The Status Quo in Europe: the Gender Divide in Venture Capital Funding
A recent report by Sifted initiates an insightful exploration into the landscape of gender diversity within Europe’s startup ecosystem, focusing on the allocation of venture capital (VC) funding into female-founded startups across different regions. This comprehensive analysis sheds light on both progress made and persisting challenges in achieving gender parity within the realm of entrepreneurial […]
Websites to Build Your Company without VC or Investors Backup
Note: This article is inspired by Chris Federspiel’s original LinkedIn post, “Founding a business without VC”. Thank you, Chris, for your candid reflections and unwavering commitment to empowering entrepreneurs. Hey there, fellow dreamers and future titans of industry! Have you ever found yourself bursting with innovative ideas but held back by the seemingly insurmountable barrier […]
Pitch the way VCs think. (If you want that)
This article is inspired by “Pitch the Way VCs Think: Presenting with Emotion” by Vinod Khosla, published on May 21, 2019, where Khosla shares valuable insights on the investor perspective and offers advice to entrepreneurs on how to effectively present to potential investors. As an entrepreneur, you’ve nurtured your idea from a spark of inspiration […]
Redefining Startup Incubation in the Web3 Era: Embracing Generation 3.5 for a Decentralized Future
Web3 is transforming how we think about technology, business, and capital. Although the ecosystem is still solidifying its processes and culture, one trait remains consistent with previous technological revolutions: the influx of capital. In 2021 alone, Forbes reported that venture capital (VC) firms deployed over $30 billion globally into crypto startups—a ten-fold increase from the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Startup Accelerators in 2025
Introduction In today’s fast‐paced entrepreneurial ecosystem, startup accelerators remain critical launchpads that help early‐stage companies refine their business models, access capital, and tap into extensive mentorship and networking opportunities. As we move further into 2025, the accelerator landscape has evolved significantly—blending in‐person, hybrid, and fully remote formats, as well as niche programs that target industries […]
