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As a finalist of the Aurora Tech Award by InDrive, I want to express my gratitude for such an impactful program. We had the opportunity to learn from top experts on how to grow our IT initiatives and attract investment, and we received invaluable guidance from mentors who are leaders at InDrive. We also received strong PR support, which helped our initiatives gain visibility not only in our home countries but across various parts of the world. Now, we are part of a vibrant community of Aurora women who support each other and grow together. I highly encourage everyone to apply for the Aurora Tech Award to increase your chances of scaling up your initiatives. 🤩What are the benefits of joining? — Cash prizes: $30,000 for 1st place, $20,000 for 2nd place, $15,000 for 3rd place, $10,000 for 4th and for 5th places. — Guidance: Shortlisted participants will receive guidance from inDrive's executives and industry experts. — Useful feedback: Longlisted participants will receive valuable feedback from Venture Capital experts. — Media representation: Shortlisted participants will gain media exposure on social channels and within the Award network. 👉What are the participation criteria? — A startup must be founded or co-founded, and also led by a woman. — A decent prototype is required. — It must fit within the investment limit of $4 million in funding, including the seed round. — It must be less than 5 years. You can join anytime, but no later than November 21, 2024. Participants can be from anywhere in the world, but the application must be filled out in English. Aurora Tech Award Arsen Tomsky

Next week is Startupfest in Montreal, and I am super pumped to meet innovators across multiple industries. I know that access to the event is sometimes not accessible to everyone, so here are ways you can still participate if you’re in the Montreal area: 1. Attend FREE networking events around Startup Fest. Some highlights:   * Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is running a workshop on raising capital, growing sales, and executing corporate strategies with seasoned industry professionals.   * Front Row Ventures has a networking event for young people in tech.   * Rep Matters is hosting an evening filled with food, art, and amazing people. 2. If you’re a startup founder looking for affordable ways to attend:   * BDC’s Women in Technology Bootcamp is organizing a half-day event that connects women founders and leaders of technology companies with the resources they need to grow their businesses.   * Queer founders have the opportunity to apply for a special $50 ticket to attend Startup Fest courtesy of QueerTech. All the links to these will be in the comments section! I hope this is helpful to anyone building a company, a professional looking to break into tech, or a student interested in tech. #startupfest #mtl #queertech #techconference #networking

Are you a driven startup founder with a brilliant idea but unsure about the tech side? Or perhaps you’re in need of a creative, tech-based solution to take your venture to the next level? We’ve got just the event for you! 🌟 AccelerateHER is teaming up with Techscaler to host a one-day Female Founder Hackathon on Wednesday, 23rd October in Dundee. This is your chance to collaborate with industry experts, explore your challenges, and dive deep into the tech options available—whether it’s bespoke software, low-code/no-code MVPs, or white-label solutions. What to Expect: Expert-led talks and group discussions 1:1 problem-solving sessions with matched technical experts Networking opportunities with fellow founders Hands-on, collaborative environment to ideate and innovate Lunch and plenty of opportunities to connect! Who Should Apply? Female and non-binary founders or aspiring founders based in Scotland Individuals with a tech-based challenge that needs innovative problem-solving (Both tech-savvy and non-technical founders are welcome!) Applications are open now until 18th September. Apply now 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTva2RGR #FemaleFounders #Hackathon #TechInnovation #StartupScotland #AccelerateHER #Techscaler #DiversityInTech #WomenInBusiness

Until you're part of the Techstars portfolio, it's hard to truly understand how being part of it makes you feel. If you're a #startup and want to apply for an #accelerator program, there's no doubt where you should apply and fight hard to be accepted - because you won't regret it! At Techstars, there will be #knowledge, #challenges, and tough times, but above all, there are #people - an entire ecosystem that's there for you forever. They're ready to listen, help and connect you with others who can assist. This isn't just a program; it's a lifelong #community. I loved my experience there. I met people who became friends, #startups and #mentors, who will be with me forever. And no, I'm not exaggerating. If you think I am, it's because you're not a Techstars company yet. So, go back to point one: become one! Thank you, and happy 5th anniversary, Techstars Transformative World Torino ! #TechstarsTurin #StartupAccelerator #EntrepreneurshipJourney

