{"id":17363,"date":"2025-01-04T07:49:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T06:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motionlab.berlin\/mec-events\/fireside-chat-2-how-customer-obsession-led-to-an-exit-in-under-4\/"},"modified":"2025-01-04T08:50:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T07:50:43","slug":"fireside-chat-2-how-customer-obsession-led-to-an-exit-in-under-4","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/motionlab.berlin\/de\/mec-events\/fireside-chat-2-how-customer-obsession-led-to-an-exit-in-under-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Fireside Chat #2: How Customer Obsession Led to an Exit in Under 4 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Fireside Chat #2: How Customer Obsession Led to an Startup Exit in Under 4 Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What does it take to build a startup that not only thrives but startup exits in record time? For our second Fireside Chat at MotionLab.Berlin, we\u2019re thrilled to welcome <a title=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexander-braunreuther\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexander-braunreuther\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\"><strong>Alex Braun<\/strong><strong>reuther<\/strong><\/a>\u2014a founder who\u2019s cracked the code by putting customers at the heart of everything. Expect a candid, no-fluff conversation about the ups and downs of startup life, the pivotal role of customer focus, and the strategies that propelled Alex to success.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Meet the Speaker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Alex isn\u2019t just any entrepreneur\u2014he\u2019s launched <strong>five companies<\/strong>, exited two, and now leads as <strong>VP of Engineering at Contentful<\/strong> after his latest venture, <strong>Ninetailed<\/strong>, was acquired in 2024. Before that, Alex co-founded <strong>aiderly<\/strong>, a care home search platform with roots similar to <strong>Bearcover<\/strong>, a startup from <strong>MotionLab.Berlin\u2019s ecosystem<\/strong>. His career exemplifies the power of customer-centric innovation paired with the right technology at the right moment. <strong>What Alex will share:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How obsessing over customer problems accelerates growth and attracts acquirers.<\/li>\n<li>The nuts and bolts of team building for startups.<\/li>\n<li>Why listening (really listening) to customers reveals opportunities even they don\u2019t see.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ufe0f <strong>Hosted by:<\/strong><a title=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniel-flynn-55242759\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniel-flynn-55242759\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\"><strong>Dan Flynn<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Co-Founder of Bearcover and Lead Mentor at MotionLab.Berlin\u2019s Hardtech Innovation Accelerator. \u2728 <strong>Why You Should Be There<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hear how Alex scaled and exited in under four years<\/strong> by staying laser-focused on customer needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get real-world insights<\/strong> into how team dynamics can make or break your startup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discover how tech-driven problem-solving<\/strong> can unlock hidden growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask your burning questions<\/strong> during an open Q&amp;A and get practical advice you can apply now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ufe0f <strong>Save Your Spot!<\/strong> Seats are limited\u2014grab yours today and join the conversation. Connect with Alex, Dan, and Berlin\u2019s hardtech community at MotionLab.Berlin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>MotionLab.Berlin | Events in Berlin<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Are you interested in more events on topics such as hardtech, modern machinery, prototyping, business workshops, networking, fundraising, female founders, venture capital, community events, different startups or our programs? <a href=\"http:\/\/motionlab.berlin\/events-in-berlin\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Check out all our events here!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Or do you want to host your own event at our eventlocation Berlin in Alt-Treptow? <a href=\"http:\/\/motionlab.berlin\/eventlocation-berlin\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Check out our eventlocation and send your request.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fireside Chat #2: How Customer Obsession Led to an Startup Exit in Under 4 Years What does it take to build a startup that not only thrives but startup exits in record time? 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