How Two Female Founders Climb Every Day to Change the World of Plastics

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Ask Female Founders // Finding your first customer is hard. We talk with the two founders of MAD about their step-by-step route to success.

### Finding your first customer is hard, even when many people already believe in you. Location tba

In this session, we talk with the two female founders of MAD about their compelling step-by-step story – from their idea of a sustainable material idea to a prototype in a climbing gym. We talk about their first proof of concept and their route to find investment to change the future of plastic materials.

#### 💡 What You Will Learn

• How a step by step strategy builds trust when founding a company
• How media coverage and grant applications play a crucial role in the early days of your startup
• Why finding your first customer is challenging even with strong backing and how to tackle it

#### 🧑‍🏫 Speakers

Marta Agueda Carlero & Manuela Garcia
Co Founders of MAD Material

• Building a deep tech startup using mycelium fiber to replace hard plastics
• Developed the first climbing route made from mushrooms
• Featured in Climbing Magazine and winners of multiple pitch competitions
• Supported by Berliner Startup Stipendium and selected for Be Visioneers by Mercedes Benz and Vision Lab by Earlybird
• Awarded third prize at the Singa Newcomer Award Berlin and funded through Transfer Bonus by IBB

#### 🎯 Who Is This Event For

• Aspiring female founders who want to learn from founders further along in their journey
• Founders planning to raise a funding round and looking for practical tips and insights
• Founders interested in finding out whether the Berliner Startup Stipendium is right for them

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