Workshop deep dive into how culture, HR, and leadership shape real startup success.
What makes a startup truly thrive? Beyond brilliant ideas and bold founders, it’s the people who create the rhythm of success: how they work, grow, and move together as the company evolves.
Join Mrs. Karen Avraham (ZEISS IL), Head of Human Resources and Business Infrastructure at Carl Zeiss SMS Ltd, for a one-day, story-driven workshop exploring what it really takes to build people-centric growth from the ground up.
Drawing on her journey from a small garage startup through due diligence, exit, and transformation into a billion-dollar company, Karen will guide you through the unspoken lessons of HR, culture, and leadership that shape sustainable success.
Who it’s for
CODE students who are also interested in these paths:
Young entrepreneurs or startup founders
HR managers or people leads in scaleups (pre- or post-exit)
Venture staff and investors curious about people-centric growth
Workshop Format
A dynamic, hands-on experience combining:
Storytelling: real-world insights from startup to corporate life
Case-based group work: explore challenges and decisions from real examples
Reflection exercises: connect the lessons to your own path
Practical takeaways: actionable tools you can use right away
Schedule
10:00 – 11:30 Session 1:
• HR Foundations – Do Music and Start-ups Work Along?
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch Break
12:30 – 14:00 Session 2:
• The 10 Unspoken HR Lessons Learned – Interactive Session and Group Discussion
• Reflection: What’s your #1 insight today?
14:00 – 14:30 Wrap-Up and Feedback
•What will you do differently?
•Final Q&A and feedback form
Why Join:
This isn’t your typical HR training. It’s a chance to learn through stories, reflect through practice, and connect through conversation - balancing the tactical (hiring, retention, reviews) with the strategic (culture, leadership, integration), IQ with EQ.
Come ready to listen, share, and find your rhythm with the right people.