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🎤 Meet the amazing Line-Up for Venture Day Argentina! ✨ 🌟We are starting the day with welcome speeches from industry leaders, including Guillermina Wiegers, Juan José Güemes (Chairman of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, IE University), Ignacio Pechieu (Country Manager for Argentina & Uruguay, IE University), and Guibert Englebienne, (Co-Founder of Globant and President of Globant X and Globant LatAm). 🔥 The event features a Fireside Chat “Seizing the Moment: Navigating Big Bets in Times of Change”  with Juan José Güemes and Guibert Englebienne. They’ll explore strategies for thriving in dynamic environments and driving impactful change. 💡 The Insightful Panel Discussions:  - “The Future of Tech Strategy in Argentina: Research, Innovation, and Scaling Up” featuring Beatriz Pérez Olmos, Marta Cruz, Mariano Mayer, and Virginia Folgueiro as they discuss Argentina’s potential as a tech innovation hub. - “AgriTech as the Key to Agricultural Transformation” with insights from Carolina Bustos, Tomás Peña, and Eduardo Novillo Astrada (h) on how technology is reshaping the agricultural sector. 🚀 Exciting Startup Pitches - General Tech: Tucán, CryptoMate, and Terrand showcasing groundbreaking innovations in technology. - AgriTech: ZoomAgri, Puna Bio, and auravant presenting transformative solutions for the agricultural industry. 🔗 The jury represents: Globant, IE University, Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto de la República Argentina, ALAYA CAPITAL, Innventure AgriFood Tech, KASZEK, SF500, NXTP Ventures, Kamay Ventures, Draper Cygnus, Pampa Start. 🌐 Get ready for a day full of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and inspiration! Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Annick Janssens Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Maria Paz Quihillalt Joaquin Stein María Hernández Díaz Nacho Mateo Mercedes Ligués Martínez de Irujo María Paula Mac Loughlin Francisco Michref Martin De Dios #IE #IEUniversity #VentureDayArgentina #StartupShowcase #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #TechStartups #BusinessGrowth #Networking #BusinessLeaders #Argentina

🤖 Venture Network is back at it, and last night, we discussed the world of Artificial Intelligence with an inspiring panel featuring: Kevin Fleischman, Axel Zapler, and Andres Shamis Co-Founders of SABIO Edu; Rafael Lopez, CEO of Infolab AI; and Pablo Yusta, CEO of AiKit 🌐 Key Takeaways: - We see AI education has grown from a 2.5 b market in 2022 to a 10B market in 2024. - The reason companies don’t use AI: Price, No knowledge, and AI models are not there to be used in a business or company environment, they are built to serve individuals, not companies. - 70% of teachers say that the grading process could be improved, it is difficult to provide personalized feedback for students. We Can speed up the process by 90% and can give detailed feedback to students quicker. 💡 Tips from Investors: - If you can extend your platform to different verticals you have a jackpot. - Don't underestimate your product.  - Be humble but bold. - A good distributor will make way more money than a great product producer. - You have to be super clear how you attack the market and conquer it. 👏 A big thank you to our incredible panelists and everyone who participated! IE Business School IE School of Science and Technology IE Global Alumni Relations Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Annick Janssens Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Dominique Lahud Filip Iacob Cristina de Mendieta Lilian Krumholz 🎗️Michelle Zheleznyakova Isabela Cushman Chloe Meyer Paula Perdomo Julia Elisabeth Voglmaier Marine Fussman Mauricio Flores Abusabal Sofia Santiago Pari Naheta Andrea Valeria Plaza C. Elene Matiashvili #IEl #IEU #Entrepreneurship #Disruptive #Innovation #VentureNetwork #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #Technology #Networking #PitchEvent #FutureOfAI

