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Alex's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystems in Eastern Europe is admirable. Since 2018, he help launch more than 40 promising startups in the region.
Ana's commitment to empowering early stage founders in Parana made her into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2020, she help launch more than 30 promising startups in the region.
Ayami's commitment to empowering early stage founders in Sri Lanka made her into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2020, she help launch more than 30 promising startups in the region.
CFA's long history of supporting and growing multiple startup ecosystems across Africa. Since 2019, he help launch more than 80 promising startups in the region.
Daoud's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Palestine is admirable. Since 2019, he help launch more than 20 promising startups in the region.
Hanan has quickly emerged as a startup ecosystem leader in Qatar & the GCC. She has already supported the launch of more than 10 promising startups in the region within the past 12 months.
Ferdinand's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Berlin is admirable. Since 2017, he help launch more than 50 promising startups in the region.
Gerard has quickly emerged as a startup ecosystem leader in the Phillipines. He has already supported the launch of more than 10 promising startups in the region within the past 12 months.
Guillermo's commitment to empowering early stage founders in Colombia has made him into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2021, he help launch more than 20 promising startups in the region.
Haymee's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Angola is admirable. Since 2018, she help launch more than 30 promising startups in the region.
Ifedy's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Lagos is admirable. Since 2019, he help launch more than 100 promising startups in the region.
Ignacio's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Boston is admirable. Since 2016, he help launch more than 50 promising startups in the region.
Ingeborg's commitment to empowering early stage founders in Switzerland made her into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2020, she help launch more than 40 promising startups in the region.
Jacob's commitment to empowering early stage founders in South Africa made him into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2021, he help launch more than 20 promising startups in the region.
James's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Florida is admirable. Since 2019, he help launch more than 30 promising startups in the region.
James's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Houston is admirable. Since 2019, he help launch more than 40 promising startups in the region.
Jaane's long history of supporting and growing startups in the Food Ecosystems vertical is admirable. Since 2017, he help launch more than 40 promising startups in the region.
Jason's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Chicago is admirable. Since 2011, he help launch more than 120 promising startups in the region.
Jordan's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Toronto & Waterloo is admirable. Since 2019, he help launch more than 80 promising startups in the region.
Keshni's commitment to empowering early stage founders in South Africa made her into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2021, she help launch more than 20 promising startups in the region.
Lorena's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Mexio City is admirable. Since 2019, she help launch more than 40 promising startups in the region.
Marco's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Sao Paulo is admirable. Since 2018, he help launch more than 140 promising startups in the region.
Mercedes's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystems in Silicon Valley & London. Since 2019, she help launch more than 140 promising startups across both regions.
A special tribute to an amazing leader. Mergen dedicated his life to the development of Mongolia's startup ecosystem and help launch 20+ startups. His passing is a big loss & will be remembered for his passion to empower founders. Rest in peace (1979 - 2022).
Mike's commitment to empowering early stage founders in San Diego made him into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2021, he help launch more than 20 promising startups in the region.
Orkun's commitment to empowering early stage founders in Benelux made him into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2021, he help launch more than 20 promising startups in the region.
Paul's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystems in Sydney is admirable. Since 2018, he help launch more than 65 promising startups in the region.
Rapahel's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Barcelona is admirable. Since 2018, he help launch more than 20 promising startups in the region.
Reid's commitment to empowering early stage founders in New York City made him into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2021, he help launch more than 40 promising startups in the region.
Roxette's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Florida is admirable. Since 2019, she help launch more than 30 promising startups in the region.
Reid's commitment to empowering early stage founders in Silicon Valley made him into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2021, he help launch more than 40 promising startups in the region.
Sameer's commitment to empowering early stage founders in the GCC made him into a startup ecosystem leader. Since 2020, he help launch more than 40 promising startups in the region.
Sascha's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Berlin is admirable. Since 2012, he help launch more than 90 promising startups in the region.
Sergio's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Montreal is admirable. Since 2014, he help launch more than 90 promising startups in the region.
Sunil's long history of supporting and growing the startup ecosystem in Toronto & Waterloo is admirable. Since 2014, he help launch more than 340 promising startups in the region.
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