Desafia: the best Spanish women-led startups will explore Silicon Valley
A new batch of Spanish startups is ready to fly to Silicon Valley for a brand-new edition of Desafia San Francisco Immersion Program, this time exclusively dedicated to Spanish technology startups led by women.
Empowering Women in Tech: Wisar’s Founder Journey
Wisar's founder shares her journey from angel investor to building Wisar, highlighting challenges, achievements, and the importance of female-focused funds for women in tech.
Generative AI is monopolizing the investment landscape
Within the thriving AI ecosystem of Silicon Valley, Generative AI startups are monopolizing the VC investments by attracting about 40% ($11.9B out of $33.5B in the first six months of 2023). According to the new “Tech Scaleup Silicon Valley 2023 Report: The Rise of Generative AI” by Mind the Bridge with the support of Crunchbase presented at the Opening of the Scaleup Summit San Francisco, Silicon Valley remains the epicenter of innovation and it’s poised to play a central role in this new tech revolution.
EIT Silicon Valley Hub moves to MTB Innovation Center
EIT Silicon Valley Hub, driven by EIT Digital, Europe's largest open innovation ecosystem for a strong, inclusive, fair, sustainable digital Europe, opens new offices in San Francisco, hosted by Mind the Bridge Innovation Center.
L’Italia delle startup ripaga
I dati contenuti nel Report “Tech Scaleup italy 2023” realizzato da Mind the Bridge con il supporto di TIM Enterprise, e presentati all'ITW - Italian Innovation Week, offrono uno spaccato di una economia dell’innovazione italiana promettente e in crescita, su cui ha molto senso continuare a scommettere: ogni dollaro investito nel Venture Capital italiano ritorna in meno di 2 anni in termini di PIL.
Tech Scaleup Italy – 2023 Report
Mind the Bridge, Tech Scaleup Italy - 2023 Report, Turin, September 2023
The Entrepreneurial Journey of Clika’s Founder
The journey of a tenacious entrepreneur bringing AI into the world. Ups and downs in the journey of a women entrepreneur.
Looking for the 10 best Spanish women led startups
Desafia San Francisco opens applications for the first edition of its Immersion Program, exclusively dedicated to Spanish technology startups led by women interested in scaling their business model globally.
The Powerful Rise of Women Founders
The rise of women founders in the startup ecosystem is a transformative movement that is reshaping entrepreneurship towards a more gender-equal and inclusive future.
South Korea: the new frontier in the AI Revolution
In 2022 the Korean scaleup economy continued on a sustainable growth trajectory, that is typical of an increasingly mature innovation ecosystem, and Q1 2023 made no exception. According to the data collected by Mind the Bridge with the support of KITA and Crunchbase included in the “Tech Scaleup South Korea Report 2023”, South Korea appears to be on track to establish itself as a regional and global AI tech leader, due to the high density of AI scaleups, structured government support, adequate programs to foster local talent, and availability of dedicated data infrastructures.
Tech Scaleup South Korea – Report 2023
Mind the Bridge, Tech Scaleup South Korea - Report 2023, Seoul, July 2023
Corporate Innovation in South Korea – Report 2023
Mind the Bridge, Corporate Innovation in South Korea - Report 2023, Seoul, July 2023
Come Whable combatterà l’esclusione sociale
In questa intervista Marco Marinucci incontra Marco Altea, imprenditore con sclerosi multipla progressiva che, con la sua Whable, intende aiutare le persone con disabilità a migliorare la propria condizione migliorando per prima cosa l'accessibilità ai luoghi di socializzazione.
The Israel Innovation Menu
Israel's startup and innovation ecosystem ranks among the world's best, attracting global corporations seeking opportunities. As more and more companies look to Israel as a source of innovation, our MD Israel, Ilan Regenbaum, shares a few different options for accessing this incredible innovation ecosystem, along with examples of international corporations that have already opened up shop here.
Korean alumni: Meetup in Seoul
Since 2021, Mind the Bridge has operated 20 batches of startup acceleration programs for Korean startups and scaleups. The goal is help them go global and specifically entry the U.S. market (i.e. customers) and ecosystem (i.e. funding, exits). To celebrate this milestone, last week MTB hosted an Alumni Meetup in Seoul and had the chance to sit with 30+ of our Korean alumni founders. More info in this post by Global Startup Program Manager & Innovation Advisor Isabelle Johannessen.
Introducing the Startup Ecosystem Stars: Recognizing Global Innovation Catalysts
Mind the Bridge, in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce, announces the launch of an annual initiative, the Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES). This global award aims to honor the most effective and influential government-related organizations around the world that are fostering innovation in their regions. They are the unsung heroes, the silent architects of transformative technologies, and the guiding stars of aspiring entrepreneurs. Save the date: Paris, November 21st
Why Large Corporates do not Buy Startups
In the world of M&A, the distinction between known unknowns and unknown unknowns becomes apparent when acquiring established companies versus startups. While established companies come with known uncertainties based on historical performance, startups operate in the realm of unknown possibilities. Valuing startups proves challenging as traditional metrics and multiples may not apply.
You want a successful Venture Client? Then start with Quick Wins
Getting quick wins should be the first goal of a Venture Client unit. Once have built your internal reputation, you can raise the bar both in terms of (innovation) impact and (required) commitment from the business. Alberto Onetti provides 5 Golden Rules of a solid Venture Client.