Catalyze entrepreneurial ideas into results with Hans Raffauf
July 26th, 2010 by Nirav DevnaniSandboxer Hans Raffauf is no stranger to innovative thinking. As co-founder of Palomar5, he has spent time living and working with the brightest individuals (all Palomar5 residents are now Sandboxers) brainstorming topics and projects that encompass the imaginations and talents of the Palomar community. If you are interested in reading about what he learned, you can check out this blog.
Through his new venture, betapitch, Hans wants to help entrepreneurs convert their ideas into tangible results. He has started it with two founders of betahaus, a platform that strives to meet the requirements of independent, creative professionals by providing them with an exciting, collaborative workspace. With local roots in cities across Germany, betahaus has a strong understanding of the entrepreneurial scene and more and more start-ups are renting their space.
What if you could get their space for six months, for free? betapitch is inviting start-ups from all over Germany to meet in betahaus, Berlin, for a pitching competition. Hans and the team want to support creative personalities by giving the winners not just the workspace, but the services of an incubator as well. betapitch wants to provide the network of investors, mentors and services that a young company would need.
To take part, send a one-page pitch to team@betapitch.de. 10 start ups will be pre-selected to do 10-minute-presentations, followed by a 5 minute answering session. Keep in mind that the aim is for all companies to make a profit (no non-profits). Technology based companies are particularly exciting, and social businesses are very welcome too.
The betapitch is going to take place in Berlin on Saturday, 2nd October 2010. Sandboxers are especially encouraged to get involved!
