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The internet is a wild place. Over the last decade, 2.5B people came online. What happens when the next billion internet users come online? We believe that a lot of value may be created. But how? And more importantly, how can you be a part of it? The answers may surprise you. Explore the #RiseReport now. #500strong https://500.co/risereport

Fuí elegida por 500 Global para acompañarlos en su evento privado Community Luch en Bogotá, en dónde invitaron a Founders de su comunidad interna y 10 Founders más quienes estamos presentando nuestra compañía a 500 Global . Conversé con René Lomelí Ojeda y Regina Zurutuza sobre las oportunidades que ofrece su comunidad a emprendedores con startups en etapa temprana y sobre puntos claves para postular. Aquí algunos key points: - Sé honesto y transparente con tus números. - Ten claros tus Unit Economics. - Background del emprendedor, no basta con una buena idea, debe existir un gran perfil del emprendedor, en dónde el conocimiento, la experiencia, su visión frente al futuro y una gran idea convergen. - Necesitas tracción y demostrar que lo que estás construyendo resuelve un gran problema en un gran mercado. - Ten claro tu modelo de negocio, a quién vendes y cómo monetizas. ¿Postular a 500 Global ? ¡Por supuesto! no sólo invierten $300.000USD en tu compañía, si no que potencian el crecimiento de tu startup conectándote con cracks del ecosistema y te sumergen en un programa top de aceleración. Gracias a René Lomelí Ojeda por la valiosa conversación que tuvimos, y a Regina Zurutuza por sus sugerencias y aportes para abordar de manera efectiva la entrevista que te hacen al postular. Conocí a gente muy tesa, como Domenica Obando de Talently , Eduardo Rivera Rincon y Diego Muñoz de Loopay , gracias por cada palabra, absorví conocimiento X100000. En BeFree estamos convencidos de que nuestra empresa apunta a la solución de un problema enorme en salud pública (Depresión y suicidio), y qué con nuestra solución y equipo, generamos un impacto mayor y colectivo en Latam. ¡Seguimos avanzando! y no vamos a parar. 💪🏻 www.befreehealth.ai ¡Pronto gran lanzamiento de nuestra app! 🚀

When you think of tech leaders, who comes to mind?  Let’s be real—most people still picture men.  It’s not surprising, given the stereotypes that have dominated for years. But here’s the thing: that narrative is changing. In honor of Emirati Women’s Day, I want to highlight some exceptional women who aren’t just part of our tech ecosystem—they’re shaping it: >>> Nadine Mezher: Co-founder of Sarwa, making investing accessible for young professionals in MENA. >>> Amal Dokhan: Managing Partner at 500 Global MENA, championing diversity and supporting startups across the region. >>> Noor Sweid: Founder of Global Ventures, investing in high-impact startups tackling global challenges. >>> Ola Doudin: Co-Founder and CEO of BitOasis, leading the way in cryptocurrency and digital finance in MENA. But let’s be clear: women still represent just 10.1% of tech founders in MENA. There’s more work to do. So, let’s do more than talk. Support women in tech, mentor those on the rise, and push for real diversity.  This isn’t just about equity—it’s about building the best products and companies possible. Happy Emirati Women’s Day to all who are raising the ceiling for everyone!  #EmiratiWomensDay #WomenInTech

I had a great experience attending Korea’s global launch program and meeting six innovative startups with exciting potential. 500 Global Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Republic of Korea

 🔎 Another deep and impactful session took place at 500 Global, featuring Trevor Kienzle, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Correlation Ventures. Trevor provided insights into how Correlation Ventures accelerates founders' path to the next round. He discussed the current state of software, how they select companies to invest in, their data-driven approach to making quick decisions, determining check sizes, and many others. Trevor also highlighted the unique advantages Correlation Ventures brings beyond capital—helping portfolio companies with fundraising, offering a strong VC network, providing coaching, and facilitating go-to-market strategies and commercial introductions. As one of the most active co-investors in the U.S., with approximately 40 co-investments annually, Correlation Ventures distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on capital efficiency and competitive analysis, among other key areas. 500 Global companies had the opportunity to present their startups and receive direct feedback from Trevor. At 500 Global, we’re committed to continually providing our startups with opportunities to engage with leading GPs individually and in group settings. We strive to ensure that each team receives the support they need and that every VC connects with the right team while being dedicated to elevating the experience for our startups and partners. Leonard Lee Niamh O'Donnell Taz Patel Iris Sun #500GlobalVC #500Global #VC

Tim Chae, Managing Partner at 500 Global, shares insights on the importance of stage-specific focus in venture capital. By focusing on the early stages, 500 Global partners with founders to tackle common challenges—like market fit, product strategy, and competitive positioning—faced by startups across all sectors. This stage specific approach enables us to deliver the strategic value that drives success. Discover how our Flagship Accelerator can help you turn these early-stage challenges into your greatest opportunities. 🚀 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6sHSwS5

We’re less than two weeks away ⏳ Don't miss the Batch 6 Community Celebration, where we will be showcasing the 17 graduating startups from Batch 6 of the Alberta Accelerator by 500 Global. Hear from our alumni at the "Behind the Scenes: Founders' Biggest Fumbles" panel, and make valuable connections in Calgary’s tech ecosystem. Meet our panelists Alan Tay 郑日翔 Co-Founder & CEO at Illumia Labs Marcie Hawranik Founder & CEO at Equality 360 Tom McDonell CEO at HazTrack Inc. Moderated by Diana N., Google Cloud Join us for an afternoon filled with networking, inspiration, and celebration: https://lnkd.in/gPy6TkZX Alberta Innovates Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies Edmonton Unlimited Simon Grigenas Rosa Cai Fatima Mohamed Tash Jefferies Shaheel Hooda Tarek Ahmed, CPA

