B4i - Bocconi for innovation

🔓Unlock these amazing opportunities for your startup! #Founders, it's time to pack your bags! From Lisbon to Helsinki: November is the perfect month to expand your horizons and grow your #startup. Here’s what you can’t miss this autumn: 1️⃣ Web Summit Perhaps one of the most important events in the #tech world. As well as an incredible line-up of panels and networking opportunities (including Bumble CEO, Visa CMO, Alibaba President, and many more), Web Summit has a dedicated program for early-stage #startups. Thinking about attending? Reach out our team – Arianna Attard, Sara Piccinno , Jacopo Faini and Giulia Piras – they will be there to support you! 🗓️ Date: Nov 11-14 📍 Location: Lisbon 🔗Application form in the first comment ⬇️ 2️⃣ Co-Founder matching Day A free digital event designed to connect founders with potential co-founders and partners. Startups or business ideas will have their own virtual room, with 20 minutes to present the founding team, showcase the startup or idea, and explain the role they’re looking to fill. A Q&A session with Wanna-Be Founders will follow each pitch. Check out the video tutorial at the link in the first comment. The event is promoted by #B4i in collaboration with Hi!Founders and Team4Idea. 🗓️ Date: Nov 19 📍 Location: Online 🔗Application form in the first comment ⬇️ 3️⃣ Slush Have you already booked your ticket for Slush 2024? It is one of the most founder-focused events in the world, bringing together an inspiring community of #founders, #investors and #accelerators every year. This year's event is almost sold out, but if you're interested in attending, please reach out to our team Jacopo Faini, Valentina Bocca and Oleksandr (Sasha) Komarevych. It will be great to meet and network. 🗓️ Date: Nov 20 - 21 📍 Location: Helsinki 4️⃣ The Elevator 2025 Program A six-month program by Endeavor Italy, designed specifically high-impact entrepreneur. If you’re ready to scale, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! 🔗 Application form in the first comment ⬇️ ✈️ What will be your next move? #StartupOpportunities #StartupAcceleration #innovation #B4i

🤝 B4i Mentor Day: connecting startups with industry leaders Last week we brought together our ecosystem for our Mentor Day – a unique opportunity for our startups to tap into B4i’s extensive #mentor network and stress out their bold ideas for their businesses. The six startups from our #Acceleration #Program – Prefe, Forte!, Dimot MA, HelloDexter, Spods, and Previeni – took center stage to showcase their visions and engaged in one-on-one sessions, receiving tailored feedback from a lineup of industry experts. The range of expertise on offer was impressive, with over 50 pre-selected professionals involved: - Sales Gurus who drive growth; - Product/UX Experts with a deep understanding of user needs; - Tech Innovators ready to take on any challenge; - Fundraising & Finance Strategists to sharpen financial strategies; - Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders sharing proven insights. ⏩ What’s next? The feedback received has been invaluable, providing fresh perspectives and actionable #insights that will help the #startups refine their go-to-market strategies and roadmap for the coming months. The challenge now is to select the right mentors to continue this journey - based on mutual preferences, to ensure the best matches for ongoing guidance. A huge thank you to all the mentors who invested their time. We can’t wait to see how your support will shape these startups’ journeys! 👉 Do you want to share your expertise with the next generation of #entrepreneurs? Become a mentor! We're always looking for professionals who are ready to make a difference. Link in the first comment ⬇️

🌍🤝 B4i at FutureMatch 2024 Just a few days left until FutureMatch 2024, an event focused on #innovation, technology, and collaboration between #universities, startups, and corporates. The event is co-organized by Regione Lombardia and MUSA, alongside with B4i, Università Bocconi and the other partner universities. 🔹 You will find two #startups from our pre-acceleration program, Sobu and Clean OS. Recently selected as finalists for StartCup Lombardia (congratulations to Sobu for winning the special prize for social impact startups!), they will engage in dialogue with international #investors. This is a crucial moment for our startups as they work to scale their businesses and attract key investments. 🔹 Would you like to connect with our team? Ludovico Dejak will be representing B4i and will be available for #networking and discussions on innovation and startup growth. See you on 29 October at Palazzo Lombardia! #Networking #FutureMatch #B4i #PreAccelerator #matchingsessions

