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Ambitious founders, international investors, product experts, engineers, and other tech enthusiasts will gather at our newest meetup, organized under our #GoGlobal program! 🚀 If you're one of them, make sure to put this on your calendar, as it can connect you with international perspectives and opportunities that can help you #GoGlobal. Industry leaders are joining the conversation: 🔹 Or Haviv, Partner at Arieli Capital 🔹 Smaranda Heroiu, Executive Director at UPGRADE 100 🔹 Bogdan Popa, COO at Raiffeisen Bank Romania 🔹 Monica Zara, Head of Conference at How to Web 🔹 Laurențiu-Victor Bălașa, Founder & CEO of Bible Chat From finding strategies to leverage local and international networks to real stories of success from startups that have gone global, this event paves your journey to the global stage. Find out more about it and hurry up to book one of the few spots left—🔗 link in comments. 🤝 Event & Program Partners: UPGRADE 100, Arieli Capital, Raiffeisen Bank Romania, AmCham Romania #howtowebmeetup #startupevents #startupprogram #startupaccelerator

Status on European unicorns for Stride Partners As we have navigated through 2024, the topic of European unicorns has continued to come up in conversations here on LinkedIn – especially in juxtaposition to their American peers. Based on recent findings from Pitchbook, I summarise some of the key facts for European unicorns. We are seeing fewer new unicorns: The data shows a shift in the market dynamics of European unicorns. The number of new unicorns has significantly decreased since its peak in 2021, driven by the increasing cost of capital and a maturing ecosystem where business models are expected to balance growth with resilience and sustainability. The unicorns are concentrated in Central Europe: The report reveals a significant concentration of unicorns in Central Europe, highlighting the role of established tech hubs in supporting high-growth companies. Countries such as Germany, France and the UK continue to lead the way, benefiting from robust venture ecosystems and comprehensive support structures for startups. SaaS and Fintech have produced the most unicorns: SaaS and Fintech remain the dominant sectors, thriving on the back of accelerated digital transformation across industries. The resilience of these sectors, even in a tighter funding environment, underlines their critical role in the European economy. Interestingly (but perhaps not so surprisingly!), sectors such as AI and Big Data are emerging as key drivers. Decreasing valuations: PitchBook data highlights the ongoing valuation adjustments, with many unicorns from the 2021 cohort undergoing down rounds. This correction is likely bringing market valuations more in line with long-term business fundamentals. Swipe right ➡️ to uncover deeper insights. #EuropeanUnicorns #StartupTrends #VentureCapital #Innovation #TechStartups 

We've reworked our stage concept! Bits & Pretzels 2024 is around the corner (btw: 86 % of tickets are already sold 🤯) and we're working hard on creating our best event yet. Therefore, we've gathered our attendee's feedback and refined our stages & venue concept. Stages of #bits24 will be: 📣 Main Stage: remains the beating heart of our festival. Where Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Reid Hoffman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Branson and so many more spoke before – big ideas meet bold actions. 📣 Money Pit: This redefined concept dives deep into proven #funding & financial strategies to give the best financial advice & learnings. 📣 Startup Academy: Following the feedback, this stage is bigger than ever before, sharing hands-on and 100% honest experiences & real talk for #founders. 📣 Soonicorns & Zebras: Welcome to our upgraded zoo of disruptive ideas and trends. We bring together the most visionary #changemakers & Europe's brightest minds. 📣 Growth Leaders: This new format brings the next level of real life knowledge from #latestage founders on e.g. how to scale effectively, optimize operations or navigate challenging markets. Soon we'll announce more details and speaker for each format, stay tuned. What stage are you looking for the most?

As promised, here is my 2nd article. I am sharing what I have observed and learned from my previous experience. It's an ongoing journey though. I am eager to engage with fellow ecosystem builders and startup founders. What additional strata or pillars would you suggest? How crucial are values in shaping successful tech ecosystems, and which values do you believe are paramount in this endeavor? Let's continue to learn and evolve together. #ecosystembuilding #startups #africa #mena

💎 Get to Know the SGP Founders! 💎 💫 At Sapphire Growth Partners, we celebrate the visionaries driving innovation and growth. Today, we're thrilled to spotlight one of our founders, Saj Salickram, a trailblazer in the tech industry. 💡 As a founder of Sapphire Growth Partners, Saj recognized a gap in the market and co-created a platform that leverages proven growth frameworks developed over 30+ years. Her expertise ensures there's no guesswork, providing founders and CROs with a shorter time to market and less risk. ✅ With over 13 years of experience, Saj has driven revenue growth and pioneered strategic initiatives at companies like Bitly, Alibaba Group, The Data Incubator, PartnerReady, and Luno. 🌐 With a solid foundation in Finance and International Business from NYU Stern School of Business, Saj has carved a niche in forging global strategic alliances across corporates, venture capital, accelerators, and government liaison organizations. 🏅 Having Saj on your team means success is a certainty! #FounderSpotlight #TechLeader #Innovation #GrowthStrategy #GlobalBusiness #WomenInTech #SapphireGrowthPartners

Don’t let the most tech-forward event in the region happen without you! The #ScalingMontanaSummit is just around the corner on October 23-24-- If you’re serious about growth, you can't afford to miss it.  Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or tech leader, the Summit offers something for everyone to tap into Montana's thriving tech ecosystem. For the data-driven decision-makers out there, here's what you can expect: ✔️12 Montana-based technology startups showcasing live product demos ✔️30+ industry leaders discussing AI, quantum technologies, healthtech, and the future of innovation on the main stage ✔️20+ workshops and masterclasses to equip you with the latest business practices, and strategies for investors and business leaders.  ✔️Exclusive screening of "Show Her the Money", a documentary about investing and leading women-led ventures ✔️Tours of the MSU Innovation Campus and the new Kiln co-working space.  ✔️A network of 35+ investors, including angel and venture capital investors ready to discover the next big innovation in the 406.  ✔️$15K in cash prizes for the winning prototypes in the First Interstate Bank StrongerMT Hackathon! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3Z-u8Uf Don’t sit on the sidelines—tickets are going fast, so secure your spot!   

