DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture Capital

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Henrik Werdelin On Taking A $1.6 Billion Dog Products Company Public, Running An Incubator Supporting Repeat Founders, And Creating An AI Platform to Assist Entrepreneurs
January 19, 2025

In the fast-paced world of startups, few entrepreneurs stand out quite like Henrik Werdelin. With roots in Copenhagen, a foundation in journalism, and a career spanning MTV, startups, and venture capi

Frederik Fahning On Raising Over $100 Million To Build A Casual Job Matching Marketplace For Students
January 18, 2025

Frederik Fahnings entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. His is a story interwoven with ambition, resilience, business experiences where he faced challenges like almost running out o

Quentin Sannié On Raising Over $200 Million To Design And Manufacture High-End Audio Equipment And Now Revolutionizing Data Solutions To Drive Agricultural Soil Rejuvenation
January 17, 2025

Quentin Sannis journey is a testament to the power of entrepreneurial vision, resilience, and the ability to adapt across vastly different industries. From his humble beginnings in Versailles to fou

Saman Farid On Raising $60 Million To Build A Robotics-As-A-Service Company, Delivering Robotic Automation At Low Hourly Rates
January 07, 2025

Saman Farid is no stranger to reinvention. From growing up as a cultural misfit in China to leading groundbreaking ventures in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), Saman's journey is a testament

Steven Galanis On Raising $200 Million To Build A Platform And App Allowing Fans To Request Personalized Video Messages From Celebrities
December 29, 2024

Steven Galanis, co-founder of Cameo, epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit. His story, steeped in family tradition, innovation, and grit, is a fascinating tale of navigating life's twists and turns to

Zach Dunn On Raising $60 Million To Build The First Hybrid Workplace Experience Platform With AI Capabilities
December 28, 2024

Zach Dunns entrepreneurial story is unique and intertwined with his twin brother, Sam. This blog explores their journey from starting a blog, scaling an agency, pivoting to product development, raisi

Dominik Senn On Raising $250 Million To Build A Gated Luxury Golf And Lifestyle Club
December 27, 2024

Dominik Senns story is one of reinvention and relentless ambition. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1967, Dominik began his career as a competitive skier at just 16 years old. His experiences on the s

Alexi Suvacioglu On Raising $70 Million To Help Older Adults Live Independent Lifestyles By Delivering Essential Products
December 24, 2024

Alexi Suvacioglus entrepreneurial story is about passion, resilience, and calculated risk-taking. Having successfully founded and exited multiple ventures, his journey is a testament to the transform

Sami Khoreibi On Taking An Energy Company Public At 26, Building A Renewable Energy Business, And Developing Tech For Sustainable Drinking Water
December 22, 2024

When Sami Khoreibi took his first company public at just 26 years old, he marked the beginning of an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. His story spans industries, continents, and cultures, offeri

Lárus Ásgeirsson On Raising Over $100 Million To Farm Salmon And Other Seafood Sustainably
December 21, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, few journeys are as captivating as that of Lrus sgeirsson. Born in a small Icelandic fishing community, Lrus has transitioned from a mechanical engin