Elena Poughia
Managing Director at Dataconomy
MD @DataconomyMedia | Founder @DataNativesCon | FM @1000facesNFT | mentor @tech2impact #VHP #AfricanTech | Greek in pink | Kelis is a vibe
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1 week ago |
dataconomy.com | Elena Poughia
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit gathered bright minds, ambitious startups, and key players shaping Europe’s technological future in Brussels. While there, I attended a particularly insightful workshop titled “Seeding Success: Strategies for Early Stage Investment.” Understanding how groundbreaking ideas navigate the challenging path from lab to market is crucial for anyone involved in Europe’s deep tech scene.
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1 week ago |
dataconomy.com | Elena Poughia
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit in Brussels brought together over 1,400 people to discuss the future of Europe’s advanced technology. As a jury member for the 2025 EU Prize for Women Innovators, I was particularly impressed by the remarkable talent and dedication of the women celebrated.
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2 weeks ago |
dataconomy.com | Elena Poughia
The startup incubation scene is seeing a meaningful shift, with new models emerging to prioritize social impact. Charity Entrepreneurship (CE), the inventor of one of these new models, stands out with its unique approach: launching high-impact ventures committed to generating both profit and positive change. What’s distinctive about CE is its core principle: portfolio companies pledge 50% of their exit value to effective charities, creating an engine for doing good.
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4 weeks ago |
dataconomy.com | Elena Poughia
“It takes a longer time to do business in Japan,” states Hiroshi Nishikawa, Program Director of Solve AI Challenge, highlighting a fundamental difference foreign startups often overlook when approaching the Japanese market. With a distinguished career at Orange, the renowned French telecom operator, Nishikawa’s insights are deeply rooted in years of facilitating international business connections and navigating cultural nuances.
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4 weeks ago |
dataconomy.com | Elena Poughia
“Customers, not corporations, drive innovation in China,” begins Yuchen Song, Founder & President of S-Tron, reflecting on what sets the Chinese entrepreneurial ecosystem apart from its neighbors like Japan, Korea, and Singapore. Speaking candidly about his experiences, Song highlights a profound difference in customer readiness to embrace new technologies. “In China, the acceptance of innovative products is much higher compared to Japan or even the West.
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