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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:

Last April, we were thrilled to be among 13 startups selected to join 500 Global’s Scale Up Program in partnership with Information Technology Industry Development Agency, ITIDA. The journey began with a retreat dedicated to founder well-being, setting the tone for an incredible experience. Over the following six weeks, our team was challenged to rethink Dayra's North Star Metric, and tackle the tough questions around scaling and expansion, all while learning from the rest of the founders and gaining insights from global and regional mentors. But the journey doesn’t end here! Next stop: Africa Fintech Summit in Kenya. We’re excited to explore synergies and opportunities with the rest of our cohort and connect with like minded builders. If you’re attending, let’s connect! Thank you to the whole 500 Global Egypt team for organizing such a unique experience and thank you to all the mentors and founders for the invaluable guidance. Amal Enan Ezzeddin H. Zahzah Tiara C. Martinez Dina Nour Karim Selim Janko Milunovic Joseph Mahavuthivanij

Thanks to Allie and Nina from Fortune Term Sheet for including the news of that Srishti Jain Kawatra and Iris Sun, have joined the team in their newsletter. The ability for 500 Global to source and select startups that have been overlooked for any number of reasons... (Hint: the founders often don't LOOK like the "typical" Silicon Valley founder) ...has been a strategic differentiator and advantage for us. We look forward to their contributions, impact, and perspectives as we embark on the next wave of technological innovation and entrepreneurship. https://lnkd.in/gKyWzNFH Christine Tsai Courtney Powell Samantha Kiel Bedy Yang Mei Chel Tan Clayton Bryan Jordan Sawadogo Niamh O'Donnell Ella Shukho

📣 It’s happening tomorrow! Join us in #Riyadh to explore South Korean tech at our 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲! See you there! Last chance to RSVP 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWVWUjvD 500 MENA Carrie Liauw Rawan Khaldoun Aladwan

Attention #Japan-based startups! While priority review has wrapped up, there’s still time to apply for JETRO’s J-StarX Silicon Valley Extended Program, powered by 500 Global. Don’t miss your final opportunity to apply before Sep 10! If you’re aiming for global expansion, this is your chance to accelerate your growth. Leverage mentorship in key areas like fundraising, marketing, product development, and cross-border expansion, with support from the 500 Global team on the ground. 💪 Apply before Sep 10: https://lnkd.in/gWf4ra-a JETRO Startup Jeff Matsuda Misaki Majima Carrie Liauw PohSoon Tew Janko Milunovic Tash Jefferies Graham Kennedy Mati Barbero

I’m thrilled to share that I'll be attending VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley 2024 developed by 500 Global and the Stanford Center for Professional Development! I’ll be joining 45+ VCs and emerging fund managers from 20 countries in the 11th cohort at Stanford University in September 2024. I’m looking forward to shaping the future of the VC ecosystem with this incredible group of emerging leaders! #VCUnlocked #500Global