As springtime arrives the MtB Italy Tour starts!
Here you can find the slides we use for our presentations all over Italy.
Do not miss the opportunity to get in contact with our speakers and learn from them the key elements to start a new business! Check out all the dates and venues at www.mindthebridge.org
The key stages of venture capital financing differ based on the stage and needs of the startup company. Early stage typically focuses on developing the initial product or concept, while late stage aims to help companies expand, grow, and transition to public markets.
The document outlines the agenda for a tour on entrepreneurship in Italy, discussing key issues and opportunities. It discusses the state of entrepreneurship in Italy, noting a lack of large companies and innovative industries, and a strong focus on family businesses and mature industries. It also summarizes the state of venture finance in Italy, noting a lack of an established venture capital community and small deals. Key issues facing Italy include high business mortality, a lack of managerial skills and obstacles in translating research to business.
The document provides an agenda and overview of entrepreneurship and startups in Italy. It discusses where Italy currently stands with entrepreneurship, the startup world, business planning, the venture capital market, and Mind the Bridge Foundation. Some key points include that Italy has experienced very low economic growth, high youth unemployment, a lack of large companies, and venture capital investments in Italy being much lower than in places like the US and Silicon Valley. The document also discusses characteristics of entrepreneurs in Italy compared to the US and outlines important aspects of business planning and models using a lean startup approach.
This document provides an overview of Mind the Bridge's Boot Camp 11 event. It discusses Italy's current economic challenges and startup ecosystem. It then outlines Mind the Bridge's initiatives to connect Italian talent with opportunities in Silicon Valley, including its business plan competition, bootcamp training, venture camp pitching event, startup gym incubator, and startup school. The goal is to help build a new generation of Italian entrepreneurs and connect them with mentors and investors internationally.
The defining asset of every leading technology company is talent. At Balderton, our job is to provide capital to support European technology companies to attract and retain world leading talent and get the best out of them. As a result, we’re fortunate to have learnt a lot about what it takes to identify, attract and retain people from the teams we work with.
In this report, we’ve set out to identify where people working in European technology companies come from, what experience they have, and what they expect in their roles. We did this by profiling almost 15,000 employees in over 1,000 venture-backed companies in Europe, and by working closely with a select group of recently backed start-ups.
As springtime arrives the MtB Italy Tour starts!
Here you can find the slides we use for our presentations all over Italy.
Do not miss the opportunity to get in contact with our speakers and learn from them the key elements to start a new business! Check out all the dates and venues at www.mindthebridge.org
The key stages of venture capital financing differ based on the stage and needs of the startup company. Early stage typically focuses on developing the initial product or concept, while late stage aims to help companies expand, grow, and transition to public markets.
The document outlines the agenda for a tour on entrepreneurship in Italy, discussing key issues and opportunities. It discusses the state of entrepreneurship in Italy, noting a lack of large companies and innovative industries, and a strong focus on family businesses and mature industries. It also summarizes the state of venture finance in Italy, noting a lack of an established venture capital community and small deals. Key issues facing Italy include high business mortality, a lack of managerial skills and obstacles in translating research to business.
The document provides an agenda and overview of entrepreneurship and startups in Italy. It discusses where Italy currently stands with entrepreneurship, the startup world, business planning, the venture capital market, and Mind the Bridge Foundation. Some key points include that Italy has experienced very low economic growth, high youth unemployment, a lack of large companies, and venture capital investments in Italy being much lower than in places like the US and Silicon Valley. The document also discusses characteristics of entrepreneurs in Italy compared to the US and outlines important aspects of business planning and models using a lean startup approach.
This document provides an overview of Mind the Bridge's Boot Camp 11 event. It discusses Italy's current economic challenges and startup ecosystem. It then outlines Mind the Bridge's initiatives to connect Italian talent with opportunities in Silicon Valley, including its business plan competition, bootcamp training, venture camp pitching event, startup gym incubator, and startup school. The goal is to help build a new generation of Italian entrepreneurs and connect them with mentors and investors internationally.
The defining asset of every leading technology company is talent. At Balderton, our job is to provide capital to support European technology companies to attract and retain world leading talent and get the best out of them. As a result, we’re fortunate to have learnt a lot about what it takes to identify, attract and retain people from the teams we work with.
In this report, we’ve set out to identify where people working in European technology companies come from, what experience they have, and what they expect in their roles. We did this by profiling almost 15,000 employees in over 1,000 venture-backed companies in Europe, and by working closely with a select group of recently backed start-ups.
