Behind the Scenes: Founding & Scaling in Austria

​Thinking about building or scaling your startup in Austria or wondering whether the market is right for you?

​This lunch-side event offers an open, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to build & scale a startup in Austria. Founders and startup ecosystem players from Austria will share real-life experiences around entering the market, building connections, and navigating the local landscape.

​The session will feature Christian Adelsberger (Founder Necture), who will share his founder perspective on building a company in Austria. The session will also include a behind-the-scenes look with Johannes Blaschke (Partner at Calm/Storm Ventures), who will add the investor view - joined by Nate Wyne (CEO Floodlight Global) & Judith Käfer (Co-Founder Monitorius) reflecting on their journey within the Austrian ecosystem.

​Join us for a quick lunch, direct conversation, and the chance to ask honest questions and get clear, practical insights into the Austrian market.

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​Please note: This is an on-site side event at Techarena 2026 that requires a ticket to enter Strawberry Arena. The side event is independently organized and run by the host of the side event. Please direct any questions (or praise!) to the event organizers.