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We asked our 💚 UI/UX Designer, Daria Kyrychenko, about the business value of UX design, and her insights shed light on how investing in UX can lead to product success in the market. 🤔 Ever wondered why some products thrive while others struggle? The answer might lie in the user experience (UX) they offer. UX isn't just about interfaces; it encompasses every user interaction with a brand. User satisfaction and emotions heavily influence a product's success from the first touchpoint to the last. Investing in UX isn't just a good idea; it's a strategic business decision. But how does UX translate into tangible benefits for businesses? 1. Cost reduction. Implementing UX techniques early in development can save significant costs. Companies like Microsoft and Intuit reduced development costs and support calls by involving users in the design process. 2. Increase in profit. A well-designed UX directly correlates with customer satisfaction and increased revenue. Examples from Amazon, Bооking.com, and Google illustrate how UX optimizations can lead to higher conversion rates and revenue growth. 🎨 So, how can businesses leverage UX to maximize success? - User research. Understand your audience's needs and behaviors to design interfaces that meet their expectations. - Simplicity and clarity. Ensure your interface is intuitive and easy to navigate. - Clear CTAs. Make what action users should take next obvious. - Easy navigation. Help users find what they're looking for quickly. - Minimal forms. Reduce friction in the checkout process to prevent abandonment. - Download speed. Ensure fast loading times to avoid user frustration. - Responsive design. Adapt your product to any device for a seamless user experience. - Visual clues. Use icons and graphics to guide users through your interface. - Testing and optimization. Continuously improve your product based on user feedback. By prioritizing UX design, businesses increase conversions and build trust, loyalty, and long-term success. 🙏 And let's add that Software Development Hub provide clients with a full comprehensive custom development cycle,encompassing architecture planning, client business analysis, UI/UX design, quality control, project management, and ongoing support. #uxdesign #UX #userexperience #softwaredevelopment

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🌍 Founders, are you ready to expand operations across borders? Join the Emerging Founders: Think Global S01 E04 Scaling Operations event and navigate the complexities of scaling operations with experts! 📅When? Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, 5.00 PM 📍 Where? Google for Startups Campus in Warsaw ✨Why? Gain tools, knowledge, and connections for global business expansion, whether you're starting or scaling up. Topics: ◾Efficiency: automating processes with AI and RPA. ◾ Scaling HR processes: from onboarding to performance management, ensuring a cohesive workforce strategy. ◾ Scaling customer support & customer success: mastering the art of customer satisfaction at scale. ◾ Managing finances while scaling: delving into reporting, analytics, and fiscal responsibility. ◾ Legal aspects of scaling: navigating the complex legal landscape of international expansion. ◾ Logistics and supply management: optimizing the supply chain for global reach. ◾ Setting KPIs and metrics: monitoring success across diverse markets. What’s more? 🔍 Use this opportunity to join the Emerging Founders network and befriend fellow founders and co-founders to learn, grow, and thrive. 🌟 Reserve Your Spot with our special code STARTSMART10: https://t.ly/s7sf0 #EmergingFounders #ThinkGlobal #eventWarsaw #Warsaw #startupevent #ScalingOperations #Operations #startup

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📣 How Do Polish Health Tech Companies Communicate? Let's summarize it! 🔥 After 8 months of conversations and interviews with representatives of Health Tech companies in Poland, I am happy to share my insights on the communication challenges Polish startups face. The development of technology and AI solutions can undoubtedly improve our everyday lives and save time, but health remains the most important aspect of our lives. For this reason, with great interest, I and my Come Creations Group team created the HealthTech of the Week series, in which on Wednesdays we presented innovative HealthTechs that are changing the medical industry. 🚀 Congratulations to the organizations featured in the 1st edition: Talkie.ai, SDS Optic Inc., FEYENALLY, Calmsie, GeneMe, upmedic, HearMe.pl, eOS, BioCam, AILIS Care, finECRF, Locon Sp. z o.o., CliniNote, Clebre, VR TierOne, and The Linghos! 🚀 I encourage you to get to know this HealthTech better! I would also like to thank the support of experts such as Olivia BLANCHARD from Health Venture Lab, Jakub Chwiecko from the Medical Innovation Institute, and Kazimierz Cięciak from Comarch Healthcare, thanks to whom I could understand the challenges of the medical industry better. 🤝 📖 For a full summary of the HealthTech of the Week series, visit my blog. 👉EN: https://lnkd.in/d9yRTFgc 👉PL: https://lnkd.in/dTuEjraD 📅 The series will continue in September, and we are looking for more innovative projects to feature. If you know a startup at the intersection of new technologies and medicine, or if you have a project to recommend, please tag it in a comment or contact us! 🔥 Or maybe your project is the one that deserves the spotlight? Tell us about your business, and maybe your HealthTech startup will be featured in the next series! #HealthcareInnovation #Startups #Reports #HealthTechOfTheWeek #MedTech #DisruptorsinHealthcare

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Let’s take a look at the latest Figma update 🤩 The latest version has been available for a while now, so we took our time reviewing all what’s new. And now, we’re ready to share our thoughts with you! Learn what our expert, Bartłomiej Ocieczek has to say about the new features and improvements → https://lnkd.in/gJ54ENmJ #FigmaUpdate #UIUXDesign #DesignTools #FigmaTips #UXDesign #WebDesign

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StartupBlink has announced new Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024: Ukraine is in the TOP-50 🚀 🇺🇦 Ukraine has secured the 46th place out of 100 countries. 🦄 The Global Startup Ecosystem Map includes a selection of 633 Ukrainian tech companies, 2 of which have surpassed the $1 billion valuation mark and became unicorn. This year, 6 Ukrainian cities made it into the top 1000: Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Ternopil, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, as well as two cities that appeared in the ranking this year — Chernivtsi and Cherkasy. The report also discusses the migration of IT talent abroad and growth of security-related industries. ⚡️This highlights the need to support projects usable during wartime and for post-war modernization, like the Rebuild Ukraine program of the Seeds of Bravery project.

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Our friend Bartosz Majewski from Casbeg has written a book and it has arrived to our office: "101 Techniques for Managers: A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Managers" (translated from Polish; not the original title). We've just had a quick browse, but we're excited to read it thoroughly and share its wealth of concrete information, tips, and tricks with our team. All this knowledge is based on his extensive experience. Special thanks to Jacek Bartczak for sending us a copy and keeping us in mind! #Leadership #ManagementSkills #BusinessStrategy

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Ukrainian Startups Are Welcome to Participate in Latitude59 Conference in Estonia 8 Ukrainian startups get a chance to join the national delegation and represent Ukraine at Latitude59 which will take place on 22-24 May in Tallinn, Estonia. Seeds of Bravery will select startups that should meet the following criteria: - registered and operating in Ukraine, positioning themselves as Ukrainian; - have a technology readiness level (TRL) of 5+; - ready to attract investment or implement pilot projects - preferably, to be impact startups and deep tech startups. Latitude59 is the region's largest international startup and technology event of Estonia's digital society that has created the largest number of unicorn startups per capita. Over 3000 people from 60+ countries each year gathered at this event. Applications are welcomed till 5 May at 23:59. To apply, please follow the link - https://lnkd.in/eU6m5RXv Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Ukrainian Startup Fund Techosystem Seeds of Bravery LIFT99.

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Final call for #DeepTech startups and scale-ups to pitch international investors in Poland on November 27! It's a great opportunity to present quite a rare vertical to interested parties, thus we highly recommend it. atTRACTION: Connecting Deep-Tech Innovation Ecosystems DemoDay is almost stacked up and if you fit the following requirements, please don’t hesitate to apply: 1️⃣ Are based on innovative technologies addressing key societal challenges; 2️⃣ Have a clear strategy for entering global markets, including European markets; 3️⃣ Possess a financial plan, including revenue forecasts and identified capital gaps that need to be filled to achieve these goals; 4️⃣ Ready to propose an exit strategy. ☝ Moreover, we invite Polish and European investors to join the Demo Day, too. The event grants excellent possibilities for evaluation and discussion, as well as establishing new connections for future investment activities. The #atTRACTION team and Poznan Science and Technology Park of Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation have done their best to present you with an outstanding group of promising deep-tech startups and now is the time for the showdown. 📯 Online and offline formats are available for the demo day in Poznań. 🟢 Here is a link for startup registration: https://lnkd.in/e6nm3K8W 🔵 For investors, please reserve your spot using this link: https://lnkd.in/d6jsPhib #ppnt #uvca

