Beyond the Silicon Valley Playbook: In Search of a European Identity for Venture Capital

Does Europe need its own venture capital playbook?
Silicon Valley has shaped the global VC model for decades. But does Europe really need to copy it – or is it time to define its own identity for venture capital?

Stefan Haubner will explore exactly this question in his keynote:
“Beyond the Silicon Valley Playbook: In Search of a European Identity for Venture Capital”

Stefan Haubner is COO at Othis Technology, a digital wealth management firm, and a Founding Partner at APEX Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on technology-driven early-stage investments. He has spent many years supporting the growth of technology startups as an investor, entrepreneur, and founder.
He is actively involved in the Austrian and European startup and venture capital ecosystem: he serves on the board of invest.austria, is a member of the Austrian Governments Startup Council (StartUp Rat), and sits on the VC Council of Invest Europe. He also has public-sector experience, including service as an officer in the Austrian Armed Forces.