Anne Findeisen of IdentMe
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A Founder at the Crossroads of Biotech and Environmental Protection: An Interview with Anne Findeisen
How does a scientific idea turn into a company with real impact? Anne Findeisen, co-founder of IdentMe GmbH, works with her team to use environmental DNA (eDNA) to make endangered species visible—an innovation for environmental protection. In this interview, she shares her experiences as a founder and offers personal insights into her motivation, challenges, and lessons learned.
Anne, what inspired you to start your own company with your fellow students?
“My motivation was to harness the enormous potential of eDNA analysis. I saw an opportunity to work with an innovative method that’s not only promising for the future but can also make a real difference in the areas of environmental protection and biodiversity.”
What role did your network play in building IdentMe?
“Without our mentor and the business angel, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Especially in the early stages, the expert advice and financial support were crucial.”
Curious to learn more about Anne’s startup story, her career path, and valuable tips for female founders?
You can read the full interview in our Landvernetzen newsletter!
