With the spectacular backdrop of Berlin Dom outside Solarisbank’s rooftop terrace, we had our interview on a fresh morning with A-T Schneider, Head of Business Development and Baha Jamous, VP Marketing and Communications. Where does the name “Solarisbank” come from? [Baha] The name Solarisbank originated from the notion of an empowering force that enables other... Continue Reading →
I have been visiting many start-ups since the beginning of July and I was surprised by the number of start-ups that was financed without any external support. In entrepreneurship class, Venture Capital and Business Angels are best practices and seem to be the norm. Reality is different… I made some research and quickly found out that... Continue Reading →
One of the reasons that pushed me do this this summer start-up tour was that I had a business idea around smart mobility. I thought having a comprehensive system offer would make my product user-friendly and thus easier to sell. But after having met many start-ups, I realized that focus was one of the most common factors... Continue Reading →
Team Circuit Connector had the pleasure to interview Hauke van der Meer, Owlin's Buy-side Manager to know about Owlin's innovation and its collaboration with large organizations. About Owlin Owlin gathers more than 3 million global news sources using artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor, analyze, and visualize different market trends, risks and opportunities.... Continue Reading →
Over the past few years, the fintech sector in Europe has seen a massive inflow of capital, redefining the rules of the finance industry as we knew it a decade ago. But in a matter of days, the current pandemic has changed the way our world works in the short & long-term. We quickly went... Continue Reading →
During my time in Paris, I met Simon Laurent, founder of HAVR, a company that digitalizes the door lock by using the Li-Fi Technology. Thanks to the smart lock, one can open, monitor and manage any door in real time, from any smartphone. If I had not prepared the interview, I would have thought Simon was... Continue Reading →
The ongoing global pandemic is the elephant in the room for every conversation we have. It’s the reason we’re having meetings through Zoom instead of in person. It’s the reason calls are being taken from living rooms and kitchens. It’s the reason every conversation starts with checking in that the other party is healthy and... Continue Reading →
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You might wonder why I have decided to title this article with an unfamiliar Japanese-like naming? Here is the story behind. Start-up is not only rewarding and satisfying, but also a stressful and an uncomfortable situation where you will have to deal with many uncertainties and face many challenges. Entrepreneurship is a life learning experience... Continue Reading →
Station F, a converted 24,000 square meter railway station just outside downtown Paris, is home to one of the most innovative, ambitious and revolutionary startup ecosystems in the world. The co-working space has over 1,000 ventures working inside of it at any given time. The majority of spaces are filled by incubators and accelerators of... Continue Reading →
INSEAD SUMMER STARTUP TOUR 