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Third Thursday @ Three Powered by Kinect Capital Recognized as a Top Networking Event in Utah by Utah Business Lehi, Utah – July 10, 2024 Third Thursday @ Three, a premier networking and pitch event, has been recognized by Utah Business writer Izzy Howell as one of the top seven networking events in Utah. Howell emphasizes the importance of networking in career success, stating, “Whether you’re a seasoned professional, recently graduated or find yourself new to an area, networking makes or breaks your career. As the adage goes, It’s not what you know — it’s who you know.” https://lnkd.in/gYqQpsr7 Third Thursday @ Three is where innovation meets investment. Inspired by Utah’s exceptional startup success rate, with 1 in 61 venture-backed startups becoming unicorns, the event is dedicated to linking visionary startups with investors. Each month, five startups are given five minutes each to pitch their ideas to Angel and VC investors at the Kiln HQ theater in Lehi. The event is followed by a Q&A session, networking, and refreshments, making it a must-attend for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Launched just over a year ago by Ray Smithson, Third Thursday @ Three has quickly become a force in the entrepreneurial community. Over the course of 17 events, more than 80 founders have had the opportunity to present their businesses to a group of investors, founders, and influencers in the Utah entrepreneurial community. With over 2,000 attendees, the event has catapulted several businesses to receiving funding. Third Thursday @ Three is also Kinect Capital’s official business showcase and pitch event in Utah. James Kemp, Executive Director of Kinect Capital, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Partnering with Ray and his Third Thursday @ Three event is a huge win for us. It is an incredible feeder into our Annual Investors Choice and WeROC (Women Realizing Opportunities for Capital) events. Ray is the head of community relations for Kinect Capital and we couldn’t be happier to work with him on a daily basis.” Ray Smithson, the founder of Third Thursday @ Three, added, “Seeing the growth and impact of Third Thursday @ Three has been incredibly rewarding. Our goal has always been to create a platform where startups can connect with the right investors and resources to take their businesses to the next level. The recognition from Utah Business is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.” The next Third Thursday @ Three event is scheduled for July 18, 2024 and will be focused on Veteran business owners or “Vetrepreneurs”. Tickets to the event can be obtained at: https://lnkd.in/dd2yzxDd Media Contact: James Kemp
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Third Thursday @ Three Powered by Kinect Capital Recognized as a Top Networking Event in Utah by Utah Business Lehi, Utah – July 10, 2024 Third Thursday @ Three, a premier networking and pitch event, has been recognized by Utah Business writer Izzy Howell as one of the top seven networking events in Utah. Howell emphasizes the importance of networking in career success, stating, “Whether you’re a seasoned professional, recently graduated or find yourself new to an area, networking makes or breaks your career. As the adage goes, It’s not what you know — it’s who you know.” https://lnkd.in/g2UZairq Third Thursday @ Three is where innovation meets investment. Inspired by Utah’s exceptional startup success rate, with 1 in 61 venture-backed startups becoming unicorns, the event is dedicated to linking visionary startups with investors. Each month, five startups are given five minutes each to pitch their ideas to Angel and VC investors at the Kiln HQ theater in Lehi. The event is followed by a Q&A session, networking, and refreshments, making it a must-attend for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Launched just over a year ago by Ray Smithson, Third Thursday @ Three has quickly become a force in the entrepreneurial community. Over the course of 17 events, more than 80 founders have had the opportunity to present their businesses to a group of investors, founders, and influencers in the Utah entrepreneurial community. With over 2,000 attendees, the event has catapulted several businesses to receiving funding. Third Thursday @ Three is also Kinect Capital’s official business showcase and pitch event in Utah. James Kemp, Executive Director of Kinect Capital, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Partnering with Ray and his Third Thursday @ Three event is a huge win for us. It is an incredible feeder into our Annual Investors Choice and WeROC (Women Realizing Opportunities for Capital) events. Ray is the head of community relations for Kinect Capital and we couldn’t be happier to work with him on a daily basis.” Ray Smithson, the founder of Third Thursday @ Three, added, “Seeing the growth and impact of Third Thursday @ Three has been incredibly rewarding. Our goal has always been to create a platform where startups can connect with the right investors and resources to take their businesses to the next level. The recognition from Utah Business is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.” The next Third Thursday @ Three event is scheduled for July 18, 2024 and will be focused on Veteran business owners or “Vetrepreneurs”. Tickets to the event can be obtained at: https://lnkd.in/dd2yzxDd Media Contact: James Kemp Email: [email protected]

Today's edition is short and snappy from the Web Summit in Lisbon. Should startups come to an event like this? Is it a good place to meet investors? And if you do come, how do you make the most of it? And how has the event fared after all the controversy that preceded it? Read on to find out...

