At the age of 28, I became Google’s youngest country CMO, managing multimillion-dollar budgets and leading teams. It took two years of effort to secure…
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OrganOx of Oxford achieves one of the UK’s largest MedTech exits with a $1.5 billion valuation
OrganOx, a medical technology company based in Oxford, has been acquired for $1.5 billion. This acquisition marks one of the UK’s largest medtech exits, providing…
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How to Drive Growth Through Essential KPIs: Metrics That Matter
Every dollar counts in today’s competitive climate, and knowing what and when to measure can determine a startup’s success. Vanity metrics are outdated as investors,…
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Energy is the New Gold: How Europe Can Harness the Next Electric Tech Wave
Europe has yet to launch a €100 billion tech IPO since SAP, while the U.S. and China produce billion-dollar companies at an increasing pace. Tesla…
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Winning the Startup Race in Europe: A Playbook for Investors and Policymakers
Authors’ note: This article presents a growth blueprint from IRB and ESNA, featuring insights from ESNA’s Executive Director, Arthur Jordão. Evidence increasingly supports public innovation…
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€50 Million Series B Insights: Why It Matters at Every Startup Funding Stage
Before any slide is shown or your practiced opening line is delivered, an investor’s decision is already forming. In recent years, I’ve guided several early-stage…
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Just Eat Tests AI-Powered Robots for Food Delivery in Zurich
Just Eat Takeaway.com is testing autonomous ground robots for food delivery in Zurich, becoming the first European on-demand delivery company to trial wheeled-legged robotics using…
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Invitation to Apply: Showcase Your Innovation at the Brussels Innovation Fair 2025
European founders, seize the opportunity! On 23 October 2025, the Innovation Fair arrives in Brussels (with a hybrid format) with the theme “Enabling that step…
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From Restless Nights to Better Sleep: 10 European Startups Revolutionizing Rest, Recovery, and Recharging
A good night’s sleep is considered fundamental for health, performance, and mental clarity. However, sleep habits across Europe vary due to cultural, lifestyle, and environmental…
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The Deal Didn’t Fail Due to AI: It Failed Due to Silence
A startup with promising potential — strong traction, a clean cap table, and a strategic buyer — seemed set for success, aided by an AI-enhanced…
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