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Being able to talk to other founders is priceless and hearing from folks who are ahead of the curve is such a motivation. I highly recommend going along to them if you can. #founders #startup #scaleup

On September 30th, I attended the Networking and Open Mic Pitch Event at Ahoy! Berlin organized by NEEW Ventures and the Founder Institute Berlin / Germany. We seized the opportunity to present Sparkules in an elevator pitch format in front of 150 people. These pitch moments are a challenge we actively seek out to prepare ourselves for potential investor conversations. 🎯 It’s always a great way to start conversations, hear new questions, and gain fresh perspectives. We do this intentionally to continuously improve our pitch and then test it at the next events. In the following panel discussion, moderated by Marlen Heske and featuring Dr. Andreas M. Rickert, Joerg Geier, Rikke Klitskov, Florian Fehr and Daniel Rintelmann a lot was said about the German startup ecosystem. One question remains open for me: Why is there no shortage of funds for early-stage investments, yet a lack of capital for later, larger funding rounds? If you're interested in new approaches in the food-tech space or just looking to connect – let's connect! 🤝

It's Find Your Co-Founder EVENT week! (Eek!) A reminder of this Wednesday's event at Innovation City - 24th October 5:30pm - 7pm. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of it! Rules of Engagement: 🎤 3 minutes with a mic: You have a short and sweet 3-minute pitch to share your vision and what you're looking for in a co-founder. No slides - just you, the mic, and your story. ⏲️ Respect the time: A bell will ring when your 3 minutes are up. Please be mindful of everyone’s time so we can get through all the pitches. 🥂 Networking afterward: Grab a drink (beer and wine included!) and start connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, developers, and innovators. We can’t wait to hear your ideas and see new connections take root. See you at Innovation City at 5:30 PM sharp! Grab your tickets on Quicket here: https://lnkd.in/d7agj2VP

Having taken a few days to reflect and recover from SaaStock, I wanted to share a few reactions and learnings from last week. First and foremost, events like SaaStock do really make you appreciate how lucky we are to be based in Dublin, with such a budding startup scene. Huge thanks to the SaaStock team for orchestrating such a seamless event, it was great to see the work that startups like coso.ai and staq are doing right here in Dublin. It was super encouraging to see the big players like G2 and Intercom putting so much into the event, reaffirming the strength of the Irish SaaS landscape. On a personal reflection is on the importance of appropriate planning - events like SaaStock aren’t just an excuse to prospect. If I were to offer any advice to young SDRs or AEs starting their journeys in the SaaS world and are now being asked to attend conferences, it would be to take the time to better yourself by attending talks from leaders who have “been there and done that”, like Godard Abel and his talk on “Why Sharing Your Weaknesses Elevates Your Leadership” Lastly, the importance of taking these opportunities to establish partnerships. Having further bolstered our own offering with three new prospective partners, I would encourage any and all attendees of similar events to take their time, understand who is in attendance and ask yourself "would they drive value to my own offering" #SaaStock2024 #SaaS #Partnerships #DublinStartups

Two weeks ago, I was at an event where two speakers shared knowledge on their latest SaaS product. It hit me then what Founders Live Edinburgh is really about - and why it’s different. There are plenty of knowledge-based events out there (and hey, they serve a great purpose), but Founders Live isn’t about facts and frameworks. It’s about inspiration, connection, and having a hell of a night with people who are actually daring to dream big. 👉 Founders Live is about shooting for the stars, taking a leap into the unknown, and leaving with not just new contacts but new ideas, new energy, and maybe even a new direction. The first event was packed, the energy was electric, and it was clear that everyone left the room with a fire in their belly. And I’m thrilled to announce that the next Founders Live will be held on January 16th. Just two weeks into the new year, while everyone’s setting resolutions, we’ll be hitting the ground running with an event that’ll kickstart your year like no other. Here’s what you need to know: 🎟️ Tickets are available now. If you’re ready to feel the buzz, grab yours early - we sold out last time, and 20% have already gone - even though this is my first post to advertise it! 🔗 Link in the comments! 🫵 Interested in pitching? Or sponsoring? There’s still time to apply. 🍹 And for those doing Dry January, we’ll have plenty of non-alc options so you can still join us, fully in the zone. I’ll be announcing the sponsors and pitchers soon, and let me tell you - I have some ideas brewing to take this next event to a whole new level. Let’s make it a night to remember. Let’s start 2025 with a bang. Are you in? #FoundersLive #StartupScotland #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship #DreamBig David Saunders Paul Wilde (nee Mitchell) Alex Gordon Stewart Fotheringham Sam Ross Steve Lawrence Nanik Ramchandani Hamish Geddes Kayla-Megan Burns Sofia Hamilton Mathew Norbury EQ Accountants Techscaler CodeBase Edinburgh & Lothians CodeBase Chris Price Charlie Hadden Peter Trizuliak Nick Hughes Barry McDonald Kelly Gardner, PhD Kostis Vrettos Sid Kathirvel Thomas Perrett Timothy Macdonald

