A Look Back at 8 Months of the Tatum Blockchain Accelerator, Powered by StartupYard Eight months ago, we embarked on an exciting journey to foster the next generation of blockchain innovation. We partnered with Tatum, DEPO Ventures and Purple Ventures to launch the Tatum Blockchain Accelerator, Powered by StartupYard, an initiative designed to support early-stage blockchain startups and help them navigate the complex process of building a company from scratch. Our mission was simple yet ambitious: to be a business-centric, chain-agnostic accelerator that offers business support to blockchain ..read more

Meet CO2IN: The Innovative Solution to Voluntary Carbon Credits Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jan Palaščák, the founder and CEO of CO2IN, to learn more about their groundbreaking approach to tackling voluntary carbon offsetting and the role of blockchain technology in their solution. Hi Jan, how did you come up with the idea of CO2IN? Our journey began in fall 2020. Having built an energy group focusing on energy efficiency and renewable sources, I saw a large issue with the last step of the decarbonization process – offsetting. It was a small, but extremely fast growing mar ..read more

Mentorship Matters: The Role of Expert Guidance in the Success of Your Startup In the fast-paced world of startups, having the right guidance and support can make a significant difference in the success of your startup. Mentorship, in this context, plays a crucial role in navigating the complex landscape of the tech industry and providing the necessary insights and expertise to help startups thrive. In this article, we will delve into the importance of mentorship for early-stage startups and explore how expert guidance can propel these ventures to success. Importance of mentorship in the sta ..read more

Meet Fungies: The No-Code Storefront Manager for Gaming Studios We sat down with Duke Vu, CEO and co-founder of Fungies.io to talk more about what they do and their plans for the future. Hi Duke, tell us a bit about your personal journey towards founding Fungies.io. How did you get here? I’d say all my experience in building companies have contributed to setting up Fungies. I started my entrepreneurial journey in 2012 with a marketplace for up-and-coming brands mybaze.com. I grew the company to 25 people and we had over $100k monthly GMV. I’ve learned a lot about building a two-sided marketp ..read more

To Accelerate or Not: Evaluating the Impact of StartupYard In today’s highly competitive technology landscape, startup founders need every advantage they can get to ensure their businesses stand out and thrive. One way to gain a significant edge is by participating in an accelerator program like StartupYard. Programs like ours offer a wealth of resources, mentorship, and support to startups, often leading to accelerated growth and a higher likelihood of success. The choice to join StartupYard can open doors to unparalleled opportunities for tech startups. In contrast, those who choose to go i ..read more

No, These Decks Did Not Raise Billions of Dollars! Attention, first-time startup founders! I know you’ve seen those eye-catching posts from people craving attention on LinkedIn that claim “These Decks Raised Billions of Dollars”, but let me tell you the harsh truth: those decks did not raise any money at all. The founders did.  In reality, these click-bait posts should have been entitled “These Decks Got a Meeting for the Founding Team in Front of Investors Who Then Spent Hours With the Founders to Decide if They Should Invest in Them or Not”… but obviously, that title would be too long ..read more

20 Pitching Tips You’ve Never Heard Before: Make Your Startup Stand Out Everyone hates a boring presenter. As a startup founder, presenting your company in front of an audience can be nerve-wracking. But it’s also an opportunity to showcase your vision, build your brand, and attract potential investors or customers.  This year, it will be 10 years since I have trained countless startup founders on pitching in front of a crowd for Demo Days and other various startup pitching competitions. To celebrate these 10 years, I thought I would share some of the advices I tend to repeat every time ..read more

Meet CityPay: the payment gateway platform that allows businesses to accept crypto payments. Today it is our pleasure to unveil the 7th startup (out of 11 selected so far) from the StartupYard Remote Lab program. CityPay is transforming the way people make payments to make them faster, more secure and cheaper. We sat down with Eralf Hatipoglu, co-founder of Citypay to talk more about what they do and their plans for the future. Apply for StartupYard Remote Lab Hi Eralp, tell us a bit about your personal journey towards founding CityPay. How did you get here? We have up to 5 years experience ..read more

Meet supertalent: Find a perfect job based on your culture fit with great startups Today it is our pleasure to unveil the 6th startup (out of 11 selected so far) from the StartupYard Remote Lab program. supertalent is for working people who are not satisfied with their jobs. supertalent is a career platform that focuses on your values and cultural fit with startups.  We sat down with Tom Zrubecky, founder of supertalent to talk more about what they do and their plans for the future. Apply for StartupYard Remote Lab Hi Tom, tell us a bit about your personal journey towards founding super ..read more

Meet Freš, the on-demand supermarket that delivers groceries to you in 20 minutes Today it is our pleasure to unveil the 5th startup (out of 11 selected so far) from the StartupYard Remote Lab program. Freš delivers over 4,000 products in under 20 minutes with no minimum order value and free delivery at supermarket prices. You order via their mobile app and pay with Apple / Google Pay.  We sat down with Andrey Subbotin, co-founder of Freš to talk more about what they do and their plans for the future. Apply for StartupYard Remote Lab Hi Andrey, tell us a bit about your personal journey ..read more