13/02/2015
FInd out what programs such as Techstars, Y Combinator and JFDI Asia look for when deciding who makes it into their next batch and gain insight from Elena Arens about:
Investment and Selection Thesis
Teams that Execute
Creating a Compelling Pitch
Dos, Don't and Big Red Flags impacting your candidacy
What is on the horizon for 2015 for early stage investment, programs and startups
Elena Arens Bio:
Elena Arens has been working in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Asia since 2011 after a successful career in Russia managing brands such as the Russian Bobsleigh Federation for the 2014 Olympics.
Along with her MBA from INSEAD, the top business school in Asia, she runs the Strategic Partnerships for the Joyful Frog Digital Incubator, the first businessaccelerator in Southeast Asia. She currently works with governments and enterprises providing guidance on how they can innovate just as successful JFDI startups.
JFDI
JFDI.Asia operates the longest-running, most successful seed accelerator program in South East Asia. JFDI alumni have raised over S$9M in venture funding; about 60% of our alumni raise seed investments typically in the $500,000 to --$1M range. Since 2012 JFDI has launched 50 startups from its base in Singapore.