
I build companies that actually make money. That one sentence is the entire strategy behind EBIT Ventures, the venture builder I founded together with my partners. We start focused B2B companies, pair them with experienced operators as founders, and grow them to profitability — instead of chasing the next funding round. Sustainable over spectacular. EBIT over hype. I've earned that conviction the long way. Over 20+ years as a founder in Berlin, Brooklyn and Santiago, I: • co-founded caseable and ran it as Co-CEO for 11 years — building a tech-enabled manufacturer and retailer across the US and Europe • co-founded 35up, an embedded cross-selling technology backed by Capnamic, coparion and DvH Ventures — acquired by Sovendus in 2026 (I remain on board as advisor) • raised over €20M from investors in Europe and the US, and learned at least as much from the failures in between as from the wins What I've learned, I share. On my podcast REBUILD I talk with founders like Gero Decker (Signavio) about the 95% of the founder journey you don't see on LinkedIn — the fuck-ups, the doubts, the hard calls. And on stages like K5 and OMR, where I've been speaking and teaching masterclasses for years. The project closest to my heart is KUMU.one, the non-profit I co-founded: we help teenagers in Malawi and Mozambique go to university — because $300 a year can change the entire trajectory of a life. If you're building something profitable, want to become a founder inside a venture builder, or simply want to compare notes on company building: my inbox is open.
Briefings
In the briefing, you’ll receive all essential information about the event and its surroundings — everything you need to feel well-prepared and confident throughout the experience.
Your Agenda
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Your Ticket
Your ticket grants access to all three days of the event.
Please use the exclusive VIP/Speaker check-in at Entrance West (badge collection with ticket + valid ID).
Note: short waiting times may occur on Monday morning.
Your Presentation - deadline 23.09.2026
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Hotel
We’ve taken care of your accomodation — enjoy a comfortable stay at one of our selected partner hotels near the venue.
Shuttle
Enjoy complimentary shuttle service between the conference and event venues — reserved for our VIP guests.
Tracht
We’ve got your traditional bavarian attire covered — find all details here about your Dirndl or Lederhosen.
Your Contact Person

Maria Laura Valdivieso Vélez

Christine Bruckschlögl

Ann-Kathrin Kühnle

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