MENTORSHIP SESSIONS
Seize the opportunity
Prior to the conference all startups have a chance to get advice and feedback from mentors.
→ AUDIENCE: all startups who need actionable advice
→ FORMAT: online group mentoring sessions
→ TIMING: 3 weekly sprints from July to September
→ MENTORS: up to 10 top tech experts per sprint
→ FORMAT: online group mentoring sessions
→ TIMING: 3 weekly sprints from July to September
→ MENTORS: up to 10 top tech experts per sprint
→ AUDIENCE:
all startups who need actionable advice
→ FORMAT:
online group mentoring sessions
→ TIMING:
3 weekly sprints from July to September
→ MENTORS:
up to 10 top tech experts per sprint
all startups who need actionable advice
→ FORMAT:
online group mentoring sessions
→ TIMING:
3 weekly sprints from July to September
→ MENTORS:
up to 10 top tech experts per sprint
1ST SPRINT: AUG 1-3 | 2ND SPRINT: AUG 14-17 | 3RD SPRINT: SEP 18-21
1ST SPRINT: AUG
2ND SPRINT: AUG 14-17
3RD SPRINT: SEP 18-21
2ND SPRINT: AUG 14-17
3RD SPRINT: SEP 18-21
EMERGE MENTORS
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Daniel Hastik
Partner
Tensor Ventures
Daniel is entrepreneur with experience in venture capital, former CEO of Futurelytics, a pioneer in predictive analytics in e-commerce and the gaming industry. Currently he is a partner in Tensor Ventures, a deep-tech VC fund from Prague with a focus on seed stage tech startups. He mentors founders in data related topics, growth strategies, product scaling and investor relations.
Area of expertise : Investments
Tensor Ventures
Daniel is entrepreneur with experience in venture capital, former CEO of Futurelytics, a pioneer in predictive analytics in e-commerce and the gaming industry. Currently he is a partner in Tensor Ventures, a deep-tech VC fund from Prague with a focus on seed stage tech startups. He mentors founders in data related topics, growth strategies, product scaling and investor relations.
Area of expertise : Investments
Alexander Zemlyak
Principal
Leta Capital
Principal at Leta Capital (late Seed/Series A VC investing in Eastern European founders globally, average check size is $1-3M, investing in companies with revenue of $30k+ MRR). Prior to LETA Capital, Alexander has 10 years experience working in VCs in Israel and UK.
Area of expertise : Investments
Leta Capital
Principal at Leta Capital (late Seed/Series A VC investing in Eastern European founders globally, average check size is $1-3M, investing in companies with revenue of $30k+ MRR). Prior to LETA Capital, Alexander has 10 years experience working in VCs in Israel and UK.
Area of expertise : Investments
Israel Rodriguez-Barrios
Business Strategy and Financial Consultant
Conector Startup Accelerator
Israel is an ultimate expert in strategy, business analysis, and finance. With a diverse background in multinational organizations and startups, he's a true powerhouse of innovation (Verti Seguros – Grupo Mapfre). From developing game-changing dashboards for decision-making to managing strategic projects and international operations, Israel's track record speaks volumes.
His passion for excellence and keen eye for detail make him a force to be reckoned with in the world of business.
Area of expertise : Strategy, finances
Conector Startup Accelerator
Israel is an ultimate expert in strategy, business analysis, and finance. With a diverse background in multinational organizations and startups, he's a true powerhouse of innovation (Verti Seguros – Grupo Mapfre). From developing game-changing dashboards for decision-making to managing strategic projects and international operations, Israel's track record speaks volumes.
His passion for excellence and keen eye for detail make him a force to be reckoned with in the world of business.
Area of expertise : Strategy, finances
Ece Taskincay
Investment Manager
Koc Holding
ESADE MSc in Finance graduate. Gaining experience in M&A, switched to the VC career. Started in Funds of Funds in Aldea Ventures Barcelona, then 500 Istanbul covering early stage tech investments from Eastern Europe and Turkey, and helping our portfolio companies to scale. Now Ece is Investment Manager at Koc Holding - Turkey’s leading investment holding company.
Area of expertise : Investments
Koc Holding
ESADE MSc in Finance graduate. Gaining experience in M&A, switched to the VC career. Started in Funds of Funds in Aldea Ventures Barcelona, then 500 Istanbul covering early stage tech investments from Eastern Europe and Turkey, and helping our portfolio companies to scale. Now Ece is Investment Manager at Koc Holding - Turkey’s leading investment holding company.
Area of expertise : Investments
Arda Askin
Managing Director
StartersHub
Arda is an early stage tech startup investor and entrepreneur who invests in and helps to grow early stage tech startups. Arda has a lot of experience in the tech industry and able to provide valuable advice and support to the startups.
