Fully-Funded Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs in Data Science in Germany 2018

Are you ready to shape the digital future? Are you creative and passionate about the media landscape and data-driven business models?

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Ber-telsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 119,000 employees standing for entrepreneurship and creativity. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world.

Bertelsmann is looking for talents with an entrepreneurial, innovative mindset to participate in “Talent Meets Bertelsmann 2018” from July 2-4, 2018 in Germany. Applicants must be Bachelor, Master's (or Master of Business Administration) or Doctoral students, preferably in the field of Economics, Humanities, Media Management or Business Informatics with a keen interest in data science. They must also have an experience in developing creative, data-driven business models, a fascination with digital trends, and a proven affinity for media and data in projects conducted outside of a school or university context. In addition to that, they must have an above-average academic performance as well as strong analytical and conceptual abilities and communication skills. Fluency in written and spoken English is also a requirement.

Selected participants will receive an invitation to Berlin, where they will participate in workshops revolving around the company’s business areas. They will have individual career consulting and outstanding networking opportunities, as well as a membership in the company’s network which gives them the chance to build a long-term relationship with its talented members. Through this experience, participants will work hand in hand with experienced entrepreneurs on key business ideas, and present their results in front of a jury. Accommodation for two nights will be provided, and up to €300 will be offered to students coming from European schools and up to €500 will be offered to students coming from non-European schools.