Bringing the Helium Network to Iceland
Decentralized systems are robust and antifragile. The same is true for connectivity. We are fortunate to live in Iceland where …
Startup Supernova – Teams announced
The first batch of startups that will participate in Startup SuperNova have been announced. Startup SuperNova is a 10 week accelerator in Iceland.
Space – the final frontier
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.
Refactoring Work
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
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
Startup Supernova
Iceland once again has an accelerator and it is called Startup Supernova.
Entrepreneurship and Mental Wellness
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
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.
Founders
Startup Iceland was started with the a vision to empower founders, in these times of chaos we need founders more …
Truthfulness
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
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.
