Speaker bio:
Kambis Kohansal Vajargah is Head of Startup-Services and Deputy Head of Founder-Services at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.
He is the founding partner of several startup companies, including whatchado, Saturo, Carployee, Freebiebox or ALVERI and angel investor at Gateway Ventures and Founders of Europe.
The World Economic Forum has chosen him as a European Digital Leader guiding the digital transformation of Europe. Besides, he is advisory board member at SXSW Pitch, juror at the World Summit Awards and European Youth Award and has been named Austrian ambassador for integration.
Since 2011, he has been actively advising startups from all over the world how to scale up their ventures globally. His motto: Believe. Execute. Learn.
Keynote name:
How to support Mobility, Green and Sustainable Startups from a public stakeholder perspective.
Keynote description:
In my keynote, I will delve into the crucial role of public stakeholders in nurturing and advancing the green and sustainable mobility sector, with a particular emphasis on startups. The presentation will cover the following key aspects:
Public Policy and Regulation: Understanding how government policies and regulations can create a conducive environment for green and sustainable mobility startups to thrive. This includes discussion on subsidies, tax incentives, and favorable regulatory frameworks.
Infrastructure Development: Exploring the importance of developing robust infrastructure that supports the growth of sustainable mobility, such as charging stations for electric vehicles and safe cycling lanes for eBikes.
Public-Private Partnerships: Highlighting successful examples of Public-Private Partnerships that have accelerated the growth of green mobility startups, and discussing how such collaborations can be fostered and scaled.
Investment and Funding Opportunities: Shedding light on how public funds can be effectively channeled to support innovative startups in the green mobility sector, including grants, venture capital, and other financing mechanisms.
Education and Awareness: Discussing the role of public stakeholders in educating the public about the benefits of green and sustainable mobility solutions, and how this awareness can drive demand and adoption.