In 2009, before coworking spaces were a global trend, Maximilian von der Ahé co-founded betahaus in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district. What started as an experiment among friends quickly grew into one of the city’s most influential hubs for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives. With a background in…

Emilie Vallauri’s deep expertise in nurturing pre-seed startups and building thriving entrepreneurial communities makes her an invaluable asset to the startup ecosystem. As a Program Lead at Techstars, she’s currently focusing on accelerating the startup landscape in Southern African countries. She also contributes to the…

Jens Lapinski is the Founding Partner & CEO of Angel Invest, Europe’s most active angel fund. Previously, he was a Managing Director at Techstars, where he launched the German fund that invested in 40 companies that have raised €250M+ in funding. Read our interview to…

Darya Kamkalova is an entrepreneur, angel investor, podcast host, community builder, speaker, digital nomad, and tech industry professional with fourteen years of experience in data products and marketplaces. When she hit her glass ceiling in the corporate world, she launched Venturing Women – now an…

Sufeng Li is an angel investor with a background in Finance X Product Development. He’s empowering startups through strategic insights and impactful investments. We talked to him about the SIA program, which provides a comprehensive, fully remote three-month experience to elevate your investing acumen, advice…

Elizabeth Kleinveld is the host of Breaking Banks Europe, the world’s #1 FinTech podcast and radio show. She’s a startup matchmaker and ecosystem builder, especially for FinTech, Renewable Energy, and Mobility and Sustainability. In our interview, learn more about her role as Head of Acceleration…

While e-commerce has revolutionized most industries, experience-based businesses like sailing schools, yoga retreats, and adventure tours require something fundamentally different. Traditional e-commerce platforms focus on simple transactions: browse, buy, and ship. But booking experiences is more than just a transaction – it’s about managing a…

Are you an angel investor looking to refine your skills and expand your knowledge? Startup Investor Accelerator (SIA) offers an exceptional hands-on learning program designed for seasoned angel investors or those just starting out. Their Trans-Atlantic Edition, with a geographical focus on Europe and the…

Norhan Othman is an Engineer, passionate about building ventures and coaching startups to sustain themselves and grow into new markets. She is one of the Co-Founders and Head of Partnerships at Startup Migrants focusing on helping international students and professionals to successfully step into the…

In Kenya, financing is essential for shops to buy their stocks. However, it is almost impossible for small retailers to get credit. Sevi runs a stock financing platform in Kenya, which enables small shops to buy products on credit from large suppliers, such as Coca-Cola.…