Founding Pioneer from the Outset: Darius Göttert
In the bustling city of Munich, a visionary entrepreneur named Darius Görttert is making waves with his innovative projects. Görttert, who moved to the city at the age of 16 and completed his Abitur in international business, has built a career marked by risky but rewarding decisions.
Görttert's journey began as a student when he started a small firm, turning vinyl records into designer clocks. This venture was just the beginning of a long line of entrepreneurial endeavours.
One of Görttert's most notable projects is InGemeinschaft, a unique initiative that brings students and seniors together in affordable apartments. This project, Görttert believes, not only provides affordable housing but also fosters intergenerational dialogue.
Another flagship project of Görttert is FORA, a hacker house in the heart of Munich. This space houses, supports, and encourages young founders, offering them access to investors and mentors. FORA, which provides full catering, a gym, an ice bath, and sessions with investors and mentors, is a hub for budding entrepreneurs.
Görttert, who describes himself as a 'venture builder', brings together ideas, networks, and founders. His career has seen him scale teams from five to thirty people while working at a 'Dragon's Den' startup.
Görttert's view on security is a departure from traditional capital reserves. He sees security not as capital reserves, but as skills and networks. This philosophy is evident in his projects, which aim to create environments where entrepreneurship is self-evident.
In addition to InGemeinschaft and FORA, Görttert has also founded Spreadly, a platform for digital business cards, and the Young Founders Network, a network of over 1,200 young founders aged 15 to 26.
Görttert's career has been featured on the Pitch & People video podcast, Episode 2, and he continues to build startups, networks, and an environment where entrepreneurship is self-evident. In five years, Görttert sees himself having his own fund, providing capital as the first investor for young founders.
Despite the high living costs in Munich, requiring 50,000 euros from a business angel to afford rent, Görttert remains undeterred. His goal is to create an environment where entrepreneurship is accessible to all, just as he wished for himself as a 16-year-old in Munich.
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