2hearts Academy: The non-obvious guide to starting a company in Germany
🚀 The non-obvious guide to starting a company in Germany – Join Us at the Next 2hearts Academy! 🚀
This September, we’re excited to welcome Agnieszka Walorska for a candid and practical session on navigating the bureaucratic maze of starting a business in Germany.
If you’ve ever felt lost in the world of paperwork, legal jargon, or endless forms, you’re not alone. This session will cut through the noise and spotlight the real challenges founders face — the ones no guidebook tells you about. From hidden costs and legal pitfalls to Finanzamt surprises and the social insurance jungle, Agnieszka will share what actually matters (and what doesn’t) when building your company.
You’ll walk away with:
✅ A clear understanding of the most common bureaucratic blind spots in Germany
✅ Practical tips to avoid unnecessary costs (like that €5K tax advisor you don’t need — yet)
✅ First-hand insights on dealing with Finanzamt, social insurance, and red tape without losing your sanity
✅ Tactical advice you can apply immediately — based on lived experience, not theory
Expect real talk, proven strategies, and a refreshing take on navigating one of the toughest parts of entrepreneurship in Germany.
About the Speaker:
Agnieszka Walorska is the founder of mika, an AI-powered agent for bookkeeping and taxes tailored to small businesses. With a background in fintech and AI, she has made it her mission to simplify complex systems — driven by her strong dislike for bureaucracy.
Her entrepreneurial journey began in the early days of studiVZ, later bootstrapping and successfully selling her first company. Today, alongside building mika, she hosts the podcast Zurück zur Zukunft, where she unpacks the latest tech trends every week. She is also a seasoned lecturer and speaker who makes technology tangible and relevant. Outside of work, you’ll find her training for marathons and triathlons.
📅 When: September 10th, 19:00–20:00 CEST
💻 Where: Zoom (Link shared on Slack the day of the event)
🎤 Hosted by: Laura
We can't wait to see you there - bring your curiosity, energy, and ideas!
Your 2hearts Team