Business Angels of Slovenia

🚀 Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode: Which Drives More Growth? 🚀 This week, Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham sparked a major conversation in the venture world with a new blog post, advocating for startups to operate in "Founder Mode" instead of "Manager Mode." Founder Mode emphasizes a hands-on, flexible approach to leadership, encouraging collaboration and fast decision-making. In contrast, Manager Mode relies on bringing in experienced managers to run departments with minimal interference. According to Graham and recent data, the benefits of Founder Mode are clear: 💡 Founder-led companies are growing faster! Analysis of PitchBook data shows that in the past five years, founder-led companies have consistently outperformed non-founder-led startups. This year alone, founder-CEO companies grew their valuations by 22.4%, compared to just 4.7% for non-founder-led firms. 🏆 Hands-on leadership matters: Graham and others argue that founder-CEOs are often more agile, more focused on innovation, and more likely to motivate their teams—leading to superior growth outcomes. While there are always exceptions (like Google's cofounders bringing in Eric Schmidt), the data suggests that sticking with a founder-led approach may be key to value creation. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. 🤔 The big question remains: How should investors balance supporting founders while ensuring companies have the leadership needed to scale? The debate continues—what’s your take? Is Founder Mode the secret sauce? Or is it just survivorship bias? Let’s discuss! 👇 Source: https://lnkd.in/dWJtRfgB Nina Dremelj Maja Križan #startups #leadership #venturecapital #founders #entrepreneurship #growth Find us at: https://lnkd.in/eMQYeTu9

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✨ Series: Tips and Tricks for Investors ✨ Joining the network of Business Angels of Slovenia can be highly beneficial for investors seeking to expand their portfolio in a dynamic and emerging market. Here’s an overview of the benefits and perks: 🤝 Networking and Collaboration Peer Learning: Joining a network allows investors to connect with other experienced business angels, sharing insights, due diligence practices, and investment strategies. 💡 Co-Investment Opportunities: Investors can collaborate with other members on larger deals, reducing individual risk and leveraging collective expertise. 💼 By joining the Slovenian business angel network, investors not only gain access to high-potential investment opportunities 📈 but also become part of a community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and economic growth in the region. 🌍🚀 More info at https://lnkd.in/eMQYeTu9 Nina Dremelj Maja Križan #angelinvesting #businessangels #startups

📢 New investment announcement by daFUND, a fund powered by Business angels of Slovenia. Team PiktID, congrats and welcome to the #daFUND family 🎉 #newinvestment #startupinvestment #vcfund Nina Dremelj Maja Križan

#Estonia, 𝒂 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒔 🦄, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒂𝒚. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒖𝒄𝒆? Thinking about investing in Estonia or simply want to know more about the ecosystem? Our trusted partner, Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), has put together a guidebook for angel investors interested in early-stage opportunities as part of the #4NGELS project. 💡 In the 4NGELS project, we have seen that not many investors are willing to invest across borders, even though the value and potential are very high. While it's important to be careful with high-risk investments, it's just as important to learn more before considering them. 📈 To help encourage cross-border investments, we've created a Guidebook that covers the following topics (and many more): 👉🏻 Overview of the Estonian Startup Ecosystem 👉🏻 Government & Legal Support 👉🏻 Local Business Culture 👉🏻 DeepTech Growth in Estonia You can download the Guidebook from EstBAN's website 👉https://lnkd.in/d582_sxa - This opportunity is ideal for both local and international investors interested in becoming angel investors. #4NGELS is a Horizon Europe project organised by four business angel networks: Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN), Business Angels of Slovenia, COBIN Angels. The project is coordinated by Civitta and funded by the European Commission. Nina Dremelj Maja Križan Maruša Šmid