500 Korea 와 제가 호스팅한 <Startup Ecosystem Lunch - Gathering & Networking>에 한국 스타트업 생태계를 구성하는 다양한 분들이 참여해주셨습니다. 아산나눔재단 , 오렌지플래닛, 스타트업얼라이언스, 한국무역협회 , 대한무역투자진흥원, 구글 엑셀러레이터, 구글 스타트업 캠퍼스, AWS, 신한벤처투자, 서울경제진흥원, EO 등 - 정부기관부터 빅테크까지 조직의 스펙트럼도 다양했습니다. 제가 VC로 업무를 하면서 다양한 분들이 다양한 조직에서 우리 #스타트업생태계 의 진흥과 부흥을 위해 저마다의 최선을 다하고 있는 것을 보곤 합니다. 특히 최근에는 #글로벌 이라는 테마로 각자 다양한 프로그램을 조직하고 스타트업 지원책들을 고안하고 있는데요, 아무래도 바쁘다보니 각자 정보를 교류할 기회가 적어서 정보도 기회도 파편화되어 있다는 생각을 많이 했습니다. 이런 #정보교류 의 장을 통해 서로 어떤 이니셔티브 하에 어떤 일을 하고 있고, 어떤 가치를 추구하면서 어떤 성과를 이뤘는지 이해한다면, 더 많은 더 효율적인 협력의 기회가 열릴 것이라고 생각했어요. 더구나 얼리스테이지 스타트업의 생태계는 단순 자본조달과 기업성장 뿐 아니라, 정책의 관점에서는 산업의 혁신, 일자리 창출, 경제발전과 맞닿아 있어 정부기관과의 협력이 더욱 중요하다는 점에서, #민관 이 함께 하면서 의견을 수렴할 수 있는 자리가 필요하다는 생각을 했거든요. 이번 행사는 시작에 불과합니다. 앞으로 더욱 다양한 테마를 중심으로 생태계 분들을 모으고 네트워킹하는 자리를 만드려고 하니, 많은 참석 부탁드리고 언제든 후원은 환영입니다. 나아가, 이번 행사 참가자들을 중심으로 정보교류를 더욱 적극적으로 할 수 있도록 오픈채팅방도 생겼으니 관심 있는 분은 제게 링크드인으로 DM 주세요! 뜻깊은 이벤트에 구글스타트업캠퍼스를 무료로 대관해주신 김예슬 님 감사해요 🙏 500 Korea 500 Global and I hosted the <Startup Ecosystem Lunch - Gathering & Networking>, where a diverse group of individuals contributing to the Korean startup ecosystem joined us. Organizations like Asan Nanum Foundation, Orange Planet, Startup Alliance, KITA , KOTRA, Google Accelerator, Google Campus, AWS, Shinhan Venture Investment, Seoul Business Agency, EO, and others participated, spanning from government institutions to big tech companies. As a VC, I am consistently impressed by the dedication of individuals and organizations working to advance and rejuvenate our startup ecosystem. Recently, many have been organizing various programs and devising support measures under the 'global' theme. However, the busyness often means that opportunities for exchanging information are limited, leading to fragmentation of information and network. I believe that creating platforms for information exchange where we can understand each other's initiatives, values, and achievements will open up more opportunities for effective collaboration. Especially in that the early-stage startup ecosystem is intertwined with policy aspects like industry innovation, job creation, and economic development, making collaboration with government agencies becomes even more crucial. This highlights the need for spaces where public and private sectors can come together and share insights. This is just the beginning. We plan to organize more gatherings centered around various themes to foster networking within the ecosystem, so we welcome your participation and support. Additionally, an open chatroom via kakao has been created to facilitate more active information exchange. If interested, please DM me on LinkedIn! #VC #스타트업 #벤처생태계 #네트워킹 #Startups #VentureCapital #VentureEcosystem

We're thrilled to share that DealCart has been recognised in the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2024 list! 🎉 This recognition is a testament to our commitment to making a meaningful impact in the e-commerce space by providing accessible, affordable, and equitable shopping solutions to communities across Pakistan. Thank you to our incredible team, partners, investors, and loyal customers who continue to believe in our mission. We're just getting started - here's to many more achievements and continued growth! 🚀 A big congratulations to fellow Pakistani Startup NayaPay for making it to the list as well 🥳 Have a read of the full #100toWatch list here: https://lnkd.in/gW8a8kfU Shorooq Partners | Sturgeon Capital | 500 Global | Evolution VC | Rayn Capital | Kyber Ventures | Fatima Gobi Ventures | Vibe Capital Partners | i2i Ventures | Julian Shapiro | Rally Cap VC | Alexandre Lazarow #DealCart #ForbesAsia #100toWatch #Ecommerce #StartUp #Pakistan

MeetAndy AI is delighted to host an event about GenAI and SDLC with our guest speaker Kai Yang, VP of Product from LandingAI! Join us on September 5th at 500 Global's HQ. Our event, "GenAI and SDLC: The Beauty, the Ugly, and the Reality," will delve into how cutting-edge AI tools are revolutionizing product development, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation. 🌟 - 🧠 A deep dive into how MeetAndy integrates Generative AI with SDLC, serving as a powerful copilot for projects, streamlining workflows, and boosting productivity. - 👁️ An introduction to LandingAI's groundbreaking vision agent, which empowers companies to rapidly develop and deploy AI-driven visual solutions, accelerating the path from concept to production. Come ready to learn, share, and connect with fellow innovators! Register now: