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Women founders and investors - we know it’s difficult. We need data to prove (or disprove) it and find the bottlenecks. It isn’t about gender wars. It’s about finding and investing in the best deeptech talent available regardless of gender, ethnicity, or other irrelevant factors. Survey below 🦾✨👇👇🏾👇🏿and please share IoT Tribe TechCrunch Web Summit Slush NOAH Conference EURO_GENDEX

⏰🚨Fuel Dutch Tech: Insights, Data, and Strategies to Propel Innovation! The State of Dutch Tech 2024 report is out! Our annual flagship gathering brought together 400+ visionaries – from policymakers to investors, founders to academia – all united by a shared mission: propelling Dutch tech forward! But there's more! We’re launching our report packed with data-driven insights on: 📈 Startup & scaleup Investments – Uncover the funding trends shaping the landscape. 🚀 Deeptech – Dive into the Netherlands' unique growing strengths in cutting-edge tech. 🥇 Talent – Explore the evolving workforce landscape and how to attract top minds. 💥 Actionable recommendation for investors, policymakers, and industry leaders. ✅ It’s time to think BIG and act together – DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02nn05X0 #StateofDutchTech2024 #DutchTech #Techleap #Innovation #Netherlands #Insights #ReportLaunch #FutureOfTech

Today is International Men's Day! At The Vertical, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of men in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. This year, we're shining a light on men in tech and entrepreneurship who are driving change, breaking barriers, and building solutions for a better future. From climate innovators to groundbreaking tech founders, men are making bold moves that inspire us all. Did You Know? Over 50% of top climate risk startups are led by international entrepreneurs, many of them men who have taken risks, embraced challenges, and built global collaborations to solve pressing issues. Our Challenge to You: Let’s use today to: 1️⃣ Support the men in your life by checking in on their mental health. 2️⃣ Celebrate their wins, big or small. 3️⃣ Inspire them to keep pushing boundaries for the greater good. 💼 At The Vertical, we believe in fostering a community where men feel supported and empowered to innovate and lead. To every man out there, we see you, we celebrate you, and we stand with you. #InternationalMensDay #MenInTech #VerticalCommunity #InnovationForImpact

Innovation at Work 🇨🇭 - My Key Takeaways from the Workshop by FIND! 🌍✨ How can we connect academia, Innosuisse, and fintech to create a truly innovative ecosystem? 💡🤝 Last week, I had the honor and pleasure of joining over 30 experts in Berne for a fantastic think-in, thanks to the wonderful team at Swiss Financial Innovation Desk and the amazing Eva Selamlar-Leuthold. 🙏 Their insightful morning brought together experts from academia, Innosuisse, and the fintech startup world to brainstorm solutions for deeper collaboration. Here are my 5 key takeaways: 1️⃣ A thriving ecosystem exists – open-minded, collaborative, and eager for more innovation! 2️⃣ Innosuisse offers early-stage ideation support that many aren’t aware of – check out their website for more (link in comments) 3️⃣ To boost fintech participation (e.g., grants), we need to bridge tech and economic research more effectively 4️⃣ Academia can thrive by setting more open-minded, applied research targets, beyond just scientific collaborations 5️⃣ The innovations are incredible – a personal highlight was hearing from Prof. Dr. Christian Grothoff on his team’s open payment system - check out taler.net! A big thank you to FIND for fostering innovation and bringing us all together. It was a morning well spent! 🙌 #Innovation #Fintech #Collaboration #Innosuisse #Academia #StartupEcosystem #InnovationEcosystem #TechInnovation #OpenPayment #FutureOfFinance #Networking

A very good morning tech community ☕️☺️ It’s a #MpiloTechMonday and we are excited to share that we have been featured in The CIO World’s “South Africa’s 10 Fastest Growing Companies to Know” series. Read about “A Journey of Innovation and Social Impact” here: https://lnkd.in/dcBQBgb2 “The key success factor is perseverance in the face of significant adversity.” - Denzil Fillis #MpiloTechMonday #TechLeader #DigitalBanking

Thrilled Marilynn Elise (Joyner) De Santis asked me to speak at SF's TECH WEEK by a16z's "Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Future of Tech Innovation" panel! 🚀 🗓️ Next Thursday 10/10 @6pm 📍 365 Toni Stone Crossing, 3rd Floor 👇 RSVP link in comments. Bring your burning questions! Join me as I share insights from my journey: from economics research at the SF Fed, to safety products at Uber, to co-founding Thorntale (YC W24). I'll dive into how economics policy shaped my entrepreneurial approach and the unexpected lessons learned along the way. Sharing the stage with the brilliant Josephine Declerck of AUR+A, we'll explore: * Scaling tech-driven companies * Ethical considerations in AI and data * Cultivating resilience as women in tech * The future of data storytelling This Her Workplace event isn't just a panel—it's a chance to connect with fellow innovators and shape the future of tech. Whether you're a seasoned pro or aspiring leader, your voice matters in this conversation. Excited to engage in thoughtful discussion and hear your perspectives. Let's break barriers together! #SFTechWeek #WomenInTech #Innovation #DataScience #AI #StartUps

🗞️ In Case You Missed It is our weekly opportunity to explore beyond the front-page headlines and examine which European news stories may be worthy of your attention.          This week with Zoe Clark we take a close look at:  🇪🇺 How is Europe's political landscape changing? 🛑 What barriers are European scale-ups facing?   📲 Why are business leaders flocking to LinkedIn? Click on the link to read this week’s edition of ICYMI.     https://lnkd.in/ekDAj3JD   #Europe #Tech #Innovation #Scaleups #Funding   

Uncover the hidden power of digital innovation as it reshapes UK public services. Witness the transformative impact firsthand with this amazing article authored by Preeti Garg, as a part of techUK's Digital Transformation in the Public Sector campaign. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d5-FXCBX Join the movement toward a more efficient and inclusive future!

#Throwbacktuesday, last week our Capital Advisory Expert Boris Polm attended the Hello Tomorrow summit in Paris where he exchanged on trending topics in deep tech. The key takeaways? 👇    ➡ Deep tech is the biggest sector for VC investments in Europe, and these numbers are expected to rise fast. ➡The need for a stronger UK-EU collaboration. If the UK cluster (Oxford, Cambridge, London) and Dutch clusters (Eindhoven, Delft) were to optimize their alliance, they could exceed Silicon Valley. ➡VC’s are adapting to longer R&D cycles in deep tech. However smart leveraging of different funding options remain a must.    Want to know more on how these developments might affect your deep tech business? Reach out to Boris Polm. #HelloTomorrow #Deeptech #FundingExpertise #FInstitute

🍃Join us on 18 June for a Local Government Innovation Roundtable, discussing how we can use data effectively to improve Net Zero decision-making! Places are limited! We will be hearing from Westminster City Council about their climate action plan and challenges they are facing when it comes to data risks. If you are an industry representative you will have the opportunity to highlight your tech and digital solution and innovation. If you are a local authority you will have the opportunity to showcase any examples of good practice and lessons learned as well as learn more from industry. Register your place below! https://lnkd.in/eV2F5tDu Ileana Lupsa #LocalPublicServices #Innovation #NetZero #Data ________ 🤝 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝗞 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀! 🌱  Join our tech community to amplify your influence, forge valuable connections, and drive innovation together. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3tNNdbU