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2024 marks significant progress for Founders Forum Group. From our expansion into MEASA, hosting our first-ever VC Summit, CFO Forum, and Family Office Asia in Singapore, to launching new initiatives that support founders at every stage of their journey – Founders HR, Founders Comms, and Founders Health. It’s also been a landmark year for Tech Nation since joining our group - from hosting over 70 events to delivering growth programmes for 126 startups and spotlighting 60 via Rising Stars. Highlights included the relaunch of the Libra programme, hosting Future Fifty at No.10 Downing Street alongside the first-ever Future Fifty Forum for scaleups, and launching initiatives like Tech Zero and Creo. Looking forward to bringing in Q1 2025 with our second annual FF MEASA hosted in partnership with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Founders Longevity Forum Asia powered by FFG, Longevity.Technology and NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, The GovTech Summit relaunching in partnership with PUBLIC and our first-ever Founders Forum hosted at the HumanX Conference in Las Vegas. And of course, thank you to our partners for their continued commitment and support. Your collaboration has been crucial to delivering impact at scale. See you in 2025! #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #TN #tech #innovation #founders #entrepreneurs #unicorn #startups #scaleups 

☀️ Novel’s leadership team is headed to the Sunshine State! ☀️    Our CEO/Co-Founder Carlos Antequera and our Head of Growth Brock Edwards will both be in Miami April 18-19 for two very special events.    First off is eMerge Americas, an innovate tech conference where visionary entrepreneurs and capital providers meet to cultivate transformative partnerships.     The event features more than 20,000 attendees from over 4,000 different companies, so if you’re looking to meet up with Carlos or Brock, now’s the time to reach out!    And in case you miss them at eMerge, the duo will also be stopping by The Founders House Miami, created by Lazo.   The Founders House, a proud partner of Novel Capital, is a physical space where Founders, investors, and other members of the tech ecosystem can meet, network, and relax during the hustle and bustle of Miami Tech Month.    If you’re a Florida-based entrepreneur interested in non-dilutive capital, this is your chance to get some face time with two seasoned experts.   Send us a DM and we’ll get you on their schedule!    #eMerge #Miami #FounderHouse #TechFounders #alternativefunding #nondilutivecapital #VC #venturecapital #revenuebasedfinancing #B2B #SaaS #entreprenurship #startups

In the past several months, I have been to more events than I can keep track of, but the Seed Stage Summit last Friday truly stands out. 🎯 Huge thanks to Andrew Yeung and Justin Wolz + Drew Parten for hosting such an incredible gathering of 200+ founders and investors from across the globe. 🌍 The highlight for me was listening to Alexa von Tobel from Inspired Capital. ⭐️ No pun intended, but listening to her share her experience about building a company and her insights around founders - the grit and commitment necessary to find success and live a life without regret - was truly inspiring. 🚀 My takeaways: When you're finally in the lane where you're doing what you're supposed to do, you come alive. I worked every minute, I slept thinking about it - and I was incredibly happy because I felt self-actualized. ✨ Find your true north: The hardest thing founders do is sign up for something that's not their life's work. She never considered quitting because she was solving a problem she deeply cared about. 🧭 Follow the data, but trust your vision: The best businesses are testing machines. Yet she also emphasized the importance of having conviction about how the world will unfold and building for that future. 📈 The regret machine is expensive: People always regret the things they don't do, not what they tried and failed at. 💭 It was incredible meeting so many founders building amazing things - this NYC startup community is truly special. 🗽✨ Tommy McNulty Brent Greenberg Surge Aravindan Rho Courtney Cardin Ruth Kresha Camilo Tobacia Ishita Jindal Korina Edwards Dima Syrotkin 🇺🇦 David Alson Colby Cox Ihar Mahaniok Anaid Chacón Rachel ten Brink Max Kolysh Aakash Shah Eve Halimi #startups #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #leadership #nyctech #inspiration 🚀

🚀 Only 2 Weeks Left Until the Startup Sprint! 🚀 Meet one of our esteemed panelists: Shawn Park is an investor at Chicago Ventures, a seed-stage VC firm leading early funding rounds and serving as active, operationally involved partners for companies across many different industries and geographies. Before CV, Shawn was on the Founders Team at P33 Chicago, where he worked to support and fund underrepresented founders in the Chicagoland area through programs such as TechRise (pitch competitions providing weekly $25k-50k non-dilutive grants to BIPOC/women founders). If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or innovator, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with some of the best minds in the business. Get ready for: 🔹 A Pitch Competition with top-tier founders and investors 🔹 Expert panels on how investors view startups and the journey from founder to investor 🔹 Networking with a dynamic community of entrepreneurs and investors Mark your calendars, and get ready to take your startup journey to the next level! Whether you're pitching, learning, or connecting, this event is for YOU. ⏳ Event Details: https://lu.ma/6801mkjj #StartupSprint #Entrepreneurship #PitchCompetition #StartupJourney #DriveCapital #TJCCC

Day 2 of Forward Fest at Sunshine Coast was absolutely amazing and fun!The energy was electrifying as we dove into the world of investment and startups. 🧑💻 From insightful panels to inspiring pitches, it was a day filled with innovation, collaboration, and opportunities. Here’s a glimpse of the action! 🎥 Few highlights talks We are tired of unicorns, we need more centurions, a valuation is not real value and it is easier to manipulate. We are looking to centurions, companies that their revenue is more that 100 million dollars - Gavin Keeley Susan Toft: Balance is bulls*t. Note: Female founders have the fastest growth in comparison to men but only female founders companies receive a shocking 2% of the whole investment in Australia Yas Grigaliunas was mentioned in one of her famous quotes- "love is the next disruptor in business". Thank you to all the brilliant minds who joined us and made the day unforgettable. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the tech and startup space. 🔝 Craig Josic Shannon Lemanski Matias Salinas #ForwardFest #Innovation #Startups #TechInvestment

