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Are you joining Scandinavia's largest tech startup event, where tech goes along with hygge?    Once again, we are thrilled to announce that we will be partners at this year’s TechBBQ – the largest startup and innovation summit in Scandinavia.  🚀    📅 Save the date: September 11-12.     This year, DI Startup will have our own exhibition spot featuring several talks, exciting meet and greets, and we will be participating in multiple debates across various stages.     We're excited that Sofie Carsten Nielsen, Sine Linderstrøm, Niklas Laugesen, Mia Grosen, Hans Augustenborg, Andreas Kofoed Sørensen, Line Kloster Pedersen, Jakob Plesner Mathiasen and Mette Finnemann among others, will be joining our upcoming meet & greets, debates, and talks with DI Startup.  🎤   Their participation will offer great opportunities for networking and inspiration, helping to boost growth and innovation in our community. We can't wait to see the positive impact this will have!    Join us at this hygge event where tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs come together for two days of inspiration, networking, and growth.     🌟 Read more about DI Startup's program at TechBBQ here: https://lnkd.in/gDxZbAja   We look forward to seeing you there! 🌐 

En hyldest for fremtidens vækst og innovation 🚀 På torsdag d. 22. august fejrer vi Danmarks nye iværksætteraftale 🍾 Den længe ventede aftale tager vigtige skridt for at forbedre forholdene for danske iværksættere. Chef for SMV & Iværksætteri Sine Linderstrøm inviterer fire ordførere på scenen for at sætte ord på, hvad aftalen betyder for danske iværksættere og hvilke punkter i aftalen, de mener er afgørende for, at vi bliver et iværksætterland i verdensklasse. Vi glæder os til at tage imod: Helle Bonnesen, Det Konservative Folkeparti Mette Reissmann, Socialdemokratiet Louise S. Elholm, Venstre, Danmarks Liberale Parti Charlotte Bagge Hansen, Moderaterne DI’s iværksættermedlemmer har identificeret en række benspænd for deres vækst. Her pegede de blandt andet på fantomskatten og lagerbeskatningen – bedre kendt som ”skatten fra helvede” – som en hæmsko. Dem har vi nu har udsigt til bliver fjernet! Vi glæder os til at fejre aftalen med 300 seje iværksættere 🎈 DI Startup https://lnkd.in/gfBR5pWi

Are you a talented entrepreneur with an innovative idea for a new physical technology product?    Then we have great news for you! The Alexander Foss Industrial Fund has just opened for this year's application round, where they award grants to innovative projects.    💡 Apply for a grant from the Alexander Foss Industrial Fund here: https://lnkd.in/eb7Jbt6   What can you get support for? 💰    The fund focuses on supporting entrepreneurs in the earliest stages with the development and testing of prototypes. They prioritize applicants who have not yet raised more than DKK 500,000, and they love projects that solve real problems and have the potential for commercial development.     🌟 The application deadline is Tuesday, September 3, 2024, so hurry up and fill out the application form!    Last year, the fund awarded five grants of DKK 100,000 each to some impressive projects! The recipients were Mixtery, Rheia Medical, Nordic Hydrogen, Cacto Health and Becster ApS. Who do you think should nominate themselves? Write it in the comment section below! 👇    DI - Dansk Industri, Anders Sparre, Alex Randrup Thomassen