ScaleX building a successful startup ecosystemmustafa sarac
Culture in Turkey's startup ecosystem has several strengths and weaknesses. Strengths include an entrepreneurial population with increasing interest in startups due to local success stories. However, weaknesses include a focus on local ambition over global success and experienced talent hesitating to join startups. Turkey can promote global champions to inspire global thinking and connect with successful Turkish diaspora founders to ignite global ambitions.
Opportunities in China's Startup EcosystemZhenFund
The 2013 update from ZhenFund on the state of China's technology startup ecosystem. Last time we outlined the 3C's 2E's in understanding the differences between China and Silicon Valley. This year we focus on some of the positive trends we see developing in the startup ecosystem.
This report is an attempt to cover as completely as possible the growth and overall status of the technology startup landscape in St. Louis, as of year end 2012. The report is based entirely on original data reported by the more than 250 startups that ITEN has tracked since 2008.
ITEN accelerates tech startups with programs for rapid product development, connections to talent, essential networking, and access to funding. Designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, requiring neither payment nor equity, ITEN is a unique community asset building a new culture of innovation in St. Louis and beyond. ITEN can be found on the web at www.itenstl.org and @itenstl on twitter.
Provides insights and a ‘stepping stone’ to daring Singaporean and other foreign start-up companies with innovative products / services that want to get in the Chinese mainland market.
Angels, VCs and Fundraising in China 2010Chris Evdemon
This presentation explains the current status in China's early stage ecosystem, in terms of angel investors and venture capital. It also provides aspiring entrepreneurs with some advice on the local fundraising process.
On November 28, 12 Italy-originated SMEs and startups were presented to selected New York-based investors.
IB&II, in collaboration with the Loeb & Loeb, Mind the Bridge Foundation and the Intesa Sanpaolo Start-Up Initiative has hosted the fourth symposium in New York.
XI Congreso Internacional de Electrónica, Control y Telecomunicaciones, Conferencia sobre oportunidades de Emprendimiento a nivel Global en IOT, Salud, Silicon Walley, Silicon Valley, Israel, Detroit, Miami, Ghana, MIT AITI, MIT Global Starutps
A crash course on Korean Startup Ecosystem based on a presentation given on Startup Korea Roundtable event held at D.CAMP on 28 April, 2015.(For any errors or correction request, please contact hahn.ryu@dcamp.kr. Special thanks to Startup Alliance and G3Partners.
Innovation is everywhere - Malaysia Innovation Ecosystem and Startup SceneInnovation is Everywhere
Malaysia is a rather small country in populous South-East Asia, with 29 million inhabitants, North of Singapore and south of Thailand, with a "peninsular" part and half the island of Borneo (shared with Indonesia).
Malaysia has been early to invest a lot in high technology and has a Silicon Valley of its own since 1997. Is infrastructure enough to create conditions for innovation?
In this presentation, we share the milestones of Malaysia as an innovation ecosystem, we identify their best practices (in particular the neat organization of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kuala Lumpur) and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Read more about us as we roam the world to explore the emerging markets startups scenes, from Iran to Chile, from China to Nigeria.
Reach us at: martin@innovationiseverywhere
Innovation is Everywhere
Technopreneurship, Incubation and Angel Investments in ChinaChris Evdemon
An introduction to mainland China's current situation in terms of an early stage technology companies ecosystems - what's there and what's missing? What does a technopreneur need to do to prepare?
HAX Hardware Review - 1H 2018 Trends and OutlookHAX
The past year has been very active for hardware. IPOs, acquisitions (and some spectacular failures) have made the news. With advancements in deep tech and automation, connected technology in healthcare, homes and offices, hardware is changing the way people experience and improve life and the world around them.
This report is a summary of news from the hardware tech world; new movements we saw through working with startups, and some of our thoughts on the year ahead. A full copy of the report is available for download at: hax.co/hax-hardware-review-1H2018
This document discusses the lack of a strong startup ecosystem in Taiwan compared to Silicon Valley. It notes that while Taiwan is physically close in distance, the environments are very different. The key differences highlighted include Taiwan having a focus on revenue over vision, risk avoidance over embracing failure, and lack of respect for young entrepreneurs. It provides several recommendations for how the government could help kickstart a stronger ecosystem, including focusing funding on industry groups rather than schools, using tax incentives to attract private capital, setting clear industry goals, and attracting foreign venture capital. It emphasizes the need for bold visionary ideas and successful exits to generate momentum.
