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Excited to announce that applications are now open for the AlchemistX Enterprise B2B Course – Phase 1: US Market Understanding in partnership with JETRO USA! Designed for Japan-based B2B startups exploring U.S. expansion, this 10-week program offers expert coaching, market validation, and strategic insights to help founders make confident, data-driven decisions. 📌 Application deadline: May 11, 2025 (JST) 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gXezxknQ

Startups don’t need to be in Silicon Valley or Boston to thrive—but they do need to play to their strengths. Nathaniel Smith emphasizes the power of identifying your region’s unique advantage, like Memphis’ logistics ecosystem. By building trust and engaging local industry leaders, cities can create real opportunities where startups solve real problems—and innovation naturally follows. #StartupEcosystem #Innovation

Can Bitcoin do more than store value? Thanks to pioneers like Vakeesan Mahalingam, CFA, the answer is yes. As co-founder of Torram, Vakeesan is leading a movement to transform Bitcoin from a passive asset into the foundation of a decentralized financial ecosystem—BitcoinFi. Here’s why this matters:  💰 Unlocks trillions in idle BTC liquidity  🌍 Opens financial access for the unbanked  ⚡ Powers real-time, trustless lending, borrowing & asset tokenization  🔐 Preserves Bitcoin’s unmatched security while expanding its utility Big thanks to Vakeesan for sharing these cutting-edge insights.  📖 Read the full story on how Torram is shaping the future of decentralized finance on Bitcoin: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4lo7BXf  #BitcoinFi #FutureOfFinance #CryptoInnovation

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast. In this episode, host Ian Bergman engages in a thoughtful conversation with Azita Esmaili, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Eviden, on the evolving role of AI in reshaping today’s innovation landscape. Throughout the discussion, key topics include:  • The rapid pace of technological change and its implications for business • The importance of cultivating a culture of continuous learning and innovation • Strategies for measuring ROI and managing cybersecurity risks • Approaches to future-proofing organizations through integrated technology, data, and human capital Azita Esmaili and Ian Bergman tackle what it means to future-proof an organization. They discuss how continuous innovation—driven by strong leadership, a learning culture, and systematic experimentation—enables companies to adapt amid uncertainty. Learn how to align your team, set measurable KPIs, and overcome the challenges of diverse roles and data management. For the full conversation and more insights on navigating rapid change, check out the complete episode of the AlchemistX Innovators Inside Podcast. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/edc3pzMY or watch here:

Curious about building a global career in innovation? 🌍 Join Danielle Vivo (Director of Programs at AlchemistX) and Luke Kim (EIR at AlchemistX) for a candid AMA hosted by UC Berkeley SCET on April 14. 🎤 Learn what it takes to thrive in startups, travel the world, and make your mark.

JETRO’s 2025 Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP) is now accepting applications! AlchemistX is proud to collaborate once again on the B2B Enterprise track, supporting Japan-based startups with global expansion through strategic mentorship, market insights, and investor connections. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eup6GWBy JETRO USA

One of the biggest missteps corporate innovation teams make? Skipping the fundamentals. In this clip, Ian Bergman and Manas Talukdar emphasize the importance of starting with a clear problem statement—not just following top-down mandates like “let’s use GenAI.” For innovation to be meaningful (and sustainable), it must be tied to a real business need, mapped to strategic priorities, and focused on a well-defined user persona. Without that, even well-funded projects risk losing direction and impact.

🌟 Big Ideas. Real Solutions. Global Impact. Meet the startups building safer, healthier communities: 🔹 Kale Health Canada: Helping busy professionals boost energy and control blood sugar with expert tools like CGMs and gut testing. 🔹 Ai Parenting: Making AI learning hands-on and fun with wooden toys and interactive comics. 👋 See them — and 15 more — at Demo Day! 📅 May 5 at Edmonton Unlimited 🎟️ Register now! → https://lnkd.in/ezPV7meG Dr. Jennie Ding | Dr. Edward Tse | Ashif Mawji | Jillian McLaren, CMC, DCPro | Christy Canida | Shannon Gavrilchuk | Alina Adams | Jonathan Speed | Jenn Steele | Shira Abel | Luke Kim Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator powered by AlchemistX is proudly part of the Alberta Innovates Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program supported by a consortium led by Alberta Innovates and including two levels of government in the provincial ministry of Technology and Innovation and the federal department of Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies. The program contributes to the overall government of Alberta goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030.

Accountability isn’t a buzzword—it’s your startup’s secret weapon. In his latest article, Robin Daniels, Chief Business Officer at Zensai and former exec at Salesforce, Box, and LinkedIn, shares how startups can build a culture of hard and soft accountability that drives results and trust. 🔑 Why it matters: 🔹 Accountability increases team ownership, morale, and performance 🔹 You need both metrics (hard) and culture (soft) to scale effectively 🔹 Leaders must model accountability before they can expect it from others 🔹 Learn how to manage different employee types without compromising standards 🙏 Big thanks to Robin Daniels for sharing these insights with the Alchemist community. 📖 Read the full article to learn how to instill accountability into your startup’s DNA and build a team that wants to win: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4lbJaMg #Startup #Leadership #FoundersTips

Building strong relationships is key. Learn why taking the time—at least six months—to truly know the people behind the business is essential for building trust and making an impact in any industry. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3XH44sL or watch here: https://bit.ly/41WWkp1 #Networking #TrustBuilding #RelationshipMatters | Nathaniel Smith