# Event Details - **Event Name**: How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Every entrepreneur has a story. The question is: are you using yours strategically or leaving its power untapped?About this EventIn this keynote, Eser Akbaba shares her journey from growing up as the daughter of guest workers in Austria to becoming a journalist, author, and well-known ORF moderator. Her path is a powerful example of how personal background, challenges, and identity can become a real advantage in business.This talk focuses on two essential insights for entrepreneurs:How challenges can be transformed into personal strengthsHow personal narratives become messages that build trust, credibility, and impactEser shows how authenticity, clarity, and lived experience can strengthen positioning, leadership, and entrepreneurial presence—without polishing away where you come from.This keynote is especially relevant for entrepreneurs who want to:stand out in a crowded marketcommunicate with more depth and credibilitybuild trust through real stories instead of empty branding phrases? Language notice:The keynote will be held in German.Panel DiscussionBreaking Barriers: Challenges for Entrepreneurs with a Migration Background in Austria and how to bridge themFollowing the keynote, this panel discussion shifts the focus from personal story to the broader entrepreneurial landscape in Austria.Entrepreneurs with a migration background often face challenges that go beyond building a great product or service: access to networks, trust in the market, visibility, financing, and navigating informal rules of the ecosystem.This panel explores:the most relevant challenges entrepreneurs with a migration background face in Austriahow these barriers show up in everyday business realitywhat actually helps to bridge these gaps — from networks and visibility to mindset and strategyPanelists:Kambis KohansalKambis Kohansal Vajargah is a prominent Austrian serial entrepreneur and ecosystem builder who serves as the Head of Startup Services at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ).Beni Udenku ChiagoziePsychotherapist based in Vienna and former President of NUNSA (Nigerian Students in Austria), bringing deep insight into identity, resilience, leadership, and the psychological dimensions of entrepreneurship.Miglena HoferMiglena Hofer is a business consultanting agency owner whose company helps internationals start and/or migrate their businesses in Austria. She has been supporting the members of the international community for the past 10 years by making the rather complicated Austrian regulatory system understandable and by helping them navigate it successfully.TBA? Language notice:The panel discussion will be held in English.Want to be part of the Diaspora Business Hub community?Grow as a business owner. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. Build together.Be part of the community:Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diasporabusinesshub/Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diaspora-business-hub-vienna/?viewAsMember=trueJoin our WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KGnagkLOIvrCyZhULVAqPo?mode=gi_tAgenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PMNetworking?: 06:15 PM - 06:35 PMIntro Diaspora Business Hub?: 06:35 PM - 07:00 PMEser Akbaba: How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMPanel Discussion: Breaking Barriers: Building Businesses ?: 07:30 PM - 10:00 PMNetworking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wien/how-to-turn-your-personal-story-into-a-business-advantage-with-eser-akbaba/100001982067923515 - **Event Categories**: business, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.11, max: 16.11, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Wien - **state**: WI - **country**: Austria - **location**: Co-Innovation Factory - **lat**: 48.1720526 - **long**: 16.3893829 - **full address**: Co-Innovation Factory, 27 Absberggasse, Wien, Austria ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3d6d2d1013d623d37d0744eeff7d5fe40160cd16aad7204e26f28cdba5f1ffcb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc092258-gmir.jpg?v=1771828568 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba being held? - **A:** How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba takes place on Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Co-Innovation Factory, 27 Absberggasse, Wien, Austria. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba? - **A:** Tickets for How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba are priced at EUR 16 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionEUR 16 + EUR 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba? - **A:** How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba is organized by Diaspora Business Hub Vienna. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** How to Turn Your Personal Story into a Business Advantage with Eser Akbaba is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wien, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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