​Want to learn from YC founders or even get hired by them? Join our YC Talk!

​We are hosting the first-ever YC Talk at the University of Mannheim — featuring a panel of three German Y Combinator
founders, followed by an exclusive networking and hiring event.

​The Y Combinator is the worlds largerst start up accelerator. Alumni include some of today's largest industry giants like Stripe, OpenAI, Airbnb, DoorDash, Coinbase, and many more.

​📍 University of Mannheim, SN163

​📅 April 24, 2026 19:00 Uhr

​🗣️ Speakers:

​Stefan Schaff (Codyco YC F25)

​Alexander Sporenberg (beglaubigt.de YC F24)

​Chris Cardé (HeyCharge YC S21)

​What to expect:

• ​⁠60-minute moderated panel discussion

• ​⁠30-minute audience Q&A

• ​insights into getting into YC and the time being there

• ​Do's and Don'ts when it comes to scaling

• ​How does a YC Founder think about "Europe vs. US"

• ​Why do so many YC Companies fail?

• ​⁠Exclusive networking & hiring session with top founders

​Hosted by thinc!, Germany’s largest student-led entrepreneurship initiative with 3,000+ members.

​Interested?

During the event, we'll be providing free beer and Red Bull for everyone!

​Secure your free ticket now - spots are limited.