Join the DI Startup Pitch Training in collaboration with CONNECT Denmark on August 22! 🌟    Are you a startup looking to improve your pitch and gain new perspectives on how to present your business? Then our upcoming pitch training at Dansk Industri is a unique opportunity for you! 📅 Date: 22. August 2024   📍 Location: Industriens Hus What do you get?  👇 5-minute pitch: Present your company in front of a panel of experienced business developers and investors. 10-minute feedback: Receive constructive feedback and valuable insights from our panel consisting of 4-5 experts. Two rounds: Get the opportunity to refine your pitch and show what you have learned in the second round.    👥 Panel Participants:  Our panel consists of highly skilled business developers and investors who meet you and your company at eye level and tailor their feedback based on where you are on your journey. 🔗 CONNECT Denmark:   We are proud to collaborate with CONNECT Denmark, a non-profit network organization that for more than 20 years has provided impartial strategic sparring to startups and scaleups. Several companies that have taken part in our pitch training have later been on a CONNECT Denmark Springboard. 🌐 Learn more about CONNECT Denmark and their Springboard here: https://lnkd.in/gymWsUCq   🚀 Success of earlier participants:  Over the years, CONNECT has helped more than 4,000 companies, including Endomondo | Under Armour Connected Fitness, Trustpilot, SOUNDBOKS, and many more.    📞 Considering participating?  Have a chat with Alex Randrup Thomassen to learn more about how you can make the most of this opportunity. Email: [email protected] "I will help participants ahead of the event on August 22. I am happy to review your pitch, meet with you online, and help refine your starting point as much as possible." 🔔 Sign up via the link: https://lnkd.in/gRKwrbbr   We look forward to seeing you on August 22! 🌟

Alex Randrup Thomassen is looking for promising scale-ups!   Do you know a company that needs a boost and recognition? 🚀 Then now is the perfect time to nominate them for the DI Award 2024.   We are approaching the deadline (August 11) to nominate your company for this year's DI Award, which will be presented at the DI Summit in Bella Arena on September 26. Read more via the link here 👉https://lnkd.in/dqhgMZpV   This year, the focus is on celebrating newer, fast-growing companies driving the global transformation in areas such as health, climate, and digitalization.   Three outstanding companies will be invited to the stage, each pitching their solution in the competition to win the DI Award, the honor, and, not least, the winner's package that can help you on your growth journey.   Winner's Package includes: ⭐ 5 hours of consultancy on establishing abroad from DI’s international offices ⭐ 5 hours of consultancy on financing ⭐ Profile in DI Business and TechSavvy ⭐ One-year membership in DI’s Scaleup network ⭐ One-year membership in DI ⭐ Market program to New York, Berlin, UK, or Amsterdam ⭐ Artwork sponsored by Alexander Foss’ Industrial Fund Don’t miss this chance! Hit the link and be a part of DI Prisen 2024.   Catharina Christiansen, Mia Grosen, Mikkel Rørvig, Mette Hoberg Tønnesen, Anette Nørgaard

Meet the leadership coach Mia Jung Elmertoft at Summer Startup 2024! Are you a founder struggling to balance leadership and personal well-being? If so, you have an incredible opportunity to learn from Mia Jung Elmertoft, an experienced leadership coach for founders, who brings a wealth of expertise and invaluable tools to help you avoid burnout and elevate your leadership skills. 🎯 With a strong background in business development and commercial leadership, and having been an entrepreneur multiple times herself, Mia understands the importance of solid leadership tools and psychological insight for growing and scaling your business. 🚀 At our annual Summer Startup event in August, Mia will explore the emotional challenges that founders face and provide actionable steps to become an effective leader without losing oneself. She will: 🌟 Demystify myths and misconceptions about surviving as a founder and leader. ⚠️ Identify the most common pitfalls and traps that founders fall into. 📈Share strategies to get back on track when pressure increases, and complexity rises. Come and hear Mia share her insights and experiences so you can learn to navigate the leadership role successfully and avoid burnout.   Secure your spot at this year's Summer Startup and Celebration event and get ready to elevate your leadership skills.   Register now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfBR5pWi

