Paula Schwarz

About Me
I created a mobile incubator called Startupboat.
On physical Startupboats, my teams and I have built solutions related to migration for refugees that have been used by 20 million users and more.
Projects that are created on Startupboats and that need to go through a scaling program are supported via StartupAid with funding, expertise and a strong network.
The latest result of Startupboat was the network Tech4Ukraine.
Titles & Awards
Deutschland.de Top 5 women to transform Germany since 2019
Capital Magazine 2x listing as Top Innovator Under 40
Audi Generation Prize Nominee
Ashoka Impact Award Greece (2016)
Forbes 30 Under 30 in Social Entrepreneurship
Member of the Innovation Board at the X-Prize Foundation
Special Appointee of the Vatican for data-related problem solving
Ex-Curator of the Refugee Taskforce of the World Economic Forum
Fellow of the Council for Creative Economy of the Republic of Germany

The Values I Encourage
Resilience
Showing persistence and perseverance in the face of difficulty. Having the ability to face challenges with confidence and with good humour. Being able to respond positively to setbacks and to see them as an opportunity to learn.
Self-awareness
Being reflective about the process of learning and what we do. Showing an awareness of both strengths and weaknesses and taking responsibility for personal development.
Open-mindedness
Being open-minded to the wide range of beliefs, opinions and cultures that make up the modern world and yet having the strength of character to stand by one’s own. Showing respect and acceptance to those who hold contrary views and the intellectual flexibility to see others’ points of view. Having a global outlook and actively contributing to a multi-cultural society.
Kindness
Recognising that kindness and consideration are an essential part of a civilised society and a happy community. Acting with compassion and showing empathy towards those in difficulty.
Collaboration
Demonstrating an awareness that collaboration is a vital skill in society. Working with others to bring about the greater good and to offer service. Showing generosity towards other opinions and ideas and an ability to recognise that other ideas may be better than one’s own. Working together to learn.
Risk-taking
Demonstrating a confident, imaginative and innovative approach to what is possible. Pushing oneself both mentally and physically in unfamiliar situations. Showing curiosity and creativity to explore new ideas and opportunities.
Curiosity
Having an inquisitive and investigative attitude.
Ambition
Being forward-thinking with a vision of the future, and showing the determination and courage to follow this path.
Independence
Showing self-reliance and resourcefulness in all actions.
Integrity
Showing the strength of character to be an honest and trustworthy member of society and to stand by one’s beliefs. Being willing to accept personal responsibility where things go wrong and to learn from mistakes when they occur. Demonstrating intellectual honesty by acknowledging sources of information and ideas.
Humility
Having awareness of one’s strengths and abilities but with a sense of modesty.
Recognising the distinction and benefits of one's own life, making the most of the opportunities it provides and understanding with sensitivity and humility that others do not enjoy the same advantages.
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Media Mentions
https://www.forbes.com/profile/paula-schwarz/
https://www.forbes.com/pictures/gimh45ghl/paula-schwarz-25/amp/
https://internetinnovators.com/de/post-de/das-startup-boat-interview-mit-paula-schwarz/
https://18iacc.sched.com/speaker/paula_schwarz.1yocjivq
https://leade.rs/speaker/paula-schwarz
https://www.capital.de/amp/karriere/der-versuch-einer-revolution
https://changemakerxchange.org/changemaker/paula-schwarz/
https://www.wirtschaft-fuer-grundeinkommen.com/paula-schwarz/
https://editionf.com/author/paulaschwarz-1/
https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/speakers/413135/Paula-Schwarz
https://www.speakerbookingagency.com/talent/paula-schwarz
https://kreativ-bund.de/fellows/paula-schwarz
https://soasradio.org/speech/episodes/interview-startup-boat-founder-paula-schwarz
http://serenarenner.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Migration-Hub.pdf
https://blog.infinity-mannheim.de/tag/paula-schwarz/
https://editionf.com/gruenderin-paula-schwarz-migration-hub/
https://4gamechangers.io/en/v/v-bcd7zfj1ixyx/
https://www.businessinsider.de/gruenderszene/allgemein/startup-boat-paula-schwarz/
https://www.deutschlandfunknova.de/amp/beitrag/eine-stunde-talk-vorausdenkerin-paula-schwarz
https://www.refinery29.com/de-de/paula-schwarz-interview
https://social-startups.de/migration-hub-interview-mit-paula-schwarz/
https://500.co/theglobalvc/vc-unlocked-where-are-they-now
https://heldenundvisionaere.de/huv004-social-startups-lernen-beim-machen-paula-schwarz/
https://the-hundert.com/startups/startupboat-setting-sail-for-refugees-in-samos/
https://www.schwarzfoundation.com/about/
http://theheureka.com/startupboat
https://ez-der-laender.de/presse/berlin/berlin-startup-asien-roadshow-erfolgreich-abgeschlossen
http://www.wiwi-online.de/download/pudowns/startupboat.pdf