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How will a UX agency help you when talking to investors? 🧐👇 You are the founder of a promising start-up. You have well-developed business goals, and you are aware of the changes taking place in the free market. Moreover, your product or service fits perfectly into the dynamics of these changes. 👀All you lack is someone who will believe in the success of your business enough to invest their attention and money in it. Talking to an investor doesn't have to be promising proverbial pears on a willow tree. With the support of a UX agency, it will be easier to prove that the investment in your idea will quickly turn into the suitable fruits: a growing number of users and app downloads. ✍️Read the article: https://lnkd.in/g7gTtRGB #UXMatters #Startups #BusinessGrowth #UserExperience #DesignThinking #UXStrategy #StartupSuccess #DigitalTransformation #ProductDesign #UserCentric #TechStartups #InvestInUX

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What were the main activities of the SocialBoost team in July? 🔥 Registration has started for the annual Open Data Accelerator by the 1991 Accelerator The Open Data Accelerator is a three-month program for 10-15 Ukrainian tech projects utilizing open data. The total fund for the accelerator program exceeds 5.8 million UAH 😱 Startups in the following verticals are welcomed: Smart Cities, Healthcare, Energy, Fintech, Logistics and Transportation, Real Estate, Analytical Platforms, Cybersecurity, Agriculture, Environmental Projects, Social Services, and Educational Initiatives. Don't miss your chance — the application deadline is August 16 👈 🔥 Applications are now closed for the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund Over 900 startups have submitted their projects to participate in the program. Currently, the selection process is underway, including interviews with the teams. Afterward, the startups that best meet the criteria will be chosen. We wish all participants the best of luck! And stay tuned for updates so you don't miss the chance to be part of the next cohort 👍 SocialBoost continue working to develop the tech ecosystem and support those who strive to change the world for the better 🚀

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🚀 Exclusive Interview with Angel Investor Richard Lucas We believe in sharing stories that inspire innovation and growth. That’s why we’re thrilled to present our interview with Richard Lucas, a renowned angel investor, serial entrepreneur, and community builder. In this conversation, Richard shares his insights on: • 🌱 Supporting early-stage startups and their unique challenges. • 📈 What he looks for in founders and teams. • 🌍 Building thriving entrepreneurial communities worldwide. His perspective offers invaluable lessons for startups, investors, and anyone passionate about entrepreneurship. 🔗 Dive into the full interview: https://lnkd.in/d4FYm86a #Itentio #Interview #AngelInvestor #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Innovation

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Bringing ideas to life without writing a single line of code? Yes, it's possible—and it's powerful! 🔥 At No-Code Poland's Event, Anna Miler (DareIT/NoCodeMakers) took the stage to share how anyone can build a product quickly and effortlessly using No-Code tools. Anna's talk, 'From Idea to Product: No Code, No Problem,' was packed with insights and practical advice for going from concept to execution in record time. Shoutout to Anna for the amazing presentation and a big thank you to everyone who joined, asked questions, and made the event even more worthwile! 🙌 #NoCode #Innovation #DareIT #Community #ProductDevelopment"

