The Frankfurt School Blockchain Center, in cooperation with the German Tech Entrepreneurship Center, will hold the Crypto Startup School from June 25–29. The event’s goal is to give existing companies—whether startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, mid-sized firms, or large corporations—an intensive one-week introduction to Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), a new financing mechanism for high-tech ventures.
Participants will receive the tools needed to evaluate business models for “blockchain suitability” and to address the relevant legal, technological, and marketing strategy considerations.
Although some ICOs in the past have been questionable or even fraudulent, ICOs remain a promising financing option that could establish themselves as an attractive instrument for startups and SMEs.
The program is built on three core pillars: “Blockchain Technology,” “ICOs,” and “Entrepreneurship.” It is designed to prioritize practical learning and to immerse participants in these areas.
Well-known guest speakers from the industry will contribute their expertise, including Dr. Luka Müller (MME), Paul Kohlhaas (Consensys), Matthias Woestmann (Envion), Dr. Nina-Luisa Siedler (DWF), Paul Kammerer (Commerzbank), Patrick Lowry (Iconiq Lab), Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner (Frankfurt School Blockchain Center), and Robin Weninger (German Tech Entrepreneurship Center).
The content is aimed primarily at existing projects, startups, and medium-sized companies that are considering a financing round or want to examine the blockchain relevance of their business model. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the essential aspects of an ICO. Examples of questions the program addresses include:
- How important is the ICO market and the token ecosystem as a future financing vehicle?
- How are blockchain-based business models developed and implemented?
- Which legal, technological, and marketing strategy considerations play a crucial role in concept development?
- What are the differences, advantages, and disadvantages compared to traditional venture capital?
In addition to lectures by top speakers such as Paul Kammerer, Matthias Woestmann, and Andreas Schemm, the program offers a networking platform. Participants can advance and validate their own ICO plans or develop new ICO-capable business models. At the end of the program, the best projects will be rewarded with prize money, giving winners an opportunity to bring their concepts to life.
Learn more at the Crypto Startup School website and secure your place. Use the code “CH_CSS18” to receive a 10% discount on tickets.
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
The Frankfurt School Blockchain Center is a think tank focused on the implications of blockchain technology for business and the economy, including crypto assets.
Beyond developing blockchain prototypes, the center provides a knowledge-exchange platform for decision-makers, startups, technology experts, and industry specialists. The center concentrates on sectors such as banking, the Internet of Things, mobility, and Industry 4.0. It also advises companies on their blockchain activities, working with a range of organizations from DAX corporations to startups, as well as Europe’s first crypto fund and a Korean blockchain startup.
Internet: http:///www.fs-blockchain.de
Twitter: @fsblockchain
Facebook: http:///www.facebook.com/fsblockchain/
German Tech Entrepreneurship Center
The German Tech Entrepreneurship Center (GTEC) is the first private, open entrepreneurship ecosystem in Europe that unlocks the potential of entrepreneurship and technology to build a desirable and sustainable future.
Founded in Berlin in 2015, GTEC’s mission is to inspire people, guide entrepreneurs, and help build sustainable companies. It is supported by partners including Merck, Henkel, Globumbus, Innogy, Noerr, Tishman Speyer, Union Investment, and the Sigmund Kiener Foundation.
As an independent, values-driven ecosystem, GTEC trains companies, academics, and entrepreneurs and brings them together to tackle challenges through technology. Follow @GTECcenter on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook or visit http:///gtec.center to learn more.