Vlad Andriescu

Vlad is the editor-in-chief of start-up.ro, the main source of information on startups in Romania. Vlad has been following the local startup ecosystem for the past few years and is more interested in failures than success stories because he considers there’s more to be learned from the sincerity of a defeat.

Vlad Andriescu runs start‑up.ro, widely considered Romania’s most vibrant platform for startup news and stories. Since launching the site in 2015 to cover tech startups, Vlad has expanded the scope to include SMEs, consumer tech, and real entrepreneurial journeys. His platform connects entrepreneurs and investors, offers thoughtful mentoring, and combines storytelling with practical guidance and technology-focused content. He keeps an active presence through video interviews and reviews, engaging the ecosystem on multiple levels.

Vlad takes a critical approach to startup narratives, focusing especially on failures. He believes there’s much more to learn from candid accounts of what went wrong than from polished success stories. His writing encourages founders to reflect and learn rather than simply celebrate victories .

At start‑up.ro, Vlad set up three pillars for the content: storytelling that captures human journeys, useful information that offers actionable value, and a focus on technology that underpins the ecosystem. The platform serves as both a news source and a connector, shaping conversations in the Romanian startup scene.

Vlad’s editorial leadership invites you to ask: What insights lie hidden in struggle? How do local founders adapt and persevere? He challenges readers to engage with real stories marked by honesty and relevance, not hype. He curates a space where learning comes from truth, not only triumph.

Meet Vlad at How to Web Conference 2025!