💭 Imagine it’s the 13th of June and you’re standing in front of the Hinterland of Things audience as the winner of the #OUTOFTHEBOXNRW Award 2024. You’re surrounded by the media and they’re shouting: Would you do it again? Why? You may not know your answer right now, but guess who does? The previous winners from the past three years. In our second round of “One question, three answers – Startup edition,” here’s what our winners said: 🔋 ACCURE Battery Intelligence left the stage of 2022 with the first prize. We asked them “Would you do it again? Why?” and they said:  “Yes, we would definitely participate again. The recognition, feedback, and networking have been invaluable. These benefits have helped us on our growth journey. Participating offered us another chance to showcase our work, learn, and connect with a great community of experts.” 🏥Clinomic, the “oldest” winner we asked and first-place winner in 2021, said in retrospect: “It was a special experience to present our innovation to an audience consisting of well-connected investors, companies, entrepreneurs, and high-level decision-makers. In any case, participating in the OOTB Award was an absolutely enriching experience.” 🧮 syte, the 2023 champions, said they’re still feeling the vibe and the impact of their win. “We would definitely take part again and can absolutely recommend it! Winning the award and the whole atmosphere during the application phase and the event was an absolutely unique experience. Regardless of whether you win in the end or not, it brings great value to you and your startup either way.” So you see: You don’t have to take our word for it. Nothing to lose, and so much to gain! No regrets, just good vibes! And the positive effects were not only reserved for the winners – All of the startups who make it on the list of the “TOP 24 in 2024” and the final TOP 10 have reason to cheer. Just think, standing on the stage of this year's #Hinterlandofthings Conference in Bielefeld is worth it, even if you don’t end up leaving as the winner. So, let’s make sure you don’t miss your chance and apply: www.outofthebox.nrw **The OOTB.NRW award was initiated by the Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE) and is proudly hosted by Founders Foundation gGmbH .** #ootbnrw #whatwinnerssay #whyapply #foundersfoundation #outoftheboxnrw #startupprize

Kudos to Mark Tullis and the TechBuzz News team for joining forces with Silicon Slopes. It's been really cool to watch the national perspective on Utah become much more positive over the last decade. Largely due to groups and founders like this that focus on promoting all the good things this state does economically. I'm glad you two are combining strengths to elevate the visibility of Utah's startups and innovators, and helping us to attract even more talent and investment to our state! #TechNews #UtahInnovation #EcosystemGrowth

📣 We're so excited to share that our founder Laurent Decrue will be a speaker at Founders Day, where over 200 startup founders will gather to share the secrets of scaling up operations. 💡 Ready to elevate your startup journey? Find the details here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02jMXvP0 #FoundersDay #StartupLearning #SwissStartupEcosystem #innovationjourney #StartupSuccess #LearnAndGrow

Picture this — you’re building a company with limited funds and resources. You have a team of roughly 10 people, and all of you are extremely excited about the solution you’re presenting to the world 🚀 The product is almost ready, and now it’s your time to shine — this is the perfect time to talk to investors, get some early adopters, and test your solution in front of a real audience. 💭 How do you approach this process? Well, one way to go about it is to attend startup conferences and find the right people there to connect with. 👀 But here's another question – how do you find the right startup event to attend as a founder? There are lots of different answers to this question, and that's exactly what today's article talks about – Have a look. Let us know what you think 🤔 #startupconference #events #networking #startup #founder #startuplife #startupAdventures

NEW UPDATES 🔔 We're thrilled to announce two exciting partnerships this month: ☞ Techstars Ecosystem Partner: We've partnered with Techstars, a powerhouse incubator for tech startups. This means we'll be providing our market smarts and strategic guidance to over 4,000 of their up-and-coming startups. ☞ NokiaPartners - Open Communities: We're officially a part of Nokia's partner network! This opens doors for us to collaborate with industry leaders like Nokia and share our expertise with their community. What does this mean for you? If you're a business in the telecom space, we're here to help you navigate the ever-changing market. We can offer: ☞ Market insights: We'll give you the inside scoop on what's happening in the industry, so you can make informed decisions. ☞ Strategic guidance: Need help figuring out your next move? We'll work with you to develop a winning strategy. ☞ Industry connections: We're plugged into the telecom world, and we can connect you with the right people to help you succeed. #Telecom #MarketIntelligence #Partnerships #Growth P.S. Remember, at Volter Ronis, we keep things simple and straightforward. We speak your language, so you can focus on running your business.

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