# Session title

6 practical lessons for starting a startup from a designer-turned-founder

## Session URL

https://staging.webexpo.net/prague2025/sessions/6-practical-lessons-for-starting-a-startup-from-a-designer-turned-founder/

## Session Type

Conference Talk

## Talk Description

Thinking of starting your own startup? If Albert could do it, you can too. In this talk, he’ll share six real-world lessons to help you start building your own thing without losing your mind. You’ll go deep into the highs and lows of fundraising, marketing, design, product, hiring, and community building — all learned in the trenches, with no corporate spin. Come for the straight talk, leave 100% inspired and motivated.





## Tags

Business & Growth, Design Thinking & UX, Marketing

## Session Focused on

Web Development: 0%, Design & UX: 80%, Marketing: 100%, Business: 100%

## Session Presenter

Albert Zikmund

## Session Presenter Bio

Albert is a product designer turned startup founder. He’s worked hands-on and in leadership roles at agencies and tech companies worldwide. Now, as a founder, he’s out to show everyone “how it should be done”. When not speaking at conferences and building his startup, Albert enjoys cooking for his family, bouldering, and listening to the Christmas jazz playlist on Spotify (no matter the season).

## Session Details

### Date

May 29, 2025 4:00 pm

### Duration

20 Minutes

### Specific Location

Marble Hall

### General Localtion

Lucerna Palace, Prague, Czech Republic