Want to know how innovative startups leverage Artificial Intelligence to reshape the future? Join us on Thursday for an exciting panel discussion on "Revolutionizing Industries with the Power of AI”! 🧠 Featuring: 🤖 Kevin Fleischman, Co-Founder at SABIO Edu 🌐 ⁠Rafael Lopez, CEO of ⁠Infolab AI 📊 Pablo Yusta, CEO of AiKit 💬 Connect with the founders during the Q&A session and build valuable relationships. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 📅Date & Time: Nov 21th, 7 PM 📍 Location: Maria de Molina IE University Campus, Area 31 📝 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dG3GFnvF IE Business School IE School of Science and Technology IE Global Alumni Relations Annick Janssens Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Dominique Lahud Filip Iacob Cristina de Mendieta Lilian Krumholz 🎗️Michelle Zheleznyakova Isabela Cushman Chloe Meyer Paula Perdomo Julia Elisabeth Voglmaier Marine Fussman Mauricio Flores Abusabal Sofia Santiago Pari Naheta Andrea Valeria Plaza C. Elene Matiashvili #IEl #IEU #Entrepreneurship #Disruptive #Innovation #VentureNetwork #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #Technology #Networking #Heineken #PitchEvent #FutureOfAI

The countdown begins! 🚀 Just over a week to go until we bring Venture Day Argentina, together with Globant and Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto de la República Argentina. On the 28th of November, we will be heading to El Palacio San Martin for a powerhouse day of innovation, bold ideas, and game-changing insights from the country's top leaders, investors, and startups. 🌐🔥 ¿Nos vemos alli? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwjZ2faf Juan José Güemes Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Annick Janssens Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Maria Paz Quihillalt Joaquin Stein Beatriz Pérez Olmos Ignacio Pechieu María Hernández Díaz Nacho Mateo Mercedes Ligués Martínez de Irujo Carolina Bustos Paula Mac Loughlin Francisco Michref Martin De Dios IE Business School IE School of Science and Technology IE Global Alumni Relations IE Campus Life IE Entrepreneurship Club IE Private Equity & Venture Capital Club #IE #IEUniversity #VentureDayArgentina #StartupShowcase #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #TechStartups #BusinessGrowth #Networking #BusinessLeaders #Argentina

🚀 On Thursday, at the incredible IE Entrepreneurship Summit, we had a special Venture Network brought together a panel featuring leaders from three of Madrid’s most iconic restaurants: Benjamin Bensoussan (co-founder and head chef of Honest Greens), Alex Mtaini (co-founder of Makan), and Javier Contreras (CFO of Grosso Napoletano). These powerhouse brands have become staples in Madrid’s culinary scene, setting benchmarks for quality, innovation, and customer experience. 🌱🍽 🔥 The panel shared their journey of starting out in the restaurant industry, sharing practical advice on overcoming challenges and scaling a brand. They offered tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, including the importance of resilience, staying customer-focused, and creating a clear vision that resonates with your audience. They also explored the potentially transformative role of AI in the food sector. 💡 Key takeaways: - It is important to surround yourself with the right people and work with good people. - Successful people build lives they are excited to wake up to. - There is no universal truth in the world, truth is relative. 🌟 A big thank you to our amazing panellists for sharing their stories and insights, and to Filip Iacob for moderating the discussion. And of course, shoutout to everyone who came and made this event so special! And, also a big shoutout to Layth Fahoum and Valeria Salgado, co-presidents of the IE Entrepreneurship Club who facilitated a wonderful Summit. IE Business School IE School of Science and Technology IE Global Alumni Relations IE Campus Life IE Foundation Diego del Alcázar Benjumea Juan José Güemes Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Annick Janssens Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Dominique Lahud Filip Iacob Cristina de Mendieta Lilian Krumholz 🎗️Michelle Zheleznyakova Isabela Cushman Chloe Meyer Paula Perdomo Julia Elisabeth Voglmaier Marine Fussman Mauricio Flores Abusabal Sofia Santiago Pari Naheta Andrea Valeria Plaza C. Elene Matiashvili Geoffroy Gérard Jana Bezova Sabine Yazbeck Elisa Hicks #IE #IEU #Venturenetwork #food #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Networking

