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There will be a few (free) side events before Polar Bear Pitching. Check them out, if you are interested in: - Circular Economy #kiertotalousklusteri - Health & Life Science OuluHealth ecosystem - Mingling with guests from Northern Norway and Northern Sweden - Hearing about Japanese companies and their needs JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization / JETRO Startup There will also be opportunities for startups to pitch to relevant investors in case you are looking for funding! #networking #startup

Sitting in the Graebel Singapore office and reflecting on the last few days - what an incredible experience at the ATMA and ERC events, as well as the Graebel Partner Summit 2024 this morning. Despite the current challenges facing the global mobility market, I can't help but feel a profound sense of optimism. As I gaze out the window at the bustling city skyline, I'm reminded that even in the midst of uncertainty, there is a bright light shining ahead. The global mobility industry may look different, but it is undoubtedly full of untapped potential and possibilities. Together, alongside our partners and clients, I believe we can overcome the obstacles and unlock new avenues for growth. So let's lean into the excitement of this evolving landscape and continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in global mobility. Here is to the world ahead. Graebel Companies, Inc. Asia Talent Mobility Alliance Muhammad Akhbar Andrew Pierce Rocky Zhao, GMS Wilbur Tan Victor Cantor #GlobalMobility #GraebelPartners #FutureFocus #graebel

What's happening in the New Nordic tech landscape? 🤔 Throughout the year, we at byFounders keep track of the pre-seed to Series A rounds in the Nordics and Baltics - or the New Nordics as we like to call it. We compile a dataset primarily for our internal use, but we decided to again share some insight into what we’ve seen, and to highlight a few companies from each country. Interested in knowing: 👉 How much capital was invested in New Nordic tech startups? 👉 Who most active investor were? 👉 How active non-European investor participation were? 👉 How much funding impact startups received? 👉 What the share of diverse founding teams or repeat founders was? 👉 What new VC funds launched in the region? Dig in to find out! https://lnkd.in/dje7Q_i3

[Apply by June 16th] Call for proposals from startups and companies to innovative companies in Singapore “Singapore-Japan Fast Track Pitch Event 2024"! In this event, 5 leading companies, which actively exploring open innovation opportunities in Singapore, provide challenge statements to collaborate with other companies, including startups and SMEs. The call for proposals has launched globally, and startups and companies in any size from any region can submit applications. This is a great opportunity for startups and companies to leverage the Singapore’s innovation-hub to further expand businesses to ASEAN countries and global scale. If you have innovative solutions and are keen to explore collaboration opportunities, submission is now open until June 16th! For more information and application, click HERE >> https://loom.ly/I12LB3A

🤩As we are approaching the rising star preselections, we proudly introduce our jury. These experts in various aspects of entrepreneurship will evaluate our #RisingStar pitchers this edition💫 Stay tuned🎙️ #Fast50BE #ScaleUpEcosystem

🌟 HAFIS Mid-Term Milestone 🌟 We've reached an important milestone in the HAFIS (Helmholtz Academy for Intrapreneurship) programme. Last week was full of energy as the teams presented the progress of their innovative projects and their enthusiasm was a great source of inspiration. The teams not only presented their progress - they also gave insights into their ups and downs and called for resources within the HAFIS community, giving us not only a very personal window into their journey, but also creating a strong sense of connection and support for each other. By diving into extensive resource exploration and gathering insights from various viewpoints, we've sparked significant conversations to drive the further journey of the teams. This journey of collaboration and discovery is shaping our way forward. As well as the valuable insights, engaging discussions and inspiring moments, we're grateful for the mid-term as a chance to come together, network and build relationships that go beyond the projects. A huge shout out to all the teams for your innovation and drive. As we move into the next phase, we anticipate further growth and breakthroughs and are excited to see your progress. Let's Connect: Interested in shaping the future? Follow our journey and explore joining HAFIS’s next cycle. Connect to learn more about becoming a part of our community. Special thanks to all our coaches, our external improvisation expert Torsten Giese and the URBN JUNGLE Leipzig for hosting us. #HAFIS #Innovation #Teamwork #Growth #innovation #transfer #helmholtz #helmholtztransferacademies #htahafis #intrapreneurship

