Name:
Ines Nechi
Project:
helpsole by Lellis GmbH
Founding date - How long have you been working on your idea?
2020 - we have already been working on this since 2019.
Founding trigger: How did you get the idea?
There is a case of freezing in my personal environment. It led to isolation and loneliness.
Founding moment: How did you know that you wanted to realize your idea?
After winning a few start-up contests and noticing that we were also receiving a lot of encouragement from outside.
Elevator pitch of your project:
We are developing an algorithm that recognizes gait irregularities with the help of a smart shoe insole and emits a tactile stimulus in the event of a stumble or complete standstill.
Elevator pitch about yourself:
I am an open-minded person who is curious and open to new things. Try and error is my motto in life.
How many of you are in the founding team and how did you come together?
We are 4 founders and came together during our studies.
University:
FH Wiener Neustadt and FH Campus Wien
How did your university support you when it came to founding and entrepreneurship?
The degree course in Wiener Neustadt had an entrepreneurship focus, so it was in the spirit of the course to found a company. The idea for the investment came about during a course at FH Campus Wien, where innovation is a top priority.
Do's: What would you recommend to any founder, or what would you do again?
Founding in a team, because it's simply much more fun.
Don`ts: What would you do differently? What was your biggest learning?
I wouldn't act hastily again just because others advise me to do so and I have a bad feeling about it myself. Trusting your own gut feeling is one of the most important things.
How to start? - What would you recommend to anyone interested in starting a business?
Don't think too much and analyze scenarios. If the time feels right, then it probably is.
