ACE Startup Stories: Recent Episodes
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The ACE Startup Stories podcast showcases ACE Venture Community entrepreneurs as they share their experiences, expertise, and stories of success and challenges in starting their businesses. It aims to inspire and provide insights for founders and business leaders.
Federico Travella, the founder of Novicap, discusses his journey from marine biologist to entrepreneur. Federico delves into Nocivap's mission, which has evolved from providing access to working capital to becoming an end-to-end solution for working capital. With the global trade finance gap reaching an all-time high of $3 trillion, the conversation centers around the importance of supply chain finance (SCF) in providing much-needed working capital to SMEs. By leveraging SCF, Nocivap is working towards making corporate supply chains more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive. Tune in to hear about the innovative solutions Nocivap is bringing to the table.
Discover how this global B2B payments solution is changing the game for businesses sending and receiving money in over 200 countries. From startups to large corporations, Verto is helping 1000+ customers convert millions of dollars annually and overcome the challenges of cross-border payments.
Listen in as Ola shares his exciting journey as an immigrant founder in the UK and how the African tech ecosystem has evolved with increased investment and connections.
The future of sustainable animal nutrition is buzzing!
Insects represent a greener alternative to traditional protein sources that are killing our planet. Could insects be the answer to sustainable future?
Tune in to the latest episode of the "ACE it!" Podcast, where Keiran Olivares Whitaker, CEO and Founder of ENTOCYCLE, discusses his mission to address global food insecurity through innovative insect-processing technology and shares valuable insights from his entrepreneurial journey.
Wayflyer is a startup from Ireland that has grown to become a unicorn in just three years, helping hundreds of e-commerce businesses optimize their cash flows and expand their reach.
In this episode the company's Co-Founder and CEO Aidan Corbett reflects on his journey as he shares insights into how success can be achieved through creativity assets such as culture building skills, product development and marketing toolsets and a supportive team and family.
College textbooks remain one of the largest out of pocket expenses for students and families. Pitched as akin to a "Spotify for textbooks" Perlego offers subscription-based access to hundreds of thousands of textbooks.
Learn from Gauthier Van Malderen, CEO & Co-founder of Perlego, how fixing your own pain points can be the basis of a solid, profitable business, and how to deal with rejections.
In today’s episode, we will also cover:
- What is needed to build a strong consumer brand and how to acquire users cheaply?
- Since the launch of Perlego, how has the role as a CEO changed over the years?
- What are the must-have qualities that a Founder should have?
- How do you cope with the pressure that comes with the role of a CEO?
- What advice would you give to a first-time founder?
- Who are the unsung heroes in your journey?