What Every Startup And Corporate Should Know About ExitsHAX
Startups: prepare -- Corporates: build your playbook!
Talk given at the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Paris in March 2019, inspired by the 50 speakers of the "Exit Masterclass" series we ran in 2018 in SF, NYC, London and Paris.
ITAC helps manufacturing and technology businesses in New York City start up, grow, and thrive. In just the last two years, ITAC helped clients create or retain over 4,500 jobs and achieve $1 billion in economic impact. Through consulting services and training programs, ITAC enables clients to streamline operations, leverage technology, and maintain profitability during difficult economic times. The annual report highlights the success stories of five ITAC clients from diverse industries that were able to grow their businesses and create new jobs with ITAC's assistance.
Technopreneurship and the Early Stage Ecosystem in China in 2013Chris Evdemon
20 slides about everything you should know on the state of the Chinese internet, the start-up community and resources available to entrepreneurs in China in 2013.
A Brief History of Venture Capital Innovation from 1946 to Today, from Sand Hill Rd to Startup Studios, Accelerators, Crowdfunding, AngelList and ICOs.
1. Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem
2. Startups in Hong Kong
3. Community builders
4. Government support & Universities
5. Incubator and Accelerator Programs
6. Competitions, events
7. Talent's corner
8. Co-working spaces
9. Venture Capital
10. Resources
11. References
The Definitive Guide to the Vietnam Startup SceneHATCH! PROGRAM
This document provides an overview of the Vietnam startup scene. It discusses key trends like notable investments from 2012-2014 in gaming, e-commerce and mobile apps. It outlines the ecosystem including incubators/accelerators, coworking spaces and media. Myths about the scene include a lack of failure acceptance and too many "me-too" startups. Resources section details investment funds, events and universities supporting entrepreneurship.
The document provides an overview of Nigeria's startup ecosystem, including:
- A brief history of Nigeria's insulated economy until recent decades and the roles of Nollywood and South African companies in opening it up.
- Social innovation is seen as more important than technology given issues with education, patents, and brain drain. The Co-Creation Hub was a key early player.
- Mobile West Africa is now a prominent tech conference gathering the community.
- Nigeria faces challenges of infrastructure, kleptocracy, and preparing for a population that could reach half a billion by 2050.
- The ecosystem has pros of a large growing market but cons of issues like corruption, lack of middle class, and over-
Fill the Gap Program. A New Entrepreneurship Development Program fo MIB School of Management with specific reference to the High Tech Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Silicon Valley (California).
Fill the Gap Program is a wide initiative aimed at promoting Entrepreneurship in technology-based industries.
www.mib.edu
CloudCamp Milan 2009: Univ. Bocconi (EntER)Gabriele Bozzi
The document is an introduction to cloud computing for businesses presented by Francesco M. Sacco. It discusses the estimated $43 billion opportunity presented by cloud computing and some of the biggest trends driving IT spending decisions in 2009-2010, including cloud computing. It also outlines potential customer types for cloud computing, including start-ups, gaming/entertainment companies, small businesses, and enterprises.
ScaleX building a successful startup ecosystemmustafa sarac
Culture in Turkey's startup ecosystem has several strengths and weaknesses. Strengths include an entrepreneurial population with increasing interest in startups due to local success stories. However, weaknesses include a focus on local ambition over global success and experienced talent hesitating to join startups. Turkey can promote global champions to inspire global thinking and connect with successful Turkish diaspora founders to ignite global ambitions.
Opportunities in China's Startup EcosystemZhenFund
The 2013 update from ZhenFund on the state of China's technology startup ecosystem. Last time we outlined the 3C's 2E's in understanding the differences between China and Silicon Valley. This year we focus on some of the positive trends we see developing in the startup ecosystem.
This report is an attempt to cover as completely as possible the growth and overall status of the technology startup landscape in St. Louis, as of year end 2012. The report is based entirely on original data reported by the more than 250 startups that ITEN has tracked since 2008.
ITEN accelerates tech startups with programs for rapid product development, connections to talent, essential networking, and access to funding. Designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, requiring neither payment nor equity, ITEN is a unique community asset building a new culture of innovation in St. Louis and beyond. ITEN can be found on the web at www.itenstl.org and @itenstl on twitter.
Provides insights and a ‘stepping stone’ to daring Singaporean and other foreign start-up companies with innovative products / services that want to get in the Chinese mainland market.
