We are your 1st Investor. We (co)invest, nurture and support startups at early stages. We invest inDeep Tech and Life Sciences Startups, driven by IP or Scientific Breakthrough. We lead or co-lead rounds, and help you to reach other investors/VCs to join in later rounds..To start, you can fill the form on our website: https://bsv.ventures/.Here is our approach:- We invest in teams at pre-traction, pre-revenue, and even pre-pitch deck.- We invest in startups with fundamental scientific and/or advanced engineering edge, preferably with patent potential. - We look for solutions with broad industry applications. - We are thesis-driven investors who understand and follow multiple technological and scientific domains.- We nurture and support founders when it comes to commercialization, go-to-market, and their paths to success..Reach out by filling this form: https://bsv.ventures/

- 32 countries. 63 cities. 68k participants. - 200+ workshops, 46 keynotes, 78 short talks, 63 lectures, 60+ courses, 20+ programs.- Book Downloads 100k+. PFL 2.0 will be published in 2023Check Bio: https://www.pitchingforlife.com/bioDifferent Roles and Tasks:1. Author of Pitching For Life - 2019 (PFL 2.0 coming in 2023)2. Pitching & Presentation Skills Coach4. Public Speaker 5. Public Speaking Trainer6. Startup Mentor & Coach7. Program Manager / Director8. Lecturer in Schools / Universities9. Event Host 11. Pitching Judge 12. Workshop Facilitator References & Testimonials here: https://www.pitchingforlife.com

https://www.pitchingforlife.comSTARTUP PITCHING TECHNIQUESFOR EVERY DAY SITUATIONS AT SCHOOL OR WORK.100,000+ downloads since Sep 2019 via WOM. Zero euros spent on paid marketing. People like and recommend the book: in universities, companies, and startup hubs. A practical ebook for students, workers, and leaders.Table of Content is here: https://www.pitchingforlife.com/contentsPART I - THE ABC OF PITCHINGWhat is Pitching For Life? and Whom Is It For?Components of a PitchWhat is Pitching? In 3 Fundamental LessonsMAXIMIZING YOUR PITCHDesign Your Pitch - Scenario FrameworkThe Pitching WheelDesign Your Pitch - Content Basic Pitch StructurePITCHING VARIATIONS 4 Secs Pitch - One Sentence Pitch 8 Secs Pitch - Networking 30 Secs Pitch - Elevator Pitch 60 Secs Pitch - Short Startup Pitch 1-10 Min Pitch - Presenting on Stage 10-30 Min Pitch - Public Talk 30+ Min Pitch - Long PresentationPART II - PRESENT YOURSELFIntroduce YourselfPresent Your SkillsPitching for a JobPitching for LovePitching for a PromotionPART III - PRESENT CONCEPTSBrainstorming Ideas in TeamsSchool PresentationsShowcasing ArtPitching Design IdeasPitching a Mobile Game IdeaPART IV - SELL PRODUCTS OR SERVICESPitching for Product Development A Sales Pitch for a ProductA Sales Pitch for a ServicePART V - PROMOTE ONLINE Pitching on WebsitesPitching via EmailsPitching in VideosUser Acquisition for Apps/Mobile GamesPART VI - PRESENT YOUR COMPANYPresent Your Company for CustomersPresent Your Company for PartnersPresent Your Company for InvestorsPresent Your Company To Find A Co-FounderPART VII - RAISE FUNDINGRaise Funding from Friends, Family, or FoolsRaise Funding from BanksRaise Funding from InvestorsRaise Funding from DonationsPART VIII - THE CONCLUSION AND FEW MORE TIPSApproaching SomeoneSmall Talk Before Pitching Public SpeakingNetworkingStorytelling in a Pitch30 Days Pitching Challenge - Apply Theory to practice

I have been lecturing in Aalto University in different schools and faculties: Business, Engineering and Science, and Arts, Design and Architecture. Example of topics are: - Pitching & Presentation Skills- Public Speaking and Presenting on Stage- Pitching New Ideas - Selling Products/Services- Pitching for Product Development- Pitching for Traction Development- Presenting to Diverse Audiences e.g. Engineers, Designers, Business people- Presentation Skills for Brainstorming Sessions in Teams- Pitching Competitions- Presenting for Tech Audience- Pitching for Marketing Students- Pitching on Websites- Pitching via Emails- Pitching in Videos- Pitching for Design Students- Pitching for Networking- Introduce Yourself- Present Your Skills- Present Your Company for Customers- Present Your Company for Partners- Present Your Company for Investors- Present Your Company To Find A Co-Founder- Raise Funding from Friends, Family, or Fools- Raise Funding from Banks- Raise Funding from Investors- Raise Funding from Donations- Approaching Someone- Small Talk Before Pitching - Storytelling in a PitchI used materials and templates from my book Pitching For Life > https://www.pitchingforlife.com/PFL is the course book for pitching and presentation skills in Aalto University.

