Startup Guide

From building a tech startup in a male-dominated industry to becoming a leading advocate for inclusivity, Agnieszka Maciejowska’s (Aga Maciejowska) journey is a testament to resilience and innovation. 🌍 Born in Lublin and drawn to Warsaw by love, Agnieszka turned challenges into opportunities. Her ventures, like the pioneering ticketing platform Evenea, not only shaped Poland’s startup ecosystem but also opened doors for future generations of women entrepreneurs. Today, as CEO and Co-founder at Plan Be Eco, she continues to inspire with her commitment to diversity and sustainable business practices. 👉 Discover her full story and more in The Explorer Series by Startup Guide Warsaw. Get your copy today and explore the vibrant startup culture shaping Warsaw: https://lnkd.in/de7wJ9hX

Unlock the secrets to successful startup funding in Poland — from early-stage angel investments to complex VC deals. 📈 Securing funding is one of the most crucial and challenging milestones for startups. In Poland, the funding ecosystem has grown significantly in recent years, providing founders with multiple paths for raising capital. However, each funding source comes with specific legal requirements, risks and complexities. Drawing on insights from Maciej Zajda, Head of the VC Team, and Katarzyna Wójcik, Associate at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP) Palinka (DZP) – one of Poland’s largest law firms – we explore the most common sources of startup funding, the associated legal considerations and discuss how entrepreneurs can protect themselves and their businesses. 📲 Dive into the full article: https://lnkd.in/dnCa-CRe This article is sponsored by Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP)

Local solutions, to global problems. 🌟💡 The Startup Guide Summit brought together visionaries from over 60 startup ecosystems at Casa do Impacto in Lisbon! Startups, investors, public sector leaders, community builders and changemakers were united to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. From fostering innovation to sparking collaboration, the summit became a hub for exchanging ideas and building meaningful partnerships that inspire real-world impact. 🚀 All this was made possible thanks to our partners, speakers, volunteers and esteemed guests! Together, we’re building a brighter future and we can’t wait to see where this takes us next. Stay tuned! 👀 🔗summit.startupguide.com Video by ATME Foto

🌟 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the Startup Guide Summit 2024 on November 13th! 🌟 Your energy and passion made this one-day celebration of innovation and impact unforgettable. From thought-provoking discussions to the dynamic Impact Shakers Pitch Competition, we were blown away by the creativity and drive in the room. A huge shoutout to our incredible speakers, ambitious startups and dedicated partners who came together at Casa do Impacto to spotlight solutions for a better, more inclusive future. Let’s keep the momentum going as we continue to inspire change and shape the world through entrepreneurship! 💡🌍 Photography by ATME Foto

The Warsaw edition of The Explorer Series by Startup Guide is out now! 🇵🇱 Hosted at Venture Café Warsaw Foundation, we launched our fourth issue of The Explorer Series by Startup Guide, this time focusing on the city of Warsaw, including a panel discussion: “Warsaw: A Hub of Innovation and Inclusivity.” In this panel, the focus was on the opportunities and challenges of setting up a business in Warsaw, how the ecosystem has evolved in recent years, and where it is heading in the future. The panel was moderated by Anna Weissensteiner (Startup Guide) and Dominika Duda (Venture Café Warsaw Foundation), with Grzegorz Kaczorowski (Grow with Warsaw), Marcin Koziorowski (EcoBean), Maciej (Maciek) Sadowski (StartUp Hub Poland) and Aureliusz Górski (CampusAI Polska). Thank you to our partners at the Grow with Warsaw, Venture Café Warsaw Foundation, StartUp Hub Poland, Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP), and CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center). Make sure to grab your copy of The Explorer Series Warsaw! Visit https://lnkd.in/dUdjJ8F9!

Tickets for the Startup Guide Summit are SOLD OUT! 🚨 Thank you to everyone who grabbed their spot! We can’t wait to see you all there for an inspiring event. If you missed out this time, stay tuned for future updates. See you at the summit! 👋 #startupguidesummit #startupguideeverywhere #lisbonevent #urbanimpact #entrepreneurship

The Startup Guide Summit is TOMORROW! 🎉🚀 Here’s a throwback to last year's edition, where the energy was vibrant and the atmosphere buzzing with innovation! ⚡️ We can’t wait to bring that same excitement to tomorrow’s event, with even more inspiring speakers, valuable networking and groundbreaking ideas. Get ready to connect, learn and be part of a community that's shaping the future! See you at the summit! 🌟 #startupguidesummit #startupeverywhere #lisbonevent #urbanimpact #entrepreneurship

