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Thank you Sanjay Bhandari and Vaishali Gade for inviting me as a panelist to judge the companies presenting at the PitchFest and the Youth Pavilion Gen-Z Pitch Fest events as part of the Garje Marathi Global Excellence Summit 2024. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed the contagious energy and optimism common on such occasions. Both these events underscored the importance of _context_ for entrepreneurial innovation. There were companies from different countries presenting. Some ideas would have elicited "Meh! So what?" in advanced economies. However, I found these ideas great innovations in the context of the markets they were addressing. I believe that this is what sets apart an entrepreneurial innovator from one focused on "furthering the boundaries of human knowledge". A successful entrepreneur finds a gap in a given market and assembles a solution far greater in value than the sum of its parts. It may not have a glitzy "catchphrase of the day" in its solution or business model, but it solves a real problem in a commercially viable manner. At the GMG Venture Catalyst program, we love seeing all such startups. To all the founders - "Onwards and Upwards!". Taking the plunge to start a venture is never easy and you all have already taken the first (or next) step! Anand Ganu, Lalit Shinde, Pramod A., Vijay Liladhar Talele, Narendra Kale, Praveen Desai, Pravin Patil, Jay Kalke, Abhi Nadgir, Milind Kanitkar Rupali Deshpande

🍂 Just like leaves fall without nourishment, great products can fall short without the right funding to bring them to their full potential. 🚀 For startups in Austria, there are incredible resources to help you grow. Join Founder Institute Vienna on October 1st to meet the Viennese ecosystem, and learn from experts and founders who will share tips on securing the funding you need to succeed. #StartupFunding #Innovation #Grants #BuildYourDream

In partnership with the Axel - Georgian Business Angel Network and the Global Business Angel Network (GBAN), we would like to announce the Investment Ecosystem Conference Vol.3, which aims to position Georgia's startup and investment ecosystem on the global map! Event Dates: June 28-30, 2024 Location: Ciskari Garden, Tbilisi The three-day conference will feature a series of exclusive meetings between startups and investors on June 28 and 29. The event will culminate on June 30th with a grand investment gathering at Ciskari Garden, where approximately 700 guests with a vested interest in the startup and investment ecosystem are expected to attend. Supported by our team and GBAN, the conference promises an engaging agenda on June 30, including: 🎤 Keynote Speeches: From global leaders in innovation and investment. 💡 Startup Pitches: Discover the latest groundbreaking ideas from aspiring entrepreneurs from the Caucasus and Central Asia region. 🗣️ Panel Discussions: Gain insights from experts on trends and challenges in the startup ecosystem. ❓ Q&A and Networking Sessions: Connect with industry leaders, investors, and peers. Delegates and speakers from the EU, US, Caucasus, and Central Asia will share their expertise, emphasising Georgia's emerging role as a center for tech and innovation. Why Attend? This conference is a must-attend for angel investors, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in the fields of innovation and technology. The 3 day summit will offer an exclusive opportunity to get to know and network with the Caucasus and Central Asia region. It will offer opportunities to meet regional key players, gain valuable insights, and explore potential investments in emerging markets. Exclusive Offer for EBAN Members: Now, here’s the exciting part – for EBAN members, all the event ticket-related costs are covered! Yes, you read that right. This includes tickets for all three days of the event, access to exclusive dinners, closed investment sessions, and all main event tickets. No need to worry about any expenses; just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity! Registration: Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/exNSmBsT If you are an EBAN Member confirm your attendance by reaching out via mail: [email protected] Come join the Investment Ecosystem Conference Vol.3 to be part of a transformative event that will shape the future of tech and investment in Georgia, Caucasus, and Central Asian regions!

Fantastic news on this beautiful Friday! We're thrilled to share that Financial Times has recognized UnternehmerTUM as Europe’s leading start-up hub! 🥇 This is not just a feather in the cap for the Munich-based lab, but a testament to its relentless dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Even more so given the evidence-based methodology of the ranking. We couldn't be more proud to see our office neighbors and friends at UnternehmerTUM achieving such remarkable and truly deserved recognition. Our collaboration with them has been nothing short of inspiring. UnternehmerTUM's story, spearheaded by Helmut Schoenenberger, mirrors our own mission at TUM International GmbH. When studying in California in the 90's, Helmut witnessed the close and fruitful collaboration between academia, corporates, students and start-ups in the silicon valley and decided to bring these lessons home. Our aim at TUM International is to create more of such stories. In our projects, we share learnings from Technical University of Munich's ecosystem and translate them into the specific regional context and institutional needs of our international partners. 🌍 🌎 🌏 Read more about this exciting recognition including the ranking criteria in the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gDgHGDG9 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #UnternehmerTUM #TUMInternational

