If the Ruhr were a human being…
If the Ruhr were a person called Alex, it would be well-educated, down-to-earth and maintain close contacts with leading companies, while remaining modest and focusing on a sustainable world. The author, now spokesperson for the Ruhr region of NRWalley e.V., aims to establish the Ruhr region as a major startup ecosystem by networking various players and bringing movement to the ecosystem. It wants to bring traditional companies and start-ups together in order to jointly develop the Ruhr region as a serious start-up hub and promotes this through offers such as a place in the #NoBuzzwords coworking space.
5 reasons to work as a management consultant
The profession of management consultant is often portrayed in a humorous way, but behind the job description lies a varied and demanding activity. Management consultants are active in almost all industries and company sizes and offer temporary, specialized support. The attractiveness of the profession lies in the increasing demand, the varied work, the diverse learning opportunities, good promotion prospects and the community among consultants, whereby quick comprehension, analytical skills and team spirit are important characteristics.
What established companies can learn from start-ups for their corporate venturing & venture management – 5 tangible experiences from successful founders
These five experiences of start-ups offer valuable insights for companies to make their corporate venturing activities more successful: 1) A deep knowledge of customers and their needs is crucial, as the example of SchülerVZ shows. 2) Persistence in recruiting can attract top talent, as Gorillas’ experience proves. 3) The courage to take risks and the willingness to break new ground are essential, as the beginning of Nike illustrates. 4) An innovative business model can be decisive, as Mister Spex demonstrates. 5) Creative use of advertising, even without a high budget, can have a big impact, as Amorelie has shown.