Smart Fundraising: How can we bridge the funding gap for unrepresented founder 💰 Underrepresented founders face significant barriers in accessing the funding needed to succeed. This session explores innovative strategies to close the funding gap, with a focus on fostering inclusivity and equity within the startup ecosystem. We’ll start by addressing the funding disparity through real-world examples and statistics, followed by a panel of successful underrepresented founders who will share their stories and creative fundraising strategies. Participants will then divide into three focus groups: 💰 Fund – Exploring alternative funding methods like crowdfunding, grants, and impact investing. 🌐 Connect – Building inclusive networks that connect founders with investors and mentors. 📢 Advocate – Identifying ways to promote systemic changes that enhance equity in funding for all entrepreneurs. Facilitator: Emma Rees (Deployed) Speakers: Emma Rees, Rosie Turner (InChorus) and Moojan Asghari (Thousand Faces) Session Partner: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) ℹ️ Join us on 13 November at Casa do Impacto #startupguidesummit #startupeverywhere #lisbonevent #urbanimpact #entrepreneurship

Twinning Social Innovation and GovTech: How to collaborate and implement private solutions to tackle society's biggest challenges 🤝 To tackle the complex social and economic sustainability challenges facing the public sector, we must explore new forms of collaboration that leverage the power of social innovators and the emerging European GovTech movement. In this interactive workshop, we’ll focus on knowledge sharing and scaling best practices of co-creation between social innovation actors and the public sector. You’ll hear from a diverse lineup of speakers showcasing innovative cross-sectoral cooperation examples from various parts of Europe. After the presentations, participants will break into groups to discuss and provide feedback on the examples shared. Each group will then present their insights, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Facilitator: Lars Persson Skandevall (Bron Innovation) Speakers: Ana Lomba Correia (Beta-i • collaborative innovation) and Ulrika Sjölund (Forum for social innovation Sweden) Session Partner: Bron Innovation ℹ️ Join us on 13 November at Casa do Impacto 🔗 Tickets at summit.startupguide.com #startupguidesummit #startupeverywhere #lisbonevent #urbanimpact #entrepreneurship

The countdown is on! The Startup Guide Summit is NEXT week! 🎉 Get ready for an inspiring lineup of leaders and innovators shaping the future! Here are some more speakers you'll get to meet at the Startup Guide Summit: 💡 Anna C W De Matos – CEO & Co-Founder, Circular Library Network Pioneering sustainable resource management with modular technology for community sharing across Europe & North America. 💼 Anne-Laure Fayard – Chaired Professor, Nova School of Business and Economics An ethnographer of work, exploring collaboration, technology, innovation and design in the workplace. 🎨 Gustavo Rosa Silva – Partner CSO, Questtono With 15+ years of experience, Gustavo leads strategic, creative projects using design thinking to tackle business challenges. ♻️ Luísa Pinheiro – Director of Regulation & Compliance, Sociedade Ponto Verde With over 30 years in the environment sector, Luísa is a driving force in innovation, sustainability, and circular economy in packaging. 📱 Marisa Gomes – Head of Business Innovation Center, Vodafone Power Lab Passionate about empowering startups and fostering industry growth with her technical expertise in business innovation. 🚀 Patrícia Almeida – Innovation Coordinator, Beta-i • collaborative innovation Specializing in delivering innovation projects and driving operational leadership. 💡 Manuel Baptista – Innovation Consultant, Beta-i • collaborative innovation Helping industrial clients reach their innovation goals with tailored solutions. 🌍 Moojan Asghari – Founder, Thousand Faces A curious entrepreneur driven by the transformative power of technology and the human mind. 🌟 Rosie Turner – Co-CEO, InChorus Leading the way in inclusive innovation and collaboration, with years of experience in accelerators and ventures. 🎯 Sofia Rolo – Head of Strategic Projects, Unicorn Factory Lisboa Driving impactful change within Lisbon’s startup ecosystem, Sofia brings deep expertise in fostering growth and collaboration among innovators, continuously elevating Lisbon’s position as a thriving hub for entrepreneurship. ℹ️ Join us on 13 November at Casa do Impacto 🔗 Tickets at summit.startupguide.com #startupguidesummit #startupeverywhere #lisbonevent #urbanimpact #entrepreneurship