It's time for the first official Brackect Reveal of Startup Mania! 🎉

Why should you attend Startup Mania presented by HubSpot For Startups?

You’ll connect with 400+ attendees over 15 hours of exciting activities and watch 64 top seed and Series A startups battle it out in a March Madness-style pitch competition for the championship belt and cash prize—all judged by 16 VCs.

✅ Learn more about the competition, selected startups, tickets, investor passes, or becoming a featured partner here: http://bit.ly/SM2025Miami

🤫 Want to have extra fun? Grab the secret 2x Cofounder Pass for $199 and attend with a guest (use code: CofounderPASS) here: https://lnkd.in/e5wBp9rz

With the support of CodeLaunch Accelerator, Litebox, Google, Delta Air Lines, Ganas Ventures, Milia, Sisu Powerhouse, Cogent Bank, Golden Circle, Shit Pitch, Unifi Ventures, LLC, Startup Hypeman, Cleanlight, Geek Ventures, Antler, and many more. 👏🏽

Good luck, and see you all on March 26th at Mana Tech! #keepgrinding

The #ECYBRIDGE Project welcomes the European Parliament’s strong emphasis on strengthening the Common Security and Defence Policy (#CSDP) in countering hybrid threats, particularly in the cyber domain.

The recognition of rising cyberattacks, election interference, and information manipulation underscores the urgent need for enhanced coordination at the EU level.

We fully support the call for pooling cybersecurity resources and developing joint European cyber capabilities.

These initiatives align with ECYBRIDGE’s mission to foster civilian-defence synergies and enhance Europe’s cyber resilience. We stand ready to contribute expertise and collaboration towards a unified and strategic European approach to cybersecurity.

Here is the excerpt from the official text:
The European Parliament’s White paper on the future of European defence:
"47. Considers that the CSDP must strongly participate in the fight against hybrid warfare against partner countries, particularly candidate countries; is deeply worried by the sharp increase in hybrid attacks, including sabotage, cyberattacks, information manipulation and election interference, with the objective of weakening the EU and its candidate countries; calls on the EU Member States to consider appropriate deterrence and countermeasures, including through the use of Article 42(7) TEU; calls, furthermore, on the Member States to pool resources and expertise in the field of cybersecurity; strongly advocates the development of a unified European approach to cyber forces; further insists on the swift creation of joint European cyber capabilities; recalls the increasing threats of cyber warfare and underlines the need for the EU to establish an EU cyber defence coordination centre to monitor, detect and respond to cyber threats in real time."

AI Startups to Watch at Startup Grind 2025

The Startup Grind Conference is coming up next month and we are excited to welcome back a few favorites:

CEEK VR INC– Helping creators like Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi & newbies alike, monetise their audience via virtual events, Web 3 assets and other digital experiences

Decktopus AI– Startups can use this AI platform to instantly create amazing pitch decks, business plans and proposals

Zette– Providing AI companies with proprietary and licenced datasets from the news industry, via API

Want to join this impressive group and find your next investor, customer, or partner?
Apply Here for one of the final 10 spots - https://hubs.ly/Q03bsD7q0
#StartupGrind #Networking #Investors #SiliconValley #AI

📅 March 20th, during the Thursday Gathering organized by Venture Café Warsaw Foundation we would like to invite you to this month's edition of Open Pitch Session – Powered by OVHcloud

Are you ready to pitch, connect, and grow? Join us for an interactive startup pitch session where early-stage founders present their ideas, receive expert feedback, and engage with investors, mentors, and industry leaders.

🔥 What’s in store?
✅ Startup Pitches – See founders take the stage and showcase their ventures.
✅ Expert Feedback – Gain insights from top investors & startup leaders.
✅ Networking Opportunities – Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, investors & decision-makers.

🌟 Meet Our Judges:
🔹 Konrad Ozdowy – Innovation Manager, PKO Bank Polski
🔹 Natalia Świrska – Startup Program Manager CEE, OVHcloud
🔹 Tomasz Kowalczyk – Head of Innovation, PZPN (Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej)
🔹 Weronika Węgorek – Relationship Manager, CIC Warsaw
🔹 Ahmad Piraiee – Director, Startup Grind Warsaw

💡 Who should attend?
✔ Startup founders – Pitch your startup & get invaluable feedback.
✔ Investors & mentors – Discover innovative startups & share your expertise.
✔ Entrepreneurs & innovators – Connect, exchange ideas, and explore new trends.

🎤 Want to pitch? Apply now to be considered for upcoming sessions! Link in the comments.

🚀 Don’t miss this high-energy evening of innovation, collaboration, and startup excellence. Mark your calendars, and see you there!

#OpenPitchSession #StartupGrind #Warsaw #OVHcloud #Entrepreneurship #Networking #ThursdayGathering #VentureCafé

🚀 Warsaw’s Startup Scene is Thriving – Here’s What You Need to Know!

From major investments to exclusive founder opportunities, Warsaw continues to grow as a leading startup hub in CEE. If you’re building, investing, or networking in Poland’s tech ecosystem, this update is for you!

Ahmad Piraiee #WarsawStartups #Techstars #VCFunding #Networking #Entrepreneurship #AI #HRTech #ClimateTech #Fintech