Angels, VCs and Fundraising in China 2010Chris Evdemon
This presentation explains the current status in China's early stage ecosystem, in terms of angel investors and venture capital. It also provides aspiring entrepreneurs with some advice on the local fundraising process.
On November 28, 12 Italy-originated SMEs and startups were presented to selected New York-based investors.
IB&II, in collaboration with the Loeb & Loeb, Mind the Bridge Foundation and the Intesa Sanpaolo Start-Up Initiative has hosted the fourth symposium in New York.
XI Congreso Internacional de Electrónica, Control y Telecomunicaciones, Conferencia sobre oportunidades de Emprendimiento a nivel Global en IOT, Salud, Silicon Walley, Silicon Valley, Israel, Detroit, Miami, Ghana, MIT AITI, MIT Global Starutps
A crash course on Korean Startup Ecosystem based on a presentation given on Startup Korea Roundtable event held at D.CAMP on 28 April, 2015.(For any errors or correction request, please contact hahn.ryu@dcamp.kr. Special thanks to Startup Alliance and G3Partners.
Innovation is everywhere - Malaysia Innovation Ecosystem and Startup SceneInnovation is Everywhere
Malaysia is a rather small country in populous South-East Asia, with 29 million inhabitants, North of Singapore and south of Thailand, with a "peninsular" part and half the island of Borneo (shared with Indonesia).
Malaysia has been early to invest a lot in high technology and has a Silicon Valley of its own since 1997. Is infrastructure enough to create conditions for innovation?
In this presentation, we share the milestones of Malaysia as an innovation ecosystem, we identify their best practices (in particular the neat organization of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kuala Lumpur) and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Read more about us as we roam the world to explore the emerging markets startups scenes, from Iran to Chile, from China to Nigeria.
Reach us at: martin@innovationiseverywhere
Innovation is Everywhere
Technopreneurship, Incubation and Angel Investments in ChinaChris Evdemon
An introduction to mainland China's current situation in terms of an early stage technology companies ecosystems - what's there and what's missing? What does a technopreneur need to do to prepare?
HAX Hardware Review - 1H 2018 Trends and OutlookHAX
The past year has been very active for hardware. IPOs, acquisitions (and some spectacular failures) have made the news. With advancements in deep tech and automation, connected technology in healthcare, homes and offices, hardware is changing the way people experience and improve life and the world around them.
This report is a summary of news from the hardware tech world; new movements we saw through working with startups, and some of our thoughts on the year ahead. A full copy of the report is available for download at: hax.co/hax-hardware-review-1H2018
This document discusses the lack of a strong startup ecosystem in Taiwan compared to Silicon Valley. It notes that while Taiwan is physically close in distance, the environments are very different. The key differences highlighted include Taiwan having a focus on revenue over vision, risk avoidance over embracing failure, and lack of respect for young entrepreneurs. It provides several recommendations for how the government could help kickstart a stronger ecosystem, including focusing funding on industry groups rather than schools, using tax incentives to attract private capital, setting clear industry goals, and attracting foreign venture capital. It emphasizes the need for bold visionary ideas and successful exits to generate momentum.
What Every Startup And Corporate Should Know About ExitsHAX
Startups: prepare -- Corporates: build your playbook!
Talk given at the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Paris in March 2019, inspired by the 50 speakers of the "Exit Masterclass" series we ran in 2018 in SF, NYC, London and Paris.
ITAC helps manufacturing and technology businesses in New York City start up, grow, and thrive. In just the last two years, ITAC helped clients create or retain over 4,500 jobs and achieve $1 billion in economic impact. Through consulting services and training programs, ITAC enables clients to streamline operations, leverage technology, and maintain profitability during difficult economic times. The annual report highlights the success stories of five ITAC clients from diverse industries that were able to grow their businesses and create new jobs with ITAC's assistance.
Technopreneurship and the Early Stage Ecosystem in China in 2013Chris Evdemon
20 slides about everything you should know on the state of the Chinese internet, the start-up community and resources available to entrepreneurs in China in 2013.
A Brief History of Venture Capital Innovation from 1946 to Today, from Sand Hill Rd to Startup Studios, Accelerators, Crowdfunding, AngelList and ICOs.
1. Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem
2. Startups in Hong Kong
3. Community builders
4. Government support & Universities
5. Incubator and Accelerator Programs
6. Competitions, events
7. Talent's corner
8. Co-working spaces
9. Venture Capital
10. Resources
11. References
The Definitive Guide to the Vietnam Startup SceneHATCH! PROGRAM
This document provides an overview of the Vietnam startup scene. It discusses key trends like notable investments from 2012-2014 in gaming, e-commerce and mobile apps. It outlines the ecosystem including incubators/accelerators, coworking spaces and media. Myths about the scene include a lack of failure acceptance and too many "me-too" startups. Resources section details investment funds, events and universities supporting entrepreneurship.
