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The journey of emigration is often filled with hardship and uncertainty, but for some brave individuals, it becomes the road to realizing their entrepreneurial dreams in a new country. Discover inspiring stories of how people have seized the opportunities presented to them in new countries and created successful businesses.  Hamdi Ulukaya - Chobani Hamdi Ulukaya, … Continue reading Creating Dreams and Ventures Abroad

In recent years, the world of startups and entrepreneurship has become a popular subject for filmmakers and TV creators. From inspiring success stories to gripping tales of challenges and failures, these films and series offer a unique glimpse into the dynamic and often unpredictable world of startups. In this article, we will explore some noteworthy … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Startups: Top 20 movies and TV series about startups, business and venture capital

Welcome to The Startup Dictionary for Beginners, a comprehensive guide to the terminology and jargon commonly used in the exciting world of startups. Whether you are  an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about the startup ecosystem, this dictionary will help you understand the terminology and navigate this innovative space. Angel Investor: An individual who provides … Continue reading The Startup Dictionary for Beginners

In today's highly competitive environment, finding the right business model and emulating successful strategies can provide companies with a significant competitive advantage and contribute to significant revenue growth. While product quality and well-established processes play a critical role, they do not by themselves determine a company's future success or failure. Rather, a company's fate depends … Continue reading Diverse Business Models: Unleashing Competitive Advantage

Today, many companies, especially internet startups, consider developing a business model to be optional. They naively believe that they just need to create some social, cultural, or entertainment value, and people will immediately pour money into their venture. The lack of a business model is incredibly risky, and even large companies have suffered as a … Continue reading The Importance of a Well-Defined Business Model: A Guide to Building a Successful Venture

In the fast-paced world of startups, you often only have a brief window to captivate potential investors, partners, or customers. A well-crafted 90-second pitch can pique their interest and open the door for further conversations and potential collaboration. It's not only about what your business does, but also why it matters, and why the listener … Continue reading The 90 Second Pitch

Reykjavík University, located in Iceland's capital, hosts the Startup Iceland Camp, a hackathon-style event fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As a leading institution, Reykjavík University fuels creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial growth. Reykjavík University's selection as the Startup Iceland Camp's location showcases its commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. With cutting-edge resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, experienced mentors, and … Continue reading Reykjavík University

Winning team of the 2nd CASSINI Hackathon. From left, Roman Pechenkin, Christina Rodriguez, Marco Pizzolato, Cécile Chauvat and Filomena Cerniute. Sandra Rós Hrefnu Jónsdóttir is missing on the picture. On 5-7 November, hundreds of participants came together to participate in the 2nd CASSINI Hackathon: Connecting the Arctic. The hackathon took place in 10 European countries … Continue reading CASSINI Hackathon – ESA