Cointelegraph Accelerator, in collaboration with Incrypted and SOLUS Group, successfully hosted an exclusive event as part of Ukrainian Blockchain Week 2024.
This event marked the first Cointelegraph Accelerator event in Ukraine, attracting approximately 250 representatives from the Web 3.0 business sector under one roof, emphasizing its special focus on a business audience. The well-organized networking opportunities facilitated around 400 productive connections.
The event kicked off with an hour of registration and networking, followed by engaging keynotes. After a brief coffee break, attendees participated in interactive panels, culminating in an hour and a half of curated networking time.
This business-oriented event fostered numerous meaningful connections between investors and participating startups, highlighting the event's success in bringing together the Web 3.0 community.
Featured Speakers from Top-Tier Crypto Companies
- Solana Foundation: a non-profit foundation based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the decentralization, adoption, and security of the Solana ecosystem.
- Kaizen Finance: This platform offers end-to-end token lifecycle management, including token creation, vesting, distribution, and more, simplifying and streamlining the fundraising process for blockchain projects.
- WTG Ventures: A venture capital firm focused on investing in disruptive blockchain startups, WTG Ventures provides funding, strategic support, mentorship, and industry connections to help projects succeed.
During the VC Startup Connect event in Kyiv, we were privileged to hear from a diverse range of keynote speakers and engage in insightful panel discussions that illuminated key aspects of the Web 3.0 ecosystem.
Anna Shakola, Head of Business Development at Cointelegraph Accelerator, Mike Taylor, Co-Founder of WTG Ventures.
Panel Discussions
In Panel 1, titled "How to grow an alpha? Web 3.0 Marketing Panel," industry leaders discussed effective strategies for market penetration and growth. Ruslana Safina, CMO & Partner at SOLUS, Dmytro Dimenko, Co-Founder at Assisterr, Lily Rovdych, Co-founder & COO at Dollet Wallet, Oleg Bevz, Managing Partner at INPUT, and Anna Novak, CMO at Kaizen Finance, offered valuable perspectives on navigating the complexities of marketing in the blockchain sector.
Panel 2, titled "How to find an alpha? Web 3.0 Investments Panel," explored the intricacies of investment strategies within the blockchain space. Featuring Anna Shakola again, alongside Mike Taylor, Evgen Verzun, Founder of Kaizen Finance, and Daniel Albert, Executive Director at Solana, the discussion delved into identifying and nurturing promising blockchain projects.
The organizers ensured efficient networking with venue adjustments and personalized introductions, enhancing the event's impact and reach.
About the Partners & Sponsors
- Cointelegraph Accelerator: A program providing media products, marketing advice, mentorship support, and other benefits to accelerate the growth of Web 3.0 startups.
- Incrypted: The largest crypto media outlet in the CIS region. Since 2017, Incrypted has been building a community, organizing events, and offering media coverage and Web 3.0 acceleration.
- Solus Group: An alliance of Web 3.0 companies specializing in marketing, fundraising, and consulting for top-tier Web 3.0 businesses.
Sponsors
From the perspective of sponsors and partners who joined us:
Magic Square, Mergewave Capital, and AlgentX have brought invaluable support and expertise to the event. Whitepay, Yellow Network, and 1nch have also played crucial roles, contributing their resources and insights. In addition, Kumeka.team and TapSwap have enhanced the event with their contributions and collaboration, further enriching the experience for all participants.