Blog Category: Founder Spotlight

In this edition of the founder spotlight series, we have a prominent figure in sustainable transportation: Michael Fernandez-Ferri – Co-Founder and Managing Director of VELA, a pioneering French company focused on 100% wind-powered maritime transport. Through VELA, Fernandez-Ferri envisions a future where shipping is faster, more cost-effective, and fundamentally aligned with ecological sustainability, thereby addressing …

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Neethu Deepu | January 24, 2025 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to the latest edition of Founder Spotlight, featuring Josh Bowling, Managing Member of The EVE Group. With extensive leadership experience, he is dedicated to guiding companies and leaders through transitional stages of development. Josh started EVE because of his experience as an operating executive and owner of for-profit companies where he experienced firsthand the …

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Neethu Deepu | January 16, 2025 | Founder Spotlight

In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we introduce a prominent figure in the biotechnology sector, Alex Federation, the co-founder and CEO of Talus Bio, a company focused on developing innovative cancer therapeutics. Under Alex’s leadership, Talus Bio employs advanced methods such as functional proteomics and machine learning to explore and target transcription factors, aiming to …

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Neethu Deepu | January 9, 2025 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to this latest edition of Founder Spotlight Interview with Will Wiseman, the CEO and co-founder of Climatize.  The market for renewable energy projects, particularly in the solar sector, is experiencing significant growth. The global solar energy systems market was valued at $219.79 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach approximately $1,146.25 billion by …

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Neethu Deepu | January 2, 2025 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to the Founder Spotlight series, another episode with Sven Van den Berghe, CEO of  PanTera. The global shortage of actinium-225 (Ac-225) is a significant challenge for developing targeted cancer therapies.  Currently, the global supply of Ac-225 is estimated at only 3 Curies per year, which is inadequate for the increasing number of clinical trials …

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Neethu Deepu | December 27, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to another series of founder spotlight! We’re featuring a prominent engineer and entrepreneur in this edition; meet Ken Gall, co-founder, and Chief Commercial Officer of restor3d—a company specializing in personalized healthcare solutions through the development of 3D-printed orthopedic implants. Ken Gall’s contributions to biomedical engineering and his entrepreneurial ventures reflect a dedication to advancing …

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Neethu Deepu | December 19, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

In this edition of the founder spotlight interview, we feature a prominent entrepreneur and a dynamic leader in aerospace innovation, Oluseun Taiwo, Founder and CEO of Solideon. Solideon’s mission is to deliver aerospace components 70% faster than traditional methods, addressing critical supply chain challenges in the industry. Oluseun has been acknowledged for his innovative approach …

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Neethu Deepu | December 12, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to another series of founder spotlights with Alessandro Cillario, a prominent figure in the tech industry who is the co-founder and Co-CEO of Cubbit!  As businesses grow, their data management systems must scale without sacrificing performance or security. Organizations face numerous challenges in managing increasing volumes and complexity of data. Cubbit addresses data management …

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Neethu Deepu | November 28, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

In this edition of the founder spotlight, we feature Borja Martel Seward, Co-Founder and CEO of Roxom. This Argentinian-Spanish entrepreneur and angel investor emphasizes the importance of developing financial tools that leverage Bitcoin’s unique properties, aiming to create a 24/7 market. He believes that as Bitcoin becomes more integrated into global finance, platforms like Roxom …

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Neethu Deepu | November 21, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to this week’s edition of Founder Spotlight with Dr. Yasmin, an Executive Board Member at AidNexus who works on humanitarian aid LOB under Market Nexus. AidNexus is a humanitarian impact initiative created by Market Nexus Inc., a US-based company specializing in Web 3.0 B2B and G2B2G platforms. The initiative is deeply committed to alleviating …

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Neethu Deepu | November 14, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to another inspiring Founder Spotlight edition featuring Marko Virkebau, the CEO of Stargate Hydrogen. Stargate Hydrogen is a company at the forefront of green hydrogen technology. Stargate Hydrogen was Founded in 2021, aiming to produce affordable green hydrogen to help reduce carbon emissions in challenging sectors such as steelmaking, fertilizer production, and the chemical …

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Neethu Deepu | November 7, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to the latest edition of the founder spotlight interview with Jesse van der Pluijm, co-founder of WeTicket. Jesse and co-founder Nando Bennis were inspired to start WeTicket due to their experiences as event organizers. WeTicket was born out of a desire to challenge the “ticketing mafia” and promote transparency and fairness in the industry, …

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Neethu Deepu | October 30, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re featuring Dr Evan Petkov, Founder and CEO of Optiml, who aims to address the challenges of achieving Net Zero in the real estate sector. The inception of Optiml originated from Dr. Petkov’s PhD research at ETH Zurich, where he developed optimization algorithms that integrate profitability with sustainability considerations. Optiml’s …

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Neethu Deepu | October 24, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to the latest edition of the Founder Spotlight interview with Josh Puddle, the co-founder of MOMO Kombucha, a rapidly growing brand based in the UK known for its high-quality, organic Kombucha. Josh started the company with his wife, Lisa, after discovering Kombucha during a trip to New York in 2016. Inspired by the drink’s …

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Neethu Deepu | October 17, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to the latest Founder Spotlight interview with Shiv Bhakta, Co-founder of Active Surfaces. Active Surfaces is a company specializing in innovative solar technology. The company aims to revolutionize solar energy deployment by creating ultra-thin, flexible solar panels that can be applied to various surfaces. This innovation significantly reduces installation costs and expands the potential …

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Neethu Deepu | October 10, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to the latest edition of the founder spotlight interview with Marco Ries, a prominent figure in the food technology sector who is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of ProteinDistillery. ProteinDistillery is a German food-tech startup focused on creating sustainable protein ingredients through innovative processes that utilize microorganisms, particularly by upcycling by-products from industries like …

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Neethu Deepu | October 3, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

Welcome to another edition of Founders Spotlight! Today, we are featuring Adrián Senar, the CEO and co-founder of Kreios Space, a company dedicated to developing innovative electric propulsion technologies for satellites. Kreios Space aims to revolutionize the satellite industry by enabling the VLEO era. The company seeks to unlock new possibilities in Earth observation, telecommunications, …

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Neethu Deepu | September 26, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

In this edition of the Founder interview, we introduce Hazim Mohamad, Co-Founder and CEO of Coffeespace, a platform that connects individuals looking for cofounders or partners for startup ventures. Coffeespace has been experiencing growth through strategic partnerships and platform availability. Hazim aims to facilitate meaningful connections among aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of finding compatible …

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Neethu Deepu | September 19, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we introduce Patrick Rafferty, the CEO and Co-founder of UserHub. UserHub is a user-based billing platform designed to streamline the account lifecycle for B2B SaaS companies. Rafferty envisions UserHub as a vital tool for SaaS companies looking to enhance their monetization strategies. Join Patrick Rafferty to learn more about …

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Neethu Deepu | September 12, 2024 | Founder Spotlight

In this edition of the Female Founder & Investor Interview Series, we feature Marcia Darwood. Marcia is a renowned early-stage investor and influential leader in the investment community. She serves on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee and is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital, as well as a member …

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Neethu Deepu | September 11, 2024 | Founder Spotlight