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗅 🚀 👋 Hey startup founders and business leaders Are you struggling to map out a clear growth plan? Not sure how to use technology to maximize results? Or maybe you want to validate your business model before investing more resources? I’m here to help you achieve that! 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 1.𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: We’ll ensure your startup stands out and that your product or service meets real market needs. 2.𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: I’ll guide you through building a sustainable and adaptable growth roadmap for the long term. 3.𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Discover how advanced tools like AI can enhance efficiency and give your business a competitive edge. 4.𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: Learn how to adjust based on real data, minimizing waste and speeding up your success. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁: - Tailored, 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗼𝗻-𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: Customized to your business context and needs. - Practical, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀: Implementable from day one. - 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Because success is a continuous process, not a one-time event. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: If you want to grow, you need to be ready to put in the work. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀: We won’t always follow conventional paths, and that’s a good thing! 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁: Agility is key in today’s fast-changing business world. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁? Leave a comment or book a call with me. Let’s build sustainable growth together! 💬📅 https://lnkd.in/dFt9evk3 #SustainableGrowth #StartupSuccess #BusinessStrategy

💡 The ideal company size is 5 - anything bigger and you fail 🧐 Having worked in multiple startups including now FOUND, in a midsized (but global) firm and a Fortune 500 company, I’ve always been intrigued by what the ideal company size is. 🏎️ Arthur Mensch (CEO of Mistral AI, who just announced another mega-raise of 600m EUR) argues that a team of 5 is much faster than a team of 50 - unless you create 10 teams of 5 and these teams are sufficiently uncoupled. 🚧 Our advisory board member Roland Philippsen - with his experience from startups (who turned into unicorns) to giants like Google - goes as far to say that the Dunbar number of 150 is a natural limit to the efficient size of an organization. Beyond 150, the necessary coordination efforts move the focus inwards (i.e. away from the user or customer) and generate significant overhead. 🦕 Large companies like Haier have deconstructed their organization to account for this - breaking down the company into hundreds of nimble, startup-like teams with limited cash and a high degree of agency. ❓ What do you think - what’s the ideal size of a company and can you break down large organizations into smaller and more effective teams? https://lnkd.in/eTcHrwNg

Bloomberg News: Mr PHAM, Nhat Vuong, Founder of VINFAST in a rare interview with Chief Intl Correspondent and the Anchor of #BloombergTV in SE Asia region, Ms Haslinda Amin: "How long will you continue to support the unprofitable venture? “Until I run out of money,” Vuong, 55, said" PHAM Nhat Vuong, a prominent Vietnamese #entrepreneur, is the founder and chairman of #Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest conglomerate. His diverse interests span real estate, retail, healthcare, and more. He was born in #Hanoi, Vietnam. His paternal family hails from Hà Tĩnh province in north-central Vietnam in #modest circumstances. #Education: He pursued studies at the Hanoi University of Mining and Geology. His mathematical aptitude earned him a scholarship to study at the #Moscow Geological Prospecting Institute in #Russia, where he graduated in 1992. #Entrepreneurship: While living in #Ukraine, Vuong started an instant noodle restaurant business using borrowed funds. He expanded into producing and selling instant noodles. In 1993, he founded #Technocom, a market leader in dehydrated culinary products in Ukraine. He eventually sold Technocom to Nestlé for $150 million before returning to Vietnam. #Vingroup: Back in Vietnam, Vuong initiated several significant projects. Notably, he established Vinpearl Resort #NhaTrang in 2003 and Vincom City Towers (later renamed Vincom Ba Trieu) in central #Hanoi in 2004. These ventures laid the foundation for #Vingroup, which he formed by merging #Vincom and #Vinpearl. #Wealth: In 2015, Vuong was listed as the richest person in Vietnam, with assets totaling VNĐ 24.3 trillion (approximately US$1.1 billion). His net worth has continued to grow, and as of February 2024, #Forbes estimates it to be US$4.5 billion. #VinFast: Vuong chairs VinFast, an electric vehicle (#EV) manufacturer under Vingroup. In August 2023, VinFast went public through a #SPAC listing on #Nasdaq, making Vuong one of Asia’s richest individuals. The company is even building an electric SUV factory in North Carolina. #Philanthropy: Vuong has turned some investments into non-profit ventures, including those in healthcare, education, and sports. He also established the #VinFuture Prize for science and technological innovation. https://lnkd.in/gYEfJxbQ