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Looking forward to this! WLOUNGE and medianet berlinbrandenburg e.V. are joining forces again to host the FEMALE INVESTORS‘ DINNER. If you are an innovative start-up with high growth potential that is looking for venture capital of between €200,000 and €3,000,000 and whose team includes at least one woman (or a person who identifies as female), then you should apply. The focus this time is on the areas of Media Technologies and Media Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, E-commerce, FinTech, Health Tech/Digital Health and SaaS. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dpdrA2T For more info: [email protected] Furthermore you'll be able to win a VIP tkt for the #TechAwards Gala by WLOUNGE 2024 edition. And you’ll get the potential to participate in the upcoming WLOUNGE Dare Leadership program #WDL , where Mali M Baum and I take a deep dive with you into 12 leadership skills for business and personal growth. #diversity #startup #investment #growth

🚀 SXSW Sydney® Pitch 2024 is back, and I'm thrilled to share that VentureCrowd is once again proudly supporting this incredible event! Following last year’s success, we're excited to deepen our commitment to this innovative ecosystem of change-makers. This year’s theme, ‘What’s Next,’ is all about embracing emerging technologies and tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. 📣 "Startups relentlessly challenge the status quo, disrupting and reinventing business models to solve the unsolvable. We invite visionary innovators from around the globe to take part in SXSW Sydney® Pitch 2024." – Colin Daniels, Managing Director of SXSW Sydney The winner will secure a spot at the 2025 SXSW Pitch Awards in Austin, Texas. Finalists will pitch across seven categories: ♻️ Climate Tech and Sustainability 🔬 Health, Biotech, and Medtech 🎮 Entertainment, Games & Media 👨💼 Future of Work and Education 🔧 Hardware, Manufacturing, and Physical Solutions 🛒 Innovation in Retail and Commerce 📊 Enterprise, Big Data, and AI Last year's winner, NanoCube Health , a Melbourne-based startup, exemplified the immense opportunities this platform offers. Have a world-changing idea? Learn more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/grXW_yGv “After last year’s highly successful event, we are thrilled to come back stronger with more support for this innovative ecosystem of change-makers. We’re excited to be sponsoring the highly anticipated SXSW Sydney Pitch event, where some of the most impressive founders and creative thinkers from around the globe converge. This partnership underscores our commitment to empowering the next generation of trailblazers with a platform that enables remarkable individuals to elevate groundbreaking ideas, build valuable connections, and take one step closer to solving some of the world’s most wicked problems!” – Steven Maarbani, VentureCrowd Founder & CEO 🔥 Are you with us? #VentureCrowd #SXSWSydney #SXSWPitch2024

The first revolutionary week for Art2me: Key Meetings and Future Visions This week has marked a turning point for Art2me, opening doors to new and promising opportunities. Our journey began on Tuesday 27th, with an early morning flight from Bologna to London. As soon as we landed, we dived into a series of meetings and networking sessions that exceeded all our expectations. During the Pitchflix Rev event at Level39, although I was unable to directly interact with Engin due to his popularity, don't run away tomorrow I'll write you, I seized the opportunity to deepen and enrich our network. The pitches by Karen Melonie Gould (Gateway2investment) and Gab Nardo (Creative UK) were also enlightening. At the Eurasian Business Conference, the unexpected occurred: three investors, struck by our vision, actively sought us out through the event's app. The five-minute conversation with Peter Gerwe, an American media entrepreneur with a global vision, proved to be particularly valuable. His advice on how to refine Art2me's storytelling was a true revelation. And then, there was the much-anticipated meeting with Anthony Rose. Antony, following your advice, I'm tagging you. A special thanks also goes to Vasily (RareFounders - The London Startup Scene), whose dedication offers startups a unique showcase to shine. But not only fundraising, today we were in Greenwich where I had the opportunity to meet many emerging artists with whom I had the opportunity to exchange ideas, they are looking forward to accessing our platform in the coming days. What's next? We don't stop here.  We will continue our search for investors, aware that we don't yet have the SEIS/EIS, but we are also looking for you for this reason.  If you know any investors who are passionate about art, don't be afraid to contact me. The onboarding of emerging British artists continues, I will give you an update tomorrow. For the next week, you'll often find me at BrewDog in Canary Wharf - yes, here the breweries are also coworkings, vibrant places filled with extraordinary people to connect with. #roadtomarket #art2me #startup #founding #londonart

Ready to level up? 🚀 GoBigname x Startup Nights in Switzerland Countdown Begins! GoBigname's very own Michal Pastier and Tomáš Petrek will be lighting up the stage at this year's Startup Nights, Switzerland's greatest startup event! Thursday's Session: From ZERO to 300 million. How to Grow Faster Ignoring the Likeability Brand Trap. Here’s a sneak peek: ✅ Why distinctiveness trumps differentiation strategy every time. ✅ Essential branding fundamentals before kick-starting communication. ✅ Insider stories on how we supercharged our companies' valuations. ...and more insights drawn from real business case studies 🍿 Friday’s Presentation: Branding Lessons for Startups from 250 Brand Launches. Be ready for: ✅ Avoiding costly marketing pitfalls. ✅ The key drivers fueling brand growth. ✅ The ins and outs of choosing your brand codes. ...all distilled from years of hands-on branding expertise 📚 SPECIAL OFFER 🎉: Interested in joining us? Use code "WORKSHOP15" for an exclusive discount on your tickets. Limited seats, unlimited insights! Secure your spot now and let’s get branding at Startup Nights! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eQEhCQ5i #StartupNights #BrandingMasterclass #BrandingInsights #GoBigname #JoinUs

