Dr. Karina Zittel | Technische Universität Berlin

Dr. Karina Zittel (former Cagarman) is a postdoc researcher and
lecturer at Technische Universität Berlin and entrepreneur, in
the field of entrepreneurship and innovation management. Her
research focuses on sustainable entrepreneurship as well as the
role of well-being and positive psychology in entrepreneurial
contexts. She is particularly interested in how founders can
build ventures that are not only economically successful but also
personally meaningful and fulfilling.


In her teaching, she combines business topics with insights from
psychology and personal development. Among the courses she
teaches are Entrepreneurial Well-Being and Design Your Happy
Life, where she explores the connection between positive
psychology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Through her work,
she aims to support students in developing both innovative ideas
and a strong sense of personal purpose.


Among the many tips for the postdoc period, the interview focuses
on the differences between the academic world and the business
world, as well as the compatibility of family and career.


The interview was conducted by Dr. Christina Ayazi from ZEWK at
TU Berlin.