A founder in the DACH region? 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇨🇭 Dive into this Gründerszene article featuring our very own Shikha Ahluwalia on how we're working with founders to ensure longterm and sustainable performance and what we're excited about in the market. https://lnkd.in/ekAiRpMd

There are two things I love about attending tech events: the energy and the networking opportunities. But my journey to London Tech Week and the Scotch & Pitches event organised by Foras was anything but smooth. I was super excited to attend, but I almost got lost on my way to the venue. Therefore, I had to rely on my phone's Google Maps, which decided to act up at the worst possible time. When I finally arrived, I couldn't find my name on the registration list. But after a few tense moments, I realised I had registered under a different email. Therefore, I got in just in time for the pitches. The event was buzzing with energy and excitement, but what really stood out were the different pitching styles. Some startups were very technical, therefore focusing on data and metrics. But then, the founder of Generalist World, Milly Tamati took the stage and told an incredible story about her childhood. She shared how people always told her she couldn't be a generalist and be knowledgeable in different areas, therefore inspiring her to start her business. Her story resonated with me because I consider myself a generalist too. But it wasn't just her; many other founders like Janani Prabhakaran, Angela Prentner-Smith (FRSA), Eilidh Mutch used storytelling to connect with the investors, therefore making their pitches memorable. The Foras team Dec McLaughlin, Caro Melendez 🔜 Turing Fest / Slush, known for their work in supporting Scottish startups, outdid themselves with this event. But their dedication to fostering innovation was clear throughout. Therefore, it's no wonder they attracted such a diverse and talented group of founders and investors. Despite the initial hiccups, attending Scotch & Pitches was an inspiring experience. The energy, the innovative ideas, and the powerful stories made it all worthwhile. But wait a minute, I didn’t see Lawal O. and the Econome team at the event. I wonder why? It was great catching up with Calum Purdie and Beena Sharma at the event. Tag someone who was at the event. One last thing: which UK startup has been the most impressive for you? Please share in the comments. Edward Hogg, Onyinye Igbokwe (PMP)®, Pete Preston, SolvedBy.Ai, Neve Learning, ThermaFY Group, #tech #startup #eventmanagement #projectmanagement #programmemanagement #techecosystem #londontechweek

On the 22nd of April 2024, in the heart of Mayfair, Rare Founders is set to redefine the usual post-accelerator #demoday by combining an investor and founder focused conference with London's largest demo day yet. Together with SeedLegals, we will be bridging panels, masterclasses, and talks created specifically for investors and founders; and all of that will be delivered while 100 pre-selected founders will be pitching to the audience of investors throughout the day. There is a significant amount of work that goes behind the scenes, and none of it would be possible without the support we have from the investor and founder communities. 38 investors (VCs, Angel Syndicates, Family Offices) have joined us to make this event happen. These investors are helping us to rate all the applicants so we can pick the top 100 who will be pitching on the day. In the coming days we will be posting about all our partners. This post is dedicated to putting a spotlight on the first 4 investors who showed us great support throughout this process: Swiss Post - Ivo Ronner Raw Ventures - Maria Zherebtsova and Alexey Skobelkin Hambro Perks - Sam Marchant Blue Lake VC - Lyubov Guk Check the slides below to understand what these investors look for. #investors, don't miss out on this amazing event. Join us to meet other investors, learn about the current trends, and spot the top most investable startups. See the link in the comments for more details.

Founding is in your blood?🫡START Hamburg is at the Hamburg Founders' Day in the Handelskammer Hamburg! Talk to us and find out more about your next career steps🦄 #youngentrepreneurs #studententrepreneurs #startupecosystem #starthamburg #hamburgergründertag #hamburgergründerinnentag

Calling all tech founders! Attend Uniting the Prairies on May 22-23 for the Prairies’ premiere startup-focused tech conference to connect with active investors + tech leaders. This year's speakers have founded massive companies, created global change, and scaled world-class startups so you won't want to miss it. ➡ Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/e2tiKAg #TechFounders #TechStartups #TechCommunity #StartupFounders #StartupCommunity