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[𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 - 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝟮𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆] 🚀 We’re thrilled to open the registrations for the #Connect2Scale Mature Angels Academy, an exclusive program tailored for experienced angel investors. An exclusive learning experience through online trainings, valuable networking opportunities, and exclusive benefits. 🌐 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Elevate your game with insights on designing and executing an exit, venture capital strategies, and more from leading experts in the field. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲?  Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. 🤝 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Connect with a diverse community of angels, VCs, policymakers, startups, and ecosystem players. Our interactive sessions offer a unique chance to learn from peers and industry leaders. 🏆 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. 📅 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: • 10th of October 4PM EET/3PM CET - 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝘾𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙑𝘾𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬-𝙤𝙣 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙩𝙨 • 17th of October 4PM EET/3PM CET - 𝙀𝙭𝙞𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙈&𝘼 • 7th of November 11AM EET/10AM CET - 𝙀𝙭𝙞𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 • 14th of November 4PM EET/3PM CET - 𝙂𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙑𝘾𝙨 Don't miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your investment expertise and network with the best in the industry. Join Connect2Scale Mature Angels Academy today - https://lnkd.in/dW8DHFX3 #Connect2Scale is funded by the European Union Organised by: Civitta, Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN), Business angels of slovenia, EBAN - European Business Angel Network, Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN, Latvian Business Angels Network About Connect2Scale: https://connect2scale.eu/ #angelacademy #AngelInvesting #Connect2Scale #InvestmentExpertise #NetworkingOpportunity FINE - Fintech Investor Network and Ecosystem

Series: Tips and Tricks for Investors 💡 Joining the network of Business Angels of Slovenia can be highly beneficial for investors seeking to expand their portfolio in a dynamic and emerging market. Here’s an overview of the benefits and perks: 1. Access to High-Quality Deal Flow 💼   - Exclusive Opportunities: Slovenian business angel networks provide access to a curated list of startups and early-stage companies that are vetted for their potential. Investors can tap into opportunities that may not be widely available in the market. 🌱   - Sector Diversity: Slovenia has a growing startup ecosystem across various sectors, including technology, biotech, green energy, and manufacturing, offering diverse investment opportunities. 💡 By joining the Slovenian business angel network, investors not only gain access to high-potential investment opportunities but also become part of a community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and economic growth in the region. 🚀 More info at https://lnkd.in/eMQYeTu9   Nina Dremelj Maja Križan   #angelinvesting #businessangels #startups

🚀 Calling All Startups: Join the 4NGELS Training Programme! Are you ready to scale your startup and secure cross-border funding? The 4NGELS programme connects you with a syndicate of angel investors from across Europe, offering you the chance to receive funding to take your business to the next level. We’re looking for innovative and bold projects—no sector limitations! 🌍 SIGN UP HERE: https://lnkd.in/d53kvHgu 🗓️ Programme Agenda: 👉🏻 Technologies for Innovation & Fundraising: Learn the latest tools to support your growth. 👉🏻 Expanding to New Markets & International Sales: Strategies for scaling globally. 👉🏻 Legal Prep for Investment: Essential documents for securing funding and building your startup. 🎤 Pitching Opportunities: The best startups will be invited to pitch live in Warsaw and online, with the top startup having a chance to receive cross-border funding from a group of European angel investors. Apply by September 20th! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to secure funding and expand your startup. SIGN UP HERE: https://lnkd.in/d53kvHgu More about 4NGELS: https://lnkd.in/ewC6hzSe ********************* The 4NGELS programme is funded by the European Union. Partners in the programme: Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) Business angels of Slovenia COBIN Angels Civitta #4NGELS #Startup #syndicate #CrossBorderGrowth #EU Nina Dremelj Maja Križan

😏 That moment when all your portfolio companies' financials balance perfectly! As an angel investor, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of seeing every number line up just right. It's a clear sign that the businesses you’ve backed are not only growing but managing their finances with precision. This is the face you make when your investments are in good hands and on the path to success. Here's to every founder and finance team making it happen—you're the real MVPs! 🚀 #angelinvesting #businessangels #startups Nina Dremelj Maja Križan Find us at: https://lnkd.in/eMQYeTu9