Entrepreneurs: Interior networking: EO Austria starts in Vienna!

Entrepreneurs: Interior networking: EO Austria starts in Vienna!

25hours Hotel Wien, 1070 Wien, Österreich - On April 24, 2025, the new chapter of the entrepreneurs ’organization (EO) in Austria was ceremoniously launched at the 25hours Hotel Vienna. With the motto "Building Bridges Across Europe", EO Austria has set itself the goal of supporting local entrepreneurs: inside and at the same time integrating them into an international network. Over 100 entrepreneurs: inside, whose families and guests from 15 different countries took part in the event and thus ensured a multicultural exchange.

The official launch was not only a celebration, but also a platform for inspiring ideas. In the keynote by Richard Mulholland, international top speaker and former president of the EO Chapter in Cape Town, the importance of change and renewal for entrepreneurial success was emphasized. Mulholland encouraged those present to face the challenges in the business world.

diverse topics and approaches

Christian Chaléat, President and founding member of the new Austrian Chapter, explained the central concern of EO, a support network for entrepreneurs: to create inside in Austria. Martin Verdino, who is responsible for marketing, communication and diversity, emphasized the promotion of Female Entrepreneurship and Diversity. In this context, Talks and a Fishbowl panel took place in which renowned entrepreneurs discussed new management approaches and entrepreneurship strategies.

An exciting contribution came from Sabine Gromer, who presented the concept of anti -fragility. She explained how to learn from uncertainties to secure sustainable success. Lisa Fassl spoke about the challenges that founders face, in particular with regard to access to capital. This topic is particularly relevant because the proportion of women who found their own start-up, in many countries, including Germany, clearly behind which the men remains.

dr. Eyal Ronen presented the role of new technologies and artificial intelligence for companies, which is considered a decisive factor for future success. A Fishbowl discussion on diversity, gender bias and authentic leadership rounded off the variety of topics and promoted the exchange via resilient entrepreneur networks.

support for female entrepreneurship

The need for greater support for founders was also underlined by the challenges with which women are confronted in the business world. According to entrepreneurism.de, too few role models and financial barriers are frequent reasons for women to start rare start-ups. The lack of trust in one's own skills also plays a major role.

In this context, the “Women Start-Up” initiative was presented, which a network for women offers. This platform promotes exchange, supports network options and provides contacts. The events organized by this initiative enable founders to share their experiences and gain visibility.

EO offers a valuable opportunity to grow locally and network internationally. The leitmotif of the new Austrian chapter is: "Connect + Learn + Grow".

The foundation of the EO Chapter in Austria is an important step towards stronger support for entrepreneurs: inside and especially for founders who are often underrepresented in today's dynamic economic world.