Katharina Farkas
Co-Founder & CEO at studyspace- Claim this Profile
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Deutsch Native or bilingual proficiency
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Englisch Full professional proficiency
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Spanisch Limited working proficiency
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Latein Limited working proficiency
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Französisch Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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studyspace
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Germany
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Oct 2022 - Present
As the Co-Founder and CEO of studyspace, I have played a pivotal role in the development of a learning app. Our mission is to digitize the learning experience both inside and outside the classroom, catering to the individual needs of students. In addition to app conceptualization and overall strategic direction, I am also responsible for design, content conceptualization, and sales.With a focus on creating innovative and engaging learning experiences, I have overseen the design of the app, ensuring a user-friendly interface and seamless user experience. Collaborating with a team of experts, I have contributed to the development and curation of high-quality learning content, covering a wide range of subjects and topics.Through studyspace digital, we are transforming education by leveraging technology to make learning more personalized, accessible, and enjoyable for students. It is our unwavering commitment to empower students and provide them with the tools they need to succeed academically. Show less
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
As the Co-Founder and CEO of studyspace, I have been leading efforts to create educational opportunities for students across North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany. Our mission at studyspace is to provide educational programs for students, with a particular focus on addressing the learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These educational initiatives are exclusively funded through the "Ankommen und Aufholen nach Corona" support program, which is government-funded. Since its inception, studyspace has successfully collaborated with over 15 cities and more than 45 schools. Through these partnerships, we have been able to offer numerous free educational programs to students, contributing to greater educational equity in Germany. Our focus lies in empowering students by providing them with the necessary tools and support to excel academically.At studyspace, we are committed to bridging the educational gap and ensuring that every student has equal access to quality education. Through our efforts, we strive to make a significant impact on the educational landscape and contribute to a more equitable society.In addition to overseeing the overall strategic direction of the organization, I have also taken on key responsibilities in business development, human resources, sales, and legal aspects of the company. Show less
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Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Stolle
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Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
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Working Student
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
In my position as a legal working student, I gained valuable experience in the field of civil law. My main focus was on matters related to civil litigation and enforcement law, where my primary responsibility was drafting legal correspondence to the opposing parties, which helped me enhance my legal writing skills and attention to detail. Additionally, I was responsible for preparing documents for court proceedings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedural requirements. In my position as a legal working student, I gained valuable experience in the field of civil law. My main focus was on matters related to civil litigation and enforcement law, where my primary responsibility was drafting legal correspondence to the opposing parties, which helped me enhance my legal writing skills and attention to detail. Additionally, I was responsible for preparing documents for court proceedings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedural requirements.
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Bundesnetzagentur
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Germany
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
As a student assistant at the German Federal Network Agency, I worked in the unit "Economic Principles of Regulation in Postal Markets, Market Definition, Market Dominance in the Postal Sector." Our main focus was conducting comprehensive market research. In particular, my responsibilities included:• Analyzing, evaluating, and cleansing a database containing over 70,000 postal service companies• Designing and implementing an IT system using Excel for data capture and processing, enabling efficient and comprehensive data collection as well as data manipulation and analysis• Data entry into the IT system to capture and organize relevant information• Sorting, structuring, and verifying market data to ensure accuracy and reliability Show less
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Legal Intern
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
As a legal intern at the German Federal Network Agency in the unit "Economic Principles of Regulation in Postal Markets, Market Definition, Market Dominance in the Postal Sector," my primary task involved conducting research on various legal issues, particularly in the field of economic and competition law.During my internship, I had the opportunity to delve into a wide range of legal topics relevant to the regulatory framework of the postal industry. I conducted in-depth research to analyze and understand the legal implications and requirements associated with these issues.This experience provided me with valuable insights into the practical application of economic and competition law within the context of postal market regulation. It allowed me to enhance my legal research skills and deepen my understanding of the complex legal framework governing the industry. Show less
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Linklaters
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern (Competition / Antitrust)
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2018
At Linklaters, I worked in the Competition / Antitrust department. During my internship, I had the opportunity to undertake a variety of tasks and deepen my knowledge in this specialized area of law. Some of my main responsibilities included: • Conducting case law research on mergers in the energy sector to analyze relevant precedents and extract insights • Investigating violations by various banks of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and Article 53 of the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement through manipulation of interest rate derivatives (LIBOR/EURIBOR cases) • Translating documents of a mandate from the insurance sector from German to English to ensure smooth information flow within the mandate • Translating a pleading to the German Federal Cartel Office regarding a cartel administrative offense procedure from English to German • Observing and attending hearings of a high-profile cartel case at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf, including subsequent reporting • Monitoring ongoing merger control procedures in the automotive supplier industry • Drafting a legal opinion on the existence of attendance rights for attorneys of the affected company during the review of provisionally seized data following a search by the Federal Cartel Office, in accordance with § 110 StPO • Conducting a legal analysis of the third-party participation rights resulting from the hearing process under § 56 GWB in merger control proceedings • Case-specific analysis of relative market power according to § 20 GWB with regard to the category of so-called dominant dependence • Analyzing substantive and geographical market definitions in the energy sector in English and translating an EU Commission merger control decision on this matter from French to German • Conducting a legal assessment of the admissibility of global applications concerning the assertion of third-party participation rights in the context of merger control proceedings Show less
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Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bex
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Städteregion Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
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Legal Intern (Criminal Law)
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Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
During this internship, I gained valuable experience in the field of criminal law and legal practice. Working closely with the attorney at the law firm, I had the opportunity to observe and participate in various aspects of criminal cases. I assisted in analyzing case documents, and I had the chance to witness courtroom proceedings, including hearings and trials, which provided me with practical insights into the criminal justice system. During this internship, I gained valuable experience in the field of criminal law and legal practice. Working closely with the attorney at the law firm, I had the opportunity to observe and participate in various aspects of criminal cases. I assisted in analyzing case documents, and I had the chance to witness courtroom proceedings, including hearings and trials, which provided me with practical insights into the criminal justice system.
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Education
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Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
State Exam, Law -
Einhard-Gymnasium Aachen
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