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Key people at STRIVE Magazine.
STRIVE Magazine delivers a bi-monthly digital and print publication focused on empowering women in business and career. The platform offers in-depth articles, expert insights, and inspiring narratives across topics including finance, psychology, and professional development. Beyond its core editorial content, STRIVE extends its reach through an academy offering masterclasses, a dedicated career planner, and various events designed to foster community and provide practical career advancement tools.
Katharina Wolff established STRIVE Magazine during the pandemic, driven by her personal observation of the underrepresentation of women in established business media. Wolff, who founded the HR consulting firm D-Level in 2010 and led it as CEO for over a decade, identified a critical gap in the market for a publication that authentically reflected the presence and contributions of women in leadership roles. Her insight led to creating a platform that showcases female perspectives and successful role models.
The company primarily serves professional women who seek inspiration, strategic advice, and a supportive network to navigate and excel in their careers and financial endeavors. STRIVE Magazine’s vision is to challenge and redefine traditional economic narratives by increasing the visibility of female leaders and innovators. It aims to empower women to think differently about their economic potential and contribute to a more inclusive business landscape.
Key people at STRIVE Magazine.
STRIVE Magazine is a German print and digital publication focused on rethinking business and the economy, featuring inspiring stories, role models, and insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.[1] Founded in 2020 and based in Hamburg, it targets professionals interested in business transformation, the future of work, economic trends, and disruptive thinking, with around 18-23 employees and keywords like "New Economy" and "Management Insights."[1] It operates in the book and periodical publishing industry, distinguishing itself through narratives on success stories and professional development rather than traditional news.[1]
Distinct from similar-named entities like a U.S. student media program (Strive Media, founded 1990 for after-school magazine/TV production)[3] or a Baruch College women-in-business magazine,[2] this STRIVE emphasizes European business innovation.
STRIVE Magazine was founded in 2020 in Hamburg, Germany, with Katharina Wolff as the Gründerin (founder) and Herausgeberin (publisher).[1] Little public detail exists on Wolff's prior background, but the launch aligned with rising interest in post-pandemic economic reinvention, positioning STRIVE as "DAS Magazin für alle, die Wirtschaft neu denken" (the magazine for those rethinking the economy).[1] Early momentum came from building a team of 13-23 staff using technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and Twitter, quickly establishing a niche in entrepreneurship publications amid competitors like FOCUS MAGAZINE.[1]
STRIVE rides the wave of narrative-driven media in Europe's evolving business ecosystem, where podcasts and magazines amplify founder stories amid tech-driven economic shifts like AI integration and remote work.[1] Timing is ideal post-2020, as demand surges for "disruptive thinking" content amid inflation, sustainability pressures, and startup booms in Germany—Hamburg's tech hub status aids distribution.[1] It influences by humanizing entrepreneurship, inspiring the next wave of leaders in a landscape favoring authentic, role-model-led innovation over dry analysis, much like global platforms spotlighting under-the-radar successes.
STRIVE's lean model positions it for digital expansion, potentially into podcasts or events as reader engagement grows with Europe's green-tech and AI startup surge. Trends like personalized professional development content will fuel it, evolving from magazine to multimedia brand. Its influence may amplify by partnering with accelerators, cementing Hamburg as a hub for "Wirtschaft neu denken"—echoing its core mission to inspire economic reinvention.[1]