🚀 Dive into this week's #LatestNewsinAI!🚀 Lakestar, a prominent investment firm, has just closed its latest funds, Lakestar Early IV and Lakestar Growth II, raising an impressive $600 million to fuel the next wave of European startups! This significant milestone brings Lakestar's assets under management to a staggering €2 billion. The focus of these new funds? They're doubling down on #AI, #healthtech, #deeptech, and more, as well as aiming to catalyze innovation across Europe's entrepreneurial landscape. 💪 With a keen eye on sectors driving the future economy, Lakestar is poised to be a key player in shaping the tech frontier. These funds have already made strategic investments in promising companies like Fuse Energy, Swan, Nelly Solutions, Neko Health, and Colossyan, highlighting Lakestar's commitment to identifying and nurturing the brightest talent in the industry. 🌟 But Lakestar's impact doesn't stop there. Through strategic partnerships with leading European tech universities - such as UnternehmerTUM, ETH Zürich, and RWTH Aachen University - and an esteemed advisory board boasting names from both the business and political spheres, Lakestar is well-positioned to not only provide financial backing but also offer invaluable support and guidance to founders navigating the complexities of the startup landscape. 💼 🌐 Want to learn more about how Lakestar is nurturing Europe's tech innovation ecosystem? Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gZ_UCFyv! #KlausHommels Andreas Klukas Ninja Struye de Swielande Stephen Nundy #NataliaNeuman Steven Jacobs #TechEntrepreneurship #EuropeanTech #LatestNewsinAI

🍂 As fall approaches and leaves start to fall from the trees, remember: ideas can fall just as easily—without proper funding. 🍂 . . . For entrepreneurs in Austria, securing the right financial resources is crucial for turning dreams into reality. Fortunately, the Austrian startup ecosystem is brimming with opportunities to help you on your journey! 🚀 To list a few: - FFG Basic Programme Grant – Aimed at innovative companies working on research and development projects. - AWS PreSeed Grant – Designed for tech-based startups at the very early stages of development. - Wirtschaftsagentur Wien Innovation Grant – Perfect for startups in Vienna focused on innovation and tech development. If you're unsure which funding opportunity is right for your business or want to learn more about the grants and resources available, don’t miss our next event on October 1st! 🎉 Join us online as we gather experts from various entrepreneurial organizations, along with successful local founders, to break down the funding landscape and share insider tips on building your startup in Vienna. 💡 We are delighted to highlight the panel of Speakers: Yves Pircher - Investment Manager at SmartWorks Innovation. Investing in startups with a strategic fit in the areas energy transition, smart city and digitalization. Kambis Kohansal Vajargah - Head of Startup-Services and Deputy Head of Founder-Services at Austrian Federal Economic Chamber | StartupNOW & Gründerservice. Andrei Podlesnyi - Triple Impact Ventures. Investing in (pre)-seed start-ups tackling the Triple Planetary Crisis - climate change, loss of biodiversity and pollution. Our Local Partners AustrianStartups Big Cheese Ventures CELL Invest Climate Lab invest.austria Kimolian Innovations Startup Live Global Transformation Lighthouse Trending Topics Austrian Federal Economic Chamber WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) xista science ventures zero21 Register here @ fi.co/vienna #startup #funding #grants #innovation

For the first time, the Financial Times ranks all startup hubs in Europe 🏆 🥇 If you had asked me in 2018 if I thought SSE Business Lab would go from being that tiny incubator nobody had heard of to #1 in Sweden, I would never have believed you. Then again, I could have never guessed how such talented people would come to build this with us and get us here; our coaches, partners, investors, entrepreneurs, and of course - the team who pulls it all together 🙏🏽💥 It is with boldness, passion, grit, and a crazy sense of humor, that a team of 22-32-year-olds, the youngest management team of an incubator in Sweden BY FAR, becomes number one. Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you’re too young or don’t have enough experience. We proved them wrong, and you will too. Andreas Johansson William Hagströmer Eric Åkermo Elsa Giolito Adam C Backman 🫶🏽 SSE Business Lab ranks… 🏆 #1 in Sweden 🇸🇪 🏆 #3 in Scandinavia+Baltics 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮🇪🇪🇱🇹🇱🇻 🏆 #26 (of 2000) in Europe 🇪🇺 🏆 #1 in the category Best Track Record in Europe 🇪🇺 🔗 Financial Times: https://ssebl.com/ft 🔗 Breakit: https://lnkd.in/gHhjC65w 🔗 Dagens Industri: https://ssebl.com/ft-di

