500 Emerging Europe

🌟 Incoming: Session 2 of the Masterclass Series! The purpose behind our Masterclass Series is simple yet powerful: to ignite curiosity and passion for the tech and startup ecosystem. We’re bringing together top talent, inspiring them to explore paths beyond the traditional corporate and consulting roles, and showing that success and reputation can be built in the dynamic, innovative world of startups!! 🏗️ Our first #Masterclass session with Rina Onur Sirinoglu was a huge success, filled with insights and her incredible dedication that reminded us all what it means to build something meaningful. Tomorrow, we’re thrilled to welcome Alperen Adikti, founder of Heltia, for our second session. We’ll dive into key topics like team building, fundraising, product development, and more, alongside Arın Özkula as the moderator. Thanks once again to TIBAS Ventures and #iRHM for helping Masterclass series come to life as quickly as it did.

🚀 tunyabytes Episode 1.3 | Unmatched Talent and Distribution Advantages of Open-Source When it comes to benefitting from the open-source, two of the best examples are Linux and Kubernetes who have attracted some of the world’s best developers through their open-source models. The contributions from a wide range of companies, including Google, Red Hat, and independent developers, have led to unparalleled innovation. 🔷 Kubernetes, especially, has seen massive contributions from developers across industries, helping it become the de facto standard for container orchestration. 🐧 Both projects grew rapidly because they were open, allowing anyone to adopt, adapt, and distribute them widely. Many others like GitLab, Elastic, Vercel have followed—benefiting immensely from the talent and distribution advantages that open-source offers. Tune in to hear Joseph Jacks dive deep into the unmatched advantages!

🚀 tunyabytes Episode 1.2 | Exploring Two Parallel Universes: Open Source vs. Closed Source 🤯 It’s been a wild ride for open-source companies lately. HashiCorp recently moved from open-source to the Business Source License (i.e. retaining greater control over the commercial use of its software), while Elastic and MongoDB have shifted to more restrictive licenses. Umur Cubukcu and Joseph Jacks (JJ) have been steadfast builders and contributors to the open-source community, shaping its evolution in unique ways. 🔹 At Citus Data, Umur's previous company, they transitioned from closed-source to open-source, building trust while driving enterprise sales. Now at Ubicloud, an open-source alternative to AWS, Umur is doubling down on open-source! 🔹 With years of experience investing in and partnering with open-source companies at OSS Capital, JJ brings a wealth of knowledge on how to commercialize community-driven code. In this less-than-5-minute tunyabytes episode, we explore: 🚀 Ubicloud’s strengths beyond being an open-source alternative to AWS. 🔄 An investor’s perspective on the parallel universes of closed source and open source.

🚀 Break Free from the Ordinary: Apply to our Masterclass Series! 🚀 Join us for exclusive sessions designed to provide invaluable insights from top founders and industry experts. Discover how startups thrive, expand your network within the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, and explore exciting opportunities for a potential career switch. This program features 6 carefully curated sessions, each offering practical strategies for navigating the early-stage startup landscape. Led by distinguished experts, each session includes an engaging discussion followed by an interactive Q&A and dedicated time for networking. By fostering a close-knit environment, we aim to create an atmosphere where you can connect with fellow participants, exchange ideas, and grow together. 📅 October - November - December 👉 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/da7N5RSX

Early-stage entrepreneurs: Tarık will be speaking at the 'Startup Funding in Greece, feat Big Pi Ventures & 500 Emerging Europe' event! Hope to see you there: https://FI.co/e/353160

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⚽𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 early on is essential for founders from Emerging Europe🕸 🥅VC funding is sparse in most emerging markets, but Emerging Europe faces a unique challenge: funding beyond pre-seed and seed is virtually non-existent, but for a good reason! 🥇90%+ of all funding in Emerging Europe came from outside, with the US leading. 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 🏟 🏆Founders are aware of this and are always proactively looking for support to accelerate the process🔴⚪

What a Monday! We’re thrilled to share the stage with Zvonimir Sabljić, CEO and co-founder of Pythagora (YC W24), at the First Monday! 🌟 Thanks to everyone who joined us for the fireside chat with Enis, listened to his unforgettable jokes and delved into the challenges and triumphs of scaling a global company from CEE. Let's raise a glass 🍻 to our partnership with Startup Hungary and cheers to more evenings like this! 🙌

Long time no see SOFIA!! 📌Save the date for Dilan as she will be holding Office Hour at betahaus Bulgaria | coworking solutions on June 12th, between 11AM - 5PM 👉 Enroll for a 20-min slot in our Open Office Hour -> https://lnkd.in/dTE29bfu 📥 Check your inbox for the result and available slots! (First come first serve)

🤖 Meet Pythagora (YC W24): The AI tool that's reshaping how we build web apps! From crafting code to squashing bugs, Pythagora is revolutionizing app development by making machines more like teammates.💡 👀 Curious for more? Dive in with us at First Monday on June 3rd at 6 PM. We're chatting with Zvonimir Sabljić, the CEO & Co-founder behind Pythagora, about bridging the gap between AI and human coders. Enis Hulli from 500 Emerging Europe, one of their fresh investors, will also join the conversation! 🤩 🎟️ Secure your spot here: