Verena Pausder
Vorstandsvorsitzende
Deutscher Startup-Verband
Germany
Deutscher Startup-Verband
Germany
Verena Pausder is one of the most recognizable faces in Germany's startup and entrepreneurship scene. She is an expert in digital education, an entrepreneur, and an investor.
Since December 2023, she has served as CEO of the German Startup Association. Described by the FAZ as a "driving force," Verena Pausder embodies entrepreneurial passion, a strong sense of economic and socio-political responsibility, and a genuine commitment to securing Germany's future as a competitive business location.
Since December 2023, she has served as CEO of the German Startup Association. Described by the FAZ as a "driving force," Verena Pausder embodies entrepreneurial passion, a strong sense of economic and socio-political responsibility, and a genuine commitment to securing Germany's future as a competitive business location.
Sessions
4 Sep 2026 – 13:15
Innovation Stage
1 h 15 min
Fast & Curious Live Podcast
Fast & Curious is the business podcast hosted by Lea-Sophie Cramer and Verena Pausder.
The two founders talk about entrepreneurship, current topics from the startup scene, investments, economic trends - and life in general. Verena and Lea are among the best-known female voices in the German startup scene and continue to take on new challenges, ideas, and perspectives.
