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Today is filled with countless can't-miss moments from esteemed leaders in tech and innovation and presentations from the nation's top startups. Add these events to your schedule and you won't be disappointed! Maximizing Returns: Dax Dasilva on Leading Lightspeed into the Future of Fintech at 9:20 AM ft. Dax Dasilva Amber Kanwar Daryl Johnston Redefining the Narrative: Debating the Impact of Hype and Risk Aversion in Canadian Tech at 11:20 AM ft. Mohannad El-Barachi Janet Bannister Michael Nessim Chris Bryson Unveiling the Future: Navigating the Landscape of AI Investing at 4:30 PM ft. Darian Shirazi Douglas Soltys CIX, powered by Elevate, is Canada’s largest startup awards program that brings together Canada’s most promising tech founders, global investors, and industry advisors to power new deals. View the full schedule at the link here: https://lnkd.in/g-ug9n6N #ElevateTechCA #ElevateCIX2024

🇨🇭 Guess what?! Switzerland is the world's most innovative economy for the 14th year in a row 🏔 And if you want to know more about Swiss startups, subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dbyK8-Tu About the ranking: Featuring 133 economies, the Global Innovation Index by World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO consists of roughly 80 indicators aiming to capture the multidimensional facets of innovation. Source: About Switzerland - Link in the comments👇

Are you looking to raise funds for your startup? In the past few months, I've been interviewing founders who recently got funded 1-10 Million The common theme: 💵 There is STILL a lot of capital for early stage companies, just in smaller amounts. 🔂 Many had to pitch 67+ times before they got their first YES. 🛠 For each no, use feedback and retool your pitch to increase your success. If you have a startup and would like the opportunity to pitch in front of 100+ investors , apply to the WOW Summit Hong Kong Startup Pitch Competition. ❗❗ Application deadline is Feb 20th.❗❗ Every opportunity to pitch is one step away from the capital you'll need to take your startup to the next level. Please share this with any other startup communities/founders. 👉 If you are a Web3 startup that has recently raised 1-10 Million and want to be promoted on my podcast, DM me. #startups #startupecosystem #startupgrowth #startupindia #web3community #web3 #crypto #cryptoinvesting StartmeupHK FinTech Association of Hong Kong HKSTP - Incubation and Acceleration Programmes WHub Hong Kong FinTech Week Founder Institute Hong Kong HKCoCoon Events Hong Kong Startup Council 香港初創企業協會

🔦 The State of Innovation in the Danube Valley... The GLOBSEC #Danube #Tech Valley Initiative and Dealroom.co report reveals some key factors to understanding the #region spanning over 14 countries. Here are some of my favourite takeaways: ↪ Over 10k #founders come from the region's best unis! ↪ 88% of #VC #investment has gone into startups in the Western & Central Danube regions. ↪ The region has produced 18 #unicorns 🦄 ↪ The region needs a strong & supportive #innovation #ecosystem ↪ Early-stage #investing is steadily on the rise but there is a scarcity of #scaling-up opportunities I am curious, what do you see as strengths & weaknesses in #CEE? Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dypy7bF8

Today, Accel announces their new eighth $650 million early-stage fund #accel #fund #europe #tech Almost 25 years on, the decision to make the leap and become one of the first Silicon Valley venture firms to set up a European team has proved well-placed. Since then, Europe has seen its first unicorn in 2005 (Skype), decacorn in 2016 (Supercell), and cloud decacorn in 2020 (UiPath), and the ecosystem has continued to gather pace. The region is a powerhouse of talent, innovation, and ambition. Former unicorn employees have fueled more than 1,400 new tech-enabled startups across the region. https://lnkd.in/dJQ4nx55

