Discover inspiring stories in our Founder Spotlight series. Learn about the visionaries behind successful ventures, their journeys, challenges, and milestones, and how their leadership and strategies help achieve business growth.
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Imagine a meal delivery service that offers delicious saucy meals in convenient frozen “Blocks”! These pre-portioned meals can be quickly heated and served in multiple ways, making mealtime a breeze. How incredible is that? That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Sam Moss, Co-Founder of Stocked, in Eqvista’s latest Founder Spotlight. Join us to discover more …
Welcome to this edition of Founders Spotlight interview with Alexander Grimm, Co-Founder and MD of AQUATY, an innovative fintech platform that digitizes and democratizes access to venture capital and private market investments for a broader audience of investors and founders. Ready to dive into the thrilling and inspiring story behind AQUATY? What inspired you to …
Welcome to this edition of Founder Spotlight, where we introduce Charisse Pasche, a prominent entrepreneur known for co-founding Dapper Boi, an innovative clothing line focused on all-gender and body-inclusive apparel. In 2015, Charisse Pasche and her wife, Vicky Pasche, co-founded the brand to address the lack of stylish, inclusive clothing options for diverse body types …
Get ready for the most recent release of Founder Spotlight! This time, we had an amazing chat with Kabir Mathur, the CEO and co-founder of Leen. Leen is a groundbreaking company that offers a unified API for cybersecurity data. Leen’s mission is to simplify and expedite the integration of security products. Their pre-built connectors and …
Get ready for an exclusive Founder Spotlight Interview with Alasdair Hood, the visionary CEO and Founder of Recirculate Systems Limited! This company is revolutionizing sustainable resource management and circular economy solutions. Discover how Recirculate Systems leads the way with advanced recirculation systems, transforming businesses by providing sustainable alternatives to single-use waste. Alasdair Hood will take …
In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we feature Simon Kerry, CEO and Founder of Curve Therapeutics, a private biotechnology company pioneering a revolutionary intracellular screening platform to enable the discovery of innovative therapeutics against complex and challenging disease targets. Let’s join Simon to learn more about Curve Therapeutics’ journey. What motivated you to establish Curve …
Welcome to this edition of the Founder Spotlight interview! Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to the mastermind behind Octup—Alon Partuk. As the CEO and founder of Octup, Alon has created an all-in-one e-commerce operations platform that is revolutionizing the industry. With Octup, businesses can streamline their operations and reduce their costs by up …
In this edition of the Founder Spotlight, we proudly present Chris Ford, the visionary CEO and Founder of Legalyze.ai, an innovative legal technology platform powered by AI specifically crafted for lawyers and law firms. Under Chris Ford’s leadership, Legalyze.ai has pioneered an AI application empowering lawyers to engage in real-time conversations with their case data, …
In this edition of founder spotlight interview we’re proudly introducing Claire Milligan, the co-founder and CEO of Aimably, a cutting-edge cloud-based financial management platform tailored specifically for technology-driven businesses under private equity ownership. Claire’s expertise in managing P&L, budgeting and forecasting, and navigating post-merger integrations has likely been instrumental in her success in founding and …
Get ready for an exclusive look into the latest Founder Spotlight Series interview! We’re beyond excited to have Maria Worley, the brilliant attorney and Founder of Start.law, P.C., once again in the founder spotlight. This time, Maria shares invaluable insights into the common mistakes startups make when launching their company and raising an angel round. …
In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re introducing Anurag Arjun, the co-founder of Avail. Avail is a modular blockchain base layer that provides data availability and scalability for next-generation, trust-minimized applications, and sovereign rollups. Let’s read more about Avail through Eqvista’s founder spotlight. Can you share the story behind the founding of Avail and what …
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