The document provides an overview of Nigeria's startup ecosystem, including:
- A brief history of Nigeria's insulated economy until recent decades and the roles of Nollywood and South African companies in opening it up.
- Social innovation is seen as more important than technology given issues with education, patents, and brain drain. The Co-Creation Hub was a key early player.
- Mobile West Africa is now a prominent tech conference gathering the community.
- Nigeria faces challenges of infrastructure, kleptocracy, and preparing for a population that could reach half a billion by 2050.
- The ecosystem has pros of a large growing market but cons of issues like corruption, lack of middle class, and over-
Fill the Gap Program. A New Entrepreneurship Development Program fo MIB School of Management with specific reference to the High Tech Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Silicon Valley (California).
Fill the Gap Program is a wide initiative aimed at promoting Entrepreneurship in technology-based industries.
www.mib.edu
CloudCamp Milan 2009: Univ. Bocconi (EntER)Gabriele Bozzi
The document is an introduction to cloud computing for businesses presented by Francesco M. Sacco. It discusses the estimated $43 billion opportunity presented by cloud computing and some of the biggest trends driving IT spending decisions in 2009-2010, including cloud computing. It also outlines potential customer types for cloud computing, including start-ups, gaming/entertainment companies, small businesses, and enterprises.
This document provides an overview of entrepreneurship in Italy and venture financing. It discusses the state of entrepreneurship in Italy, noting the dominance of small and medium enterprises focused on services and manufacturing. It also summarizes venture finance in Italy, noting a lack of established venture capital and small deal sizes. Key issues for Italy include deal flow, high business mortality, bridging research to business, mindsets, and managerial skills. The document then covers various topics related to entrepreneurship including what makes a successful startup, business plans, funding sources, and venture capital processes. It introduces Mind the Bridge foundation, which aims to promote entrepreneurship in Italy through various programs.
Alberto Onetti - Mind The Bridge Foundation - Stanford - Jan 25 2010Burton Lee
The document summarizes the state of entrepreneurship and venture finance in Italy. It notes a lack of large companies and established venture capital, with only a small number of startups receiving funding each year. While Italian research and development produces quality output, there are issues in commercializing the research due to a lack of technology transfer and skilled entrepreneurs. The Mind the Bridge foundation aims to address this by connecting Italian talent with opportunities in Silicon Valley through mentorship and skills training programs.
Marco Marinucci - Mind the Bridge - Stanford - 2010Burton Lee
This document summarizes the state of entrepreneurship and venture finance in Italy. It notes that Italy has a large number of small and medium enterprises but lacks large companies. Innovation plays a minor role in the economy. Venture capital investment is also limited, with only around €70 million invested annually in early-stage startups. While Italy performs well in basic research, there are issues in commercializing research into businesses due to a lack of technology transfer and entrepreneurial skills. The document proposes building bridges to discover and nurture Italian talent, provide training, showcase promising startups, and connect them with partners and investors in Silicon Valley to help address these challenges.
Blossom & Company is committed to the economic vitality
of Italy, the growth of the innovative companies, the future of healthcare – agro-food – informatics and the sustainability
of our entrepreneurs. As one of the most important advisors
to Italy – based organizations in the innovative sectors, we have a distinctive, broad view of companies’ challenges and opportunities. Blossom & Company’s practice has been active in helping the entrepreneurs and companies to reach its sustainability, potentials and success.
The document summarizes startups and spinoffs in Italy, providing facts and trends. It discusses Mind the Bridge Foundation's mission to promote an ethical, professional, and internationally-focused Italian entrepreneurial ecosystem. It outlines the foundation's pillars which include discovering Italian talent, selecting business plans, providing training and showcasing startups. Statistics are presented on the profile of Italian entrepreneurs and startups. Key issues facing Italian startups are identified as well as lessons learned about what makes startups successful. Areas for improvement are also discussed.
This document provides a profile of the Engineering Group celebrating its 30th anniversary. It discusses the company's evolution from a small, local life project started in 1980 to a large-scale industrial project with over 6,000 employees operating globally. The company has expanded through takeovers and internal growth to become a leading Italian group in IT services and software with 40 branches across Italy and internationally. The profile shares the company's history and achievements through archive materials and discusses its focus on research and innovation, training, business units, and centers of competence to remain a leader in a changing market.
