Entrepreneurship Centre

Fundable: Building Companies Investors Want to Fund | Open Workshops, Accelerator Winter 26
2026-02-03 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Hybrid
Accelerator Winter 2026: Open Workshops
​​Date: 3 February 2026
​​Time: 17:00 – 18:30
​​Format: Hybrid (Online & FSEC, 1st Floor, Presidialbau, Frankfurt School) – if you attend online, you will receive a link in a reminder email
​​Speaker: Dr. Christian Stumpf, Entrepreneur & Founder Coach
​Building a company that truly attracts investors is not about perfect pitch decks or buzzwords. It is about building strong foundations early on for creating real customer value and lead to fundability over time, turning an initial idea into a business that is worth taking seriously.
​In this exclusive workshop, Christian Stumpf breaks down what makes a company genuinely fundable. Drawing from his experience as a founder and as a coach to ambitious founders, he shows how to operate early on in a way that stands up to investor thinking later. You will learn how to think in terms of Product–Market Fit and investment readiness.
​This session is equally valuable for early-stage founders and for those who are considering founding their own company.
​What You’ll Learn:
​· From idea to Product–Market Fit: learn how to systematically validate problems, solutions, and markets to find real direction.
​· What “fundable” really means: understand how investors think about risk and progress
​· Building the right narrative early on: craft a story that connects problem, solution, and vision in a way that makes sense to investors.
​· Investor mindset: gain insight into how investors evaluate early-stage teams and what signals matter most at the beginning.
​Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE

Pitch perfect! | Open Workshops, Accelerator Winter 26
2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Date: 9 February 2026
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Format: Online only
Speaker: Dafna Gold Melchior,High-StakesCommunication Expert
Founders often have just a few minutes to make a strong impression, whether pitching to investors, clients, or partners. In this dynamic workshop, Pitch Perfect, you’ll learn how to deliver a clear, compelling pitch that captures attention and drives action in as little as two minutes.
Led by Dafna Gold Melchior, this session focuses on transforming complex ideas into concise, persuasive messages. Participants will explore how to open strong, tailor content to different audiences, and communicate their value proposition with confidence—both verbally and through body language.
What You’ll Learn:
*Crafting a powerful opening: learn how to hook your audience from the first sentence
*Tailoring your pitch: adapt your message for investors, clients, and strategic partners.
*Pitch structure & slide clarity: decide what to include and what to leave out to highlight your core value.
*Delivery & presence: use body language, voice, and confidence to strengthen your message.
Why Attend?
This workshop equips founders with practical tools to clarify their ideas, captivate their audience, and convert pitches into real opportunities, whether funding, partnerships, or customer interest.
Questions left? Email at Entrepreneurship@fs.de
REGISTER HERE

Demo Day | 16 February 2026
2026-02-16 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Frankfurt School Audimax, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60322, Germany
This Monday, we had the privilege of hosting our Demo Day.
What an incredible reminder of why mentorship and experience matter so much in the founding journey 🩵

Building a startup can feel like navigating the unknown. Ideas evolve, strategies pivot, challenges appear unexpectedly. What truly makes the difference is having experienced mentors, operators, and ecosystem partners alongside you. People who have walked the path before and are willing to share their insights, lessons, and honest feedback.

That is why this Demo Day meant so much to us. It was not just about pitches on stage. It was about bringing founders, mentors, investors, and supporters into one room and creating real connections that continue far beyond a single evening.

A huge congratulations to our winners:
🥇 1st place: UpGrid
🥈 2nd place: @LILY https://lnkd.in/dsikjgZR
You have earned this recognition, and we are excited to see what is next for you.

We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to all our partners and supporters who made this Demo Day possible. Your commitment, resources, and belief in early stage founders are what allow us to accelerate these startups and bring them to this stage.

Futury Maria Pennanen Robert Mangelmann Marco Fischer Dr. Christian Stumpf Andreas Hell Philipp Weber Ali Naderivarandi Dafna Gold Melchior Karolina Kristic Prof. Dr. Christian Landau Nils Stieglitz Vera Huebner

To every founder who stepped on stage, your courage to build, test, and present your vision is what drives this ecosystem forward. Hagen Lihl Rafael Roman Nick Bänninger Milan Wiedemann Leon Kaiser Lukas Stamenkoski Nikola Milkovski Hafiz Mama Herve EBLOHOUE Rahul Aildasani Wenxiu Rouven Kops Ben Bichbeimer Dennis Daiber

This is exactly why we do what we do 🚀

Event details
Date: 16 February 2026
Time: 18:30 – 22:00
Location: Frankfurt School, Audimax
Agenda:
18:30 – 19:00 Doors Open
19:00 – 19:10 Welcome Speech by Karolina Kristic, CFO of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
19:10 – 19:20 Opening Remarks by Ram Shoham, Director of FS Entrepreneurship Centre
19:20 – 19:40 Keynote Speech by Dana Kallasch​, CEO and Co Founder of Commodity Capital AG​
19:40 – 20:40 6 Startup Pitches
20:40 – 21:00 Final Remarks and Winners Announcement
21:00 – 22:00 Food, Drinks & Networking
See you on-site!
Best,
Your FSEC Team

