Startup Adventures

🚀 The brand new event season has officially kicked off this week!

We are back in action after a looong summer break, getting caught up with everything that has happened in tech throughout these past months.

Let's revisit – AI is still the hottest topic (of course), especially after the introduction of the new AI Act from the EU.

What does this news mean for businesses that serve people in Europe? And more importantly, how will new rules affect the development and deployment of AI systems across different sectors?

Well, the basic idea is that this legislation aims to ensure that the benefits of AI are fully realized, while protecting fundamental rights and user safety.

But anyway, we are excited for the new event season to dive deeper into important topics like this and connect with like-minded individuals from different fields.

👀 Stay tuned for more updates from us!

🌻 We had a fabulous time exploring the Dutch startup ecosystem at The Next Web conference in Amsterdam last week!

Imagine 3,500 startups, 600 investors, 2,000 tech ecosystem representatives, and 100 journalists to mingle and get to know with each other in a fun and inspiring environment.

🚀 You could attend sessions from top-notch speakers talking about the critical role of AI in shaping tomorrow’s world, the evolution of tech, and how to learn from mistakes as a startup founder.

We can't wait to share all about it in the article next week. Stay tuned! 👀

🚀 Bikes? Canals? Tulips? Stroopwafels? What are the reasons to visit Amsterdam in the middle of June?

Ahh, yes, the legendary The Next Web conference is happening this week, and we are super excited to be part of it!

As always, we'll be reporting directly from the event and exploring the uniqueness of this 2-day-long startup conference that is bringing together 10,000+ tech enthusiasts to uncover the next big ideas in tech. 🙌

So, expect some quality updates from us, directly from the heart of European tech.

It's always adventurous to visit this wild and energetic, yet peaceful and historical city – let's go! ⚡️

🚀 Here we go – let's rewind back to April 2024 and check the main highlights of TechChill conference this year!

🙌 We are honestly still buzzing from the level of energy and innovation that startups showcased at this year's event.

With massive participation, innovative startups, and cutting-edge solutions all around, TechChill 2024 celebrated the best of Baltic Startup community by bringing together fastest-growing startups, active investors, and talented tech enthusiasts.

💡 Have a look at the article to see the full story of impact that TechChill is making on the Baltic startup ecosystem.

Techchill 2024 Celebrated the Best of Baltic Startup Community This event has an immense impact on local ecosystem

💭 We all know why you’re building the business you’re building — to solve a particular problem that your audience has, right?

🤔 But what made you solve this problem? Why does it matter to you?

🚀 Well, that’s exactly the question that your Brand Story should be answering – have a look at our new article to see what makes the brand story captivating and how it can help your company stand out.

How to Come up With the Brand Story? Inspired by the book, Story Brand, by Donald Miller

🚀 Here we go – another founder networking event is just around the corner!

👀 Together with Tenity, Startup Adventures is organizing a Founder Story session where they will share their insightful stories, experiences, and lessons learned along their entrepreneurial path.

🎙️ Speakers for this event will be Antonio Tinto (CEO and Founder of Lambdai Space Tenity portfolio company) and Mihkel Vetemaa (CEO and Founder of Bilance).

🙌 During the event, you will also have a chance to connect with like-minded individuals, fellow entrepreneurs, and industry experts!

📅 Date: Thursday 25th April
🕖 Time: 16:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: SEB Innovation Centre - Tallinn

🎟️ Reserve your spot and check more info about the event through this link: https://fienta.com/apero-with-tenity-founder-stories-and-networking

See you there!

🌟 Let's celebrate the gran TechChill 2024 together!

Europe's most vibey tech event salutes the best of the Baltic startup community by bringing together thousands of attendees together in a (tech)chill environment.

Here you can find fastest-growing startups, fascinating speakers, and talented tech enthusiasts – so, literally everyone from the local startup ecosystem.

TechChill's main focus in 2024 expands of three main themes:

🚀 Frontier Technologies – all about Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, defence tech, space tech, etc.

🚀 Startup Foundations – obviously, Europe's most vibey tech event could not go without proper founder stories.

🚀 New Rules for Navigating the New Normal – it is important to empower diversity and bring out some fresh metrics for success.

For us, this year's edition of TechChill is full of interesting talks and insightful conversations with global founders 🙌

We can't wait to share all about it in the article next week. Stay tuned! 👀

🚀 A new season of the Startup Blender Podcast is just around the corner! 🚀

Yes, yes... Starting next week, we'll be back with some fresh episodes with fascinating guests sharing their startup adventures with us.

🔥 In fact, the next episode is gonna be the 50th episode of this podcast. Can you believe that? We're really excited that we went this far, tbh.

🙌 So, now it's the perfect time to revisit one of our older articles and review all the learning we gained from starting this project in the first place.

Have a look 👇

5 Things I’ve Learned From Starting My Own Podcast Last week, I started a new season of The Startup Blender Podcast

🚀 Our second Open Mic Session last week at Workland Offices was a total blast!

🙌 Thank you everyone for joining the event. The session was full of insightful talks from our international superstar speakers.

