HIDA Lecture “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs”
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Open Lecture: in the Framework of the "Empowering Women Entrepreneurs" workshop of the Helmholtz Summer Academy
Please note: If you are a registered participant of the "Empowering Women Entrepreneurs" workshop at the Helmholtz Summer School, there is no need to register again.
Date
September 20, 2024, 09:00 am - 10:00 am
Abstract
This keynote builds the central impulse and backbone for the workshop on “empowering women entrepreneurs”. Prof. Dr. Stephanie Birkner will provide valuable insights into the multifaceted landscape of female entrepreneurship, debunking common myths and exploring the critical elements that shape women’s entrepreneurial journeys. By drawing parallels between the cycles of research and startup creation, the discussion will highlight the iterative and dynamic processes that underpin successful entrepreneurial endeavors. Emphasizing the diversity of entrepreneurial thinking and actions, this talk will showcase how varied approaches contribute to a robust and innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem. Discovering and harnessing their own innovative potential, participants will understand that entrepreneurial success is not a one-size-fits-all model but a personalized journey of creativity, resilience, and strategic action. This keynote aims to inspire and equip female entrepreneurs with the insights and tools necessary to navigate and thrive in the entrepreneurial world.
Speaker
Stephanie Birkner has been Professor for Entrepreneurship Education at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences since February 2023. Before she was Junior Professor for Female Entrepreneurship at the Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg since October 2014. Her focus is on the development of concepts to support female founders, whose challenges in the start-up process often differ from those of their male counterparts. She gained professional experience in this field in the past years when she supported the German Research Foundation in the implementation of gender equality standards.