeaways

Learn from young, successful AI startups

You will discover how startups balance bootstrapping, grants, and investments to drive growth while maintaining control.

Explore their key learnings

You will also learn how to strategically access funding sources that align with your business goals and long-term vision.