Entrepreneurship Summit 2024: A Day of Innovation, Inspiration, and Connection! 🚀 What a day! Here’s a snapshot of the energy, insights, and connections that made the Entrepreneurship Summit 2024 unforgettable: We kicked off the event with an inspiring Opening Ceremony featuring our own Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Annick Janssens, and Layth Fahoum and Valeria Salgado, co-presidents of the IE Entrepreneurship Club. Their leadership and dedication brought this incredible Summit to life! 💬 We started strong with a dynamic panel discussion featuring industry leaders like Jaime De Mora (Microsoft), Tom Bonsundy-O'Bryan (Meta), Jaime Trainor Goiria (Futuro Perfecto), Julian Fernandez (FOSSA), and Alejandro Roche del Fraile (IEU Center for the Governance of Change). Their stories and expertise sparked big ideas and meaningful conversations. 🌐 The Startup Fair was a showcase of creativity and cutting-edge innovation! Huge applause for these inspiring ventures: AgriVisor, theHouse App, OptiApply, S2S Dynamics, Proteus Spectra, Asennda, Sunship, SABIO Edu, acardbusiness, Taylor App, Afterfin, Lende, Grupo Zentir, GLYDZ, and tuki. 💸 At the Funding Workshop, Arturo Cuesta Andrino, VC Analyst at Mundi Ventures and IE alumnus delivered an invaluable masterclass on startup financing. 🌍 The Sustainability Workshop with Kim Siew inspired us to think bigger about business. Topics like Donut Economy Theory, Impact Investing, and avoiding greenwashing were front and center. “Sustainability is more than compliance—it’s an opportunity to build for the future.” Powerful words, Kim! 💻 The Tech Workshop led by Pablo Asenjo focused on creating and scaling an MVP. The key? Build fast, launch in stages, and always deliver real customer value. Pablo’s framework left attendees ready to tackle their next MVP. (And who doesn’t love a reminder from Steve Jobs: “Focusing is about saying no.”) 💡 At the Mentoring Workshop, Maya Kumar and Donato Cutolo dove deep into startup challenges, urging entrepreneurs to validate and iterate their ideas with care. Their advice? Build complementary teams, embrace pivots, and learn from failure—it’s your greatest teacher. Finally we closed this incredible summit with an special Venture Network brought together a panel featuring IE Alumni leaders from three of Madrid’s most iconic restaurants: Benjamin Bensoussan (co-founder and head chef of Honest Greens), Alexandra Mtaini (co-founder of Makan), and Javier Contreras (CFO of Grosso Napoletano). - Stay tuned, more details coming soon!🚀 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers, mentors, panelists, and attendees. Your energy and insights made it all possible.💙 Diego del Alcázar Benjumea Juan José Güemes Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Geoffroy Gérard Sabine Yazbeck Elisa Hicks Jana Bezova

🌱 Feeding Success: The Triple A-List Panel of Honest Greens, Makan, & Grosso Napoletano! 🍽️ 3️⃣ Incredible IE University #founders 🦾 🌟 Prepare for an unmissable event at the IE Entrepreneurship Summit! We’re bringing together Benjamin Bensoussan (Honest Greens), Alex Mtaini (Makan), and Javier Contreras (Grosso Napoletano)—three powerhouse names behind Madrid’s hottest restaurant brands. This exclusive panel of culinary visionaries and business leaders will dive into what it takes to build, grow, and dominate in the food scene. 💼 📅Date & Time: Nov 14th, 7 PM 📍 Location: IE Tower, Floor 24 🚀 Foodies, entrepreneurs, and curious minds—don’t miss it!  Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dSwbEtzK IE Business School IE School of Science and Technology IE Global Alumni Relations Juan José Güemes Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Annick Janssens Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Dominique Lahud Filip Iacob Cristina de Mendieta Lilian Krumholz 🎗️Michelle Zheleznyakova Isabela Cushman Chloe Meyer Paula Perdomo Julia Elisabeth Voglmaier Marine Fussman Mauricio Flores Abusabal Sofia Santiago Pari Naheta Andrea Valeria Plaza C. Elene Matiashvili #IE #IEU #Venturenetwork #food #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Networking

