1. lack of market need! 2. Invest in teams, not just ideas!
If anything could be more clear, these would be the main 2 points that resonated in Georgia Investment Ecosystem Conference Vol.3, organized by Axel.
The 1st is the main reason startups fail, and the 2nd one is what investors need to consider.

📌 Recapping my visit to Tbilisi:
– Meeting with old and new friends and colleagues, always a pleasure, as well as touring the city and enjoying its many sights and delicacies, was amazing.
– Congrats Axel for your 3 years anniversary and for successfully making the conference practical, educational and memorable. Iro Tsagareishvili, Tekla Gugushvili, Anastasia Napetvaridze, Guri Koiava.
– Well done to 500 Global for your profound contribution in promoting the local startup scene. Kudos Pedro Vieira and your professional team.
– Kudos to all the parties supporting the startup ecosystem in Georgia as well as to you dear startupers, you deserve it!
– Conducting my session during the conference, a workshop with startup founders, panel discussion about commercialization, as well as presenting the opening and closing speech of the conference.
In conclusion, I felt a different vibe this time, one of determination and hunger to win, to be the best, to make an impact (possibly because of the win over Portugal).

Batumi Business Forum 2022

🇬🇪 Launching Batumi Business Forum 2022, with Georgia Deputy Minister Foreign Affairs Alexander Khvtisiashvili, Hualing Group Executive Director Soso Nibladze, Business Association of Georgia President Dr. Samson (Soso) Pkhakadze, Business Association of Georgia CEO Levan Vepkhvadze, Future Laboratory CEO Irakli Kashibadze, IBCCS TAX Managing Director Cezary Zieniuk.

Don’t Hesitate, Accelerate!!! 🚀🚀🚀
Tal Catran
Startups & Accelerators Guru

Georgia’s Innovation & Technology Agency / 2020

🌏 My World Webinar Tour Challenge continues, and I’m delighted to visit beautiful Tbilisi, Georgia 🙂

📌Coronavirus 2nd wave is hitting worldwide, creating bigger challenges to humanity, trying to fight back, but currently engaged in trial and error to overcome it.
Many switched on Survival mode, while others embrace the opportunities within the chaos and adjust to make their best.

📌Join my webinar to learn why and how to become proactive, agile, and come out winning!
My webinar “Startups & Businesses Exits Strategy from Corona Pandemic Strategy from Corona Pandemic” is hosted by GITA • Tech Park,
🗓Thursday, July 23th, 2020 at 20:00 UTC+04

📌Registration link https://bit.ly/2CkXv8a

Don’t Hesitate, Accelerate!!!
Tal Catran

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My visit to Tbilisi was quick but effective and successful. Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Giorgi Kobulia, Georgia’s Minister of Economy as well as Israeli Ambassador Mr. Shabtai Tsur שבתאי צור GITA Acting Manger Mr. Avtandil Kasradze, and distinguished guest. My visit to Business & Technology University (BTU) Accelerator and meeting Dean Nino Enukidze, marked the beginning of yet another high potential cooperation opportunity.

What can I say but, Don’t Hesitate, Accelerate!!!

Tomorrow Tashkent.

BTU (Business & Technology University) 2018

Thank you Ambassador Shabtai Tsur שבתאי צור for your warm welcoming and support. I’m confident there’s more to come.

TV1 Interview 2018

Tbilisi is proving to be a pleasant surprise. The history, people, monuments and culinary delights, are positively overwhelming.
My interview will air tomorrow morning on TV1, talking about women empowerment and Femtech.
Join me tomorrow at the conference and take part in the digital revolution of #femtech.

Meeting with Israeli ambassador to Georgia 2018

Pleasure meeting Israeli ambassador to Georgia, Mr. Shabtai Tsur, and discuss the development of technology startups in Georgia’s emerging economy, aided by Startup Nation skills and experience.

Women Empowerment Conference 2018

Sharing some moments, vibs and energy from the women empowerment conference. By now I realize, women are excellent facilitators of change, as they seem more agile and less ego driven. #Femtech is an excellent way to get women involved in startups, knowing about both the need and users, first hand.
I thank #GITA and Mariam Lashkhi for inviting me and for facilitating this awesome event. I’m confident there’s more to come soon.

Georgia Visit 2018

Georgia is an intriguing ecosystem in many aspects, including industry, startups, business opportunities and for sure tourism and culinary arts. I recommend all to visit and have a taste.