B6 Venture Builder
🗓️ Weekly Guide
Sessions in Phase 1
📅 Week 1 (w/c 13th April) - Meeting Everyone (IN PERSON)
Wednesday 15th April
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY ONE
Agenda: Meet the Carbon13 team, get to know your cohort, and dive into our mission and impact framework. Expect lots of talking and ice-breaking activities facilitated by Paul Bourne.
Thursday 16th April
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY TWO
Agenda: We will spend the day on the Carbon Case, kicking off with Nicky’s our Mission to address Earth’s Vital Systems and Carbon Case Part 1 & 2 – Impact Framework.
Friday 17th April
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY THREE
Agenda: We will do lots of speed networking, tips + situating yourself in Phase 1 and Idea Carousel presented by founders.
Location: Barmer Berlin Mitte
🎙️Recording: Sessions not recorded
📅 Week 2 (w/c 20th April) - Meeting Everyone
Thursday 23rd April
10:00-11:00 EST | Idea/ Problem Space Carousel 🚈
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85843626851
🎙️Recording: Session post-session
11:30–12:30 EST | Navigating C13’s Platforms & Offline Best Practices 📂
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85843626851
👤 Speaker: Marina & Simon, Carbon13
📎Slides: Shared post-session
🎙️Recording: Session post-session
Session description: Tips on networking, teaming, C13 UX, offline best practices and founder-led marketing
Friday 24th April
10:00-13:30 EST | Finding your focus and harnessing creativity⚡
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88544600652?from=addon
👤 Speaker: Anne Miller, Innovation Expert
📎Slides:
Master slide deck & Bullseye exercise template
🎙️Recording (Passcode: C6$8S@.?)
Session description: Anne Miller walks you through different techniques to enhance your creativity in this interactive session. Some topics covered are: an exploration of principles for successful innovation; an introduction to the Creativity Bull’s eye tool and its practical application; exploring some creative facilitation techniques and; reflections on the role of the founder.
📅Week 3 (w/c 27th April) - Teaming (IN PERSON)
Tuesday 28th April
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY ONE
We will kick off the Carbon13 Hackathon, followed by founder-led sessions and speed networking.
Wednesday 29th April
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY TWO
The day will contain the Carbon Coffee Cup Challenge, speed networking and work on the Carbon13 Hackathon.
Thursday 30th April
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY THREE
On this day, we will have time to work on the Carbon13 Hackathon and present the teams’ solutions in a pitch presentation.
Location: Barmer Berlin Mitte
🎙️Recording: Sessions not recorded
📅 Week 4 (w/c 4th May) - Ideation
Tuesday 5th May
16:00-17:00 EST | Setting strong team foundations: going from ‘me’ to ‘team’
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87161231330
👤 Speaker: Sarah Lubik, National Academic Director, invention to Innovation, Simon Fraser University
📎Slides
🎙️Recording Passcode: 4=CQ^^n6
Session description: Simon Fraser University (SFU)’s Director of Entrepreneurship and the Executive Director of the Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship, Sarah Lubik, will lead this session on what it really takes to communicate across disciplines. We’ll explore the common pitfalls that derail exchanges between scientists and business thinkers, dig into the why behind how we communicate, and examine the power — and danger — of the stories we tell. Along the way, you’ll reflect on your own communication style and leave with fresh ideas for connecting across different ideas and sectors.
Thursday 7th May
10:30-12:00 EST | Embarking on Your Odyssey
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81389347365
👤 Speaker: Amrit Chandan, Entrepreneur in Residence, Carbon13 & CEO, Lorefully
Session description: Join EiR Amrit Chandan for this exciting session all about how to figure out your life mission, dig deep into what motivates you and set yourselves up for success as you look to form your teams.
14:00–16:00 EST | B6 meets C10
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81389347365
📎Slides: No slides
🎙️Recording: Session not recorded
Session description: We have 80 founder at the other side of the pond to be discovered. Join this networking session to meet as many of them as possible.
Friday 8th May
10:00-11:30 EST | Delta Pitches
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85043093999
📎Slides
🎙️Recording Passcode: j8Wx%UrU
Session description: Delta Pitch is a 5-minute opportunity for individuals or teams to present early-stage ideas. With a focus on outlining the situation, problem, and scope, participants use three slides to pitch and request feedback or support. It’s a chance to refine ideas, test team dynamics, and prepare for future applications.
12:00–13:00 EST | Introduction to Customer Discovery
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85043093999
👤 Speaker: Eda Leka, Entrepreneur in Residence, Carbon13
🎙️Recording Passcode: hp6K%9+P
Session description: As we advance on Phase 1, working on customer discovery starts to be part of your ideation process. Eda kicks off this process before we meet again in person.
📅Week 5 (w/c 11th May) - Teaming
**Sessions days shifted in light of bank holiday**
Monday 11th May
09:30-10:30 EST | Alumni Panel Berlin
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86119108546
👤 Speakers:
- Christopher Spiegelfeld, co-founder, wempyre
- Christian Fink, co-founder & CEO, Astracite
📎Slides: No slides
🎙️Recording Passcode: 8ew@WX1E
Session description: Join star Carbon13 alumni as they reflect on their Venture Builder experiences, including their secrets to success, and what they would do differently with the benefit of hindsight.
11:00-12:30 EST | Battle Scars with Amrit
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86119108546
👤 Speaker: Amrit Chandan, Entrepreneur in Residence, Carbon13 & CEO, Lorefully
Session description: Join Amrit as he delves into the “Overcoming the Monster” narrative, sharing insights on the toughest challenges and hard-earned lessons from the frontlines of founding and scaling startups. Gain valuable takeaways from real-world experiences that can help you navigate the hurdles of entrepreneurship.
