Oπe\n conference success shines through
It’s official, the Oπe\n Conference is here to stay. Well it is based on the great success of the recent inaugural event which we at Starttech took part in.
It’s official, the Oπe\n Conference is here to stay. Well it is based on the great success of the recent inaugural event which we at Starttech took part in.
There’s the Oscars and then there’s the Vtripper Award. Yes, I kid you not. Well, maybe I do, a little. But our very own version of the world’s greatest awards has its own place in tech startup history.
Calling all software developers, cloud gurus and IT wizards! The inaugural Οπe\n (pronounced ‘open’) conference is taking place on March 29-30 and we at Starttech are delighted to be taking part.
We have a passion, and its name is #ScaleUpGreece. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will have come across a few articles about our very own Greek scaleup success story, Epignosis.
“VC money is not good money for most companies.” Wait, what? It’s certainly a provocative statement isn’t it? And on the mark if you ask us here at Starttech Ventures.
As far as lean marketing strategy goes, you can probably not get farther away from the whole concept than Super Bowl commercials. They are very antithesis of everything about lean.
In the red corner, wearing the “plain, logical” shorts it’s B2B marketing. And in the blue corner, wearing the “sparkling, emotional” shorts, it’s B2C marketing. A showdown to relish: B2B vs B2C marketing. Who will come out on top?
So what is a startup actually anyway? Everyone and his/her dog have an opinion on the definition of a startup, but actually its not so easy to provide one definitive answer.
Hustle. Fail. Hustle some more. Fail. Borrow money from your favorite aunt. Hustle. Fail. Repeat the process until you’re stuck with no funding and crippling debt.
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the co-working space, not an entrepreneur or startupper was stirring. Not even the clicking of a mouse (or tapping of a keyboard) could be heard.
The Athens Classic Marathon: A test of endurance, which makes you question everything. Your self-belief, your stamina, your psychology, and your body.
The season of giving is here. And what’s the greatest gift that anyone could give this festive season? Their blood of course, and you can do so at Starttech Ventures’ 5th blood drive.