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The second event of our Entrepreneurial Insights series took place on April 24, 2025.

Former mayor Cristian Albert Jacke and SMILE - the start-up initiative at Leipzig University are organizing a new, practical event format in the summer semester that introduces successful start-up personalities from the Leipzig metropolitan region.

Dietrich Enk, entrepreneur, founder and President of the Unternehmerverband Sachsen e. V. was a guest. In his presentation, he gave an impressive account of his entrepreneurial career, his experiences in setting up his own companies and his work in the association. Students and external guests took the opportunity for an intensive exchange and further discussions.

At the next event, we will be welcoming PD Dr. Mark Lehmstedt, founder and owner of Lehmstedt Verlag Leipzig. He will provide insights into business opportunities in the book and digital sectors.

All interested parties are cordially invited. Further information on the event series and free registration can be found at: https://smile.uni-leipzig.de/entrepreneurialinsights/