What is the EIT Manufacturing Sparks Club?
26 September 2023
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The EIT Manufacturing Spark Club’s vision is to unite brilliant minds, fostering authentic and meaningful exchanges. It’s a space where individuals feel heard, understood, inspired, and encouraged to elevate themselves and their businesses.
The Sparks Club serves as an invaluable support network for entrepreneurs, providing a platform to:
- Connect with like-minded innovators
- Learn from the experiences of fellow entrepreneurs
- Explore collaboration opportunities
- Develop essential leadership skills
Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind the EIT Manufacturing community, instigators for change and innovation who keep a keen eye on evolving markets. We firmly believe that at its core, business is all about people. That’s why through initiatives such as the Sparks Club, we’re committed to nurturing our people, the sparks that ignite fresh solutions and drive industry towards greater sustainability and competitiveness.
The Sparks Club is EIT Manufacturing’s club for CEOs and founders that intends to solve one of the main problems tech entrepreneurs face nowadays in Europe: Loneliness
Gala Maturana, Senior Business Creation Manager at EIT Manufacturing West
EIT Manufacturing hosted the third physical gathering of the Sparks Club within @EMO Hannover 2023
EIT Manufacturing hosted the third physical gathering of the Sparks Club, a dynamic community of CEOs and Founders of innovative startups. The session was led by Gala Maturana, Senior Business Creation Manager at EIT Manufacturing West and a Professional Certified Coach, together with Andreas Gams, Senior Business Creation Manager at EIT Manufacturing East, who has featured an in-depth exploration of sales processes.
Here are some pivotal insights:
- Scaling-up remains the most significant challenge for startups in manufacturing, demanding a robust, consistent strategy
- Entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and technologies discover common ground, sharing similar views and experiences
- Striking the right balance between management and leadership is vital for enabling high-performing teams
- Seeking external support when necessary and avoiding isolation is key to success