💡 From the step-by-step guide to becoming a successful marketer to the tips & tricks of investing – we had all types of speeches in this session.

See you all next time!

🎙️ Mic check, one, two... We are excited to announce the speakers of our Open Mic session happening tomorrow at 17:30 in Workland Vabaduse.

🍿 The theme for the event is Founder Stories, so you can expect speakers to share all about their career journeys and startup adventures.

So, here they are – the speakers of the second edition of our Open Mic sessions:

🌟 Alex Vorozhun – Product Owner at Adcatch
🌟 Anjali Menon – Author & Content Strategist
🌟 Pedro Alvarado – CTO at Shuffle Up
🌟 Nicolas Blanco – Technology Expert

🚀 Are you excited to join event?

🙌 Confirm your participation through our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1028848311545530

See you there!

🧩 Let’s face it — learning new languages can be challenging at times.

👀 But, creating a platform that helps other people learn different languages is even more challenging.

🚀 Promova team is building an online language learning tool tailored to users' needs. Through their platform, users can get a study plan and improve their language skills with the unique personalization approach they have.

🎙️ We had a chance to interview the CEO & Co-founder of Promova, Andrew Skrypnyk. The conversation was very interesting — we talked about their solution, founder story, and the challenges he had to go through to grow this company at scale.

👉 Have a look at the full interview below!

Making It Easy to Learn Languages Online. The Founder Story of Promova Interview with the CEO, Andrew Skrypnyk

💭 What are the skills to master in order to better talk with different AI tools?

💡 Well, there are many to think about. "Prompt engineering," or whatever people like to call it, is a relatively new topic, and almost everyone has different experiences with it.

🚀 Anyways, in this article, you will see everything we think is needed to improve your prompting skills and have more insightful and fruitful conversations with different tools like Midjourney, Dall-E, and others.

🤔 Let us know what you think.

How Can Reading Hemingway Books Make You a Better AI Prompter? New trends need new approaches

You probably remember all of those Tech/ Startup Conference overview articles from last year 🙌🏼

Web Summit, Slush, TechChill – you name it – we visited them all! 🚀

Now, it's time to rewind a bit and tell you the story how this idea came to life 💡

Enjoy!

How I “Accidentally” Became a Media Personality In 2023 And what learnings did I get from this

💭 What does it take to be a Founder and a VC at the same time?

Meet Brett Martin – a co-founder of Kumospace, which is the top provider of digital offices connecting distributed teams across the globe.

🚀 Having raised $24 million in funding from Lightspeed, Kumospace's vision is to make connecting online more human and more fun.

🤝 In addition to building this company, Brett is also a General Partner at Charge Ventures. With 60+ portfolio companies in hand, he invests in cross-sector startups in pre-seed and seed rounds.

As you can see, Brett is one of the few people who is currently wearing both hats – Founder & VC, which made our conversation in this episode very interesting.

🎙 Definitely make sure to tune in! We talked about his story of getting into the startup world, the vision of Kumospace, the future of remote work, and his experience as a Venture Capitalist.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o70BmIjEnNqP7Lik51oy0?si=kIkq5BfzTlWFSo3wxJqwjw

✒️ About our podcast: https://medium.com/startup-adventures-international/interesting-stories-to-hear-introducing-the-startup-blender-podcast-f1bbb2e15b00

Let us know what you think 🤔

🚀 Picture this — you’re building a company with limited funds and resources. You have a team of roughly 10 people, and all of you are extremely excited about the solution you’re presenting to the world.

The product is almost ready, and now it’s your time to shine — this is the perfect time to talk to investors, get some early adopters, and test your solution in front of a real audience.

💭 How do you approach this process?

Well, one way to go about it is to attend startup conferences and find the right people there to connect with.

👀 But here's another question – how do you find the right startup event to attend as a founder?

There are lots of different answers to this question, and that's exactly what today's article talks about – Have a look.

Let us know what you think 🤔

How to Choose the Right Startup Conference to Attend as A Founder? Just wanted to share my personal observation

Slush 2023 was a fantastic experience!

Awesome speakers, captivating talks, engaging side events – this startup festival just had it all 🚀

Imagine 13,000 attendees, 5,000 startup founders, and 300 media representatives coming together to build professional relationships and connect with each other – it was just stunning 🙌🏼

Our days were full of capturing all of the notable moments that happened during this grand event – stay tuned – we will tell you all about it in an article 📚

Thanks to the Slush 2023 team for these unforgettable memories!

🎉 Web Summit 2023 kicked off with a fantastical opening ceremony in Lisbon!

🚀 Just picture this – 70,236 participants from 153 countries, 2,608 startups showing their products, 17 pitch competition rounds, and tons of excited people eager to share their stories with us!

💡 Katherine Maher, CEO of Web Summit, took to the stage in front of a crowd of 11,000 people in the Altice Arena at the event’s Opening Night:

“Over the last decade, as Web Summit has grown, we’ve brought together tens of thousands of people who have used this week in Lisbon as a springboard to do remarkable things – to launch companies, find investors, unveil projects, advance a vision of the world worth debating."

