Concentrated female power

Entrepreneurs of two generations in exchange

Marlene Carla Dressel, Margarete Kriz-Zwittkovits and Cornelia Weinhappel (from left to right).(Bild: WK Wien)

An experienced decorator from the 3rd district meets a 22-year-old female founder. Both are passionate about their jobs

More and more women are venturing into self-employment and setting up a business. The Vienna Economic Chamber's "Women in Business" initiative is currently touring the districts and connecting the younger with the older generation. This time they stopped off in the 3rd district, where women make up 47.3 percent of businesses. "I've been working as a self-employed decorator since 1986. After my maternity leave, I founded my company in 2000, and next year we'll be celebrating our 25th anniversary!" says Cornelia Weinhappel.

At the start of her career is 22-year-old Marlene Carla Dressel, marketing specialist and founder of her own online marketing agency. "I started my own business at the age of 21 and founded my first company," says Dressel. Her greatest wish is to be able to create added value with inspiring, committed people."

"Such role models show that entrepreneurial spirit knows no age limit," summarizes Margarete Kriz-Zwittkovits, Chairwoman of Frau in der Wirtschaft Wien.