For fintech companies, expansion is just part of the job. You grow, or you get left behind. However, entering new markets (especially in Europe) is rarely smooth sailing. Most fintechs start out in friendly ecosystems — places like France or Germany — where there is access to capital, infrastructure, and the kind...
Have you ever tried to reach out to customer support and received a reply from AI or a bot? Most likely. And it probably left you feeling like the bot could not fully understand or resolve your issue. That’s because while AI can handle simple questions, it often falls...
Over the past five years, I’ve worked on designing MVPs, consulted and observed many people on their MVP journeys. What I see again and again is founders not thinking through their idea enough before jumping straight into implementation. This hands-on, action-driven approach can be great — it helps...
I have been working with startups for a long time, including 3 years as a program manager at Challenger AI, an international acceleration program for AI startups, and as an advisor to other accelerators. Over this time, I’ve noticed that startup teams often make the same mistakes during acceleration...
When founders start working on their products, they usually pay little attention to formalities. However, this casual approach can lead to issues when it comes to securing investments.
In this article, I’ll explain what founders should settle at the pre-seed stage to maximize the company’s chances of...
“If you have to succeed, you have to learn the games men play. Crucial decisions are not made in official meetings that are blocked on the calendar. They are made in beer parties, saunas, and golf courses – where men hang out with other men”. Lenka Michalska, a good friend and...
