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thinc! x YC Talk

Hosted by thinc! e.V.
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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.

Location
University of Mannheim
Schloss Ehrenhof Ost, 68161 Mannheim, Germany
Hosted By
180 Went