Great to see the Founder of Userexperience.org - Olivier Vroom working on a great mission and interviewing our Managing Partner Andreea Moga .
Listen to the brilliant interview below👇.
Founder of UserExperience.org, MSc AI @ Utrecht University
How do you build an AI system that gives doctors👩⚕advice on critical decisions in such a way that they actually trust it? 🤔This is the obstacle that Andreea Moga faced when building an algorithm for detecting contractions coming from the endometrium muscles from pregnant women, in order to determine risk of preterm delivery.
Andreea realized that by involving doctors, nurses, and other domain experts in the process 🔁 of building the algorithm, a higher level of trust in the technology is being gained. This process of co-creation led to a more accurate, robust, explainable, and ultimately trustworthy AI system 😇✅. In her (slightly paraphrased) words 💬:
“The doctors were totally involved in all the models and algorithms that were integrated into this platform. What I noticed was that the doctor who was working closest with me was totally passionate about this—really into it. I think that’s the key message here. You need to have the domain expert involved in the co-creation of it.
More broadly, a lot of people don’t trust ChatGPT. Did you know ChatGPT has been banned in a couple of corporations in the Netherlands, and I know for sure in Europe as well? Their employees were literally uploading sensitive data of their clients to summarize and fast-track their work, and it’s just not trustworthy yet. But I do believe that for these large language models to be trusted, they will need to be developed, hosted and maintained in-house. A lot of companies are already working on developing in-house large language models with their own data, documents, or whatever, and keeping it in-house—hosted virtually and securely—so they don’t have to use models hosted in some unknown cloud with unknown access.”
In the latest episode of the UserExperience.org podcast🎙, I sat down with Andreea and we chatted about her career in tech, her thoughts on the future of AI, and the overarching role that design plays in the world. Listen to the episode / read the summary here: UserExperience.org/Andreea
I'm curious to hear what you think, leave a comment down below :)
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🙄 They say until September it's quiet in Europe when it comes to business building, growing or investing.
🧐 Not so fast! We challenge the current paradigms and we dare to say at Techlabs Ventures the team has been making great progress behind the scenes. More information will be released soon as well as an official launch.
Stay tuned to follow our journey https://lnkd.in/eHAHQ3_D
Funding opportunities for European #AI or #HPC related projects in startups and SMEs! 🚀
🔍 Seeking Innovative Business Solutions
🏢 Who: European SMEs with no prior experience using HPC services.
💶 Funding: Up to €150,000 per proposal, with a total budget of €4M available!
📅 Deadline: September 4th, 2024, at 17:00 Brussels local time.
Read more info below 👇
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🚀 Calling All European #AI or #HPC related SMEs! 🚀
🔍 Seeking Innovative Business Solutions
🏢 Who: European SMEs with no prior experience using HPC services.
💶 Funding: Up to €150,000 per proposal, with a total budget of €4M available!
📅 Deadline: September 4th, 2024, at 17:00 Brussels local time.
⏳ Duration: Maximum 15 months, starting January 1st, 2025.
🔗Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eXpy34iJ
🌟 Why Apply?
- Solve specific business challenges using HPC.
- Demonstrate positive business impacts.
- Create success stories to inspire the SME ecosystem.
👥 Eligibility:
- SMEs from various application domains.
- Excludes those with academic focus or long-term potential impact.
📥 Submit Proposals:
- Electronically by the deadline: September 4th 2024.
- Use the provided proposal exemplars.
👉 Learn More & Apply:FFplus Business Experiment https://lnkd.in/eXpy34iJ
Keep innovating! 🌐✨
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TNW 2024: Not Your Father's Venture Scene! ⚡️
Techlabs Ventures hit TNW Conference yesterday and it was ELECTRIC! Our managing partners Roderick, Andreea and Naomi were blown away by the energy, the ideas, and the sheer talent on display.
One highlight was the talk "Not Your Father's Venture," which perfectly captured the spirit of innovation that's reshaping the European startup landscape. The talk dove into the challenges facing traditional investment strategies and explored new approaches to drive growth in Europe's evolving tech ecosystem. It was clear that TNW wasn't just a conference, it was a glimpse into the future of tech and venture capital.
