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imec.istart PODCAST # 3: Startup tips from Ruben Merre (NGrave)

Podcast - 23 Nov 2021

Learn from cryptocurrency startup founder Ruben from NGrave, they only started in 2018 and are working with a 25-person team with clients from all over the world and imec.istart Venture Acceleration Managers share tips and stories about:

  • big and international ambitions,
  • bull and bear markets
  • addressing a global B2B market,
  • learning and applying from business books,
  • setting up the right funding mix; (convertible loans, bank loans, equity, subsidies, crowdfunding...)
  • validating your idea in style,
  • attracting top talent and special superhero employee experiences

Guests:

  • Ruben Merre, CEO NGrave. Blockchain technology company developing an ultra-secure cryptocurrency wallet solution
  • Robby Wauters & Kris Mertens – Venture Acceleration Managers at imec.istart

Host: Maarten Weyn

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