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Uku Tomikas from Messente on the future of SMS, combating user authentication fraud and effective leadership principles
01.06.2023
Uku Tomikas is the CEO of Messente Communications, the Tartu-based business messaging platform servicing companies worldwide. He is also a father, a high-school teacher, and a yoga instructor with a military background. We sat down with him to discuss secure...
sTARTUp Day winner Paul-Tech equips farmers with a smart digital assistant
22.03.2023
It’s time to get to know the heroes of this year’s sTARTUp Pitching competition! First up is Paul-Tech – an Estonian agritech startup...
The winners of sTARTUp Pitching 2023 have been announced!
17.03.2023
Altogether 271 teams started this year’s sTARTUp Pitching competition. After a fierce competition, the winners of sTARTUp Pitching 2023 have been announced....
The TOP 5 startups of sTARTUp Pitching 2023 are…!
16.03.2023
Today, sTARTUp Day attendees could meet the most promising early-stage startups in the region as the semifinalists of sTARTUp Pitching 2023 showcased...
Your must-read guide to sTARTUp Day 2023 or how to have the time of your life
13.03.2023
The most startup-minded business festival is happening already this week. We are excited to welcome you and other startup-minded people to Tartu...
How does Brella help you connect with the right people at the sTARTUp Day festival?
12.03.2023
We all know how important networking is at events like sTARTUp Day. Brella app will help you connect with your future business...
Convertible debt as a temporary alternative to equity?
09.03.2023
In current market environment raising equity capital for a startup has become significantly harder compared to just a few years ago. However,...
Semaphore signals that investors use for navigation in 2023
08.03.2023
Which growth opportunities are hidden in megatrends signaled by public policies and priorities, regulatory frameworks and public spending? Find out from the...
The University of Tartu spin-off company RedoxNRG captures CO2 and revolutionizes the chemical industry
06.03.2023
According to Nadezda Kongi, founder and CEO of RedoxNRG, captured CO2 can be used to manufacture synthetic fuels. This can help ensure energy...
Mari-Liis Lind from VIVITA: "Kids must be given the opportunity to bring their awesome ideas to life."
05.03.2023
Mari-Liis Lind is an innovator and community builder who has been involved in running several tech initiatives and conferences in Estonia. Today,...
Ringo shows the way to the future without single-use packaging
01.03.2023
For the second year, we use only Ringo reusable cups and dishes at the sTARTUp Day festival. The company was also one...
Fast-track your way to corporate innovation at this year's Executive Day
28.02.2023
For many companies, sTARTUp Day is the place to tap into innovation and meet the up-and-coming startups, planting seeds for future cooperation....
From good to great: 4 strategies how founders and leaders amplify their impact and wellbeing
23.02.2023
In this essay for leaders, Ansis Lipenitis, CEO of .Cocoon, explores strategies for making choices that benefit yourself and those around you. .Cocoon is a self-development...
Jay Johnson on behavioral change and creating an organizational culture where people thrive
22.02.2023
Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and transform leaders using applied behavioral science. He is the...
Tiina-Mall Vannastu on How to F*ck Up Your (Employer) Brand: Make Your Brand the Hero
16.02.2023
Employer branding is a topic that has been capturing the attention of many startups, especially those in the growth phase, as they...
Let's Talk About Sex Tech, Baby
14.02.2023
It’s been our mission at sTARTUp Day to explore fresh topics. For instance, in 2023, we’ll discuss digital fashion and Sex Tech....
Announcing the TOP 40 of sTARTUp Pitching 2023!
10.02.2023
It’s time to unveil the crème de la crème of the 7th edition of sTARTUp Pitching! Altogether 271 startups entered the race....
Kirke Leinatamm from Scopus Studio on 3D design, digital fashion, and reducing the fashion industry‘s footprint
31.01.2023
A fashion item with a 97% smaller carbon footprint than a regular garment? Yes, it’s possible – in 3D. We explored the...
Pitch coach David Beckett on how to craft and deliver a winning pitch
26.01.2023
This year, the Top 40 teams of sTARTUp Pitching can polish their pitches in a coaching session with the seasoned pitch trainer...
Let’s meet Mait Sooaru – EstBAN lead investor at sTARTUp Pitching
17.01.2023
Mait Sooaru is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and Board Member of the Estonian Business Angels Network. As EstBAN will be awarding a...
Triin Kask from Soulie: "Social media giants must rethink their business models or face the fate of Nokia.”
12.01.2023
Triin Kask is an entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience and a familiar face to the sTARTUp Day audience, particularly from...
Let’s meet Aleksander Tõnnisson – .Cocoon Ventures lead investor at sTARTUp Pitching
10.01.2023
Aleksander Tõnnisson is an investor and lead partner at .Cocoon Ventures, which is awarding a €100k syndicate to one team at sTARTUp...
A Unicorn, a Founder and an Unexpected Guest at sTARTUp Day – a Miniplay by ChatGPT
30.12.2022
Our end-of-the-year blog is brought to you by this year’s celebrity Chat GPT. We hope this miniplay, featuring a founder, a unicorn...
We must learn to take care of our mental health before times get tough
28.12.2022
Kadri Haljas is a mental health innovator and the founder and CEO of Triumf Health, which was recently awarded the World Summit...
Ilia Gogichaishvili on “The Road to NASDAQ New York”
20.12.2022
Ilia Gogichaishvili is Vice President of Investment Banking at BTIG covering Emerging Technologies globally. Ahead of his talk at sTARTUp Day, we spoke...
Combat Ready – the training company that makes your team unstoppable
15.12.2022
Combat Ready is a training company whose practical leadership training courses are based on methods used in the special forces units of...
Let's have a sneak peek into sTARTUp Day 2023 program!
07.12.2022
Are you eager to know who will be headlining and which hot trends will be discussed at the next sTARTUp Day festival?...
sTARTUp Day recognized at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards
30.11.2022
sTARTUp Day was shortlisted in the category of supporting the internationalization of business at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards. Our team attended...
sTARTUp Pitching 2023 is coming again with a prize pool of over €350k!
23.11.2022
We are calling all startups to apply for the sTARTUp Pitching competition. Apply before 5 February 2023 to compete for prizes worth...
How to use gamification in your demo area booth?
16.11.2022
How to stand out and get more leads at a business festival? Adact platform allows you to create unique gamified experiences to engage...
10 places to visit in Tartu
30.10.2022
Although the best time to visit Tartu is during the sTARTUp Day festival, a trip to the smart city of Tartu is...
How to build a healthy cap table?
26.10.2022
How to build and maintain a cap table that would not hurt the founders’ motivation or your startup’s fundraising ability in the...