Vienna’s first open-air business festival for founders, creatives and aspiring entrepreneurs, offering a mix of learning, networking, and all-day celebration
FOUNDERS FEST. VIENNA
Villa Mautner-Jäger
LEARN, CONNECT, CELEBRATE
Business meets celebration—because when people connect in the right energy, collaboration feels natural and growth follows
keynotes, workshops & panels
13:00 — 17:00
Covering business founding, smart marketing, AI, sustainability, funding, the Austrian tax system, business planning, social media, leadership, and more.
Covering business founding, smart marketing, AI, sustainability, funding, the Austrian tax system, business planning, social media, leadership, and more.
Brands' Fair
13:00 — 22:00
Local business owners from various industries, interactive demos, and one-on-one networking sessions.
Local business owners from various industries, interactive demos, and one-on-one networking sessions.
Day Party by intouch sound
17:00 — 22:00
The official after-vibe: a day party bringing together founders and creatives for effortless networking and collaboration
The official after-vibe: a day party bringing together founders and creatives for effortless networking and collaboration
Food market & chill zone
13:00 — 22:00
Tasty treats from local brands and drink vendors, including sekt and natural wines.
Tasty treats from local brands and drink vendors, including sekt and natural wines.
Event Timeline
Opening & Welcome Speech
Anna Pazhyvilka & Vasilisa Malakhava , Co-Founders of VIENNA IN TOUCH & INTOUCH SOUND
Marko Mykhailov, Co-Founder of INTOUCH SOUND, DJ & Music Producer
Sasha Yakubov, Art & Investment Consultant at ARTHOUSE ADVISORY SHANGHAI
Marko Mykhailov, Co-Founder of INTOUCH SOUND, DJ & Music Producer
Sasha Yakubov, Art & Investment Consultant at ARTHOUSE ADVISORY SHANGHAI
Kick-off to Vienna’s most dynamic open-air startup & creative festival.
13:00 – 13:15
The Paths You Didn’t Know Existed
Kristin Peycheva - Freelance consultant and speaker
A personal story of unexpected entrepreneurship: from being fired to building a career as a consultant, entrepreneur, and public speaker.
Why entrepreneurship is not only about startups and funding, but a mindset anyone can practice.
Why entrepreneurship is not only about startups and funding, but a mindset anyone can practice.
13:15 – 13:45
Networking & Social Capital for Founders
Maria Karas, PR & Communications Manager at TU Wien, Social Media Expert, Influencer
Forget boring business cards — discover how to build real connections, create trust, and unlock the hidden power of networks to fuel your company's growth.
14:15 – 14:45
The Biggest Legal Form Challenges for Founders and How to Secure Your Business Future
Gabriel Zenz, Co-Founder & CEO at Wayvisory
-Recognize the most common mistakes when choosing a legal form
-Find the perfect legal form for your business
-Take away immediately practical steps
“Your Vision. Your Success. Our Support.” WAYVISORY
14:45 – 15:15
Reputation in Europe: 5 Founders' Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Sana Salikhova, CCO PIKOBARA
Explore how small details in your online presence and reputation can either open doors to funding, customers, and growth or close them.
15:15 – 15:45
Scaling Your Business Worldwide
Sergiu, Co-founder and CEO at Artivive
What it takes to expand from a local success to a global company. Practical growth strategies and lessons from scaling an Austrian startup internationally.
15:45 – 16:15
From Sketchbook to Sales: Building a Fashion Brand
Tenwi - Founder of Tenwi Brand
How to launch a fashion label, build visibility, and navigate a competitive creative industry — real lessons from a young founder.
16:15 – 16:45
Panel Talk: The Human + The Brand: Why Social Media is Your Biggest Business Asset
How to leverage your Personal Brand & Company Socials to build trust and keep clients for life.
16:45 – 17:15
The Making of an Entrepreneur: Failures That Built Success
Lukas Graf – Co-Founder & CEO at ADVENTURE CATERING
Lukas' keynote takes you on his journey from a small startup to a multimillion-euro business — through challenges, mistakes, and breakthroughs, all meant to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to keep moving forward.
17:15 – 17:45
Closing & Final Remarks
17:45 – 18:00
Official Villa Afterparty with INTOUCH SOUND
18:00 – 23:00
Not a Conference. A Culture.
Workshops, panels, live talks—and an open-air setting that feels more like a festival than a forum. Think Coachella meets TED: where learning happens through living, and business meets celebration.
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CONTACTS AND LOCATION
Feel free to contact us in case of any questions regarding the event or partnership proposals
Directions
U3 Kardinal-Nagl-Platz
FAQs
Founder’s Fest is designed to connect, educate, and energize entrepreneurs through networking, expert workshops, and a lively daydrinking party. This multilateral event offers a platform for local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, gain insights, and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship in a dynamic community setting. Join us to expand your network, learn from industry leaders, and enjoy a day filled with inspiration and fun.
Our event is 18+.
Tickets for the event can be purchased online by clicking on one of the buttons on this website. You will be redirected to the ticketing service PRETIX. Then, simply select the type of ticket and follow the instructions to complete the payment process.
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Yes, you can request a refund within 7 days of your purchase and 7 days before the event via our partner platform Pretix. After this period, all sales are final.
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