We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca De Cosmis to the Unshackled Ventures team! Currently pursuing her Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Southern California, Rebecca has previous experience in different startup ecosystems, such as BeReal., Stanford University’s Silicon Valley Innovation Academy and the USC Incubator.
Rebecca will be joining our team as an intern to grow and market our international community. Having lived in three diverse parts of the world— Italy, China and the US, gives her a unique perspective on adapting to new cultures, aligning perfectly with our mission at Unshackled Ventures. 🌍
Her favorite phrase, "Life isn't meant to be lived in one place," truly resonates with her adventurous spirit.
Welcome, Rebecca! 🎉
#VentureCapital#Entrepreneurship#Innovation
From Pitch Perfect to Global Greatness: A Mentor's Slide into Success 🚀
Talk about a field day for innovation! We had the honour of witnessing Daniel Mazal absolutely leaf the competition behind with his startup, Greenslide, at the Kinneret Innovation Center.
But wait, there's more! Yevul Info didn't just plant the seeds of success; we've reaped a bountiful harvest. We've joined six other trailblazing startups in the 'Go Global' program. Looks like we're really going to grow places 🌱
Who else thinks mentorship is the secret sauce in the startup recipe? Or should we say, the miracle-gro in the entrepreneurial greenhouse? 🌿💼
Remember, in the startup world, it's not just about having a green thumb. It's about nurturing ideas, pruning challenges, and sometimes, going out on a limb. After all, even the mightiest oaks started as tiny acorns.
#StartupMentorship#GoGlobal#InnovationCultivation#GrowthMindset
Startup Marlborough is coming up - have you signed up yet?
It's promising to be a fantastic weekend packed with fun, learning, mentors, investors and gnarly problems to solve.
For more information and registration here: https://lnkd.in/g7eZ7yrk#startupweekend#innovation#angelinvestors
PairAnything receives funding from the world’s most active pre-seed investor to bring consumer inclusivity and data-driven innovation to the world of wine.
Our Filipina-American founder 🍷Christy S. is determined to help food and beverage businesses reach underserved consumers who are culturally-diverse like her, and the younger generation who are growing in purchasing influence. With #PairAnything, one of the largest retailers in the U.S. is leading the industry with a novel, connected wine pairing experience that appeals to more shoppers, opening up across-the-aisle opportunities to boost basket size.
Known for backing many of the world’s best and brightest entrepreneurs, Techstars invested $100,000 in Pair Anything through the #RisingStars pre-seed fund. Managing Director Neal Sales-Griffin shared his enthusiasm by saying that “we are excited to support PairAnything because of Christy's personal connection to the problem, her genuine passion, and her vision for the company's future.”
PairAnything is the first company in the Greater Sacramento Region to receive backing from Techstars. “Greater Sacramento is experiencing incredible market momentum, and global investors like Techstars are taking note. Due to our close proximity to the Bay Area, the region is accelerating inclusive economic growth, through programs like FourthWave.io to position PairAnything and other startups for success,” Greater Sacramento Economic Council President and CEO Barry Broome shared.
“We are thrilled that Techstars has recognized Christy Serrato’s dedication to turn PairAnything from a promising idea and 2019 Big Bang! award winner into an impactful and growing business today” said Joe DiNunzio, Executive Director of the Mike and Renee Child UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. “Beyond her success with PairAnything, we also celebrate Ms. Serrato’s commitment to serve as a supportive mentor and powerful advocate for the entrepreneurial community in our region.”
#Techstars#WOCFounder#womanentrepreneur#innovation#Mentorship#PairAnything#winetech#wineretail#winepairing#foodpairing#GreaterSacramentoRegionUniversity of California, Davis#AggieInnovator
Read more: www.pairanything.com/news
At Volition we believe in the power of collaboration between academia and startups, with many of our ecosystem partnerships providing opportunities for education and resources to startups and founders, bridging the gap between knowledge and entrepreneurship.
In the past, we’ve connected startups with academic institutions (such as Langara College) for a flow of fresh ideas and real industry feedback. Additionally, we encourage founders to share their insights at our events, fostering a culture of learning and co-mentorship. And, finally, our events regularly bring together experts and startup founders, sparking conversations and fuelling business development.
As founders and ecosystem partners, how do you think we can create more opportunities to strengthen the relationship between academia and startups?
#AcademicPartnerships#StartupInnovation#EcosystemCollaboration#KnowledgeSharing#TechEntrepreneurship
This week its Upstream Festival in #rotterdam. The entire week will be filled with side-events and key-notes to make your startup succeed. With SeedBlink we will host our hole-in-one event and will be present at the main venue on Wednesday celebrating entrepreneurship (and my birthday 🚀).