Are you looking for your local start-up ecosystem? Or perhaps the support you need to build your innovation business from the ground up? If you answered yes, check out this handy guide from StartupBlink. It maps start-up ecosystems around the world and lets you explore them in detail 🌏 Discover more 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZDX3so

🚀 SXSW Sydney® Pitch 2024 is back, and I'm thrilled to share that VentureCrowd is once again proudly supporting this incredible event! Following last year’s success, we're excited to deepen our commitment to this innovative ecosystem of change-makers. This year’s theme, ‘What’s Next,’ is all about embracing emerging technologies and tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues. 📣 "Startups relentlessly challenge the status quo, disrupting and reinventing business models to solve the unsolvable. We invite visionary innovators from around the globe to take part in SXSW Sydney® Pitch 2024." – Colin Daniels, Managing Director of SXSW Sydney The winner will secure a spot at the 2025 SXSW Pitch Awards in Austin, Texas. Finalists will pitch across seven categories: ♻️ Climate Tech and Sustainability 🔬 Health, Biotech, and Medtech 🎮 Entertainment, Games & Media 👨💼 Future of Work and Education 🔧 Hardware, Manufacturing, and Physical Solutions 🛒 Innovation in Retail and Commerce 📊 Enterprise, Big Data, and AI Last year's winner, NanoCube Health , a Melbourne-based startup, exemplified the immense opportunities this platform offers. Have a world-changing idea? Learn more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/grXW_yGv “After last year’s highly successful event, we are thrilled to come back stronger with more support for this innovative ecosystem of change-makers. We’re excited to be sponsoring the highly anticipated SXSW Sydney Pitch event, where some of the most impressive founders and creative thinkers from around the globe converge. This partnership underscores our commitment to empowering the next generation of trailblazers with a platform that enables remarkable individuals to elevate groundbreaking ideas, build valuable connections, and take one step closer to solving some of the world’s most wicked problems!” – Steven Maarbani, VentureCrowd Founder & CEO 🔥 Are you with us? #VentureCrowd #SXSWSydney #SXSWPitch2024

We’re celebrating 10 years of doing innovation differently at WhatAVenture! 🎉 I joined WhatAVenture back in 2015 when the company was pivoting away from selling innovation software towards being a innovation consulting firm. Needless to say, the company has changed a lot more since then to get us where we are today as a leading corporate venture builder. That being said, one thing has remained consistent – we’re not afraid to break barriers and take a bold approach to the way we do things.  I still remember one of my first client meetings vividly, where everyone was sharing their impressive academic achievements and experiences. When it was my turn, I confessed that university wasn't for me, in fact, I was way more invested in the startup world. This certainly came as a surprise for some, but at WhatAVenture we’ve never shied away from not fitting the norm. Despite the fact that throughout the years we've encountered plenty of environments that demanded conformity, we’ve stood firm in our belief that being true to ourselves is something that is super helpful. It also means we’re not afraid to hold our hands up when we don’t know something. Often, we’re not the industry experts in the room. Instead, we bring something different: our ability to understand the status quo and venture into something new. As serial entrepreneurs we draw on diverse experiences across various industries and business models – this has been our secret sauce for innovation over the last decade. So, if you’re in Vienna during the first week of September, I’d love to see you at our Summer Party where we’ll toast to the last 10 years of doing innovation differently and raise our glasses to an even more exciting future ahead! 🥂 ⏰ When: 6th September  📍 Where: MARKHOF, Vienna Hope to see you there! #WhatAVenture10Years #CorporateVentureBuilder #InnovationJourney #AnniversaryCelebration #SummerParty

#DoorOpener: Unlocking Innovation with Veronika Sallenbach!   🎄 Today's door swings open to reveal Veronika Sallenbach, founder of werdinnovativ and one of the driving forces behind StartHub Schaffhausen.   🚪 Through StartHub, Vero leads crucial #innovation workshops, steering companies toward new ideas and business models. At her venture, werdinnovativ, she specializes in developing digital business strategies, fostering partnerships between clients and startups, and overseeing collaborative projects.   🌟 A key ingredient for the innovation ecosystem in the #GreaterZurichArea is collaboration, which is nurtured by the work of people like Veronika Sallenbach. Her efforts are crucial in linking important actors, driving progress through fostering strategic connections.   👇 Swipe through for Veronika Sallenbach's thoughts on what inspired her this year, which sci-fi tech might soon be a reality, and what she values most about the #GreaterZurichArea.   🔗 Delve into Veronika Sallenbach's remarkable story in this article by Schaffhausen – area for makers: https://lnkd.in/dinnjSVT. Want to know more about the Greater Zurich Area’s innovation landscape? Head over to our website and let us be your door opener to this dynamic ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/eeJQYmxb. #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #BusinessExpansion #whySwitzerland

🚀 Embracing  Innovation – get inspired 🚀   Starting my day at BloxHub today was a reminder of the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit thriving in the Nordics. As a hub for startups, research, and innovative thinking, it's where ideas collide, collaborations ignite and discoveries happen.   Reflecting on my journey with LCA Collect where our project office was based here, I've found myself drawn back to BloxHub time and again. Why? Because it's more than just an open workspace – it's a breeding ground for creativity and innovation. The energy here is intense, and every interaction sparks new ideas and perspectives.   I urge everyone to experience this for themselves. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who share your passion for innovation is essential for personal and professional growth. In today's rapidly evolving world, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset isn't just an advantage – it's a necessity.   So, step out of your comfort zone and seek out the spaces that fuel your creativity and ambition. Whether it's BloxHub or another innovation hub, embrace the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate. Your next big idea could be just around the corner.   Let's continue pushing the boundaries of innovation together. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #NordicInnovation #Bloxhub🌟