📌 First checkpoint completed for Batch X of our Acceleration Program! The first #checkpoint is always a pivotal moment at B4i: the #startups of Batch X have wrapped up their initial weeks, facing challenges and seizing opportunities that will define their journeys. During this checkpoint, we focused on: - Aligning each support area our program offers (legal, growth, UX/UI, etc…) to ensure each startup has a clear vision of their key objectives; - Identifying their main struggles to provide tailored feedback and support from our team and peer startups; - Setting high-level goals for the next sprint, both on the technical and business sides. Our mission is clear: we aim to equip every team with the resources and connections they need to accelerate their #growth. Let's take a closer look at the innovative teams of Batch X! 🛒 Prefe: a B2B dashboard offering real-time grocery pricing and distribution data, along with a B2C app helping shoppers save on groceries. Founders: Luca Ziliani, Francesco D'Iglio, Gabriele Sibelli and Davide Prando. 🎼 Forte!: an AI-powered assistant for music producers, automating tasks like mixing preparation, audio editing, and export. Founders: Loris Comba, Simone Lovera and Ronaldo Zefi. 🥼 Dimot MA: a digital and automated solution for market access in the life sciences industry, streamlining the launch of new healthcare products. Founders: Giovanni Izzo, Filippo Palmieri and Francesca Pollarolo. 🤖 HelloDexter: a sales platform integrating AI with human expertise, boosting team performance with data-driven insights. Founders: Dale Kirkwood, Noemi Kirkwood, Ainsley F. and Parth Rupapara. 🤖 Spods: an AI co-pilot for talent acquisition, enabling faster and more precise candidate hiring. Founders: Alessandro Fornari, Artenis Molla and Michela Mema. 🩻 Previeni: a portable imaging device equipped with AI software for capturing critical functional images, improving diagnostic accuracy. Founders: Nadim Conti, Valentina Lidoni, Pablo Giaccaglia, Alessia Rosa, Desirée Spreafico. Wishing them all the best as they push forward to reach their Product-Market Fits! #B4i #Acceleration #Startup #Innovation

☕New talents on board at B4i! In a pivotal moment for our growing innovation ecosystem, we’re thrilled to welcome fresh perspectives and new energy to our team! With diverse backgrounds and innovative approaches, these professionals will help us drive B4i's mission forward. 👉 Valentina Bocca – Investment Director. “I strongly believe that the still unexpressed potential of innovation and entrepreneurship is significant in the European, and particularly the Italian, context. Joining B4i after 20 years in VC, I have the opportunity to concretely contribute to helping this value emerge. I am excited to support the work of B4i's skilled and enthusiastic team, with the possibility to leverage the vast experience and resources of the international Bocconi community and network.” 👉 Giulia Piras – Program Manager. "I deeply believe that entrepreneurship is not just about building businesses; it’s about falling in love with the problems we’re trying to solve, so much so that we can’t help but devote ourselves to finding solutions. Being an entrepreneur requires empathy and active listening, as it’s one of the most solitary yet fulfilling journeys a person can take. My goal is to create a community where founders feel connected, supported, and empowered to be vulnerable. At the end, this is the space where we can truly grow.” 👉 Laura Gaia Zoccoli – Marketing Manager. “I have always loved the world of Venture Capital, where I started my career. The constant change, speed, and creative potential are essential elements of my dream job. I decided to return to this field by joining the B4i team for many reasons, but if I had to pick one, it would be because it’s a place rich in captivating stories and brilliant founders. I want to share these stories and the impact that these new ventures can generate.” Welcome aboard and here’s to great work ahead! 🚀 #B4i #Innovation #Startup #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

🔓Unlock these amazing opportunities for your startup! As the season shifts, a host of incredible opportunities for innovative #startups ready to scale their ideas are here. Don’t miss out on these exciting chances!   1️⃣ Y Combinator W25 - Insights from YC Alumni Learn directly from Y Combinator alumni! Join this informal and insightful #workshop where they’ll explore strategies for navigating the competitive startup landscape, including how to make the most of Y Combinator’s Winter 2025 application. 🗓️ Date: October 21, 2024 📍 Location: Cariplo Factory 🔗Check the first comment to join the event ⬇️ 2️⃣ Techstars Venture Deals Course - Winter Edition Want to demystify venture capital and secure funding for your startup? This essential #online #course is designed to help both first-time and experienced entrepreneurs understand the ins and outs of #startup #financing. 🗓️ Deadline: October 25, 2024 🔗 Enroll link in the first comment ⬇️  3️⃣ Premio 2031 There’s still time to participate in Premio 2031, Italy’s most prestigious innovation platform and one of the most significant internationally. This year, numerous partners are offering exciting #awards and opportunities aimed at recognizing and accelerating the most promising startups that can help shape the future of innovation in Italy. If you're looking to grow your startup and make a lasting impact, this is the perfect opportunity to get noticed. 🗓️ Deadline: October 31, 2024 🔗 Application form in the first comment ⬇️ 4️⃣ WMF - We Make Future - Startup Competition 2025 Now in its 13th edition, the Startup Competition is one of the largest in Europe, supported by top players in the #innovation ecosystem. The final will take place on the Mainstage of WMF 2025 and will be live-streamed globally. 🗓️ Deadline: March 5, 2025 🔗 More info in the first comment ⬇️ 💡 Don't let these opportunities pass you by! Which one will you go for? Comment below and let us know! #StartupOpportunities #StartupAcceleration #OpenInnovation #B4i

