Share

29th September 2016

@ Bits & Pretzels: Sir Richard Branson & Kevin Spacey  - Take risk for New Energy!

This week the 3rd Bits & Pretzels event took place in Munich. It got bigger, more professional and attracted a greater number of young entrepreneurs since the first gathering in 2014, though keeping its spirit. 5000 visitors participated in workshops, presented their start-ups or listened to the advice of experienced investors or to great motivators like Kevin Spacey and Sir Richard Branson.

You could see that Spacey is not only a great actor but as well an experienced investor in start-ups. He explained founders the importance to tell a good story of their company and to be ready to take risk. Actually, Spacey told an amusing story from his early days as actor on how readiness to take risk sometimes can push your success. He “pocketed” an old lady’s invitation to a cocktail party, to promote himself for a casting for a role with his idol Jack Lemmon. Spacey pointed out that he does not want to encourage anyone to steel but encourage to take risk.

Branson - dressed with tasteful “Lederhosn” and Bavarian cloths - gave an entertaining insight in his exciting and adventures live as an already successful entrepreneur, garnished with his view on politics (US election or refugees in Germany) and advice on how to lead an innovative company. However, from the perspective of storage-markets.com it was central to hear Branson stating the importance of sustainable development and the fight against climate change. But besides this statement (and an e-bike presented) there was not much talk on sustainable energy.

Possibly other events like Ecosummit or Munich Cleantech Conference are the first addresses when it comes to cleantech start-ups in Europe. However, in the future it may suit well to this inspiring Bits & Pretzels event to have as well a cluster for cleantech and future energy solutions. Bit & Pretzels may take some risk but could tell a good story and Sir Richard Branson would probably like it.