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Acceleration / Incubation / Innovation, Community Building / Management, Public Services / Governmental Administration
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Austria
English, German
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Public institution
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C-level executive
c-level
"If a vision doesn't scare you, it's not big enough."
Gabriele can support with:
Gabriele's work experience:
Gabriele Tatzberger is Director of Start-up Services at the Vienna Business Agency since 15 years and member of the Supervisory Board of INITS, the high-tech incubator of Vienna. From 2010 to 2022 she was managing director of Vienna Region GmbH. She has long-term experience in international networking and is passionate to support founders and start-ups and the Vienna startup scene. The Vienna Business Agency offers funding, infrastructure and 360° service with networks, workshops and coaching for Viennese and international founders and start-ups. She initiated and is mastermind of the international Startup Festival ViennaUP.com that took place with 14.000 participants in Vienna in 2023.
Gabriele is open for:
build a network for a lifetime.
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Check out our FAQ below or drop us a line, we're answering all your questions.
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Does the mentoring program cost anything?Nope - but you do have to be an inner circle member at the female factor. The membership starts at 1 € a day. For more info visit our membership page.
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Can I apply for more than one mentor?Yes, you can apply for up to three mentors. Please note, every mentor requires a personalized motivation letter.
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I'm having trouble deciding who to apply for, how do you pick a good mentor?That all depends on your career goals for the upcoming months- so ask yourself where do you want to be in half a year or year from now. Do you want to expand your company in a certain field? Start your own company? Or side business? Do you want to gain a particular skill set? Or maybe you want to move up within your corporation? Choosing a good mentor FOR YOU depends on a lot of things. But we’ve seen that a good mentor mentee relationship and successful outcomes mainly depends on good chemistry aka. you two get along and that the person can give you relevant advice and know-how that will help to excel in YOUR personal career. So ask yourself: “Will I vibe well with this person?” “How is their career and experience relevant to mine?” “How will it help me get to where I want to be in a certain period of time?” "How could my mentor actually benefit from my knowhow and skillset?"
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How long is the mentoring program?The official mentoring period is for half a year. The current mentoring batch is running until December 2024. The fall batch will run from November 22, 2024 through to May 2025. The spring batch will open applications in 2025. Pre-register to be the first to know when applications open. However, some of the mentors will still be happy to support you after that period or even become friends.
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Can I apply for a mentor who lives in another city?Absolutely. We encourage you to apply for mentors in other cities as well, especially if you have a certain goal, eg. expanding or establishing a business there or looking for a job in another country or if you're eager to get to know another culture.
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How can I become a mentor myself?If you feel you would be a good fit, you can reach out to us here.