Startup World Cup Cyprus Final 2024
Event Overview: The Startup World Cup is a leading global startup competition that connects entrepreneurs with investors, venture capitalists, and top-tier corporations. The Cyprus regional finals are set to take place for the first time this year, offering a platform for over 100 startups to compete for a chance to advance to the Grand Finale in San Francisco from October 2-4, 2024.
Reasons to Attend:
For Partners: Increase sales, global visibility, and brand awareness.
For Investors: Discover and engage with top global startups.
For Corporations: Connect with innovative startups and explore potential collaborations.
For Startups: Gain exposure, network with investors, form strategic partnerships, and learn from industry leaders.
Event Schedule:
18:30 Gathering of guests.
19:00 Welcome speech by the organiser of Pegasus Tech Ventures.
19:05 Welcome speech by the organiser of the Cypriot side.
19:10 Panel discussion: Made in Cyprus: How to make Cyprus a leader in the startup ecosystem.
Moderator: Martin Zarian (Co-founder at Factory 39 & Balabook). Speakers: Stylianos Lambrou (Co-founder & CEO at Heart Group), Frixos Larkos (Founder at Crowdbase), Sergey Osipov (co-founder at Placy AI Real Estate Assistant).19:30 Panel discussion: Where do funds invest?
Moderator: Marios Roussos ( Editor at Future Media). Speakers: Stavriana A. Kofteros (Founder, Partner at W11 Ventures), Persia Georgiadou (Investor at Flashpoint VC), Yuriy Romanyukha (Managing Partner at ICLUB Global), Roman Gurskiy (Managing Director at GEM Capital).19:50 Break.
20:00 Interview on the stage: Kos Stiskin, Co-founder, supervisory board chairman and head of strategy at Finom.
20:15 Panel Discussion: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Startup Experience.
Moderator: Elena Krutova (Chief HR Officer at Remedica). Speakers: Maria Terzi (Co-Founder AND CEO at Malloc (YC S21), Anna Zdorenko (Founder and CEO at INCYMO.AI), Violetta Skittidi (Co-founder and COO at Formulaw), Diana Verkhoturova (Founder and CEO at Anymaster).20:30 Startup pitches. (10 startups of 5-7 minutes each).
21:45 Jury discusses the winner in a separate room.
22:00 Announcement of the winner.
22:05 Networking and buffet.
Grand Finale: Winners of the regional finals will have the opportunity to compete at the Grand Finale in San Francisco from October 2-4, 2024, where they will vie for global recognition and substantial investment opportunities.
Participants are encouraged to bring their innovative ideas, business plans, and the drive to succeed in the competitive startup landscape. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for the startup ecosystem in Cyprus and a gateway to global opportunities.
Details:
Date: 29.08.2024
Location: BrainRocket (Arch. Makarios III 53, Limassol 4003, Cyprus)
Title Partner: Unlimit
Gold Partner: Direct Trade Foundation
Global Organizer: Pegasus Tech Ventures
Cyprus Organizer: The Future Leaders Club
Venue Partner: BrainRocket
Technology Partner: Cybergizer
Marketing Partner: Mart
Media Partner: The Future Media
Community Partners: Founders CY, Panis Media