BE A PART OF AFRICA’s DIGITAL FUTURE About this event #moonshotbytechcabal Want to meet Africa’s biggest tech companies and 80+ world-class speakers in one place? Moonshot by TechCabal returns bigger and better this October. With 9 exciting content tracks—from AI to climate tech, government roundtables to the creative economy—plus TechCabal Battlefield, the ultimate startup pitch competition, the coolest demos and product showcases, and an audience of 3000+ global attendees, Moonshot will bring together the most audacious builders, funders, and thinkers in African tech. Through FUEL: The Investor Conference - a subsection dedicated to investors, its investor lounge and deal rooms; the conference offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the investment landscape by connecting with local VCs, find high-quality startups to invest in and engage government officials from across the continent. Whether you’re a startup, investor, big tech company, ecosystem support organization (ESO) or tech enthusiast, Moonshot 2024 offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with the most important players in African and global experts and stakeholders. WANT TICKET?

In the last 4 years, I’ve given dozens of talks for startups from dozens of countries on how to expand to the US Last week Innovit hosted a panel where I spoke to an audience of 40 Italian scaleups and startups, including those from the Fintech & Insurtech Bootcamp. I shared 3 critical strategies for success in selling in the USA: 1- Understanding the problem Solution fit is key to defining your approach. It answers the potential customers asking themselves, “Why? Why does this matter to me”? Show them that you understand their painpoints. 2- Crafting a strong value proposition that resonates with your audience to set you apart. This addresses the “Why you? Why are you different from all the others”? Make sure your company and solutions are recognizably different (and better). 3- Timing matters Understand and be able to explain the “Why now? Why should I take action right now”? If there is no pressing need, risk-averse American managers will not make decisions. Create incentives or demonstrate how much money your potential customer is losing every day by not using your solution. We also discussed the importance of: - Developing a deep understanding of the U.S. sales cycle and establishing a methodical approach to sales. - Tailoring messaging strategies for different buyer personas — Technical, Procurement, and C-Suite — for  clear and targeted communication. - Considerations for a mindshare strategy and an influencer approach to create awareness of your new company (in the USA). - And creating a specific sales engagement strategy and compensation model that align with U.S. market dynamics. A big thank you to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the ITA - Italian Trade Agency and the INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub for hosting this event. I’m eager to see how these innovative Italian companies will make their mark on Silicon Valley! #INNOVIT #StartupBootcamp #Fintech INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub is a groundbreaking technological outpost in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting the Italian economic, scientific, and cultural ecosystems with the U.S. market. Alessandro Zago Alberto Acito Mar Navarro Montes Thomas Neubert Gert Christen 🚀 P.S: Here’s a pic of the panel.

After a hiatus due to the pandemic, The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation is back to do what we do best; Hosting open and multidisciplinary grassroots-driven meetups for people who are OBSESSIVELY & UNREASONABLY ENTHUSIASTIC about Technology & Innovation in Global Supply Chains. Supply Chain & Industrial Transformation: The Next Generation is a meetup and business conference series that connects the BUILDERS & BUYERS of early-stage innovations in Supply Chain Technology & Industrial Transformation. This time, we are kicking things off with an event hosted by our Silicon Valley Chapter; The Silicon Valley Supply Chain Meetup is hosting a delegation about 40 delegates from Latin America and Spain. Note: Space is limited. Supply Chain & Industrial Transformation: The Next Generation (Silicon Valley 2024 #SCITSV2024) We are finalizing details, but; - Date: May 2, 2024 - Location: The JPMorgan Chase Tech Center in Palo Alto, CA - Registration: Via EventBrite (https://lnkd.in/eP9seWhy) This event is powered by REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund, The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation, and The New York Supply Chain Meetup, and REFASHIOND OS, in partnership with Xtrategy, Business | Investment | Arbitration, and Asociación de Zonas Francas de las Américas - AZFA, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. #TWSCF | The world is a supply chain.™ #Meetups #CommunityBuilding #SiliconValley #IndustrialTransformation #SupplyChain #Innovation #Technology #Startups #VentureCapital

Join Us at FITX50 Global Expo! 🌟 Calling All Startups, Business Leaders, Future Innovators, and Traders! 🌟 Are you ready to take your innovations to a global stage? We invite you to be part of the FITX50 Global Expo—an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your skills, network with industry leaders, and connect with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world. What to Expect: 🚀 Showcase Your Innovations: Present your groundbreaking ideas and products to a diverse audience eager to discover the next big thing. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Meet like-minded individuals, potential partners, and investors who can help elevate your business to new heights. 🌍 Global Exposure: Gain visibility on an international platform and expand your reach beyond borders. 💡 Inspiring Talks & Workshops: Attend insightful sessions led by industry experts, designed to inspire and empower you in your entrepreneurial journey. Who Should Attend? * Startups looking to launch their ideas * Business Leaders seeking to share their experiences * Future Innovators ready to make their mark * Traders eager to explore new markets Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to shine on a global stage! Book your Space now : https://lnkd.in/gp2ahQD4