Carlina Bennison
Co-Lead AI Startup Rising, Hessian AI Co-leads the BMWE-funded "AI Startup Rising" program at hessian.AI. Previously built the SpeedUpSecure accelerator and advised startups on funding, business models, and IT security at TU Darmstadt.
Session
Starting a company doesn't require a garage or an MBA — it takes a real problem, a strong team, and someone willing to turn a project into a product. This panel brings together founders, investors, and startup builders from academia, corporate careers, and venture capital for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a startup in AI, software, and open source.
At PyCon DE & PyData, we're surrounded by people solving real problems with code and data every day. This session is for anyone who's ever wondered: could my project become a product? The answer might surprise you.