iiterate beim Digital Demo Day 2023

Düsseldorf, Germany – August 2023
A little over a year after beginning his journey as an Indian entrepreneur in Germany, Aashwin Shrivastava, Founder and Managing Director of iiterate Technologies GmbH, participated in the Digital Demo Day 2023 in Düsseldorf — one of Germany’s leading exhibitions for startups and emerging technologies.

Joined by fellow entrepreneur Kaif Ali, Shrivastava engaged with founders, investors, and professionals from diverse countries and industries. The event provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, explore collaborative opportunities, and reflect on the shared challenges and rewards of building a company in an evolving international startup ecosystem.

Key Takeaways and Learnings

Drawing from his experiences at the event, Shrivastava shared several insights relevant to aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs:

1. Surround yourself with motivated, driven individuals.
   Their energy and optimism are contagious — being around such people naturally enhances focus and determination.

2. Entrepreneurial energy is real.
   Some people have an energy that inspires new possibilities and confidence; their presence makes the entrepreneurial journey more creative and adventurous.

3. Small details reveal themselves through mistakes.
   Failure often uncovers the insights that refine products and processes — iteration is the essence of learning.

4. Entrepreneurship is about creating your own opportunities.
   The most successful founders actively shape their own luck by identifying possibilities others might overlook.

5. Celebrate progress.
   Sometimes, stepping back, connecting with peers, and simply enjoying the moment can be a reminder of how far one has come.

The event also emphasized the value of global collaboration and cross-cultural learning. Discussions with peers such as Bibeka Patnaik, Prateek Mahalwar, Suresh S., and Antony Vendhan reinforced the importance of community in entrepreneurship.

iiterate extends its appreciation to JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization, GINSEP (German Indian Startup Exchange Program), and digihub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH for organizing and hosting an event that continues to foster innovation and global entrepreneurial exchange.

Special recognition also goes to the teams at Space Era Germany and iiterate Technologies GmbH — including Reda El-Kaddouri, Meshal Hydrose, Praneet Mathur, Parikshitsinh Sarvaiya, Jonas Hillenbrand, Christian Park, Siddhant Jena, and Dhruvpuri Goswami — for their continued spirit of innovation and collaboration.

Keep iterating.