Missed it? No worries, catch the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/g94KGkd4#TNW2024#VentureCapital#EuropeanStartups#InnovationAdine Tjeenk WillinkAnke HuiskesNoa Khamallah
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 '𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭' 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬
Dear Founders and Investors,
Navigating the startup landscape can feel like balancing on a tightrope. Too hot, and you burn out 🔥 . Too cold, and you fizzle out. The sweet spot ⚖ ? That’s the 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞.🌟
In the startup world, the 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 refers to that perfect balance of 🔵 product-market fit 🔵 scalability 🔵 and market timing. It's about hitting that 'just right' combination that propels a startup from idea to unicorn status.
Dive into some real-world examples of startups that epitomize this concept 👇
🚀 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐛𝐨𝐱: When Dropbox launched, the market was ripe for an easy-to-use, reliable cloud storage solution. They hit the Goldilocks Zone by offering a product that was simple enough for everyday users yet robust enough for professionals. Their seamless user experience and word-of-mouth growth strategy were perfectly timed as more people started working remotely.
💡 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐛𝐧𝐛: Initially, Airbnb struggled to find its footing. However, the 2008 financial crisis created a perfect storm where people needed extra income (hosts) and travelers sought cheaper accommodations. Airbnb’s platform was just right for both groups, and their innovative approach to trust and safety within the community sealed the deal.
📈 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦: Pre-pandemic, Zoom was already gaining traction by providing a superior video conferencing experience compared to its competitors. When COVID-19 hit, Zoom was perfectly positioned in the Goldilocks Zone, offering reliability and ease of use at a time when the world desperately needed it.
These companies didn’t just get lucky 🍀 ; they meticulously 🤓 engineered their products and timed their launches to fit the market conditions perfectly. As founders and investors, striving for that Goldilocks Zone is key 👌 . It requires 🔵deep market understanding 🔵 customer feedback 🔵and agile adaptation to evolving trends.
Curious to explore more about how to find your startup’s Goldilocks Zone? Let’s connect!
We've spent years building ourselves, learning and analyzing what makes startups thrive, and we’d love to share insights and strategies to help your venture reach new heights.
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Dear tech startup & scaleup founders and corporate innovators! Are you looking for ways to fund your next big idea? Here's a comprehensive list of subsidies and financing options specifically tailored for tech startups, scaleups, and corporates in The Netherlands:
🚀 Tech Startups
1️⃣ Borgstelling MKB-kredieten (BMKB): A guarantee scheme that provides funding assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises.
👉 BMKB Details: https://lnkd.in/gQSArng4
2️⃣ Innovatiekrediet: Financing for high-risk innovation projects in the development phase.
👉 Innovatiekrediet Details: https://lnkd.in/e9thGicW
3️⃣ Vroegefasefinanciering (VFF): Early-stage financing to help develop and test a new product or service.
👉 VFF Details: https://lnkd.in/gr9m3pix
4️⃣ Seed Business Angel regeling: Financial support for early-stage companies by matching private investments.
👉 Seed Business Angel regeling Details: https://lnkd.in/gEvC487q
🚀 Tech Scaleups
1️⃣ Groeifaciliteit: Loan guarantees and equity guarantees to help growing companies secure financing.
👉 Groeifaciliteit Details: https://lnkd.in/g3TPQb6j
2️⃣ Guarantee Ondernemingsfinanciering (GO): Guarantees on loans to facilitate larger funding needs of growing companies.
👉 GO Details: https://lnkd.in/gUH2sFdb
3️⃣ Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF): Funding for international expansion and trade activities.
👉 DTIF Details: https://lnkd.in/gVGh7AW9
4️⃣ Partners for International Business (PIB): Support for international business collaborations and expansion.
👉 PIB Details: https://lnkd.in/g46MDMJ2
Tech Corporates
1️⃣ Eureka: programma internationale marktgerichte R&D: Funding for market-oriented R&D projects with international partners.
👉 Eureka Details: https://lnkd.in/gwGnE-t
2️⃣ Connecting Europe Facility (CEF): Funding for transport, energy, and digital infrastructure projects in Europe.
👉 CEF Details: https://lnkd.in/gdPgHD7
3️⃣ Horizon Europe: Grants for research and innovation projects aimed at tackling global challenges.
👉 Horizon Europe Details: https://lnkd.in/dPixdNd
4️⃣ DEI+: Energie- en klimaatinnovaties: Subsidies for energy and climate innovation projects.
👉 DEI+ Details: https://lnkd.in/eXwr-HW5
Explore these opportunities and ensure your business has the financial support it needs to thrive. Which funding option stands out to you?
Reach out to us 👉 info@techlabsventures.com to explore more opportunities for innovations.
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