Karen Wessinger (Author's Website)
Karen Wessinger is an independent European affairs consultant who has been providing strategic advice and communications support to associations and companies in a variety of sectors. She has over 10 years experience in advisory services and advocacy projects particularly in the internal market, health, food, consumer affairs and financial services sectors.
6 Steps to Secure EU Grants for Your Startup

Starting and growing a business requires capital, and often securing funding is one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face. Fortunately, there are several funding opportunities available for startups and small businesses in the European Union (EU) that can help turn your business dreams into reality. In this blog post, we will discuss how to secure […]
Unlocking the Power of Market Research for Small Business Success

Market research is a crucial step for any small business looking to establish and grow its customer base. By understanding the needs and preferences of your target market, you can make informed decisions about your products or services, marketing strategies, and overall business direction. One of the main benefits of market research is that it […]
A Pitch Deck Template That Wins Investments

With this pitch deck template you’ll be able to get into more investor meetings and raise the capital you need faster! The purpose of your deck is not to answer all possible questions, nor close immediate investment. It is to open investors minds to your vision and get them excited to know more. The story you craft in your […]
Marketplace Strategies for Business (Blockchain Edition)

Join us online or on site for a one-day deep dive on how to build, monetize and scale your digital marketplace. We are back with our marketplace strategies masterclass series, this time with a focus on blockchain platforms and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) integrations.
EU Funding Initiatives Against COVID-19

Background The European Union and its member states are working around the clock to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. EU leaders have agreed on a number of funding priorities to coordinate the EU’s response to COVID-19: limiting the spread of the virus ensuring the provision of medical equipment boosting research for treatments and vaccines supporting […]
Marketplace Strategies for Business

Welcome to our 1-day Marketplace Strategies Masterclass where you’ll learn how to design, launch, and monetize your own digital marketplace. Whatever your business is, you are or you will compete with or build on top of existing marketplaces. But this game needs to be played with marketplace rules! […]