From Idea to Launch 🚀 12 Practical Lessons

Ladies,

Have you ever had an idea that stayed in your head for months because you simply didn’t know what to do next?

There is a big gap between having an idea and creating something people can actually buy. And we rarely get to hear what really happens in that gap.

In this talk, Anni Preis, founder of five to ten®, will take us through her real journey of turning one conversation into a skincare product, from the first idea to preparing for launch.

She will share the challenges she has faced along the way. She’ll talk about the 23 labs that said no, two rejected funding applications, the decisions that didn’t work out, and the things she learned to become a better female founder.

✨ What to expect
Anni will walk us through the different steps of building a physical product, including:

• How to test whether people actually need your idea, beyond asking friends
• What funding can and cannot do for your business
• How to think about costs, margins, and the economics of your product
• What it means to start selling before the product even exists
• 12 practical lessons from the process, including things that went wrong

Come curious, bring an idea if you have one, and join us for an honest look behind the scenes of turning an idea into something real. 💜

🎤 About the speaker:
Anni Preis, M.Sc. is the founder of five to ten®, a daily skincare brand with hybrid, part-mineral SPF 50, made in Germany. She runs AIP Invest UG in Leipzig, works as a consultant and workshop trainer in production and operations, and runs HR Match, a search practice for technical roles in mid-sized industry.
She started her first company at 28. Five to ten® began with one conversation in August 2025, and she is currently preparing the launch and building the brand's partner and ambassador network.

Connect with Anni on LinkedIn
Learn more about Five to ten® on their website
Follow the brand on Instagram

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📌 Organizational details:

• Drinks are available for purchase at the location.
• Feel free to bring your dinner or snacks.
• Very relaxed atmosphere—no formal attire or requirements. Come as you are!
• The meetup is primarily held in English, but feel free to speak other languages.
• Our community is international, and women of all nationalities are warmly invited to join us.
• The venue is wheelchair accessible.
• Our events are free. We kindly ask you to RSVP so we know how many participants to expect.
• If you enjoy the event and would like to support the meetup, you’re welcome to leave a donation here (suggested: 5€).

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💜 About us

The Female Entrepreneurs and Creatives in Leipzig is a vibrant female community that hosts workshops and networking events to connect and support women in the city.

Our meetups are a great way to make new friends, share ideas, and get inspired by diverse backgrounds.

We hold workshops on topics like entrepreneurship, creativity, and self-development, led by community members sharing their expertise. Our networking events provide a supportive space to connect, collaborate, and offer mentorship.

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This meetup is supported by Basislager Coworking, a central hub for innovation in Leipzig that provides space for founders, tech & creative people to focus on their business.