Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder

Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur: Steps to Becoming a Startup Founder

If you aspire to launch your own technology business but are unsure of how to start, you are not alone. Many individuals find themselves in jobs that do not fulfill them, yet few take action to change their situation. The "Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur" event offers insights from those who have successfully made the leap to founding their own startups. Attendees will hear personal stories, practical advice, and best practices, and will have the opportunity to ask questions and address any concerns. Following the presentations, participants can network with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs and exchange ideas for constructive feedback.

Intended Audience

• Individuals interested in starting their own business.
• People with a business idea, whether developed within their current job or independently.
• Those who are curious about the entrepreneurial path.

Discussion Topics

• Understanding the distinctions between being an employee and a founder.
• Factors to consider prior to embarking on an entrepreneurial journey.
• Identifying the right moment to leave your job.
• Initial steps to take when starting your entrepreneurial venture.

Featured Speakers

• Ines Da Silva Costa - Founder of Omnia, a startup focused on enhancing mental health support and personal development in organizations through AI. With a background in biological engineering and significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector, Ines has received numerous awards for her contributions to governance and operations. After seven years of fostering organizational change, she turned her attention to personal transformation by founding ToW, a wellness brand that offers immersive experiences aimed at holistic health and personal growth.
• Renata Redondo Bonaldi - Co-Founder & CEO at SleepUp, a digital Therapeutics IoT Platform that provides personalized, clinically validated treatments, monitoring, and diagnostics for sleep disorders and neurological conditions using proprietary mobile software and an EEG headband. Renata is dedicated to fostering positive change through science and innovation, with over 18 years of experience in academia and industry, covering areas such as intelligent textiles, wearables, R&D, product development, and new business initiatives.