This document provides an agenda and background information for the Inaugural Italian Innovation Day event on May 5, 2011 in New York City. The event aims to showcase innovative Italian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. The agenda includes speakers on why Italy matters, presentations from 24 Italian companies representing sectors like green tech, bioscience, and ICT, and a startup pitch competition. The document introduces the event founder and provides context on the goal of connecting attendees with bright Italian entrepreneurs helping transform Italy into an innovation hub.
IB&II held its first Fall Symposium at the Bloomberg L.P. Headquarters in New York on November 14, 2011.
Dan Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg L.P., opened the event, which featured 13 Italian SMEs from the mobile technology, cyber security and clean tech industries, who presented their innovative products to over 250 guests.
Prior to the company presentations, a group of leading business executives participated in a panel discussion addressing the questions: “Why invest in Italy now?”.
Panelists included: Fulvio Conti, CEO of Enel SpA, Ossama Bessada, CEO of Wind Telecomunicazioni SpA, Ron Spogli, former U.S. Ambassador to Italy and current Chairman of Innogest SGR, and Gianfranco Carbonato, Chairman of the Piedmont-Turin Industrial Association.
Date: November 14, 2011 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Bloomberg, L.P, New York
State of the Italian Angel Market - Marco Villa - Italian Angels For Growth -...Burton Lee
This document summarizes the state of the angel investment market in Italy in 2008. It finds that total surveyed investments were €31.1 million, spread across 120 deals, with an average investment of €213,000. The number and size of angel investments in Italy is growing and slowly aligning with trends in other European countries. A typical Italian angel investor is a male manager or entrepreneur in their 40s with €500,000 in assets who invests around 10% and holds less than 30% of companies for about 3 years. The Italian Angels for Growth organization was founded in 2007 with the goal of promoting angel investing and facilitating access to early stage funding for entrepreneurs.
The economy of Italy is 7th largest in the world; adjusted for purchasing power parity, 10th. The country is as rich in technology and entrepreneurship as it is in history and culture.
Yet despite its profile of quality and innovation, Italy has grown slowly during the past decade – slower, indeed, than Germany, France or the UK.
And its competitiveness – its unit labor costs – has slipped, as wages rose but productivity stagnated. As a consequence, Italian firms and Italian savers chose attractive opportunities elsewhere, and net direct investment turned outward. Italy’s investment reputation, however, is far worse than the reality.
To mitigate these problems, the government of Italy must make changes in national policy. The regulatory and institutional factors that damage productivity must change. Real wages must stop growing, at least for a time, until productivity accelerates. And fiscal policy – the relationship between spending and revenues – must change, so that deficits decline, eventually along with debt and debt service.
The remainder of this paper examines Italy’s macroeconomic environment and the structural problems that inhibit competitiveness; the microeconomic structure of Italy, together with its strengths in R&D, informational technology, design and engineering; the recent record of inbound foreign investment, and the exports associated with it; and finally, a series of recommendations for the government and a forecast of prospects for growth.
A White Paper by:
Professor Richard H.K. Vietor
Harvard Business School
Professor Alberto Onetti
University of Insubria and the Mind the Bridge Foundation Fernando Napolitano
Why Italy Matters to the World
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The document outlines Mexico's public policy to develop the IT-ITES sector by fostering its growth through key national initiatives and programs like PROSOFT, highlighting Mexico's competitive advantages in the global IT market such as its large pool of human capital and geographic proximity to the US market. It also provides an analysis of Mexico's IT industry profile and achievements in expanding IT exports and the number of IT companies and clusters over the past decade.
Blossom & Company has demonstrated that its approach to strategic planning can help companies identify sources of capital that best correspond to their needs as well as achieving stable relationships with financiers, whatever their specific characteristics. Blossom & Company believes that innovative Italian companies that invest in R&D and Bio-entrepreneurs must be put in a condition to couch projects in the same terms and deploy the same criteria as those used by the business investors to whom they present their project, so that these companies may clarify the relationship between scientific and financial success. However, this is neither easy nor self-evident.
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Milan, Sep 22nd
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Entrepreneurship in Italy: where are we?
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Real GDP Growth Public Debt Source: CrESIT 2011
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4. Italy: how did we get there?
