Indo – a neo decentralized bank
Iceland Venture Studio invested in Indo the first neo decentralized bank coming out of Iceland. Read more on why we invested in this team
Privacy, Health and Democracy
We should definitely make use of new technologies too, but these technologies should empower citizens. I am all in favor of monitoring my body temperature and blood pressure, but that data should not be used to create an all-powerful government – Yuval Hariri
Actionable advice from experienced CEOs during downturn and crisis
Wisdom from experienced CEOs during downturn or crisis.
It is (the best of) time(s)…
COVID-19 is going to fundamentally change how we do things in the future. Digital technologies are going to become standard business tools. Automation, Cloud and Mobile native solutions will win.
Keynote Speaker Announcement – Startup Iceland 2020 – Dr. Sue Varma
Dr. Sue Varma board certified psychiatrist and a frequent contributor in TV and popular shows like Dr. Oz Show will keynote in Startup Iceland 2020 about Entrepreneurship, Startup Founding and Mental Health
Keynote Speaker Announcement – Startup Iceland 2020 – President of Iceland
His excellency Gudni Th. Johannesson, the President of Iceland will open Startup Iceland 2020
Optimism and the Challenges of the Future – Startup Iceland 2020
In today’s world the most contrarian thing to do is be an optimist. The theme for Startup Iceland 2020 is Optimism and the Challenges of the Future.
Seed Investing is like arranged Indian Marriage
… other deep insights from investing for over a decade in Startups from Iceland and world over. I only wish …
Startup Cities – Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the place to be if you are startup founder. Innovation, Creativity and Technology comes through inspiration. Watch the video to see how cool is Iceland
Experiments with Truth
Experimenting with the truth is the journey of startups and technology. Grinding day in day out and asking yourself are you fooling yourself is the job at hand.
Kria – the Icelandic Yozma fund announced
Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, the Minister of Industry, Innovation and Tourism announced yesterday the first policy proposal to come from …
Quantum Computing
Quantum Computing is becoming accessible for anyone. IBM is leading the way in giving access to their quantum computer, documentation and platform to build. Qiskit is what AWS was in 2006.
Arctic Circle – Lessons from Startups and Innovation Ventures in Arctic
Arctic Circle Assembly 2019 is happening this week. I will be speaking in a panel on lessons from startups and innovation ventures in the arctic
Constitutional Document of Innovation Land – Iceland
Last friday was an important day for those of us who have been working on developing the startup community focused …
Reboot: Leadership and the art of growing up
Reboot: Leadership and the art of growing up is a book written by Jerry Colonna, my friend, mentor and coach. He has condensed decades of wisdom of working with founders and also being an investor. I recommend this book for everyone, as everyone is a leader.
Accelerate Alaska
I spoke about lessons learnt in the journey of building the startup community in Iceland through Startup Iceland in the Accelerate Alaska Conference.
Soft Landing to Scale
Startups need scale. Iceland is perfect to test and validate ideas and India is perfect market to scale. We are launching a new “Soft Landing to Scale” collaboration between Iceland and India for startups.
Work.In.Iceland
Work.Iceland.is is a new one-stop-shop for professionals wanting to migrate to Iceland or companies looking to hire professionals. It is very positive step and a power law moment.
Greenvolt – Decentralization of Energy
Greenvolt is a Nano battery material technology company. Iceland Venture Studio invested in Greenvolt. Investment thesis – decentralized energy storage.
YC Startup School 2019
YC Startup School 2019 is in Session and all the portfolio companies of Iceland Venture Studio are participating. Are you?