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Top 10 Ukrainian Startups of 2023 🌟🇺🇦 Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine's startup ecosystem is thriving, with innovative projects and substantial investments. Here are the top 10 Ukrainian startups making waves in 2023: Grammarly ✍️ Service: Grammar and style checker with automatic error correction. Founded: 2009 in Kyiv. Funding: Over $200 million. Offices: San Francisco and New York. GitLab 🖥️ Service: Cloud-based DevOps platform for software development and security. Founded: 2011 in Ukraine. IPO Value: $11 billion in 2021. Headquarters: San Francisco. Preply 📚 Service: International educational platform for finding online tutors. Founded: 2013 in Kyiv. Funding: $110 million. Offices: Kyiv, Barcelona, New York. People.ai 🧠 Service: AI platform for automating customer-oriented processes. Founded: 2015 by Oleg Roginsky and Oleksandr Lyakh. Funding: $182 million. Clients: Zoom, Slack, Okta, Autodesk, Dell. Deepl 🌐 Service: Machine translation service using neural networks. Founded: 2017 by Yaroslav Kartunov. Funding: $25 million. Offices: Germany and Japan. Petcube 🐾 Service: Smart gadgets for interacting with pets remotely. Founded: 2014 in Kyiv. Funding: Over $16 million. Market: 80+ countries. Reface 🎭 Service: App for creating face swap videos using AI. Founded: 2018 in Kyiv. Funding: $37.6 million. Downloads: Over 140 million. Liki24 💊 Service: Online drug delivery service. Founded: 2018 in Kyiv. Funding: $5 million. Partners: 700+ pharmacies. Printsy 🖨️ Service: Automation and optimization service for printing houses. Founded: 2017 in Kyiv. Funding: $3 million. Clients: 1000+ printing houses in 30 countries. Skelia 👨‍💻 Service: IT outstaffing company providing remote technical hiring. Founded: 2015 in Ukraine. Offices: USA and Poland. Clients: Startups, product and outsourcing companies from the USA, Israel, and the EU. Ecoisme 🌿 Service: AI-powered smart energy consumption monitor. Founded: 2015 in Ukraine. Funding: $5.2 million. Benefit: Saves up to 30% of electricity costs by identifying parasitic consumers. Current State and Development 🚀 Ukraine's startup ecosystem is resilient and dynamic, continuing to attract significant investments and generate groundbreaking ideas despite the ongoing conflict. This entrepreneurial spirit is driving innovation across various sectors, contributing to the global tech landscape. #UkrainianStartups #Innovation #Tech #Grammarly #GitLab #Preply #PeopleAI #Deepl #Petcube #Reface #Liki24 #Printsy #Skelia #Ecoisme #Investment #TechGrowth #Resilience

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Top 5 Industries Dominating the Lithuanian Startup Scene. Lithuania's startup ecosystem is booming, with 963 active startups marking a 13% increase over the past year. Key sectors include business software (25%), FinTech (15%), health technologies and wellness (10%), advanced manufacturing (7%), and AdTech (6.5%). 🌟Business Models: - 70% B2B - 30% B2C - 5% B2G 📈 Emerging Trends: - Growing AI field: Spike secured $3.5M, Pixevia raised €1.5M. - Potential breakthroughs in green innovations and biotechnology. 🔍 Insights: - Lithuanian startups contributed €91.5M in taxes in Q1 2024. - Employ 18,000 talented individuals. Vilnius and Kaunas are top EU cities for medical technologies, showcasing Lithuania’s leadership in life sciences and wellness. Lithuania solidifies its position as a hub for startup activity, offers numerous opportunities for high-value business creation. The future looks promising, with continued innovation and expansion. As the message to aspiring entrepreneurs is clear: pursue your passion, embrace innovation, and create real value through technology. #Lithuania #LithuaniaStartups #LithuaniaCoCreate More: https://lnkd.in/dM89dS2J

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Is My Audience on LinkedIn? Our sales events platform, Auctibles, targets Poland. We built sale events so merchants can run them as simply as a Zoom call. The intention is for merchants to bring their own audience to their sale event. Scrolling through the LinkedIn posts from Poland, I see many consultants and companies offering services. These are not merchants, so it is a challenge of type - finding a needle in the haystack. Alternatively, it is a challenge of type - targeting. Assuming the merchants are active on LinkedIn. #audience #ecommerce #linkedin #targeting #saleevents #channel

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10 years of the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology — and the first year of EIT Community RIS Hub Ukraine This year, the EIT conference feels truly Ukrainian: 💪 A dedicated track for Jumpstarter - Rebuild Ukraine startups 💪 A special award honoring women shaping the tech industry: Red Kalyna 💪 Ukrainian is sometimes heard even more often than English For me, this is a clear example of European integration in action — when we, as Ukrainians, effectively utilize the opportunities provided by the EU 🇺🇦🇪🇺 Together, we are rebuilding and innovating for a brighter future

