X
This project is supported by
TechBBQ partnered with Beyond Beta to bring you an exciting startup program!
Beyond Beta Presents: TalkBBQ on Tour
We took our beloved concept of a bite-size TechBBQ - TalkBBQ on tour and hosted it in five different cities in Denmark!
The overarching theme of Beyond Beta Presents TalkBBQ on Tour was CHAOS:
Between the market downturn and economic realities, last year brought its share of challenges for founders and business leaders worldwide. The global sense (and reality) of chaos and uncertainty did not leave the Danish startup ecosystem untouched and many founders are facing tough decisions, wide-scale cutbacks, layoffs, and even closed down. Despite the current pitfalls, opportunities still exist for founders who decided to address these problems.
TalkBBQ is here to talk about it and address it; whether it is an investment, scaling, salary, the pool of talent, or founders’ mental health. Our speakers will dive deep into the dilemmas, and share their insights on how to navigate and build a successful business in the current market and economy. While we don’t know what’s going to happen next, we must understand the founders' current problems, so we can help each other to navigate through this chaos and inspire solutions where needed the most.
All events were held in English.
TalkBBQ | Odense
Topic: SCALING
Date: Tuesday, 28-03-2023
Venue: Anarkist Beer & Food Lab
Address: Albanigade 20, 5000 Odense
Time: 16:30 - 20:00
Panel
Moderator
Lisbeth Chawes
CMO & Mentor
Nordbo Robotics
panelist
Torben Frigaard Rasmussen
Serial Investor & Chairman of Boards
Cardlay, Quadsat, Robot At Work,
Customer1st, and more
panelist
Clionadh Martin
Founder & CEO at
Coalescent Mobile Robotics
panelist
Ehsanullah Ekhlas
CCO & Co-Founder at
Unicontrol
More about the theme:
Scaling Successfully: What is The Best Approach during Turbulent Times?
With the current slowdown in funding and economic growth, scaling remains a key priority for many founders. But it can be significantly difficult to navigate the current VC landscape. What are these barriers and how to overcome them to scale up the business? TalkBBQ Odense dives into the founder's learning from scaling their businesses, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to secure the right funding to scale successfully in today’s economic climate.
TalkBBQ | Aarhus
Topic: TALENT
Date: Tuesday, 18-04-2023
Venue: Smedien - Centralværkstedet
Address: Værkmestergade 7-9, 8000 Aarhus C
Time: 16:30 - 20:00
Panel
Moderator
Sussi Bianco
Founder at
GUIDEN
panelist
Lasse Nørremark Kristensen
Co-Founder at
Valuebeat
panelist
Nichlas Walsted
Co-Founder & CEO at
Swap Language
panelist
Kristian Emil Andreasen
CEO at
Kanda
More about the theme:
Talent & Culture during Times of Uncertainty
The shift in the work marketplace has forced employers to think differently about their talent attraction, retention, and even tough decisions such as layoffs. TalkBBQ will dive into the challenges in times of changes and uncertainty and what are founders focusing on when leading talent & culture.
TalkBBQ | Aalborg
Topic: FUNDING
Date: Tuesday, 02-05-2023
Venue: Event Aalborg
Address: Maren Turis Gade 6, 9000 Aalborg
Time: 16:30 - 20:00
Panel
Moderator
Lisa Dalsgaard
Founder at
GoodiePack
panelist
Henrik Lundum
Partner & CEO at
Investo Capital
panelist
Janne Jul Jensen
Co-Founder & CEO at
Henosia
panelist
Anders Dalgaard
Co-Founder & CEO at
SellersPoint
More about the theme:
The Funding Environment in Aalborg: What Does It Take to Raise Capital in 2023?
The Aalborg startup ecosystem has been growing in many ambitious entrepreneurs ready to take the leap and having easy access to funding is essential. What does it take to raise capital amidst the invigorating "funding winter" and what does the local funding environment look like right now? TalkBBQ will explore the available funding options for local founders and how to navigate the current landscape when raising capital in Aalborg.
TalkBBQ | Roskilde
Topic: SALARY
Date: Tuesday, 16-05-2023
Venue: Prindsen - Guldaldersalen
Address: Algade 13, 4000 Roskilde
Time: 16:30 - 20:00
Panel
Moderator
Leif Sørensen
Founder & CEO at
Actee
panelist
Alfred Birkegaard
CEO at
Thirdroom
panelist
Michèle Marie Holm
Co-Founder & Owner at
Undine
panelist
Troels Gert Nielsen
CEO at
Spring Nordic
More about the theme:
The Compensation Packages: Startups vs Scaleups.
The increased demand for top talent has caused a ripple effect in the startup world, leaving founders with a new dilemma of not knowing what to pay certain talents. This raises important questions for founders: How should they find and hire certain talent? What is a reasonable salary for startups and scaleups? How can startups compensate beyond just wages in order to compete and attract talent?
TalkBBQ | Copenhagen
Topic: MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Date: Tuesday, 20-06-2023
Venue: Matrikel1
Address: Gammel Strand 28, 1202 København
Time: 16:30 - 20:00
Panel
Moderator
Catharina Christiansen
Founder at
foundermentor
panelist
Christian Cordius
Founder & CEO at
Banana Cph
panelist
Magnus Stagsted
Principal & CFO at
People Ventures