🚀Foreverland has just raised €3.4 million in seed funding! We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible milestone for a #startup that impressed us from day one in our Pre-Acceleration Program. From the moment we met Foreverland Food, they stood out with their bold vision. They’ve developed Choruba, a revolutionary and sustainable carob-based alternative to chocolate that is set to reshape the future of chocolate by dramatically reducing the environmental impact of cocoa production. 🌱🍫 🎯What’s next? This #funding, led by Grey Silo Ventures, Eatable Adventures, and Kost Capital, along with key players like CDP Venture Capital SGR, Exor Ventures, 2100 Ventures, Ulixes Capital Partners, Newland Syndicate and Moonstone Venture Capital - will enable Foreverland to enter its next phase of growth, supporting its European expansion, the development of new products, and the establishment of its first production facility in Puglia, Italy. Congrats to the #Foreverland team: Massimo Sabatini, Riccardo Bottiroli, Giuseppe D'Alessandro and Massimo Brochetta, we can't wait to see where you go next! 👉 More details in the first comment. #FoodTech #StartupSuccess #PreAcceleration #B4i

🚀Il Co-Founders Matching Day è QUI!🚀 Cerchi un co-founder per dare il via alla tua #startup dei sogni? Oppure la tua startup ha bisogno di nuovi talenti per fare il salto di qualità? Allora non perderti il Co-Founders Matching Day! 👉Perché partecipare? Si tratta di un'opportunità unica per entrare in contatto con altri innovatori e innovatrici e costruire il #team perfetto portando così le tue idee di business al livello successivo!💡 📅Quando? 19 novembre - ore 10:00 - online 📺 Vuoi saperne di più? Guarda il video di presentazione dell’evento con Arianna Attard di #Bocconi4Innovation, Nicola Mei e Simone Martinelli 🗣️ di Hi!Founders, e Carlo Alberto Benassi di Team4Idea. Si sono già iscritti oltre 120 partecipanti. Non aspettare: registrati subito anche tu! (Link nel primo commento) ⏬ #CoFoundersMatchingDay #StartupLife #FutureFounders #B4i #HiFounders #Team4Idea

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the most important tech and innovation event in Italy, the Italian Tech Week. It was an intense 3 days full of opportunities to #network, #talk, and #learn from outstanding #professionals who are making valuable contributions to shape their respective #industries. 🚀💡 During the 3-day event, together with Zest Group and SocialFare | Centro per l'Innovazione Sociale, and sponsored by Qonto, OVHcloud, and Notion, we hosted an incredible evening in Social Fare's offices in the city centre of #Turin during the #Ecosystem #Meetup. 🌍✨ This side event brought together #investors, #corporate #leaders, and #founders aiming to create meaningful #connections. We would like to thank Laura Orestano CEO-SocialFare, CEO-General Manager of SocialFare | Centro per l'Innovazione Sociale, and Michele Novelli, Partner of Zest Group, who, together with our Operating Director Nico Valenti Gatto, opened up the networking night with their warm opening remarks🙏 "It is such a pleasure to host an event during #ITW with two other accelerators with which we exchange ideas, best practices and deal flow. It’s so encouraging to collaborate with representatives from three different entrepreneurial hubs which are continuously growing: Turin, Rome and Milan." Nico Valenti Gatto, #B4i’s Operating Director It was a pleasure to help kick off such a dynamic networking event and contribute to a growing innovation ecosystem. 🤝💼

🔥 Every day is unique and special, but the #kickoff days of our #Acceleration #Program are more special than ever. Yesterday marked the start of the journey for our #X #Batch, featuring 6 teams selected from over 300 #applicants. In the coming months, each team will work to reach the ideal #product #market #fit by better defining their product, completing their teams, connecting with industry experts and advisors, and ultimately, fundraising. We would like to thank the Rector of Università Bocconi, Francesco Billari, and Managing Director Riccardo Taranto for being part of this special moment, offering their greetings and valuable advice to the #founders of the new batch. Best of luck to all the teams: we can’t wait to see you grow and reach your full potential! 🚀