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Are you a Ukrainian startup looking to attract non-equity investment and take off? 🚀 YEP is launching a new batch of its acceleration program for ambitious startups ready to make an impact. Why trust me? I successfully completed the latest batch with Wild.Codes, where we won Demo Day and secured a $25k investment! 🔥 Here’s what’s coming your way: 💰 Non-equity investments up to $25k  💲 70+ meetings with VC funds from Ukraine, Europe, and the US during office hours 🧑‍💻 Perks for partner services up to $50k – from email newsletters to cloud infrastructure 🤝 80+ hours of individual and group mentoring sessions 🎤 Meetings with founders of successful Ukrainian startups 🥳 Community meetings for informal communication ...and much more! The program will consist of two phases: 1️⃣ Open to all who pass the application and interview process. 2️⃣ Only for those who excel during phase one. I believe YEP can give your startup the boost it needs! Apply by October 20: 👉 https://bit.ly/3zqIMXm 📌 The YEP Acceleration is supported by the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, which supports initiatives to promote reforms in Ukraine and transformational projects. Program partners: Ukrainian Startup Fund, Cisco, Genesis Tech, Lift99 Kyiv Hub.

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Concept: A Centralized Platform for Synchronized Startup Funding and Dotations in Poland **Understanding the Need:** The Polish startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, but there is a need for a more centralized and efficient platform to connect startups with potential funders, including both domestic and international investors. Such a platform would streamline the funding process, increase transparency, and facilitate collaboration between startups and funders. **Platform Features:** 1. **Comprehensive Database of Startups:** * Detailed profiles of startups, including their business plans, team members, funding needs, and progress. * Categorization of startups based on industry, stage of development, and geographical location. 2. **Centralized Repository of Funding Opportunities:** * Listings of all available funding sources, including grants, loans, equity investments, and crowdfunding campaigns. * Information on eligibility criteria, application processes, and funding amounts. * Integration with EU funding programs to provide easy access to European grants and subsidies. 3. **Investor Profiles:** * Profiles of individual and institutional investors, including their investment criteria, areas of interest, and contact information. * Matching algorithm to connect startups with suitable investors based on their profiles and needs. 4. **Synchronization and Collaboration Tools:** * A secure messaging system for communication between startups and investors. * Tools for scheduling meetings and virtual events. * Document sharing and collaboration features. 5. **Due Diligence Support:** * Access to resources and tools for conducting due diligence on potential investments. * Expert advice on legal, financial, and technical aspects of startup funding. 6. **Performance Tracking:** * Tools to track the performance of funded startups and measure the effectiveness of investment strategies. **Benefits of the Platform:** * **Increased Efficiency:** Streamlining the funding process for both startups and investors. * **Improved Transparency:** Providing a centralized platform for information sharing. * **Enhanced Collaboration:** Facilitating connections between startups and investors. * **Access to International Funding:** Connecting Polish startups with global investors. * **Support for Regional Development:** Promoting economic growth and job creation in various regions of Poland.

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Liki24.com is building a cross-border, e-pharmacy. All from Ukraine. Here's how it works, according to its founder Anton Avrynskyi " We aggregate thousands of pharmacies on a single marketplace. As stated, the price for similar products differs between pharmacies. What we do is present the customer with the cheapest option possible. Then, we enable them to order it and get it delivered to their door. We’re cross-border now, so we can offer more optionality. An Italian customer can order medicine from a Romanian pharmacy, if it’s cheaper. Similarly, a Romanian customer can order medicine from an Italian pharmacy (or from another country) if it isn’t available locally. We’re similar to Google Maps: there are different itineraries and prices for the same medicine. You can order medicine from outside the country for cheaper, but it’ll take 3 days to arrive. Or you can order medicine locally for a bit more money, but it’ll arrive instantly. We want customers to have options, because use cases are unique. If we enable pharmacies to sell more, they should get more discounts from pharma companies. Those discounts can be passed down to customers in the form of lower prices. " Read Anton's full Realistic Optimist interview here: https://lnkd.in/gpvFq3ws

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