Join us in Budapest for the #Iampitching Live Event! 🚀🎤 This great opportunity is part of the V4-Ukraine Talent Fusion Program, co-organized by our team and OUVC - Venture Capital & Venture Studio. 💪 On Friday, May 31, 2024, starting at 15:00 🕒, the event will kick off with the introduction of the program, then it will have a round of panel discussion🎤 where you can hear about what VCs want from top-tier investors. 💸 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘇𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀. 🤯  What’s more?   👉 During another round of discussion, the focus is on inclusivity and its impact with prominent actors from the CEE region startup scene. 🌐 👉 After the scheduled program, you will be able to network with like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs, and potential collaborators who share your passion for technology and innovation over some snacks.  📍𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯, 𝟭𝟭𝟭𝟳 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗲́𝘁𝗮́𝗻𝘆 𝟭 🗓️𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻? 𝟯𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬 ➡️𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eyYEr5fG We will be there, and you? 😉 The project is co-financed by the Governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe. #InnoMakerPartners #pitchevent #startupjourney #entrepreneurship #VisegradFund

🔔 SPEAKERS ALERT! #Impact’24 Impact CEE brings together visionaries, industry leaders, and innovators in Poznań to shape the future of technology and business. We are proud to announce that Dawid Jakubowicz will be one of the panelists at this upcoming conference exploring the theme "Building Competitiveness: The Global Race of Central European Companies."   📅 Date: 15th May, 16:20 📍 Location: Impact’24, stage 2, Poznań, Poland Joining Dawid in this insightful discussion are: Artur Olech - PZU Magda Magnuszewska - Alsendo Rafal Ogrodnik - Warner Bros. Discovery #PrzemysławKrych - #Cornerstone Investment Management Moderated by Grzegorz Nawacki, this panel promises to deliver valuable perspectives on strategic growth and international collaboration in Central Europe.   🔔 Additionally, don't miss the #ImpactArena powered by InCredibles and Puls Biznesu, a highlight for innovative startups. 📅 Join us on May 15th at 1:00 PM for the STARTUP PITCH CONTEST, led by Grzegorz Nawacki and Jaroslaw Sroka. The contest features an impressive jury: Maria Belka, PhD - Mentors4Starters Monika Borowiecka - Tangent Line Ventures Tomasz Karwatka - Catch the Tornado #SebastianKulczyk - Manta Ray Ventures Grzegorz Mazurek - Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego (Kozminski University) Witness as we select a finalist for the 8th edition of the InCredibles programme. It's a fantastic opportunity for startups to showcase their innovations and potentially secure invaluable support and exposure.   #KulczykInvestments #Weaddvalue #Impact24 #BusinessLeadership #PanelDiscussion #ImpactArena #StartupContest #InCredibles

⏲ JUST ONE DAY AWAY! Register NOW! ⏲ 🌟 Join Us TOMORROW, July 18th for the CIRCULAZE eXchange - Empower the Future: Invest in Tomorrow’s Impactful Start-ups Today with Dennis Kirpensteijn, COO of ZOLLHOF – Tech Incubator🌟 📅 July 18th 🕙 10am CEST 📍 Virtual Event: https://lnkd.in/ed57UPik WHY ATTEND? 1. Gain Insight from an Industry Leader: Dennis Kirpensteijn, COO of ZOLLHOF – Tech Incubator, will share his expertise on start-up investment and entrepreneurship. Discover the latest venture capital dynamics in the DACH region and beyond. 2. Understand the Perfect Timing: Learn why economic crises can be the best times to invest in start-ups. Benefit from lower valuations, faster asset appreciation, and efficient growth strategies. 3. Make a Real Impact: Support the next generation of sustainable and innovative companies. Your investment can drive positive change, create jobs, and foster technological advancements. 4. Interactive Q&A Session: Engage directly with Dennis Kirpensteijn. Ask your questions, gain personalized insights, and learn from others in the field. DON’T MISS OUT! 🤝 Network with Heads of Sustainability, CFOs, CIOs, and CEOs aiming to become business angels. Get inspired and equipped to make impactful investments. Register (for FREE!) to secure your spot and take the first step towards empowering the future! https://lnkd.in/ed57UPik #StartUps #Investment #Innovation #Future #Networkingv #BusinessAngels #Sustainability #VentureCapital #ZOLLHOF #DennisKirpensteijn