We are extremely happy to be here and connect to all of these fascinating people in Lisbon.

🙌🏼 Can't wait to tell you all about our experience with an article – stay tuned!

Luscious Pastel de Natas, shimmering Tagus river, and breathtaking views – Lisbon, we cannot wait to come back to you next week!

🚀 Web Summit 2023 will kick off on the 13th of November, and we are excited to share that Startup Adventures will be present at the event as media representation, covering the most fascinating stories in tech.

If you're also joining, definitely let us know!

We'd love to connect with you in Lisbon 🙌🏼

Here we go – the AI storm is here 🔥

While you're reading this sentence, different AI tools are painting portraits, responding to emails, preparing tax returns, recording hip-hop songs, creating pitch decks, and providing health advice.

💭 We are officially heading towards a "Man versus Machine" world. Does it sound scary?

Well, while every single human is debating on this topic around the world, we decided to play with this new AI tool and explore our creativity. The results were shocking, to be honest.

Have a look 👇

Look, Look — This New AI Tool Made Me a True Artist It’s truly magical!

💭 Why should any startup founder, online creator, or tech enthusiast take the time to attend international conferences in their field?

Isn’t their schedule hectic enough already?

✨ Well, that’s true on some level, but at the same time, we must say that there is a massive value in going to different tech events and connecting with like-minded individuals there.

🙌 Actively attending various tech conferences can be massively beneficial in terms of improving skills, gaining valuable knowledge, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends.

🚀 So, in today's article, we'd like to tell you what we think are the main benefits of attending international tech conferences and what it could mean for your growth.

What Are the Benefits of Attending International Tech Conferences? Let me share some of my experience

💭 What does it take to make B2B content more fun and enjoyable for viewers?

🚀 Meet Marie Skachko, a Founder of Growth Moves – a content studio for B2B companies that specializes in creating engaging and memorable content that humanizes B2B brands and helps them connect with their audiences on a deeper level.

🌍 Originally from Ukraine, Marie is an active traveler and Digital Nomad. One of her biggest passions is to explore life from different parts of the world. Currently based in Lisbon, she is enjoying fantastic Portuguese weather, food, and a vibrant community.

We had a very interesting chat in this episode. We talked about her adventurous international life, the story behind starting Growth Moves, and her future plans as a creator.

So, make sure you tune in 🎙

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74jbirlGlLzgYdNZnu5Fcu?si=x0mVXOlZTJqH0XRcBgKt_A

🖊 About our podcast: https://medium.com/startup-adventures-international/interesting-stories-to-hear-introducing-the-startup-blender-podcast-f1bbb2e15b00

Let us know what you think 🤔

Branding for startups – such an interesting topic, isn't it? 😅

Well, we think it is absolutely crucial to define your brand as a startup, especially in the early stages. Don't you agree?

💭 Because, how else do you stand out and capture the attention of those early leads that are so important for defining your business strategy?

In today's article, we thought it would be interesting to list some of the questions that can help you and your team build a proper brand for your startup company.

Let's get to it! 🚀

What Are the Branding Components That Early-Stage Startups Should Think About? Branding 101 for startup companies.

Took a little break from work ⛵️

Now, we are back to run the show and create new, exciting projects for this season. Stay tuned! 🚀

How Can Good Work-Life Balance Affect Your Work as a Creator Speaking from my experience, it totally works!

💭 Podcasts are one of the biggest sources of inspiration for us!

It is always interesting to hear various stories from people who achieved something valuable throughout their careers.

Besides, when it comes to the work process and coming up with ideas for articles, we often think about the episodes we've recently listened to. It always gets the creative juices flow!

💡 So, in today's article, we wanted to share the Top podcasts that we learn from the most.

Here's the list:
🚀 Creator Science Podcast by Jay Clouse
🚀 Deep Dive by Ali Abdaal
🚀 The Futur™ by Chris Do
🚀 Selling with Love by Jason Marc Campbell
🚀 Finding Founders by Samuel Donner

Let us know about your favorite podcasts👇

5 Top Podcasts That I Learn From The Most Prepare for your daily dose of inspiration

💭 What does it take to help people worldwide boost their confidence and become better public speakers?

💡 Meet Derek Smith, a Public Speaking Coach, Event Host, and the Master of Ceremonies. His goal is to inspire the next generation of virtual and live event speakers.

🚀 He does it by working with countless aspiring speakers and helping them improve their stage presence.

🌍 Originally from Canada, Derek is an active traveler and digital nomad. Currently, he is based in Madeira Island and enjoying its fantastic weather, magnificent nature, and vibrant community.

🙌🏼 We had a very interesting chat in this episode. We talked about his career journey, the story behind becoming a public speaking coach, and more.

🎙 Make sure you tune in.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qy6R4bG4q6h5o9xiZHfV5?si=-WvdWdvKSpiIH70CZfIs7A

🌲 Derek's Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/MrDerekSmith

🎥 Derek's course: https://mrdereksmith.com/master-virtual-events-full-course-package/

Let us know what you think 🤔