About us
Welcome Startups and Investors! Here entrepreneurs and investors gather to talk about the startup experience. We meet to discuss new startup ideas, access to funding, startup resources, and generally to connect with interesting people. If you are looking at starting a growth company or looking at investing in new startups, come join the conversation.
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![[Online] Global Matchmaking: Unlocking International Growth](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/2/5/2/highres_533721074.jpeg)
[Online] Global Matchmaking: Unlocking International Growth
·OnlineOnlineConnecting Companies with the Right Advisors for Smarter Global Expansion
How can companies expand into new markets with confidence and without costly missteps?Join us for an insightful session with Benoit Reinards, Country Manager Canada at Boardio, as we explore how strategic matchmaking is transforming global business expansion.
Boardio is a global platform that connects companies with a curated network of over 10,000 experienced advisors and board members across 110+ countries. By bridging knowledge gaps and providing access to trusted local expertise, Boardio enables growth companies to enter new markets faster, smarter, and with significantly reduced risk.With more than 15 years of international experience, Benoit Reinards brings a unique perspective shaped by his work with multinationals, SMEs, and economic development organizations. Based in Montreal, he specializes in helping companies expand between Europe and North America by connecting them with the right advisors, board members, and strategic partners.
In this session, Benoit will share practical insights on:- Navigating cross-border expansion
- Building effective advisory boards
- Leveraging local expertise for global success
Who joins:
Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world.TAAC #9 (Trans-Atlantic Angel Conference)
The next cohort runs from April 9 to July 2, with weekly sessions every Thursday from 6–9 PM CEST. Expect to join a dynamic group of 20–40 investors and engage with 60–80 promising startups across sectors.---
About the Organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.- Startups Express your Interest here - You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express your Interest here - Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
2 attendees![[BCN] Startup / Investor Open Coffee](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/5/e/1/highres_530622465.jpeg)
[BCN] Startup / Investor Open Coffee
Alsur Café Lluria, Carrer de Roger de Llúria, 23, Barcelona, ESOpen Coffee Meetup will be held at Cafe Alsur | Lluria
Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our Open Coffee sessions bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives.
Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community.Who joins
Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world.How to prepare
- Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared
- Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring
- Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss
About the Organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.- Startups Express your Interest here - You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express your Interest here - Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
9 attendees![[online] Building Trust in AI: Navigating Global Governance and Regulations](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/2/f/4/highres_533721236.jpeg)
[online] Building Trust in AI: Navigating Global Governance and Regulations
·OnlineOnlineAs AI technology continues to reshape industries globally, the need for clear governance and regulation becomes more urgent than ever.
Trust is not a feature you start working on after you launch. In today's AI landscape, it is the product itself, and the regulatory frameworks emerging globally are, at their core, codified trust requirements.
This session explores how to build an AI business that survives and scales across jurisdictions, by treating governance not as a compliance burden but as the roadmap to earning trust in the first place.Speaker:
Anna August, PhD is an AI ethics auditor and governance advisor working across European and MENA markets. Through Anna August Advisory, she helps organisations understand what responsible AI actually requires in practice, not just in principle. She is the creator of the Seven Core Ethical Pillars framework and writes on AI governance for practitioners.What will be covered:
- Why TRUST is the central challenge of AI adoption, and how global regulations are the roadmap to achieving it
- The Seven Core Ethical Pillars: how international consensus from UNESCO, OECD and global governance bodies translates into a working framework for AI organisations
- ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 as baseline governance infrastructure: what they require and why they matter now
- The EU AI Act: what changes for developers and deployers in 2025/2026
- UK AI governance: the current regulatory landscape and where it is heading
- GCC regulations: what AI businesses need to know before entering the Gulf market
- The US context: what the absence of a federal framework means for global operators
- Practical next steps: building trust into your AI product and organisation from day one
Who Should Attend:
This event is ideal for: AI Developers, Business Leaders and Founders & CTOs of AI-focused startups interested in navigating the global regulatory environment effectively.About the organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.
Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.- Startups Express your Interest here - You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express Interest here - Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence
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