Start-up academy
Because growth needs room for new perspectives
Sometimes it feels as if you are carrying the whole world on your shoulders - your knowledge, your ideas and your lifeblood are in your company. Knowing and using your own strengths is particularly valuable when things are in flux and challenges are piling up. It's not always easy to manage everything on your own. Sometimes you need an outside perspective to recognize hidden opportunities. That's why the Start-up Academy consists of three pillars. They help you to take on new perspectives and grow beyond yourself on your journey - at a pace that suits you. Especially when many things are in flux, it is often the quiet strengths and accumulated know-how that allow you to grow.
Individual support for your development
Would you like to try something new, further your development, or are you facing a business challenge? In my informational sessions and workshops at the Startup Academy, I invite you to gain new inspiration and give your own ideas room to grow—whether it’s about starting a business, entrepreneurship, or personal development. If you’re looking for targeted support, I’ll guide you through one-on-one consultations—always with an open ear, a solution-oriented approach, and creative methods. Through Systemic Business Coaching, you’ll also find a safe space where all your questions, doubts, and new ideas are welcome.
Whether you’re taking the leap into self-employment, assuming a leadership role, or getting involved in your company: entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking are in demand in all professional fields and stages of life.
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For founders and companies that want to grow
Whether you’re just getting started with a fresh idea, are already well-established as a founder, or are an entrepreneur bringing a little more color to the Saxon countryside—if your primary or secondary residence is in the Free State of Saxony, you’ve come to the right place!
Maybe you have questions about the startup process and are looking for guidance? Or perhaps you’d like advice and support along the way, want to grow personally, develop your own business, or even find a suitable successor? Then this is the place where you can let new things flourish.
In a nutshell: Impulses that take you further
Sometimes all it takes is a little nudge to help you rise above yourself. The Startup Academy supports you on your very own journey—whether you’re just getting started with your idea or are already in the thick of the entrepreneurial adventure. What can you expect? Plenty of opportunities to grow, find strength, and create something new:
- You’ll gain new perspectives and inspiration.
- You’ll learn to overcome challenges and make difficult decisions.
- You’ll have personalized, one-on-one support by your side.
- You’ll recognize your strengths and learn to use them effectively.
- You’ll build a supportive network—for backing, inspiration, and shared growth.
How others experience the Start-up Academy
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I am here for you
I am Claudia Döring and the face behind the Gründungsakademie. As a start-up consultant, I will accompany you from your initial idea to the finished business plan and develop your company together with you. I look forward to discovering solutions together with you - through targeted questions, creative methods and an eye for the essentials. My experience as a creative consultant and systemic business coach is particularly helpful here. I like uncomplicated communication at eye level and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. When I'm not making plans with founders, you can find me among my plants at .
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