Open Workshop & Founders and Friends Community Get-together: Ask us anything
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
Join us for our next Founders & Friends Community Get-together.
​This evening is all about bringing great people together. Expect an inspiring expert talk, good conversations, and of course pizza and beer in a relaxed atmosphere.
​Whether you are actively building a startup, thinking about starting one, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, this is a great opportunity to connect with like minded founders and become part of the growing entrepreneurship community at FS.
Speaker: Ram and Gowtham engage with the community. Ask us anything.
​Date: 4 March 2025
​Time: 18:30 – 20:30
​The event is open to everyone, so feel free to bring a friend.
​We look forward to seeing you there. 🚀🍕🍻
REGISTER

(Private event) Startup Matchmaking Event with Rhein-Main-Business-Angels
2026-03-12 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Hessen
Startup Matchmaking with Rhein Main Business Angels
Date: 12 MarchLocation: FS Entrepreneurship Centre, 1st Floor, PresidialbauTime: 18:00 – 22:00
Together with the Rhein Main Business Angels, we are hosting an exclusive matchmaking event that connects a curated selection of preselected startups with experienced investors.
This is a closed event with limited participation to ensure high quality, focused conversations and meaningful exchange.
We look forward to an evening of strong connections and valuable conversations.

Open Workshop & Founders and Friends Community Get-together: Hidden psychological dynamics behind venture capital decisions.
2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
Raising capital is often presented as a rational process built on spreadsheets, projections, and polished pitch decks. In reality, investment decisions are deeply influenced by psychology. Investors are human. They respond to narrative, risk perception, social signals, and emotional trust just as much as they respond to data.
In this highly interactive and intentionally fun workshop, Garan Goodman explores the hidden psychological dynamics behind venture capital decisions. Drawing on decades of experience working with venture-backed startups and investors, he explains how investors actually think, what fears influence their judgment, and how founders can recognize and adapt to different investor personalities.
Participants will actively take part in the session, with volunteers selected to step into the roles of different investor archetypes and challenge founders directly during the workshop. The format encourages lively discussion, quick pitches, and a playful but insightful exploration of how investment conversations really unfold.
This session is valuable for early-stage founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and also for students who are considering a career in venture capital or investment. Understanding how investors think, question opportunities, and react to founders provides insight from both sides of the table.
Speaker: Garan Goodman, Entrepreneur, Investor & Mentor
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Location: FS Entrepreneurship Centre, 1st Floor, Presidialbau
What You’ll Learn:

Investor archetypes: understand the different types of investors and how each approaches risk, vision, and evidence.
Cognitive biases in venture capital: learn how factors like pattern recognition, herd mentality, and FOMO influence investment decisions.
The emotional side of funding: explore how trust, status, and perception shape investor confidence in founders.
Influencing investor psychology: discover practical ways to frame your story, signal momentum, and create conviction during fundraising.

Networking over pizza & beer 🙂
REGISTER HERE

Co-Founder Wanted 8.0 | Frankfurt School x Technical Institutions from All Across Germany
2026-05-07 18:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 (Europe/London) | Entrepreneurship Centre, Adickesallee 32-34, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, 60322
7–8 May 2026 | Frankfurt School Entrepreneurship Centre
Finding the right co-founder is one of the most important steps in building a successful startup. Co-Founder Wanted is designed to make that step easier.
Now in its 8th edition, this two-day matching and startup-building event brings together ambitious entrepreneurs, developers, business talents, and innovators who are serious about launching a venture together.
Whether you already have a startup idea or are looking to join a founding team, this event helps you connect with complementary skill sets, validate ideas, and start building immediately.
Who Should Join?

Founders looking for a co-founder
Developers searching for promising startup ideas
Business talents eager to join an early-stage team
Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take the first step

What to Expect
Day 1 | 7 May | 18:00 – open endParticipants pitch their ideas in a one-minute open mic format, connect over food and drinks, vote for the most promising concepts, and form teams around the strongest ideas.
Day 2 | 8 May | 9:00 – 16:30Newly formed teams take part in structured team-building, receive coaching from experienced mentors, work intensively on their concepts, and present their final pitches. The event concludes with final presentations and a winner announcement.
While we cannot guarantee that you will leave with a perfect co-founder match, we do guarantee a highly curated space to connect with ambitious tech and business talent from across Germany within a structured, action-oriented environment.
Co-Founder Wanted is more than a networking event. It is a platform for serious founder matching and hands-on startup creation within the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main ecosystem.
If you are ready to build, this is where you start.
Date: 7 – 8 May 2026
Location: Entrepreneurship Centre, Frankfurt School

REGISTER HERE
