(Female) Founders Talk: Turning Circular Revolution into Business Impact

The future of business is circular, and women are leading the way.

Women Start-up by UnternehmerTUM and KPMG invite you to an inspirational evening exploring how circular economy principles are transforming industries and enabling new innovation pathways.

This edition of the (Female) Founders Talk brings together founders, experts, and change-makers who are driving circular transformation across sectors. Our keynote speaker Nadin-Shirin Zimmermann will share insights on how circular business models can accelerate the shift toward a regenerative economy. Following the keynote, two trailblazing founders will present their ventures and discuss what it truly takes to translate circular ideas into tangible impact.

Join us for deep insights, honest conversations, and meaningful networking with leaders who believe that circularity and female empowerment go hand in hand.

Agenda

17:30 – Check-in
18:00 – Welcome Words
• Petra Sandhaas (KPMG)
• Susanne Traugott (Women Start-up, UnternehmerTUM)

18:05 – Introduction to Circular Republic
• Polina Ivanova

18:15 – Impulse Talk
• Nadin-Shirin Zimmermann, Circular Business Activator & Founder of Nexarus

18:30 – Startup Pitches
• Andrea Schneller, Co-Founder & CEO, Koorvi
• Ksenija Milicevic Neumann, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Tozero

19:00 – Q&A
19:30 – Networking & Fingerfood

Speakers & Experts

Nadin-Shirin Zimmermann

Founder & Managing Director, NEXARUS
With 25+ years of experience across corporates, SMEs, and start-ups, Nadin empowers organizations to build circular, sustainable business models. She bridges strategy and execution, helping companies turn sustainability into innovation and growth. She also hosts the FEMture podcast and lectures at TUM.

Petra Sandhaas

Lead, Venture Audit Group, KPMG Germany
A certified Chartered Accountant and Tax Advisor, Petra supports start-ups, scale-ups, and investors with deep financial expertise and a passion for innovation and deep tech.

Polina Ivanova

Project Manager, Circular Republic
Polina works toward a sustainable, circular future by driving projects that rethink how we produce, consume, and reuse materials — turning ideas into action.

Susanne Traugott

Program Lead, Women Start-up at UnternehmerTUM
Susanne leads initiatives designed to inspire and empower women in the tech and start-up ecosystem through coaching, community building, and tailored support.

About Women Start-up

Women Start-up is an initiative of UnternehmerTUM that motivates and supports women in technology and entrepreneurship. The program helps participants identify their strengths, gain relevant qualifications, and progress on their path toward founding a start-up. Women Start-up is supported by UVC Partners, MakerSpace, and Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie / Gründerland Bayern.

About KPMG

KPMG is one of Germany’s leading auditing and consulting firms, with more than 14,000 employees across 27 locations. KPMG Venture Services supports and connects start-ups, corporates, investors, and ecosystem partners to strengthen Germany’s innovation landscape.

Photography Notice

Photos will be taken during the event and may be published on channels such as LinkedIn and Instagram. If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform the organizers in advance.