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Catch our Founding Partner Maria Rotilu today @FT Africa Summit 2024 🚀 Maria along with her incredible co-panelists Aniko Szigetvari (Founder, Atlantica Ventures), Magdi Amin M. Amin (Founder & Managing Partner, African Renaissance Partners), Lexi Novitske, CFA Novitske (General Partner, Norrsken22), and Aanu Adeoye (West Africa Correspondent, Financial Times) will be exploring the growth of Venture Capital in Africa and its sustainability Don't miss this chance to be part of this enlightening and explorative discussion 🚀

Catch our Founding Partner Maria Rotilu today @FT Africa Summit 2024 🚀 Maria along with her incredible co-panelists Aniko Szigetvari (Founder, Atlantica Ventures), Magdi Amin M. Amin (Founder & Managing Partner, African Renaissance Partners), Lexi Novitske, CFA Novitske (General Partner, Norrsken22), and Aanu Adeoye (West Africa Correspondent, Financial Times) will be exploring the growth of Venture Capital in Africa and its sustainability Don't miss this chance to be part of this enlightening and explorative discussion 🚀

Rewind to Sifted Summit ⏪ If you missed out on the action or want to relive the memories, our highlight reel has arrived! Check out the energy across our four stages, what founders and investors have to say on the event, networking highlights at our side events and the buzzing expo area. Summit on-demand panel highlights coming soon. 📺 #SiftedSummit #startupeurope #startupevent

You don't have to be a second-time founder to be deliberate about your startup. Here are five ways second-time founders think differently on what startup to build👇🏾: 𝟭. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 distribution 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 product; you've probably heard this one before. 🚀 Second-time founders validate early that they can access and convince customers to use a product, even before they build it. 👍 𝟮. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴; 💰 they have a fundraising strategy. One example is raising from value-add angels first to prove out strong metrics before targeting an institutional round. 🔍 3. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆; they aren't attached to ideas — they understand how quickly things can evolve, and if they don't validate something after a few experiments, they iterate quickly! ⚡ 4. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁; early on they optimize for high-quality talent to join their journey. 🤝 The best founders know that to build world-class startups, you have to get some incredibly smart and driven people to join you. 🌟 5. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿. 🕶️ Second-time founders know that the allure of the public eye can be distracting and often focus on executing, especially in the early stages. They use publicity to promote their company and skillfully wield PR not for ego, but to build visibility for their solution. 📣 They also know when to stay heads down and build. 🔨 Serial founders, what are others that come to mind? 💡 #foundertips #secondtimefounder #experiencedentrepreneur #openseed #angel #fundraising

🚀 For Early-Stage Founders: Navigating Diligence 📝 Every two weeks, we share insightful resources for operators building their technology startups — sometimes, it’s your very first! 💡 This week, we’re diving into an important topic: diligence for early-stage founders. Whether you're currently in the midst of a diligence process with an angel investor or a fund, or you anticipate it coming up soon, it's key to be prepared. 📈💼 Diligence can vary depending on your startup’s stage, as well as the type of investor you're engaging with. Here are some tips to help you navigate this crucial phase with confidence: Read here -> https://lnkd.in/eHyTYDW6 The diligence process can seem daunting, but it’s a stepping stone to securing the right partners and growing your venture. 🌱🚀 #StartupJourney #Founders #Diligence #VentureCapital #AngelInvestors #Fundraising #Entrepreneurship #TechStartups

🎙️This week on The Startup Leap, Maria Rotilu and Yvonne Bajela sit down with Sabrina Del Prete Founder of Kore Labs—a pioneering technology company transforming how financial institutions design and launch digital products.🚀 She built Kore Labs with ZERO VC funding to scale and Kore Labs solution impacts over 120m underlying people. Key Takeaways: 💡 Sabrina's bold leap: From senior roles at top banks like Barclays, J.P. Morgan and Coutts to founding KORE Labs, Sabrina shares her journey of turning an innovative idea into a successful fintech startup. 🌍 Empowering Fintech: Discover how KORE Labs simplifies and accelerates the development of compliant, customer-friendly digital products in the financial services space 🎯 Resilience and Vision: Sabrina talks about overcoming challenges and maintaining focus on a clear vision for KORE Labs' growth. 💼 Advice for Founders: Learn Sabrina Del Prete’s insights on how to build a solid foundation and gain trust with clients in a highly regulated industry. 🌟 From banking to founder: Sabrina's transition into entrepreneurship and what sparked the idea for KORE Labs. 🔑 Overcoming challenges: Sabrina's advice for pushing through the tough times while staying focused on long-term success. 👉 Connect with Sabrina Del Prete and KORE Labs on LinkedIn 🌟 Stay Updated with The Startup Leap: Instagram @thestartupleappod, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok: @thestartupleap 🔗 Watch or Listen 👇🏾 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eqXnZKbH Spotify: https://lnkd.in/efmZh7CC Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/emUu5z7n #TheStartupLeap #Entrepreneurship #KoreLabs #SabrinaDelPrete #podcast #yvonnebajela #mariarotilu

You can catch our Founding Partner, Maria Rotilu today on the main stage WVC:E Summit 2024 💃 Maria and her incredible co-panelists Triin Agan (Co-creator, 5f Network), Ulla Brockenhuus-Schack and Aisha S Gani (Fintech Reporter, Bloomberg will be exploring how change is made and analysing the impact it has on the wider investing landscape. Don't miss this chance to be part of this honest, and energetic discussion 🚀 #VC #WWVC #venture #tech #startups #paris #venturecapital

Had a great conversation today with an incredible panel Antigoni Lymperopoulou Jörg Goschin and Sandeep B. Discussing the European Venture Climate. We discussed exits, investing in solo-GPs and emerging managers, innovation in the industry, liquidity and many more! Sharing the Openseed VC perspective on these matters for founders and funders. Huge thanks to Amy Lewin for moderating and the team for putting a stellar event together ✨ #SiftedSummit2024 #OpenseedVC #Europe #Technology #VentureCapital

Time to do things differently 🚀 What does it take to break the mould in an industry that’s always done things a certain way? ⚡️ Join this panel to understand why it's so important this change is happening, and the impact it has on the wider investing landscape. Featuring speakers: 🎙️Maria Rotilu, Founder & General Partner at Openseed VC 🎙️Triin Agan, Co-creator, 5F.Network 🎙️Ulla Brockenhuus-Schack, Founder and General Partner at Seed Capital Denmark ✨ Moderated by the excelled Aisha S Gani, Fintech Reporter, Bloomberg News Grab your ticket now! https://lnkd.in/dbcmMqzu

🚀 Pivoting to Success: Lessons from Tech Giants 🚀 Here are four popular tech businesses that started with completely different solutions than what they offer today👇🏾 Sometimes the greatest success stories come from founders who didn’t get it right the first time, but knew when to pivot. 1. YouTube was once a video dating site before becoming the go-to platform for all kinds of video content. 2. Shopify began as an online snowboard store before evolving into a powerhouse e-commerce platform. 3. Instagram was initially a check-in app (Burbn), now it’s one of the biggest photo-sharing networks 4. Slack originated as a multiplayer game (Glitch) before pivoting to workplace communication. At Openseed VC, we know that experienced operators understand the importance of flexibility and iteration. We back founders who recognize that their original idea may not always be the end game—and are ready to adjust for success. 💡 If you're refining your idea and looking for helpful resources, visit https://lnkd.in/edG7T_H7 #startups #founders #pivot #entrepreneurship #innovation #OpenseedVC