Spotlight is How to Web’s startup program and competition with a history of 10 years in propelling innovative startups to success. With a full-fledged experience, encompassing the necessities of a startup, the program includes access to top-notch mentoring and matchmaking, pitch practice, meeting with seasoned investors, the opportunity to showcase your startup in front of… Read more »
At How to Web, we’re committed to connecting innovative minds with the possibilities of tomorrow and we are using our main platform — the conference, in doing so. From getting inspired by world leaders in the industry to connecting with potential collaborators, business partners or investors, this is the playground for any eager professional that… Read more »
Get ready for How to Web 2022, where we’ll explore how to build the next generation of disruptive startups, digital products and high-performance teams, and how we can make the best out of the future of innovation! How to Web is returning to the in-person, fully-fledged event in 2022. From unravelling the latest secrets of… Read more »
In 2021 the Romanian venture capital market broke the €100M barrier of venture deals for the first time in the post-UiPath era. The volume of capital raised in 2021 by Romanian startups has more than tripled compared to the previous year, going from €30M in 2020 to more than €116M in 2021. And this growth… Read more »
At the start of 2022, the Spotlight team sat with the Romanian investors in search of a clearer picture of what 2021 meant for East European Startups and what may be some trends and predictions for 2022. A little exercise that flexes our forecasting muscles and hopefully brings insight and actionable advice for you, founders… Read more »
Alpha AR, an AI-based deep tech solution that makes 3D easy and scalable for AR/VR, NFTs, games and marketing from Estonia, is the winner of the €350,000 grand investment prize from How to Web’s 2021 Spotlight competition. We talked with Madis Alesmaa, the Co-Founder and CEO of Alpha AR, about the company’s vision, the Spotlight program experience and… Read more »
Alpha AR from Estonia, an AI-based deep tech solution that makes 3D easy and scalable for AR/VR, NFTs, games and marketing, is the winner of the €350,000 investment prize from How to Web’s 2021 Spotlight competition. „We want to thank the How to Web team for all the support during the two months of the… Read more »
On November 24th, How to Web will announce the winner of the €350,000 grand investment prize at Spotlight Pitch Day, the competition at the end of the Spotlight 2021 program. Investors, startup founders, tech enthusiasts, and business representatives are expected to attend the event, which will take place online. Registrations for the Spotlight Pitch Day… Read more »
Andreea Pipernea is the CEO of NN Private Pensions Fund, being a professional with 20+ years of experience in banking, asset management, and insurance within European and global institutions. She is passionate about business strategy and committed to supporting the growth and development of Romanian entrepreneurial companies. Andreea Pipernea shared with us what does the process… Read more »
Laura Ștefan is the Director, Commercial and Nontraditional Business Development at Mastercard Romania. Being a finance professional with more than 10 years of experience in the banking sector, Laura also works closely with lean practices and processes. She revealed her thoughts about the state of innovation within the payment sector, how does Mastercard integrate innovation in… Read more »
Lavinia Neagoe is a Senior Engineering Manager & Bucharest Technology Site Lead at Fitbit, with 15 years of experience in leading global engineering teams. Her mission is to drive excellence in building new technology for businesses and customers. The ultimate goal is to impact people’s lives in a positive way through technology and innovation. Lavinia… Read more »