The much-anticipated eMerge Americas 2024 1H Insights Report, supported by Northeastern University and Nancy Dahlberg, is officially here! This report dives deep into the latest tech trends shaping the Miami ecosystem, from entrepreneurship and innovation to emerging technologies driving economic growth in our vibrant city. 🌎💡 Startups in South Florida are leading the charge, claiming 65% of Florida’s venture capital dollars and 60% of the state’s deals. This report offers critical insights for investors and innovators looking to be part of this dynamic ecosystem. Check it out and see how the region is setting the pace for the future of tech and business. 📈🔗 Report: https://lnkd.in/ecbU-q4K #MiamiTech #InnovationHub #eMergeAmericas #NortheasternMiami #TechInsights #FutureOfBusiness Kevin Ruiz Pedro C. C. Gomes Maria C. Alonso, NACD.DC Begoña Rovira

Today, Accel announces their new eighth $650 million early-stage fund #accel #fund #europe #tech Almost 25 years on, the decision to make the leap and become one of the first Silicon Valley venture firms to set up a European team has proved well-placed. Since then, Europe has seen its first unicorn in 2005 (Skype), decacorn in 2016 (Supercell), and cloud decacorn in 2020 (UiPath), and the ecosystem has continued to gather pace. The region is a powerhouse of talent, innovation, and ambition. Former unicorn employees have fueled more than 1,400 new tech-enabled startups across the region. https://lnkd.in/dr9qQn7t

📢 Exploring Europe's Startup Ecosystem 📢 Our CEO, Tom Villinger, just shared insights from the TechCrunch StrictlyVC event, where Saul Klein of LocalGlobe and Raluca Ragab of Eurazeo discussed the European startup landscape. They highlighted challenges like fewer liquidity events compared to the U.S., as well as strengths such as deep talent pools and strong government support for innovation. Tom’s post got us thinking about how to further enhance Europe’s network effects and foster a thriving startup ecosystem. What strategies do you believe could connect Europe's diverse and dynamic startup communities? We look forward to your thoughts! #D11ZVentures #TechCrunch #FutureOfTech #VCInsights #EuropeanStartups https://lnkd.in/e2X4hdeW

Make way for Hyper-Innovation with GCC 8.0.🚀 The pace of innovation in today's business world requires GCCs to constantly adapt and evolve their strategies. GCC 8.0 changes the game. By fostering a connected ecosystem that seamlessly integrates with service providers and startups, we're creating an environment for breakthrough ideas to flourish. This fosters collaboration and helps us tap into a wider pool of expertise, accelerating innovation. GCC 8.0 prioritizes strategic alignment between innovation and overall business goals. What's more? The best is yet to come. Swipe away to see how GCCs have scaled new heights. #GCC8 #innovationecosystem #futureofgcc

Persistence Pays Off: SmartPurse Joins the Swiss Venture Leaders Fintech🚀 Absolutely thrilled to share that SmartPurse has been selected for the Swiss National Fintech Team 2024 by an experty jury of investors and thought leaders. For those who caught my keynote at the Rise-Up Summit organized by the amazing Female Founders Initiative Switzerland last Friday, where I talked about being bold, showing up, and how every female founder is an amazon of change, this recognition is proof that persistence truly pays off! It’s taken us a few tries to join this delegation, but third time’s the charm – and your encouragement made all the difference. Big thanks, Raffael Kellner🙏 This achievement wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated SmartPurse team, our loyal investors, and partners who have believed in us from day one. THANK YOU for being part of this journey. ❤️ Next up: It’s pitching time! 🎤 Join us for an online intro and pitching session on 31st October to get a sneak peek of what we’re bringing to the table (and watch me pitch like a bi....😉). Register for free – link in the comments! Then, it's off to London in December! We’ll be there for a one-week investor and business development roadshow, showcasing Swiss innovation at the heart of Europe’s entrepreneurship scene. 🌍 The roadshow is organized by Venturelab with support from Swissnex, EPFL, ETH Zürich, and Walder Wyss Ltd. Stay tuned, cheer us on, and let’s show the world what persistence, passion, and a little bit of Swiss female magic can do! 🇨🇭✨ #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship #PersistencePaysOff #SwissFintech #SmartPurse #RiseUpSummit #Pitching #SwissStartups #FinTech #VLeadersFinTech