Area of expertise : Strategy, investments
StartersHub
Arda is an early stage tech startup investor and entrepreneur who invests in and helps to grow early stage tech startups. Arda has a lot of experience in the tech industry and able to provide valuable advice and support to the startups.
Area of expertise : Strategy, investments
Gülce Horatacı
Investment Manager
StartersHub
Gülce is an early stage technology focused venture capitalist. Graduated from LSE & Bogazici Universities in Management and Finance degrees. Experienced in finding brilliant minds and ideas, helping them to grow their businesses & go global.
Area of expertise : Investments
StartersHub
Gülce is an early stage technology focused venture capitalist. Graduated from LSE & Bogazici Universities in Management and Finance degrees. Experienced in finding brilliant minds and ideas, helping them to grow their businesses & go global.
Area of expertise : Investments
Nikhilesh Tayade
Founder
AI ML etc
Nikhilesh is a dynamic entrepreneur with 12 years of startup expertise.From revolutionizing recruitment with CvBheho to creating a global video marketplace, Vidsaga, he's a driving force of innovation. AI ML etc, his upskilling platform, empowers non-tech pros to master AI in simple English. Besides, Nikhilesh is a mentor and investor in 11 startups.
Area of expertise : Product & design, investments
AI ML etc
Nikhilesh is a dynamic entrepreneur with 12 years of startup expertise.From revolutionizing recruitment with CvBheho to creating a global video marketplace, Vidsaga, he's a driving force of innovation. AI ML etc, his upskilling platform, empowers non-tech pros to master AI in simple English. Besides, Nikhilesh is a mentor and investor in 11 startups.
Area of expertise : Product & design, investments
Pawan Rochwani
Entrepreneur in Residence
inFeedo
Pawan is an empathetic leader and a passionate builder. With 10+ years of experience, Pawan likes to call himself a multipotentialite. He has worked over the last decade towards building communities & products that drive revenue by millions. He strongly believes in collaboration and co-creation. Currently, Pawan is an Entrepreneur in Residence at inFeedo - Asia’s leading employee experience AI platform that helps engage employees, predict attrition & answer FAQs, backed by such investors like Tiger Global and Jungle Ventures.
Area of expertise : B2B Marketing Channels & Demand Generation
inFeedo
Pawan is an empathetic leader and a passionate builder. With 10+ years of experience, Pawan likes to call himself a multipotentialite. He has worked over the last decade towards building communities & products that drive revenue by millions. He strongly believes in collaboration and co-creation. Currently, Pawan is an Entrepreneur in Residence at inFeedo - Asia’s leading employee experience AI platform that helps engage employees, predict attrition & answer FAQs, backed by such investors like Tiger Global and Jungle Ventures.
Area of expertise : B2B Marketing Channels & Demand Generation
Ahmed Eid
Investment Associate
Techstars
Versatile tech business leader turned VC. As an early employee driven by learning and growth, played several roles scaling a pre-seed startup to series B in Egypt. Expert in developing exceptional relationships, building/managing teams, developing B2B sales/winning partnerships, product and business development.
Area of expertise : Investments, B2B sales, product and business development
Techstars
Versatile tech business leader turned VC. As an early employee driven by learning and growth, played several roles scaling a pre-seed startup to series B in Egypt. Expert in developing exceptional relationships, building/managing teams, developing B2B sales/winning partnerships, product and business development.
Area of expertise : Investments, B2B sales, product and business development
Jaydip Parikh
CEO
Tej SolPro
Jaydip Parikh, CEO of Tej SolPro and known as "Jaydip BABA," is a distinguished digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience. He's been pivotal in making Ahmedabad, India, the "SEO capital" of the country and has led successful campaigns for brands like Reliance, Bayer Pharma, Bajaj Finance, and YourStory. A mentor and regular keynote speaker at various conferences, Jaydip believes in the power of teaching and learning. His SEO mantra is to focus on branding, not just backlinks, and he emphasizes a user-centric approach in digital marketing. Followed by brands like Starbucks, Barack Obama, and Narendra Modi on Twitter, Jaydip's influence in the digital marketing world is undeniable. His speaking engagements are a blend of knowledge, experience, and insights, making him a captivating figure in the industry.
Area of expertise : digital marketing
Tej SolPro
Jaydip Parikh, CEO of Tej SolPro and known as "Jaydip BABA," is a distinguished digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience. He's been pivotal in making Ahmedabad, India, the "SEO capital" of the country and has led successful campaigns for brands like Reliance, Bayer Pharma, Bajaj Finance, and YourStory. A mentor and regular keynote speaker at various conferences, Jaydip believes in the power of teaching and learning. His SEO mantra is to focus on branding, not just backlinks, and he emphasizes a user-centric approach in digital marketing. Followed by brands like Starbucks, Barack Obama, and Narendra Modi on Twitter, Jaydip's influence in the digital marketing world is undeniable. His speaking engagements are a blend of knowledge, experience, and insights, making him a captivating figure in the industry.
