Move Fast, Move Goods: Where to Build in Logistics
Overview
Turn real-world logistics into startup-grade lessons. In 90 minutes you will learn how operators spot opportunities, pressure-test ideas, and ship inside fast-moving companies and early-stage teams. Expect frameworks, candid stories, and live Q&A.
You’ll walk away with
A simple method to evaluate startup ideas
Operator tactics to drive innovation inside a scaleup
Career insights across logistics, VC, and climate tech
New connections with founders and future collaborators
Speakers and guests
Livia Zimermann — Head of ESCP Blue Factory Berlin
François Mandouze — ESCP alumnus, VP at Hive (remote guest)
Adam Moalla — ESCP alumnus, Blue Factory alumnus, VC at Schenker Ventures
UB Chiu and Ahmad — Climate tech entrepreneurs building in last-mile logistics at Carbon13
Moderator: Kjell (KLU)
Pitch Karaoke Host: Andreas Schneid, Program Manager, ESCP Blue Factory
Where to build is a live event series exploring the sectors where entrepreneurship is shaping the future. Each session zooms in on a different space — from logistics to health, blockchain and beyond — bringing together operators, founders, and investors to share practical insights. In just 90 minutes, participants get frameworks for evaluating ideas, candid stories from the field, and interactive Q&A. The goal: help students and aspiring entrepreneurs understand where the real opportunities lie, and how to build in them.
Agenda
11:30–12:00
Welcome and keynote: How to evaluate startup ideas
Speaker: Livia Zimermann
Remote guest: François Mandouze
12:00–12:30
Fishbowl Q&A with ESCP entrepreneurs
Moderator: Kjell
12:30–13:00
Pitch Karaoke
Three rapid pitches with audience Q&A
Host: Andreas Schneid