FAQ

‍1. What departments do you have?
People:
We find the raw diamonds in the Munich startup ecosystem. Work hard with you to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey, and most importantly, we build a community that feels like a family!
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Finance & Operations:
The Finance & Operations department ensures that START is set up for long-term success. We are the financial experts, legal consultants and builders of our technical infrastructure.
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Partnerships:
Having flourishing partnerships that unite entrepreneurial minds and hence, create long-lasting impact for our members, partners, and the Munich ecosystem.

Events:
Hosting the craziest events, strengthens the community by providing them a platform to be together! They also want to give people the chance to connect with like-minded people.

Marketing:
We are the Voice of START Munich – and want to motivate each stakeholder to become engaged with START by providing all the necessary content at each step of the START-journey
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2. Is there any membership fee?
Yes, our membership fee is 20€ per semester.
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3. How many members do you have?
More than 200 active members and plenty of alumni.
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4. How many events do you have per semester?
Next semester we have more than 16 major events and 18 minor events. But there is always the possibility to meet fellow STARTies for a coffee.
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5. I haven’t found an idea of what to start yet, is this a problem?
Not at all! We know it is hard to come up with the right idea on which you are passionate about making it real. We just expect an entrepreneurial spirit and want to see ambitions to found a startup at some point.
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6. Is it mandatory to join the events or be active in a department?
Yes, we all just benefit from START Munich if everybody is active. That is why it is mandatory to join a department in the first semester and we expect you to visit as many events as possible. It is a win-win situation if every member of START is active. Of course, there are some exceptions, e.g. if you are in the middle of founding a startup.

7. My German is not good, is that a problem?
We are a diverse club with members from all over the world. That is why our main language is English. But we are always happy to help you to improve your German skills :)

8. What does the application process look like?
The current process of recruiting is simple with 2 steps. The first step of the recruiting is the written application phase, where each candidate has to fill out a set of questions on Typeform. After initial screening of written applications, the selected candidates move on for a face-to-face interview with START members. After the final round of interviews, the candidates who make the cut, are invited to join our community (as simple as that). Please do make sure to check your spam folder, just in case you didn't hear back from us.

9. What kind of study do I have to do to join START Munich?
Any kind of study is right to join START Munich!

10. How much time do I have to spend for START Munich?
There is no fixed time commitment. We like to speak of "meaningful contribution". We are only as strong as our member's commitment, and it is important that each member do their part to bring START one step forward. If you can do so in 30 minutes a week, great! In general, the more time you spend within the community, the greater the benefit will be for you.

Any questions unanswered? We are happy to answer them! Just contact us via hr@startmunich.de.