Tuesday 12th May
10:30-11:30 EST | Delta Pitches
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81226574476?from=addon
📎Slides: No slides
🎙️Recording Passcode: Y38?+7Be
Session description: You know the drill!
13:00-14:00 EST | EiR Panel: General Tips & Support in Phase 2
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81226574476?from=addon
👤 Speaker:
- Lewis Jenkins, Entrepreneur in Residence, Carbon13
- Catherine Ember, Entrepreneur in Residence, Carbon13
Carbon13’s EiRs, Entrepreneurs in Residence, are seasoned entrepreneurs who will support teams on a one-on-one basis once you have moved to Phase 2. In this panel, serial founders Lewis Jenkins and Catherine Ember will provide insights from supporting many teams throughout the Carbon13 journey, what to look out for at this early stage of the programme, and tips for success!
🎙️Recording Passcode: Y38?+7Be
📅Week 6 (w/c 18th May) - Ideation
Thursday 21st May
10:30–11:30 EST | Get your Tech to the Market: Finding the Best Market for Your Innovation
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85043093999
👤 Speaker: Livia Zimmerman, Entrepreneur in Residence, Carbon13
📎Slides: Shared post-session
🎙️Recording: Session not recorded
12:30-15:00 EST | Online Domain Expert Carousel
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85618014835
📎Slides: No slides
🎙️Recording: Session not recorded
Session description: Many different experts will join online to provide feedback, guidance and support to our venture builder founders. A sign up sheet will be provided in advance. Great opportunity to meet different experts from all fields.
Friday 22nd May
11:00-12:30 EST | Industry Insights: Materials & Chemicals + IP
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84130777785?from=addon
👤 Speaker: Michael Reid, Entrepreneur in Residence, Carbon13
🎙️Recording: Session not recorded
Session description: ‘Industry Insights’ is a series of sessions that covers trends and hot topics in different industry areas. In this session, Michael Reid will discuss topics related to materials, chemicals, and IP.
12:00-13:00 EST |Alumni Panel – CEOs
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84130777785?from=addon
👤 Speakers: Koji Muto, CEO, Ki Hydrogen and Nick Tune, CEO, Optimise AI.
14:00-15:00 EST | Panel: Moving from Academia to Entrepreneurship
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84130777785?from=addon
👤 Speakers:
- Chris Gibbs, Investment Director, Cambrdige Enterprise
- Adelya Khayrosa, Co-founder & CSO, Demeter Bio
- Michael Reid, Entrepreneur in Residence, Carbon13 (moderator)
📎Slides: No slides
🎙️Recording: Session not recorded
📅Week 7 (w/c 25th May) - Ideation (IN PERSON)
Tuesday 27th May
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY ONE
This day will include advice on teaming and breaking up with Carbon13’s Director of Entrepreneurship Steph Alys and a customer discovery workshop with Entrepreneur in Residence Livia Zimmerman.
Wednesday 28th May
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY TWO
We will have our amazing Domain Expert Carousel with the attendance of many C13 domain experts to support and provide feedback on your ideas and problem spaces!
Thursday 30th May
09:00-17:00 EST | DAY THREE
For this final in-person day, we will host live delta pitches, an introduction and best practices for Phase 2, a wellbeing session, female bursary Q&A and closing ceremony!
Location: Hubraum Berlin
🎙️Recording: Sessions not recorded
📅Week 8 (w/c 1st June) - Ideation
Thursday 4th June
10:30-11:30 EST | Delta Pitches
🎙️ Recording (Passcode: aSk0$k1@)
Friday 5th June
10:30-11:30 EST | Industry insights: Energy Storage vs. Batteries
📅Week 9 (w/c 8th June) - Ideation
Monday 8th June
10:30-11:30 EST | Delta Pitches👥
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82461906019
📎 Slides: No slides
🎙️Recording: According to presenters’ permission
12:00-13:00 EST | Building a hardware startup/ Getting to MVP in hardware
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82461906019
📎 Slides: Shared post-session
🎙️Recording: Shared post-session
Session description: In this session, Carbon13 EiR and alumni, Lewis Jenkins will provide personal insights and answer questions about building a hardware startup, focusing on getting to your hardware MVP.
Tuesday 9th June
10:30-11:30 EST | Assessing your competitive landscape
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83649593615
👤 Speaker: Jerome Joaug, Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
📎 Slides: Shared post-session
🎙️Recording: Shared post-session
11:30–12:30 GMT | Industry Insights: Sustainable chemistry
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83649593615
👤 Speaker: ISC3
📎 Slides: Shared post-session
🎙️Recording: Shared post-session
📅Week 10 (w/c 15th June)
Wednesday 17th June
10:30-11:30 EST | From Chemistry Lab to Customer: A Deep Tech Founder’s Guide to Discovery & Sales
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97731593453
📎 Slides: No slides
🎙️Recording: Shared post-session
Session description: Christopher Mills, former head of Innovation and now Discovery Partner at Kiilto Ventures, will share his experience building and supporting deep tech ventures in the chemistry and construction space from scratch. He will provide tips on best approaches for customer discovery and stakeholder mapping, describe what makes a great problem, and explain how to build a great sales deck.
Thursday 18th June
11:00-12:00 EST | I haven’t teamed. What now?
📎 Slides: No slides
🎙️Recording: Shared post-session
Friday 19th June
12:00-14:00 EST | Investment Readiness
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86230829717?from=addon
👤 Speaker: David Gill, Director, Carbon13
📎 Slides: Shared post-session
🎙️Recording: Shared post-session