How time flies: it’s day two of Leweb11 and there is so much to do, so much to hear! Today I’ve been striking a balance between hearing the main conference sessions and mentoring some extremely interesting start-ups (I’m glad to say that there are some BizSpark members among them) who found me using the leweb >>
Design for life … or at least, for a great start-up
Over the next couple of days I’m at LeWeb11 in Paris – the annual get-together for technology entrepreneurship in Europe – where, based on previous years, I can guarantee I will meet a very influential audience ….startups, vendors, investors, press, bloggers, analysts….you name it, they’re here. It’s like the ‘Who’s Who’ of the tech world. >>
Creative monetization?
During my career – including the past 3 years focused on startups – I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting over 300 startups, as well as hearing presentations from many more. And I never cease to be impressed by the innovative ideas out there. But, there is one challenge that very few address: monetization.
As a >>
From Basement to Woodstock in 100 days?
I saw this awesome announcement from a great BizSpark Network Partner that you might find interesting: Rockstart Accelerator. It’s a new 100-day accelerator program in Amsterdam helping 10 promising startups like yourself to break through internationally. What they offer: 99 mentors (successful entrepreneurs, CEO’s and experts in their field), 5,000 EUR per founder, 6 months of >>
BizSpark Program Tops 45,000 Startups!
Three years ago, Microsoft kicked off the BizSpark program to support early-stage tech startups worldwide. Over the years, we have worked with amazing companies, incredible entrepreneurs and a global network of partners and advisors.
Today, Microsoft provides valuable assistance to more than 45,000 startups worldwide. BizSpark partners range from traditional VC-funded startups, to garage-style startups with >>
GEW help startups become what’s next!
104 countries, 40,000 events, over 10 million participants – big numbers underline the impact of Global Entrepreneurship Week. And at Microsoft, we are delighted to be supporting this worldwide initiative. After all, supporting entrepreneurs is at the heart of what our global BizSpark program is all about. It’s also a great tie-in with the work >>
Starten @StartupWeekend Amsterdam!
Loop jij rond met een briljant idee?
Startup Weekend is een intensief 54 uur durend event gericht op het bouwen van een Web of mobiele applicatie die de basis zou kunnen vormen voor jouw bedrijf. En dat alles gedurende één weekend! Een ideale mogelijkheid om jouw idee te testen en vergelijken met anderen. Heb je geen >>
I’m involved as a mentor in an initiative that I think is very interesting for BizSpark startups : Rockstart Accelerator. It’s a new program where a selection of 10 startups will be helped to launch and market their product (internationally).
What they offer: coaching by 99 mentors (successful entrepreneurs, CEO’s and experts in the field of >>