SaaS Investors and Startups Panel
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2024 8:58 am
It was an honor to moderate this panel with four exceptional leaders: Oscar Ramos from Orbit, Regina Zurutuza from 500 Global, Jaime Bastidas from EWA Capital, and Daniel Soldan, co-founder of emBlue and Squads. For 90 minutes, we discussed how to humanize the role of the VC, how they make decisions, and how they support entrepreneurs.
Panelists shared their perspectives on the growth of B2B SaaS, the best opportunities and teams to invest in , and the crucial role of product and technology in this type of startup. Here are some key takeaways:
Humanizing VC: The importance of understanding entrepreneurs not just as businesses, but as people.
Opportunities in B2B SaaS: Identification of niches and emerging markets with high growth potential.
Role of Product and Technology: How a focus on technological innovation can be a key differentiator.
The panelists held nothing back and spoke openly about topics that are not usually canadian healthcare and medical email list discussed in public. The audience was so engaged that they wanted the panel to continue for another 90 minutes.
International Panel on Corporate Innovation
The second panel was equally impressive, with the participation of AndrĂ©s Felipe Posada Gushlyak from Banco Davivienda, Felipe SantamarĂa from Rockstart, Charly Esnal from Mana Tech and myself representing SquadS Ventures. This panel focused on corporate innovation at an international level.
We discuss how large corporations can collaborate with startups to drive innovation and how these partnerships can be beneficial for both parties. Some highlights include:
Corporate-Startup Collaboration: Strategies to create effective synergies.
Panelists shared their perspectives on the growth of B2B SaaS, the best opportunities and teams to invest in , and the crucial role of product and technology in this type of startup. Here are some key takeaways:
Humanizing VC: The importance of understanding entrepreneurs not just as businesses, but as people.
Opportunities in B2B SaaS: Identification of niches and emerging markets with high growth potential.
Role of Product and Technology: How a focus on technological innovation can be a key differentiator.
The panelists held nothing back and spoke openly about topics that are not usually canadian healthcare and medical email list discussed in public. The audience was so engaged that they wanted the panel to continue for another 90 minutes.
International Panel on Corporate Innovation
The second panel was equally impressive, with the participation of AndrĂ©s Felipe Posada Gushlyak from Banco Davivienda, Felipe SantamarĂa from Rockstart, Charly Esnal from Mana Tech and myself representing SquadS Ventures. This panel focused on corporate innovation at an international level.
We discuss how large corporations can collaborate with startups to drive innovation and how these partnerships can be beneficial for both parties. Some highlights include:
Corporate-Startup Collaboration: Strategies to create effective synergies.