#38. Constantin Convalexius & Stefan Huber, Co-Founder of the Residency Vienna

In this conversation, Tobi speaks with Stefan Huber and Konstantin Convalexius, co-founders of the Residency in Vienna, a unique space designed for ambitious founders and creatives. They discuss their backgrounds in AI and entrepreneurship, the founding stories of their respective ventures, and the concept of the Residency itself. The discussion highlights the importance of community, co-living, and deep work in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as the rigorous selection process for applicants. They also explore the role of the Residency in an increasingly AI-driven world and how it aims to transform the startup ecosystem in Europe. In this conversation, Stefan Huber and his colleagues discuss the transformative power of startup residencies, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, health, and a supportive environment for founders. They explore the role of high-performance teams in the age of AI, the necessity of maintaining physical and mental well-being, and the innovative business models emerging in the startup ecosystem. The discussion also touches on the rapid advancements in AI and its implications for the job market, as well as the exciting projects being developed by residents in their program.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Residency and Founders' Backgrounds

05:43 Founding Stories of Texture and the Residency

16:30 The Residency Concept and Experience

19:16 Curating Ambitious Founders for the Residency

22:06 The Role of the Residency in an AI-Driven World

24:34 The Power of Residency for Startups

26:51 Building High-Performance Teams in the Age of AI

29:37 The Importance of Health and Fitness for Founders

31:34 Reducing Distractions in Startup Environments

35:57 Exploring Business Models for Startup Residencies

38:45 The Future of AI and Its Impact on Jobs

42:12 Innovative Startups and Industry Disruption

44:52 Words of Wisdom: Now is the Time to Build

Connect with Constantin on LinkedIn: Constantin Convalexius

Connect with Stefan on LinkedIn: Stefan Huber

The Residency Vienna Website:

Connect with me on LinkedIn & reach out: Tobias Stalmann

Keywords

Residency, AI, entrepreneurship, startup ecosystem, co-living, co-learning, innovation, Vienna, founders, community, startup residency, high-performance teams, AI impact, health and fitness, startup culture, innovative startups, mentorship, entrepreneurship, business models, industry disruption