Food for Thoughts: Women Leading Change in Food Startups

Join us for this insightful event where we delve into the challenges and obstacles faced by female founders in the food startup industry.
Our panelists, Luisa (Founder of Café del Cielo) and Ariana (founder Viva la Faba) we'll shed light on the unique hurdles that women entrepreneurs encounter as they navigate the competitive landscape of food startups. From securing funding in a male-dominated investment space to breaking through traditional gender roles within the industry, our panel of distinguished speakers will share their experiences and strategies for overcoming these barriers.
Meet Luisa and Ariana, hear their inspiring stories and learn how these entrepreneurs are influencing the food industry through sustainable practices and groundbreaking products.

AGENDA (CEST)
6:00 – 6:05 pm: Greetings and Introduction of Business Modell Re:Public
6:05 – 6:10 pm: Brief intro of Luisa Mejia and her Startup Café del Cielo
6:10 – 6:15 pm: Brief intro of Ariana Alva Ferrari and her Startup Viva la Faba
6:15 – 6:40 pm: Round talble discussion with founders
6:40 – 6:55 pm: Audience Q&A
6:55 – 7:00 pm: Final remarks and wrap up

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Luisa Mejia
Was born in Bogota, Colombia, where she lived for 33 years. She studied biomedical engineering and emigrated to Germany 13 years ago to pursue a master's degree in biomedical engineering. She has worked for 15+ years in MedTech, innovation, and Digital Transformation in Healthcare. She's the foundational voice behind the Cafe del Cielo story.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisa-fernanda-mejia-b246b31a
Café del Cielo: As a small coffee farmer we challenge the conventional supply chain of coffee to cause a social and ecological transformation. We produce specialty coffee in our tiny farm in Colombia, we export and distributed ourselves in Europe in order to sustain regenerative practices in our farm and pay a fair wage to our employees.
Web: https://www.instagram.com/cafedelcielofarm

Ariana Alva Ferrari:

Was born in Peru and raised with a deep appreciation for sustainable development. Ariana’s educational journey took her from International Business studies in the U.S. to pursuing a Master’s in Bioeconomy in Germany. There, she deepened her understanding of sustainable product development. Now a Co-Founder of Viva la Faba, Ariana is dedicated to reshaping the vegan cheese market, advocating for sustainable business practices, and promoting diversity!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariana-alva-ferrari
Viva la Faba: Ariana Alva Ferrari's Viva la Faba leverages the humble faba bean to revolutionize plant-based cheese alternatives in Stuttgart. With a focus on sustainability, the brand celebrates the bean's potential for nutritious, environmentally-friendly food solutions, initiating a new era in compassionate and sustainable cheese-making.
Web: https://www.instagram.com/viva.la.faba