“Wanna Be a Founder?” Inspiring Insights with Prof. Gerold Weisz
On October 1, 2025, the Crossborder Startup Point team hosted an inspiring and fast-paced workshop “Wanna Be a Founder?” with Professor Gerold Weisz, exploring what it truly takes to become a successful founder.
Although the topic was broad and time was short, the discussion was rich with insights and practical reflections. The session guided participants through three key aspects of early entrepreneurship:
- Founder self-reflection: Do I have what it takes? Understanding your motivation and turning ideas into action.
- Finding product–market fit: How to identify your customers, test your ideas, and build your first action plan and team.
- Pitching without fear: How to communicate your vision, avoid common beginner mistakes, and grow with courage.
The true “aha moment” came when Prof. Weisz emphasized that defining a product or service is not about today’s needs — it’s about anticipating future trends.
Those who can think in broader connections, understand how current needs will be shaped by emerging technologies and social shifts, and predict future demand will be the ones who succeed.
The event left participants energized and inspired to think strategically, act boldly, and see entrepreneurship not only as a business journey but as a mindset of curiosity and foresight.
