Fondacija 787 (Foundation 787)

🤝 Partnerships are, truly, the foundation of great achievements! With the invaluable support of our partners who recognized the importance of #BusinessAngelSummit2024, this year’s event kept the status of the leading regional platform for connecting ideas and investments and advancing the regional startup ecosystem. We’re incredibly grateful to each of our key partners who made this possible: the Government of Switzerland, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Ministarstvo privrede Kantona Sarajevo / Ministry of Economy of Sarajevo Canton, U.S. Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Swiss EP - Swiss Entrepreneurship Program, IFC - International Finance Corporation, USAID Diaspora Invest Project, ProCredit Bank BiH, Express Courier d.o.o. - ASC for UPS and UPS SCS, FABRIKA Coffee, Waga Brand, Crvena jabuka market, Arigato and the Visit Sarajevo. Our appreciation also goes to our media partners, Netokracija and Poslovne novine and to our media sponsors, Radio M, Biznis.ba, Vijesti.ba, financa.ba, Business Magazine and Manager.ba, who supported us in spreading the word about #BAS24. 👏 From our #F787 and #BHBAN team - thank you for your trust, support and dedication in helping us create an unforgettable #BASing experience.

⏭ Sasa Popovic, investitor, izvršni direktor i suosnivač IT kompanije Vega IT, jedan je od govornika trećeg Samita poslovnih anđela u Sarajevu. O konceptu anđeoskog investiranja, svom iskustvu investiranja, očekivanjima od ovogodišnjeg Samita, ali i značaju promocije preduzetništva u regionu, razgovarao je sa sjajnom redakcijom Poslovne novine, medijskim partnerom #BusinessAngelSummit2024. Hvala Poslovne novine na sjajnoj saradnji i #BAS promociji.

U susret trećem #BusinessAngelSummit, izvršna direktorica Fondacija 787 (Foundation 787) Dajana Dzindo, razgovarala je sa redakcijom Bloomberg Adria BiH o ključnim izazovima, prilikama za ulaganja i ulozi poslovnih anđela u transformaciji domaćeg i regionalnog startup ekosistema. 🔗 Cijeli tekst pročitajte putem ovog linka: https://lnkd.in/dYu6r2pC Hvala Nejra Dzaferagic i redakcija Bloomberg Adria BiH za sjajan razgovor i podršku ovogodišnjem Samitu poslovnih anđela!

🌟 We're thrilled to introduce our next powerhouse for #BAS24 - Milos Matic 🌲, a leader and investor shaping the future of regional startups. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Omorika Ventures, Miloš brings vast experience in early-stage investments, driving innovation and growth. His journey began at ICT Hub Venture, Serbia's pioneering private investment vehicle, where he backed startups like Trickest, Inc., Bitebell and Randevu. Miloš’s influence extends beyond investing—he’s one of the founding forces behind the Western Balkan Startup Alliance, a key player in boosting regional innovation. His work is deeply rooted in fostering financial literacy and building networks to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🔜 Welcome, Miloš! We can't wait to see how you’ll inspire and elevate our #BAS24 cohort!

🌟 We are almost, but not done yet with announcing amazing guest speakers at #BusinessAngelSummit2024. Stanislav Sirakov is, also, #BASing with us. As a General Partner at LAUNCHub Ventures, Stanislav brings expertise of AI, ML, B2B software and SaaS investments to this year's #BAS24. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding a fintech startup and holding key roles in the financial and insurance sectors, blending experience with innovation. At LAUNCHub, he’s part of a team managing a €74 million early-stage VC fund that’s making waves in South-Eastern and Central-Eastern Europe. 🔜 Stanislav, we can’t wait for your insights at the #BusinessAngelSummit2024!

⏭ Ostalo nam je svegao 5 dana do početka trećeg izdanja #BusinessAngelSummit2024 - jednog od najvažnijih regionalnih investicijskih događaja koji, ove godine u Sarajevu, okuplja veliki broj investitora i investitorki, te svjetski poznatih imena iz oblasti anđeoskog investiranja, VC fondova i startup ekosistema. A, u okviru predstavljanja ovogodišnjih govornika i govornica, već ranije smo predstavili i Berthold Baurek-Karlic, investitora, osnivača i izvršnog direktora grupacije Venionaire Capital AG koji je, u susret samitu, podijelio svoja očekivanja i otkrio u kakve startupove i ideje investira. Hvala Benjamin Redžić i redakcija Klix.ba za sjajan razgovor i podršku!

🌟 Numbers with a purpose—that’s what drives Maaike Doyer, and we’re thrilled to have her as one of our speakers at #BAS24! With a background in mathematics and a career spanning M&A and global leadership, Maaike has transformed companies on both sides of the Atlantic. As the founder of Epic Angels—the largest female investor network focusing on APAC & LATAM innovation—she’s on a mission to empower female investors and move billions toward impactful change. From being a Fractional CFO to a Venture Partner, Board Member and Professor, Maaike wears many hats, but her goal remains the same: turning data into decisive, game-changing action! 🔜 Welcome, Maaike! We can’t wait for your insights at the #BusinessAngelSummit2024!

🌟 How does perfect pitch looks like? Peter Bruner knows, and he is set to share his expertise as part of this year's #BusinessAngelSummit! An award-winning entrepreneur and creative visionary, Peter has successfully founded and sold multiple companies, including a digital advertising agency and Wineist, a unique subscription service for wine lovers. Now at the helm of Ringo—a smart lock designed for Airbnbs—he continues to drive innovation. With three European awards for best pitch under his belt, Peter has transformed his passion for storytelling into a mission to empower others. Since 2016, he has coached over 400 entrepreneurs across the EU, teaching them that pitching is not just about presenting ideas - it’s about selling a vision! 🔜 Peter is #BASing with us in only 6 days! Stay tuned!

🌟 With nearly 30 years of experience in the global startup ecosystem, Jürgen Burks brings valuable insights into transforming innovative ideas into successful businesses to this year's #BusinessAngelSummit. As a former Head of the Micro Electronic Park Technology Center in Duisburg and with extensive experience in startup development and mentoring, Jürgen has a deep understanding of both startup growth and what investors look for. He has also led initiatives like a nationwide startup program in Tajikistan, empowering entrepreneurs with the skills to thrive. We are excited that Jürgen will be hosting a workshop with our #BAS24 startup cohort, sharing his expertise firsthand. 🔜 Let’s give a warm welcome to Jürgen as we gear up for #BASing in Sarajevo!

It’s time to reveal the #BusinessAngelSummit panelists you’ll have the chance to learn from—a stellar lineup of seasoned angel investors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania and North Macedonia, who are driving innovation in region and investing in game-changing ventures. Meet our visionary regional group angel investing leaders: 👉 Nina Dremelj – President of the Business Angels of Slovenia & Managing Partner at the Vesna deep tech Venture Fund 👉 Sasa Cvetojevic – Serial Entrepreneur & Member of the CRANE - Croatian Business Angel Network 👉 Branko Kecman – Angel Investor, Partner at Vrbas Capital & Member of BHBAN 👉 Gogo Rafajlovski – Managing Partner at the Zephyr Angels 👉 Ravik Mima - CEO of Keiretsu Forum Southeast Europe (SEE) At the panel “Making Angel Investing Mainstream: How Collaboration is Shaping the Early-Stage Financing” they’ll give insights into group angel investing, uncovering firsthand how this collaboration among angel investors accelerates startup growth and facilitates access to early-stage funding. 🔜 Stay #BAS tuned!