Event
From McKinsey to Startup with Preseed Ventures and Kim from Alice AI.
- When
- Wed 4 Dec 2024 · 18:00
From McKinsey to Startup: Building & Funding Early-Stage Ventures
On December 4, we gathered for an inside look at what it takes to transition from corporate strategy into entrepreneurship and successfully secure venture funding.
Event Highlights
- Transitioning from Consulting to Founding: Kim Rants, Co-founder & CEO of Alice AI, walked through his personal journey leaving McKinsey after 4+ years to build a disruptive, AI-powered learning platform as a first-time founder.
- Navigating Early-Stage VC: Sebastian von Wildenrath Wegmann, Investment Manager at PSV Tech (PreSeed Ventures), broke down the venture capital landscape, offering key insights into the investment process, what investors look for, and how early-stage founders can secure capital and scale.
- Networking & Exchange: The evening wrapped up with tapas, drinks, and lively discussions on AI, venture capital, and the founder journey.