I have worked as a data scientist in the insurance and telco industries, and currently as head of AI and data science at viesure, an insurtech located in Vienna.
I also have a background in academic research at University of Vienna and RWTH Aachen, holding a PhD in Management.
Rebecca Wiederstein is co-founder of Commonground, a social-impact startup she founded in 2021 together with her friend Teresa Tramontana. Commonground aims to create equal opportunity in the work world and supports and guides organizations by implementing DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) through content, workshops and events.
As strategist, she‘s an expert in marketing, content and digital communications. Her focus is always on emerging trends and society future scenarios. When it comes to DEI her focus is on organization structures and communication.
Louise is originally from Melbourne, Australia and has lived in Vienna for about 5 years. Her background is in international relations and anti-corruption but she’s passionate about helping women succeed in their chosen fields, which is why she joined the female factor team. She is the mentoring fairy godmother in charge of designing & delivering a fantastic mentoring program experience for mentees at the female factor.
Dorijan is an international professional with a background in business growth, strategy development, and management. With a perpetual need to get a firm grip on how businesses develop and function to reach targets and grow, he is a talent solutions business partner at the female factor.
A positive attitude, solution-oriented mindset, and stubbornness to reach goals are deeply rooted in his core values, as he considers these factors crucial for a success.
Teresa Tramontana is the CEO and co-founder of Commonground, a social-impact startup she founded in 2021 together with her friend Rebecca Wiederstein. Commonground aims to create equal opportunity in the work world and supports and guides organizations by implementing DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) through content, workshops and events.
Teresa originally studied Interior Architecture and Architecture and was specialized in Office Design and New Work. Over the course of her work she got curious about the gender gap in Office Design and started to explore this field. Today she is an expert on DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) and gender mainstreaming and advocates for a diverse, equal and inclusive work world.
Anton is a dedicated entrepreneur focused on leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to promote ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry. His more than five years of experience as a Data Scientist and Software Engineer has equipped him with a deep understanding of data-driven decision-making and technological innovation.
Recognized as a “TUW 30 Under 30” listmaker by TU Wien and the German edition of Forbes magazine, Anton’s efforts in advancing sustainability have not gone unnoticed.
As the founder of silana, a deep tech robotics startup, Anton is working towards transforming the fashion industry. Silana’s novel approach involves an intelligent robot that automates the fashion production process, reducing CO2 emissions by an average of 85% and improving working conditions in the industry.
Anton’s experiences range from creating a robot for automated clay cutting at 17 to roles at Siemens, TDK, Deutsche Bank, and UniCredit. His varied experiences in hardware, software, robotics, automation engineering, data science, data analytics, deep learning, early stage venture development, and leadership are now being applied at silana.
Anton strongly believes in the potential of technology to foster sustainability and conscious consumption in the fashion industry. He sees technological innovation and education as key drivers for change.