Me, Robbin Hoogstraten, Eric Bartha and Bogdan Stoian are looking forward to meeting you during upstream. Feel free to DM us we still have some meeting spots open!
For now I want to give three tips to prepare for the event properly:
1. Set your goal: Determine what your goal is during the event and adjust your pitch to it.
2. Connect to the right people: Use the Swapcard app to connect to the people you want to speak to and try to set up meetings either during the event or otherwise afterward.
3. Follow up! prepare a sheet, easy to reach note app on your phone or WhatsApp channel with yourself. Write down what you spoke about after your conversations and make sure the time invested does not go wasted by following up properly.
Looking forward to meeting everyone during the event!
#startup#investing#startupjourney#startupevent#letsgo!
Dive into the experience of Pitch Fest 5.0 through the eyes of Mr. Eswar Koushick from Well BE. 🚀
Mr. Koushick shares the invaluable opportunities, connections, and insights he gained at our latest event.
From uncovering new potential to networking with industry leaders, see firsthand how we're helping entrepreneurs like him thrive.
We are always committed to nurturing growth and sparking innovation among startups.
Could your story be the next one we help shape?
#StartupTales#PitchFest5#EntrepreneurSuccess#StartupGrowth#Innovation"
I had an enlightening conversation with Jens Lapinski, who is among the most active investors in Europe.
Here are 5 key takeaways from our discussion:
1. Transitioning from science to startups provides a unique perspective on innovation and problem-solving.
2. The success of a startup often hinges on the strength and duration of the co-founder relationship.
3. Germany's startup ecosystem thrives despite government support, showcasing the power of entrepreneurial spirit.
4. Accelerator programs must evolve to stay relevant, adapting to the changing landscape of investment and entrepreneurship.
5. Investing in startups is not just about financial returns; it's about supporting founders to create impactful, technology-driven solutions.
(Complete episode will be ready this week)
#Entrepreneurship#StartupInvesting#Innovation#TechStartups#BusinessInsights
Some weeks ago, not long before my transition to COO of Prepare 4 VC, we completed a rebrand that has been the case in practice and intention for several long months. Like the startups we serve, P4VC is subject to the same forces of change and must forever be mindful of the very same factors that affect the entire startup ecosystem.
That being said, like the great ships of immortal fame -- USS Constitution, USS Constellation, HMS Victory, HMS Endeavour, and others --- OASIS, that symbol of who we are and what we do and why, is a resilient and enduring thing. A thing I deeply love, more than any other career or operation I've cared for besides the years I spent in patient advocacy for my mother.
As the team and I have joked, I am very often the first to admit fault and the last to claim credit (due to limiting beliefs I'm sure), but the one exception to this is OASIS. That culmination of the will, the work, and the effects of Prepare 4 VC's contribution to early stage startup success and even later stage companies as well. Our partnerships. Our consistent legacy of cross-collaboration and wider ecosystem support. It is a beautiful, thrilling story -- and something I will proudly boast of.
Yet Prepare 4 VC and OASIS was lonely for a long while in a way, until Boston New Technology became part of the voyage. Now OASIS and "ORACLE" (a similar symbolic reference to everything BNT is known for ) are the best of friends, sailing beside together nice and smooth.
This yarn ends with a bit of advice:
If you can do what you love, please do --- and do it knowing it is a big risk and you will probably fail, a lot. If you can bear it, keep going, and understand that you're not alone.
Happy Sunday everyone.
#sundaythoughts#sundaymotivation#earlystagestartups#startupcommunity#StartupOASISJournal
OASIS, she embodies the legacy of Prepare 4 VC.
She's a resilient vessel, navigating uncharted waters for early-stage startups.
Her design, a fusion of tradition and New Technology, sails mightily through challenges; agile and resourceful -- a force to be reckoned with.
She is a guardian of the entrepreneurial dream, guiding all who sail beside her to glory and triumph across the ocean of innovation.
--- Steve Vilkas, Chief Operating Officer and OASIS Navigator/Co-Director of Boston New Technology#sundaythoughts#entrepreneurship#creativity#TheStartupOASISJournal
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In the whirlwind world of startups and strategy, Brad Messer stands at the helm, steering his portfolio with the finesse of a seasoned executive.
Navigating the fast-paced tech seas, he's mastered the art of the strategic pause, ensuring his ventures don't sprint off the innovation cliff or lag too far behind.
The biggest hurdle?
Learning to slow down, to savor the now amidst the constant rush.
Entrepreneurship has offered him this gift - the chance to cherish each moment, a stark contrast to his days as a software developer, where the end of one task was just the beginning of another.
For Brad, it's all about embracing the journey, one mindful step at a time.
#BradMesserInsights#TechLifeBalance#MindfulEntrepreneurship#gtleshow#gtle
Founder at unClassic Foods
1moexcited about this!