Svenja Weiß graduated in 2010 with a degree in cultural geography and theater and media studies from FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg. After completing an internship and gaining seven years of editorial experience at FWU—the media institute of the German states—she has been leading the Young Talent Team at Media Lab Bayern’s Ansbach location since 2020. As an initiative of Medien.Bayern GmbH, Media Lab Bayern supports startups and media talent with numerous funding programs, an extensive network, and coaching on future-oriented topics and innovation in the media industry.