Meet DI Member: Pernille Lydia Sørensen     From a Simple Irritation to a Sustainable Movement 🌱    In 2019, Pernille Lydia Sørensen faced a familiar problem: she needed to hang a shelf in her London apartment but lacked a simple hammer drill.     This small irritation was the spark for something big. 💡    What if there was a place where we could share the things we only use occasionally?     From this, Pernille's idea for Monto sprouted—a platform that not only saves money and the environment but also sparks our curiosity and inner child. The idea pressed so much that she had to take action.  Pernille resigned from her good and stable job and started developing the platform.    Today, Monto operates as an app and a website to promote a sustainable community around sharing tools, equipment, and gadgets.    It hasn't been smooth sailing to get Monto where it is today. A battle for the wrong name, resulting in an empty savings account after purchasing the domain for 120,000 DKK, has been one of the major bumps along the way.     Learn more about Pernille's startup journey, the bumps in the road, and the great value she sees in networking in the article here:  👉 https://lnkd.in/gh_mu2fw

According to Frederick, you can scale your startup and impress potential investors through a stronger first impression 👀 Frederick started as a developer with a passion for simplifying complex tech. Today, the 29-year-old guy is the CEO of a startup helping companies accelerate growth. He plays a pivotal role in helping startups scale through effective design systems at the design studio EDL.   Frederick loves to share his valuable experiences from projects that have helped startups avoid technical debt and ensure rapid product development, leading to greater customer satisfaction and healthier business.   That is why you’re invited to join his webinar on leveraging design to scale your startup.   𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨:    🚀 transition from a startup to scaling your business 🚀 stand out in a crowded market 🚀 attract funding Sign up for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dZ5vQnSu With years of experience, Frederick is a seasoned expert in the field, so don’t miss this chance to gear up and attract the right attention after your well-deserved summer vacation ☀

Meet the DI Member: Jarl Engelbrecht Vindnæs     Imagine a world where your furniture can be assembled and disassembled without losing quality. 🌍    That is exactly what entrepreneur Jarl Engelbrecht Vindnæs from Stykka is doing! Through their unique modular building system, Stykka ensures that furniture can be disassembled and reassembled without any loss of quality.    Stykka, founded in 2019 is on a mission to revolutionize the housing and construction industry with their circular furniture, combining innovation, technology, and sustainability. 🌱     Their mission is simple: To solve real problems and leave the world a little better.    In an article from DI Startup, we asked Jarl Engelbrecht Vindnæs what advice he would give himself as a new entrepreneur.     "Successful companies solve real problems, and that's what pays the bills. To find the right problem to solve, you need to dive into different industries and perhaps work in various places." 📢     When Jarl describes his driving force, he says:     "I dream of contributing positively to the world, not just for financial gain, but to leave the world a little better. My goal is to solve systemic problems in the construction industry, which I have observed as an architect." 💡    📖 Read more about Jarl Engelbrecht Vindnæs' mission for Stykka and discover his insights on how the new entrepreneurship initiative will affect entrepreneurs in Denmark    👉 Link to article: https://lnkd.in/gEu5N47Y

  Eace Gum’s bold vision and strategic investments drive success in an unpredictable market 🚀    Meet the dynamic entrepreneurs Asbjørn Dencker Mangs Sørensenr and Ziggi Harttung, the masterminds behind Eace Gum, who launched their innovative brand in 2019 with a bold vision to revolutionize the chewing gum industry.    Eace Gum delivers nutrients quickly and efficiently. By chewing Eace Gum, ingredients like caffeine are rapidly absorbed in the mouth, providing faster effects than other ingestion methods.    Their innovative product hit the market in 2020 and quickly secured an investment from the Norwegian giant, Orkla.     Eace Gum has managed to maintain its momentum in a time marked by pandemic lockdowns, rising raw material prices, and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the company has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to navigate a challenging market and has learned valuable lessons on their journey from startup to scaleup.     Despite competition from major players, Eace Gum has chosen to invest heavily in marketing. They believe that as a startup in a competitive market, you need to be extra bold and take some risks.     As they say: “We like to spice things up. And make funny marketing campaigns.”     💡 Learn more about Eace Gum's inspiring journey and be motivated by their courage, innovation, and perseverance at DI’s annual Summer Startup event on August 22nd.     📅 Register for Summer Startup here: https://lnkd.in/gfBR5pWi