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Joe Menninger
Nov 11, 2024
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Executive Summary
In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger interviews Gülsah Wilke, the winner of the Impact Entrepreneur of the Year Award, at the German Startup Awards. They discuss Gülsah’s background, including her studies at a private university and her career in consulting and media. They also talk about her experiences in Montreal and her unique perspective as someone with a dual cultural identity. Throughout the conversation, the focus is on Gülsah’s impact-focused work and her role in supporting entrepreneurs.
German Startup Awards 2023
This interview is in media partnership with the German startup association (Bundesverband Deutscher Startups).
Their German Startup Awards #GSA23 honor each year outstanding female and male founders and investors in special categories. You can learn more about the winners in our interview and on this website:
We already covered most winners of the #GSA21 and #GSA22
Playlist Interviews Winners 2021 #GSA21
Playlist Interviews Winners 2022 #GSA22
Questions Discussed in the Interview
What does it mean to be an impact entrepreneur and why is it important?2. How did Gülsah Wilke’s background and experiences shape her journey as an impact entrepreneur?3. How did Gülsah Wilke’s education at EBS and her involvement with Vodafone’s scholarship program impact her career trajectory?4. What role did her time at Axel Springer play in her development as an impact entrepreneur?5. How did Gülsah Wilke’s multicultural background influence her work with 2 Hearts?6. What challenges did Gülsah Wilke face as an impact entrepreneur and how did she overcome them?7. Can you share a specific example of an impact project or initiative that Gülsah Wilke has been involved in?8. How does Gülsah Wilke’s work align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?9. What advice does Gülsah Wilke have for aspiring impact entrepreneurs?10. What can we learn from Gülsah Wilke’s journey as the winner of the Impact Entrepreneur of the Year award?
The Video Interview is set to go live on Thursday, October 5th, 2023
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Impact Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 — German Startup Awards
Gülsah Wilke (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guelsahwilke/) is a talented and highly intelligent individual who stumbled upon the world of private business schools during her high school years. While attending the Akademie Verbegartiungliche, she met a girl named Iman, who shared with her the wonders of a private university where one could learn various languages and travel extensively.
Intrigued by the opportunity, Gülsah decided to explore this new path instead of pursuing her original plan to study law in Bonn. She attended an information day at the school with her father and became even more interested in the possibilities it offered.
2Hearts
During the interview, Gülsah Wilke, the winner of the Impact Entrepreneur of the Year, discussed her startup called 2Hearts. 2Hearts is a platform that aims to provide a home for individuals who have multiple cultural identities and want to connect with others who share similar experiences. The startup has gained significant attention and recognition in the industry due to its unique offering and impact-driven mission.
What sets 2Hearts apart is its focus on building a supportive community for individuals navigating multiple cultural identities. The platform goes beyond simply acknowledging the challenges faced by these individuals; it actively cultivates an environment where members can connect, share experiences, and find common ground.
This unique approach has positioned 2Hearts as a light tower, with an ever-growing user base and a strong reputation for promoting inclusivity and cultural understanding. By creating a space where individuals can embrace their multiple cultural identities and find a sense of belonging, 2Hearts is making a significant impact on the lives of its members and contributing to the growth of a more inclusive society.
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In this interview, we are talking about the impact of Entrepreneur of the Year, German startup awards, Gülsah, German startup association, Bundesweberbank Deutscher Startups, Startuprad.io, and startup. radio, tech entrepreneurship radio, Montreal, warm socks, bagels, CV, Key sources, private university, EBS, higher education in Germany, tuitions, financing, Vodafone scholarship program, private business school, Turkish background, 2 hearts, German cheesecake, Käsekuchen, baklava, cultural background, L’Oreal, Roland Berger Strategy Consulting, Kuehne Nagel, logistics company, IBM, McKinsey, Axel Springer, Silicon Valley, Stepstone
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