} We have just a few large companies
} SMEs are 98% of the total
} We are mostly positioned on mature business and services
} Services is 66% of GDP, while Manufacturing is only 17%
} Innovative sectors play a minor role (2-6%)
} We need a new wave of startups, operating on innovative fields
Food Wood
Textile
Metals
Plastic & Rubber
Automotive
Industrial Machinery
Chemical
Electronics
Software Pharma
Biotech ITALY: INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION TO GDP (2010)
Source: CrESIT 2011
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5. Startups in Italy:
What’s the status?
Startups by Geography Startups by Industry
10% 5%
10% 25%
10% 39% Northern Italy ICT
Central Italy Web
Southern Italy Clean Tech & Agrifood
Foreign based Biotech & Life Science
34%
59%
Source: “Startups in Italy. Facts and Trends” Source: “Startups in Italy. Facts and Trends”
Mind the Bridge Survey 2011 Mind the Bridge Survey 2011
} 59% are wanna-be-startups, while 41% are already incorporated
} They are young companies (1 year old on avg.)
} 39% originate in Northern Italy and 10% are foreign entities
} 59% are Web-based firms, only 5% are Biotech or Life Science firms
} The founder’s team is composed on the avg. of 2/3 people
} Only 9% have just one founder
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6. Italian Entrepreneurs
Who are you?
13%
42%
58%
87%
F M Scientific & Technological Business & Humanistic
Source: “Startups in Italy. Facts and Trends”
Mind the Bridge Survey 2011
} He/She is 32
} 87% is male, only 13% is female
} 58% has a scientific/technological background, while 42% has a
business/humanistic education
} 26% holds a PhD or a MBA
} 21% has prior entrepreneurial experience
Source: “Startups in Italy. Facts and Trends”
Mind the Bridge Survey 2011
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7. Lessons learned:
What makes a successful startup
} Education matters a lot
} 2.0 Startups are founded by highly educated people
} Experience matters as well
} Being a serial entrepreneur is a job
} The right startup is never the first one you found
} Success is a team effort
} One-man bands do not go too far
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8. Starting up business in Italy:
key issues
} A few startups often lacking high-quality business plans (deal trickle”)
} Legal barriers to entry and exit (Italy is not a “corporate haven”)
} Obstacles in bridging research into business
} Lack of managerial skills
} High mortality rates (“crisi del primo miglio”) and “Dwarfism”
} Lack of an established venture capital community
} Mindset
} “for
a
company
to
really
expand,
it
needs
capital,
but
that
means
giving
up
at
least
some
control.
So
thousands
of
companies
here
remain
stubbornly
small”
(New
York
Times)
} “Non
so
decidere
se
sono
stato
furbo
o
vigliacco,
se
ho
fa=o
bene
o
se
ho
tradito”
(E.
Nesi)
} No exits on the domestic market
} Technology hot-shots aspire to sell out to new economy
“leviathans”
} Small size of the stock market and lack of large corporations
doesn’t help
} Language barriers
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9. AGENDA
Entrepreneurship in Italy: where are we?
Mind the Bridge: where are we?
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10. Mind the Bridge Foundation
Mission:
to promote a new Italian entrepreneurial ecosystem that is:
ETHICAL, HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL, INTERNATIONALLY FOCUSED,
EXCELLENCE DRIVEN
Model:
CONNECTING TALENT
funded by foundations/companies/private sector/donors
not government
partnering with the most relevant actors
INDEPENDENT
Ø
bridging opportunities of the Silicon Valley with Italian
talent
Ø associating mentors and role models
Ø professionalizing the business planning skills
Ø using and building the network
Ø “give back” to build a bigger pie
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11. Building the Bridge: the Pillars
Ø Discovering and Nurturing the Italian Talents
MtB Italy Tour
Ø Selecting the best of breed
MtB Business Plan Competition
Ø Providing training & education to the new generation of
entrepreneurs
MtB Bootcamp and MtB Coaching
Ø Showcasing the most promising startups and opening an
international debate
MtB Venture Camp @ Corriere della Sera
Ø Hosting & Mentoring the most promising startups in the Silicon
Valley
MtB Gym
Ø Pitching US investors / partners
MtB Gran Finale events
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12. Building the Bridge:
Pillars & Timeline
MtB US
MtB MtB GYM Roadshows
Venture February March 2012
Camp 2012
MtB Boot
Camp 4-5
22-24 November
September 2011
MtB Business 2011
Plan
Competition
31July 2011
MtB Italy Tour
Q1 & Q2 MtB GYM
Every Quarter
- MtB Affiliates
- Online Signups
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14. 2010 Winners
Barbara Labate - IID New York
Marco Brini - IID Stanford
15. MTB Success Stories
September 2011 April 2011
Second round of funding Merges with Avrio RMS
with IAG and ZernikeMeta Group
Ventures, $ 1.1 M
!