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Why women need better options for wealth management : Research studies have found that these sentiments were more pervasive than we could have imagined. For example: - Making more than $250,000 a year don’t feel in control of their money. - Women, particularly women of color, are still , sorely underrepresented in the financial services industry, meaning a woman who needs a financial advisor most likely won’t be working with someone who understands her. This is despite the research that women investors perform better. - When a spouse dies, 70% of women, will leave the financial institution they shared within the first year. #womenintech #wealthmanagementforwomen #fintech #Financialservicessolutions #Digitalestateplanning

❓“What is the business decision you made that has really impacted the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative? " 🤔This question, asked by a sharp colleague at a workshop in Milan last March, has made me think. 1️⃣If I had to choose one decision, it would be this: listening to our partners. 🤝🏽 The Deep Tech Talent Initiative is achieving its objectives through its partners. 🎯 To reach our goal of 1 million talents, we need our pledgers. They create training programs, they find the students, and they run the courses. 👂That’s why it is crucial for me and the team to be in contact with our pledgers, to listen to their insights, and to gather what are their interests, motivations, and expectations upon joining the initiative. 🔝As the project has reached its midterm, I am setting myself a new priority. 🔗Back in late March, our network had over 100 pledgers. 📞Of all the project tasks, I paid special attention to outreach. I would take calls with prospects, debrief with our excellent Head of Outreach Francesca Barisani, PhD, reach out to my own network, and encourage others to pass contacts. 💕Thanks to many colleagues, with special mention of Margarita Abakova and our AB member Caroline Mol. 📈 Now, in early July, thanks to these team efforts, our number of partners nears 370. 👫👭Hence, my new priority will be connecting, talking to, and meeting pledgers online and in real life. 👂Keeping my ear close to the ground. ❔Asking: what do you want from the Deep Tech Talent Initiative? How can we help you? How can we achieve our goal together? 🇪🇺All in order to have an impact on the deep tech ecosystem in Europe.

Armine Galstyan, a Principal at SmartGateVC discusses her journey of a young Armenian woman supporting Deep Tech Founders in the Forbes article by Melissa Houston, CPA. Here are the key takeaways shared by Armine: 1) Pre-seed companies often require mentorship, technical insight, and a clear roadmap. 2) It is important for investors to ask right questions: - Do the founders have the right expertise? - Is the IP and technology meaningful? - Can we add value? 3) The goal to become a partner in their success, not a mere investor. 4) Building ecosystems is critical: - Hero House is the space (Yerevan and in LA) where founders, researchers, and investors exchange ideas and build lasting connections. - The impact lies in the sense of founder community, where challenges are shared, and victories are celebrated. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dyV4vQGB

🌐 Tech Prep Journey Begins with the Tech Equity Collective 🌐 Just got the news: I’m officially part of the Tech Equity Collective Tech Prep Program! This isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a mission to bridge the equity gap in tech, and I’m ready to dig in. From hands-on workshops to mentorship from industry leaders, I’m looking forward to challenging my assumptions, building up new skills, and creating a stronger, more inclusive tech community. Grateful for the chance to grow with a program that’s about more than individual success. It’s about lifting as we climb, connecting underrepresented talent to transformative resources, and redefining what “inclusive tech” truly looks like. Here’s to stepping up, learning big, and building together. Let’s make an impact! #TechEquityCollective #TechPrep #InclusiveTech #Growth

This article explains the connection between STEM/AI with education & training and our region’s collaboration with companies, innovators and how we are building a tech community to strategically grow and thrive in the long run. We have all the elements to grow this tech ecosystem that has been in the works for the long term.