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Whether it's financing, growth, or navigating challenges – anyone who wants to negotiate successfully with banks needs to understand how bankers think and make decisions. At cDinner Hannover, Hinrich Wendroth draws on 20 years of experience in bank relationship management to share practical insights: What does a banker really care about? How do you create presentations that convince? And how do you bring negotiations to a successful close? An evening for CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and professionals – across industries, at eye level. 📍 Hannover – venue revealed upon registration 💶 Free to attend – everyone pays for their own order

Join us for an exclusive cDinner with Matthias Helfrich, Board Member of Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland (BAND) e.V., as we prepare for the Female Founders Contest Niedersachsen. - Are there different types of Business Angels – and if so, which ones? - What is the optimum that Business Angels want to see (what kind of team, topic, etc.)? - How can I meet Business Angels? - How can I become a Business Angel? This dinner is for: - Founders who want to understand how, with what, and when to approach Business Angels. - Entrepreneurs considering supporting or investing in a founding team (at least with their time) – Business Angels could be excellent intermediaries between industry and founders. - Investors and Business Angels looking to expand their network and meet exciting teams. - Professors and academics who may have a startup idea in the drawer. The venue (restaurant) will be announced after registration. Participation is free, you pay for your own order.

Konflikte lieben lernen – warum genau dort Entwicklung beginnt Konflikte gehören zum Alltag in Unternehmen – und werden gleichzeitig oft vermieden. Nicht die lauten. Sondern die, die unter der Oberfläche laufen. Menschen sehen dieselbe Situation – und erleben etwas völlig Unterschiedliches. 🟠 Genau daraus entstehen Konflikte. In diesem Impulsvortrag geht es um die Frage, wie Wahrnehmung, Kommunikation und Entscheidungen zusammenhängen – und warum Konflikte nicht das Problem sind, sondern der Punkt, an dem Entwicklung möglich wird. Anhand konkreter Beispiele wird sichtbar, wie Perspektivwechsel entsteht – und was sich verändert, wenn Konflikte nicht vermieden, sondern verstanden werden. Ein kompakter Einblick in eine Arbeitsweise, die dort ansetzt, wo Konflikte tatsächlich entstehen.

The cDinner SPECIAL isn't your typical dinner event – it's a focused gathering of Hannover's business potential, right at the heart of the world's leading industrial trade show. Last year, local founders and executives met with international visitors from Hannover Messe for real conversations and real connections. This year, we're doing it again. No agenda, no programme – just show up and start talking. Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Hannover Messe (Meeting point shared upon registration) Afterwards, we'll head together to the Hannover Messe Startup Party – with food, drinks, and even more great people to meet. Free to attend. Open to founders, executives, investors, and professionals from all industries.

For many, LinkedIn has long been more than a digital address book – but how do you actually use it strategically in a business context? At cDinner Braunschweig, we'll have an open exchange about what works, what doesn't – and why personal branding has become essential for today's leaders. The evening kicks off with a keynote by Jordan Hassoun, founder of Studio 785 ( on personal branding on LinkedIn. Jordan helps impact startups and founders make their mission visible – and knows exactly how to build authority and trust on LinkedIn.