March 2011
Round of 300 K with
Elserino Piol e Marco
March 2011 Magnocavallo March 2011
Wins Seedcamp Berlin Wins Plug and Play
International EXPO in Silicon
Valley
December 2010 October 2010
Sourced new CEO for U.S. Acquired by EMC
operations
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16. 2011: WHO ARE THE NEXT ITALIAN PIONEERS TO
SILICON VALLEY?
} The challenge is open: who’s next?
} Hundreds of Business Plans received
} 29 startups selected
} During the Bootcamp we select the short
list of 15 pitching @ Corriere della Sera
} The Top 6/8 are admitted to MTB Gym @
Pier 38 in San Francisco
17. Venture Camp 2011
With
the
support
of
MIND
THE
BRIDGE
VENTURE
CAMP
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Trip
to
Silicon
Valley
and
Back
November 4-5, 2011
November
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no, Ita
Mila
Corriere
della
Sera
Sala
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Via
Balzan
3,
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18. Venture Camp
Mind the Bridge Venture Camp
is a 2-day event held each year With
the
support
of
in Milan at Corriere della Sera
(the leading Italian newspaper)
to promote a healthier Italian
entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Selected entrepreneurs present
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THE
BRIDGE
VENTURE
CAMP
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their business ideas to a large
audience, including potential Trip
to
Silicon
Valley
and
Back
November
4°
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investors and partners.
Corriere
della
Sera
Sala
BuzzaN
Selected startups will be invited Via
Balzan
3,
Milano
to participate in the MtB Gym,
a tutoring program between
Italy and the Silicon Valley.
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p
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With
the
support
of
MIND
THE
BRIDGE
VENTURE
CAMP
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Trip
to
Silicon
Valley
and
Back
November
4°
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Corriere
della
Sera
Sala
BuzzaN
Via
Balzan
3,
Milano
November 4-5, 2011
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Milano, Ita
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20. The GYM
Mind the Bridge Gymnasium is a
startup incubator. Positioned in Pier
38 (San Francisco) we share the
space with some of the hottest
startups (50+) in Silicon Valley
(Socialmedia.com, WordPress,
Tweetme, etc.)
Selected Startups are assigned a
Mentor, supported in Business
Development activities and given
Training Sessions.
Training Sessions include:
Financing, Immigration Visas, Build
p a ce
a team, Corporate Operations, ining+ Office S
Presentation Skills, Taxes Mentors + Tra
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21. The GYM: Open Now!
Accelerate the startup chances of success
• Hosting: office space @ Pier38 in San Francisco
• Mentoring: assign a dedicated mentor per startup
• Coaching: provide regular classes (training modules)
Build critical mass of startups
A constant flow of startups hosted (10-15) to maximize the
“educational impact”
Become a social hub for Italian entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
Events, Mind-the-Beer, etc (social Gym)
Targets
• Early stage startups interested in a getting plugged into the
Silicon Valley
• Italian “origin”
• Min 3 months, average 6 months.
• Starting at beginning of each quarter possibility to stay longer
(as an affiliate startup)
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Affiliates Channel
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22. MtB Startup School
The Program: Lessons and Hands On
Theoretic Learning: Lessons (20 hrs)
Ø Introduction to the Silicon Valley ecosystem
Ø Corporate Operations and Legal Aspects in Silicon Valley
Ø Corporate Finance
Ø Business development
Ø Fund raising with investors
Ø Communication skills
Ø Visa issues
Ø Human resources
Ø ....
Practical Learning: Visits (20 hrs) + Business Planning (50 hrs)
Ø Google’s headquarter – Mountain View
Ø Apple’s headquarter - Cupertino eks
Ø University of California, Berkeley fo r 3 we
ley S tartup
Ø Stanford University
o n Val
Ø Singularity University Be a Silic
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23. MtB Startup School – Past
editions
3 editions – July, August, September..
20+ students…
… infinite opportunities
“In one of the
visits to the Sin
University I’ve gularity
met an interest
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about develo “A life-
project togeth ping a chang
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the en e
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credible, the Va
“The atmosh pere here is in lley”.
“It’s just incredible how you easily meet other
help other
eve ryone loves to entrepreneurs here, everybody is ready to
entrepre neurs”. pitch in front of you!”.
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