We need to invest in Iceland to build a vaccine technology company in Iceland. COVID-19 is not the only infection that is going to come our way and even vaccine for that needs infrastructure and know-how. I believe Iceland has all the ingredients to start a biotechnology company focused on vaccines using new technology.
Startup Iceland 2020 moved to 2021 due to new restrictions imposed by the Government of Iceland.
The following Apps have been banned in India. The decentralization of the App Market place has started. Balaji S. Srinivasan …
Decentralized systems are robust and antifragile. The same is true for connectivity. We are fortunate to live in Iceland where …
The first batch of startups that will participate in Startup SuperNova have been announced. Startup SuperNova is a 10 week accelerator in Iceland.
Space is the final frontier and it is inspiring to see a founder bring the dream of space exploration back to humanity. We can look with awe into the future and kindle our curiosity to explore again.
How we work has been changing since the advent of machines. The last 2 decades have seen the total transformation of how we are able to leverage technology at the workplace. Refactoring work to enable a Human+Machine paradigm is going to become the next norm that means it is going to take less capital to build companies contrary to what is believed by the VC industry
Lifespan – Why we age and why we don’t have to by David Sinclaire is a fascinating book that should change your view that aging is not natural but it is a disease and we can change its course
Iceland once again has an accelerator and it is called Startup Supernova.
Entrepreneurship is a truth game and it can be a massive mental rolacoaster if the founder does not take care. Here is a 4 part series from Techstars on Entrepreneurship and Mental Health.
A.I. Video Bot technology can unleash the power of democratizing access to knowledge and wisdom. Iceland Venture Studio invested in Expertrons which is solving the access to mentors problem using technology.
Startup Iceland was started with the a vision to empower founders, in these times of chaos we need founders more …
One should never knowingly speak a lie either for the sake of one’s advantage or for the sake of another person’s advantage or for the sake of any advantage what so ever
– Buddha
Iceland Venture Studio invested in Indo the first neo decentralized bank coming out of Iceland. Read more on why we invested in this team
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
Wisdom from experienced CEOs during downturn or crisis.
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.
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
His excellency Gudni Th. Johannesson, the President of Iceland will open 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.