🌐Yesterday, we explored #SearchFund landscape with Blake Winchell! 💡 Blake shared a few qualities of a successful search fund entrepreneur:  - You have to be passionate about running a company, truly wanting to be an operator. - You need a bit of ambition for the upside and the willingness to sacrifice current earnings to achieve it.  - Perseverance is essential, as is being a people person—someone skilled at building networks and relationships, which are key to both finding and growing a company. - You have got to be a good listener. Be humble.  - Experience in management, sales, consulting, and finance is incredibly valuable since these skills are drawn on most frequently. - You have to be comfortable operating outside your comfort zone—every day, you’ll be doing something you’ve never done before. ✨ A huge thank you to Blake and everyone who attended for making this an inspiring and insightful event! Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn from industry leaders. Juan José Güemes Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Annick JanssensJamie Clark Cristina Velasco Dominique Lahud Filip Iacob Cristina de Mendieta Lilian Krumholz 🎗️Michelle Zheleznyakova Isabela Cushman Chloe Meyer Paula Perdomo Julia Elisabeth Voglmaier Marine Fussman Mauricio Flores Abusabal Sofia Santiago Pari Naheta Andrea Valeria Plaza C. Elene Matiashvili IE Business School Lee Newman IE School of Science and Technology IE Global Alumni Relations #IE #IEU #Venturenetwork #Searchfund #Finance #Innovation #Networking

🧐 Interested in the Search Fund landscape? Join this Thursday at “Venture Network - Navigating the Search Fund Landscape” featuring an esteemed keynote speaker Blake Winchell, Search Fund pioneer and seasoned venture capitalist with over 36 investments in the search fund space. This is your chance to learn from a true industry leader! ✨ As a former CEO, board member, and current professor at IE Business School, Blake will share inspiring insights from his remarkable journey through Silicon Valley and beyond. 👉 Sign up and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dWh5sQNF IE Business School IE School of Science and Technology IE Global Alumni Relations Annick Janssens Paris de l'Etraz, PhD  Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Dominique Lahud Filip Iacob Cristina de Mendieta Lilian Krumholz 🎗️Michelle Zheleznyakova Isabela Cushman Chloe Meyer Paula Perdomo Julia Elisabeth Voglmaier Marine Fussman Mauricio Flores Abusabal Sofia Santiago Pari Naheta Andrea Valeria Plaza C. Elene Matiashvili #IE #IEU #Venturenetwork #Searchfund #Finance #Innovation #Networking

🚀 FINAL CALL! Just 2 Days Left to Transform Your Startup’s Future at Buenos Aires International Venture Day! 🚀 This is a game-changing opportunity to put your startup on the map! Don’t miss the chance to pitch your vision, connect with top industry leaders, and gain traction in Argentina’s booming tech landscape. 🔹 Why Apply? • Pitch to influential investors and mentors • Gain critical visibility to drive your startup forward • Network with leading innovators shaping Argentina’s tech future ⏳ Don’t wait—this opportunity is too crucial to miss! 👉 STARTUPS Sign up here - AgriTech: https://lnkd.in/dpTgXVy7 - Tech: https://lnkd.in/dWcuNVMy Juan José Güemes Paris de l'Etraz, PhD Annick Janssens Jamie Clark Cristina Velasco Maria Paz Quihillalt Joaquin Stein Beatriz Pérez Olmos Ignacio Pechieu María Hernández Díaz Nacho Mateo Mercedes Ligués Martínez de Irujo Paula Mac Loughlin Francisco Michref Martin De Dios IE Business School IE School of Science and Technology IE Global Alumni Relations IE Campus Life IE Entrepreneurship Club IE Private Equity & Venture Capital Club #IE #IEUniversity #VentureDayArgentina #StartupShowcase #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #TechStartups #BusinessGrowth #Networking #BusinessLeaders #Argentina