What an honor to feature the work of these thirteen spectacular teams at TiE ScaleUp's Cohort 10 Investor Showcase! The room was buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit as these funders shared how their innovations are shaping the future! After six months of mentorship, masterclasses, and more it was a joy to bring the TiE Boston and VC community together to help launch these teams into their next era of scaling. Congratulations to BLOOM, Boston Cell Standards, Cellens Inc, Gratinsta, GoTeacher, Magnomer, NonExomics, Novobeing, Radmantis LLC, Smartweave, Sol Clarity, Trillbit Inc, and WhoozCooking! A massive thank you to ArentFox Schiff, HSBC Innovation Banking, and Spinnaker Sales Group for the sponsorship that keeps our program equity free. Thanks also to TiE Boston and TiE ScaleUp Leaders: Yash Shah, Purnanand Sarma, Pramod Kalyanasundaram, Rakesh Kamdar, Geetha Sreedhar, ★ Rowena Kay Mascarenhas, Adam Carter, and Lawrence B.. 🚀 Interested in learning more about these amazing ventures? Get in touch with the founders (tagged in the comments)!  📈 Know of a great founding team who are getting ready to scale? Refer them to PM Dean Walsh to chat about Cohort 11! #entrepreneurship #founderjourney #startupsuccess #innovation #scaleup #accelerator #boston

🎤 The Art of the Perfect Pitch 🎤 An investor pitch can be the make-or-break moment for your startup – but don’t worry, we’ve got your back! As we gear up for the next Startup&Angels event, here are 3 quick tips to make your pitch unforgettable: 1️⃣ Start Strong: Grab attention with a compelling story or surprising fact. 2️⃣ Show the Problem: Clearly explain the problem you’re solving and why it matters. 3️⃣ End with the Ask: Be specific about what you’re looking for – funding, partnerships or feedback. ✨ Ready to elevate your pitch? Join us at the upcoming "Sydney Investors Pitch & Panel Night!" Watch founders in action as they present their ideas to industry leaders, and gain valuable insights from seasoned investors and entrepreneurs. Limited Early-Bird Tickets Available – Secure yours before they’re gone! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/dmtyEGwS #StartupAndAngels #SydneyStartups #PitchEvent #PitchPerfect #Investors Leo Denes Pooja Nair Romane Delvallee Celine W. Taoufik ELMANAJI Enora Bouget Liliane Ndour Reza Khosravi Jamina Pohle Ashley Cheung

🚀 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐌𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬! Starting my own startup has been a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and immense personal growth. What once was just an idea in my mind is now taking shape—thanks to hard work, passion, and an amazing team that shares the vision of strengthening human connections in this world. A special shoutout to Andreas Wege, Lucas Weiper, and Marielaine Krenn, who have been by my side from day one, bringing their expertise, energy, and creativity to the table. Together, we’re turning this vision into reality and taking bold steps toward the next milestones. A heartfelt thanks also goes to my 𝐖𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞, whose valuable perspectives, feedback, and motivation have been instrumental in keeping me focused and preparing me for the challenges ahead. Your input has been a game-changer so far—thank you for that! 🙏 Beate Schulte Annemarie Zoppelt Sandra Kaupa Nina Mrugalla Mareike Rathmann Now, I’m entering an exciting new phase: preparing for my first 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡. It’s about more than just presenting our concept and strategy—it’s about conveying the story, the potential, and the true value behind our idea. I’m deeply grateful for this thrilling journey and for the support of everyone walking this path with me. To those on a similar journey: 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚, 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮. The exchange of ideas and mutual support can make all the difference. I’d love to hear your tips and experiences—especially when it comes to investor pitches and building a startup! What was absolutely essential for you during this phase? What do you wish you had known beforehand? #foundersjourney #startuplife #teamwork #investorpitch #WOLcircle #turningvisionsintoreality #speedforseed

2025 is all about making big moves, and I’m thrilled to kick off this new journey! I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined Wellington Consult as an associate consultant, working alongside an amazing team, including my twin Sabrina Nadeau Being part of a consulting firm led by founders is incredibly rewarding, especially when it’s with family. We’ve experienced the challenges and triumphs of building and scaling businesses, and now we’re using that knowledge to support other founders in their growth. 🚀 We’re rolling out new initiatives to help female entrepreneurs gain the strategies, capital, and networks they need to thrive. It’s time to break down the barriers and deliver results. Let’s build, grow, and make an impact together.💡 #StartupConsulting #Entrepreneurship #ScalingBusinesses #FemaleFounders #2025Growth

Two weeks ago, our Managing Partner, Sally B., had the privilege of taking the stage at Startup Nights alongside Maximilian Groth and Maruscha Heyner - in a panel moderated by Silvan Krähenbühl on changing companies growth mode. The session was rich with insights on the key elements of scaling startups and aligning for success. A few standout highlights: 🛠️ The Right Partners Matter: Choosing capital partners who are seasoned operators can fast-track decision-making and provide invaluable support during your journey. 🤝 Boards as Allies: A well-structured board is pivotal in bringing founders' visions to life while staying aligned with long-term goals. 🌟 Talent Transformation: As companies mature, founders evolve from generalists to specialists, making it essential to maintain top-tier talent density within the team. ACE Ventures is proud to be part of such conversations, supporting founders who are building the future. A big thank you to Startup Nights for making this event a success! 🙌 #ACEVentures #StartupGrowth #VentureCapital #Swisstech #ACESwissTechOutliers 📸 courtesy of Arijana Walcott