Why Failure Isn’t the End: Hannah Wundsam’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Resilience | E3

In today’s conversation, I sit down with Hannah Wundsam, the Managing Director at Austrian Startups, Austria’s largest startup platform and think tank.

In this episode, we explore:

0:00 Introduction
1:43 The Early Context: Shaping the Future
3:19 Discovering Social Entrepreneurship in Australia
5:54 Childhood Indicators and Early Motivations
7:51 The Spark for Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Reality
10:21 Balancing Startup Life and University
12:45 The First Funding and Early Wins
15:29 The Challenge of Developing a Business Model
17:42 Securing a Pilot and Learning from Failure
20:19 The Impact of COVID-19 on Startup Operations
23:12 Deciding to Close Down Refill: The Hardest Decision
24:40 The Importance of Talking About Failure
27:35 Building Resilience and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
29:48 The Emotional Struggles of Founders
31:25 The Role of Co-Founders in Success and Failure
33:12 Future Goals: Entrepreneurship in Schools and Beyond
36:01 Reflecting on the Journey and Connecting the Dots
37:45 Wisdom for Upcoming Founders
39:02 The Impact of Sharing Ideas Openly
40:33 The Pivotal Moments: What Could Have Been
42:00 Closing Thoughts and Final Reflections

Hannah’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, Hannah’s insights provide valuable lessons on navigating the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial journey.

Don’t miss out on this inspiring episode where we delve deep into the realities of building a startup, learning from failure, and creating a lasting impact.

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