- Trained 16 team leaders in multidisciplinary teams from 33 nationalities- Helped to design learning paths for different lectures using Design Thinking - Helped in marketing and selling the course to corporate clients

I work with international companies coming to Finland on landing services ranging from registering the company and opening bank accounts to coaching, consultancy and community engagement.

- Designed and implemented an entrepreneurship program in Arabic Language. - The mission was to empower refugees to start their own businesses in Finland. - It was a success! 4 out of 20 started companies. 1 opened a 2nd restaurant (Karaz: https://goo.gl/maps/zihc2soHz2A4cN9d6).Summary:- Co-developed, managed, and implemented the program. - Invited speakers, mentors, experts and guests.- Facilitated workshops- Mentored startups- Coached leaders- Hosted events.

- Designed, implemented, and hosted a 5-weeks pre-incubator program on Zoom - 150 early-stage startups from Namibia (Program Brochure: https://www.pitchingforlife.com/programx)- Lectures, workshops, group discussions, weekly mentoring, tasks and deep divesProgram Overview- Lectures & Workshops (5 sessions)- Group Discussions twice a week- Weekly Mentoring (50 mentors from 33 nationalities)- Self-learning and tasks- 10 Hours / Week (Startup's workload)- Start Date: 31.10.2020- End Date: 5.12.2020 (Demo Day)- Startups: 150The main outcome of the program is to help founders to create a working MVP, and kickoff their entrepreneurial journey.Key Topics: - What is an MVP and how to create a working MVP, - Lean Startup Methodologies - Design Thinking, - The Mindset of a Winner- Prototyping- PitchingExample of Tools- Problem Statement Canvas- Lean Canvas- Business Model Canvas- Value Proposition Canvas- Pitching Templates (8 seconds - 30 minutes presentations)- Lean Service Creation Canvases- Smoke Test Variations

- Leading a team of Boosters and Volunteers and managing daily operations - Funding and networking inc. finding partners and investors- Running an accelerator program and coaching/mentoring participants

EUvsVirus Hackathon + Matchathon + EIC COVID PlatformOn 24-26 April, the European Commission, led by the European Innovation Council and in close collaboration with the EU member states, hosted a Pan-European Matchathon to connect civil society, innovators, partners, and investors across Europe in order to develop innovative solutions for coronavirus-related challenges.Over 30,000 people from across the EU and beyond submitted 2,164 projects related to various domains including health and life (899), business continuity (381), remote working and education (272), social and political cohesion (453), digital finance (76), and other challenges (83).Our esteemed jurors then selected 117 finalists and winners, who have been invited to the upcoming EUvsVirus Matchathon (22-25 May), which will include a Demo Day (21 May). During this event, we will help these teams match with corporates, investors, accelerators, venture capitalists, etc. around the world to put their innovative solutions into production and save lives.

I mentored dozens of teamsI hosted pitching training via ZoomI created video instructions on how to submit the final 2-min video pitch to an audience of 30 000 participants.

Business Development. Growth. EU Market. Sales and Marketing.

Mentoring 20 Startup Teams.Pitching Webinar at the Economy and Environment Track.

Public Speaking Training · Pitch Development · Presentation Skills · Leadership Development · Management Consulting · Pitching Ideas · Pitching Coach · Coaching · Training · Mentoring · Public Speaking

Pitching. Presentation Skills. Storytelling. Selling. Entrepreneurship. Business Development

- Designed entrepreneurship programs for executives and startup founders. - Worked on diverse projects from various industries: Education, ICT, Games, Cleantech …- Entrepreneurial mindset/leadership, lean startup, public speaking, pitching, and visits

TITLE: Productising Finnish education for export: The barriers and enablers of internationalisation. A multiple case study: Fifteen members of future learning FinlandRESEARCH: Interviewing 16 members of Future Learning Finland (www.futurelearningfinland.fi) - 3 Universities, 7 Polytechnics, 3 Vocational Schools and 3 Companies. KEYWORDS: Finnish Education, Barriers, Enablers, Internationalisation, Productisation, SWOT Analysishttp://epub.lib.aalto.fi/en/ethesis/id/14170

I normally work in bars/cafes/clubs on weekends to earn extra money while studying. It has been my way to finance my education and pay the bills since I was 15 years old starting from Lebanon, to Italy, UK and Finland. I enjoy working with and serving people, something I will always do when I am not studying, volunteering or working.

Expertise in hospitality marketing, sales and strategic planning; Acquiring key clients in hotel and restaurant chains. Digital Marketing. Traditional Marketing.

- Acquired and managed a team of 30 entrepreneurs from 8 nationalities- Raised public and private funding worth 100 000 Euros during recession

Opening and Closing premises, serving customers, stock and inventory, reporting, training staff, designing menus, preparing and arranging music lists and DJing, shift management and managerial responsibilities.

Restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, festivals, banquets, concerts, theaters and expeditions on demand.

Taking orders, serving customers and closing the café.

Occasional work on match days and concerts including serving beverages and foods. Shifts varied depending on demand.