The Danish Startup Ecosystem Guide - Magasin - Side 15
Get the ball rolling
Startupevents are both a fun gathering place and a dead serious part of growing a startup.
E
ven entrepreneurs have to leave
their crunch-cave and attend
gatherings in the outside world
sometimes. And with good reason.
Startups are never successful without
the right people around. And one of the
key benefits of startup events such as
Aarhus Townhall, Slush’d Aarhus or TechBBQ is just about that: networking.
The best startup events, award shows
and competitions bring together entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, and
other members of the startup community.
This provides an opportunity for startups
to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors.
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These connections do not just bring new
insights but can lead to valuable partnerships, collaborations, and introductions to
potential customers or investors.
There are a lot of events, awards and
competitions throughout the year in the
Danish startup ecosystem. It is easy to
get lost and potentially waste a lot of
time in transport from one event to another. So do your research, choose your
participation wisely, and always make a
plan for what you want to achieve.
New ideas and sense of belonging
Startup events provide an opportunity for
startups to pitch their ideas and products
to potential investors and customers.
Many startup events include pitch competitions or demo days, where startups
can showcase and receive feedback from
investors and industry experts. Sometimes with incredible prizes in the form
of big checks or access to a prestigious
accelerator or mentorship.
Winning a pitch competition or an
award can be the one thing that gets the
ball rolling. Even if it is just your local
startup event. It is a recognition and
stamp of approval that you can leverage
and use towards winning the bigger and
next-in-line competition, soft funding, or
investor.
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