Area of expertise : digital marketing
Prakhar Panday
CEO
Moolaah
Prakhar is BW 30 Under 30, CEO at Moolaah - an aggregator platform for wealth, with the aim of delivering a better financial future to individuals and families , Director at Alphaa Money - India's First B2M Fund tech platform, owned by PRP, financial services company having business verticals across Debt Capital Markets, Institutional Advisory and Investment Banking, one of the top 10 DCM players and has close to INR 125,000 crore of Assets Under Advisory.
Area of expertise : Financial Services, Fintech, Wealthtech, B2BSaas, Healthtech and Nutrition, Capital markets
Moolaah
Prakhar is BW 30 Under 30, CEO at Moolaah - an aggregator platform for wealth, with the aim of delivering a better financial future to individuals and families , Director at Alphaa Money - India's First B2M Fund tech platform, owned by PRP, financial services company having business verticals across Debt Capital Markets, Institutional Advisory and Investment Banking, one of the top 10 DCM players and has close to INR 125,000 crore of Assets Under Advisory.
Area of expertise : Financial Services, Fintech, Wealthtech, B2BSaas, Healthtech and Nutrition, Capital markets
Kabir Uppal
Senior Marketing Manager
Airmeet
Kabir is a sales and marketing professional with 10+ years of experience of working in startups. Most recently he has been at Airmeet driving growth through Events and Partnerships. With close alignment with Sales, Product and Customer Success, he and his team have driven close to $5M in pipeline over the last year. He is championing Event-led growth and People First GTM at Airmeet and through advising other early-stage companies.
Area of expertise : brand & marketing
Airmeet
Kabir is a sales and marketing professional with 10+ years of experience of working in startups. Most recently he has been at Airmeet driving growth through Events and Partnerships. With close alignment with Sales, Product and Customer Success, he and his team have driven close to $5M in pipeline over the last year. He is championing Event-led growth and People First GTM at Airmeet and through advising other early-stage companies.
Area of expertise : brand & marketing
Eric Jude
Business Coach
Seedstars
Eric as a CEO and Director has a career that spans the globe. Working with agencies and startups in New York, Toronto and Singapore he has handled major clients including Merrill Lynch, Mercedes Benz, IBM E-Commerce store, NHL and Bacardi Canada. Eric is experienced Founder and Business Coach with a deep passion for driving success in the startup ecosystem and empowering individuals. With over 28 years of global experience, he have built successful business, mentored numerous entrepreneurs, and developed impactful brand strategies. Currently based in Singapore, Eric have spent the past four years working as a dedicated Business Coach, guiding startups through the entire business lifecycle, from ideation to execution. In addition to coaching role, Eric honored to serve as a second round judge for ABH 2023, a prestigious program organized by the Jack Ma Foundation. Interviewing the 50 finalists it has been a great opportunity to know what strategies work in the startup ecosystem today.
Area of expertise : brand & marketing
Seedstars
Eric as a CEO and Director has a career that spans the globe. Working with agencies and startups in New York, Toronto and Singapore he has handled major clients including Merrill Lynch, Mercedes Benz, IBM E-Commerce store, NHL and Bacardi Canada. Eric is experienced Founder and Business Coach with a deep passion for driving success in the startup ecosystem and empowering individuals. With over 28 years of global experience, he have built successful business, mentored numerous entrepreneurs, and developed impactful brand strategies. Currently based in Singapore, Eric have spent the past four years working as a dedicated Business Coach, guiding startups through the entire business lifecycle, from ideation to execution. In addition to coaching role, Eric honored to serve as a second round judge for ABH 2023, a prestigious program organized by the Jack Ma Foundation. Interviewing the 50 finalists it has been a great opportunity to know what strategies work in the startup ecosystem today.
Area of expertise : brand & marketing
We carefully select mentors focusing on what specific advice they can give to startups. It's a good chance for you to dive with an expert into particular pain points, learn how to develop business from a new perspective, and find new areas for growth.
Please note the places are limited.
If your participation is confirmed, we will send you an email with all the details you need to know. To apply for the session, complete the application form below:
Please note the places are limited.
If your participation is confirmed, we will send you an email with all the details you need to know. To apply for the session, complete the application form below:
FILL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM
Take your coffee and fill in the application form below.
It will take you ~3 min.
It will take you ~3 min.
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