Panel Discussion
November, 2021
What role does technology play in helping advance solutions that benefit society?
Panel discussion on the Startup University stage during Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon.
Technology has been seamlessly integrating into our lives for years. In this session, Gabriel Braga, Co-founder and CEO of QuintoAndar, and Nico Gramenz, CEO of Factory Berlin, discuss with Britta Muzyk-Tikovsky, CEO of Capscovil and editor-in-chief of Chillipicks, what the most pivotal changes they see coming – the ones that will lead to the betterment of our societies.
Hear from Gabriel why tech accessibility is crucial – especially for something like rent and real estate and how tech ecosystems can improve this accessibility. He also shares what influence the political landscape can have on startup businesses, what role policymakers play and his thoughts on regulation.
Nico provides insights on how diverse communities like theirs support creators in focusing on the development of effective solutions for society, what is needed in education and how tech can enable all of us to contribute towards a more sustainable future.
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The Speakers
Gabriel Braga
Gabriel founded QuintoAndar with André Penha, the company’s CTO, in 2013. They met at Standford University from where both hold MBAs. The company has been revolutionizing the home real estate market in Brazil as the country’s main destination for housing.
Nico Gramenz
Nico is the CEO of Factory Berlin, an ecosystem for interdisciplinary innovation in Europe. A business developer and network builder, Nico strengthened his leadership journey in the German Armed Forces and in various roles at industry giant Siemens.
Britta Muzyk-Tikovsky
Britta is CEO of Capscovil Innovation Agency where she creates business and marketing strategies to increase sustainability and diversity in tech. She is co-author of the spy novel on electric vehicles Project Black Hungarian and author of diversity novel GAME-Faint Signals. She has written numerous feature articles on innovative technology as well as several tech short stories that are influenced by her long-term experience working on the front-lines of innovation. Britta is also founder of Diversity Natives and editor-in-chief of innovation knowledge platform Chillipicks.
