Video markers:

0:00:00 Welcome by Alex Barrera

0:01:25 Into speech - Gustavo Vinacua (BBVA Innovation Center)

0:09:05 Panel: On the European accelerator ecosystem

0:47:00 Discussion and Q&A with David Cohen (via conference call)

1:14:30 Panel: Research & Evaluation showcase

1:43:50 Panel: Financing accelerators

2:15:17 Panel: How to work with corporations

2:43:00 Panel: Plugging the gap

3:13:40 Panel: Financing startups

3:46:30 Presentation and Q&A: European Commission future initiatives

4:13:18 Closing Q&A: What have we learned?

Event agenda:

 

10:00 - 10:45 Registration & Welcome coffee

 

10:45 - 11:00 Intro speech w. Gustavo Vinacua (BBVA Innovation Center Director)

 

11:00 - 11:30 Panel: On the European accelerator ecosystem

 

During the last years, the European startup ecosystem has been in constant growth. We’ll have a chat with some of Europe’s longest established accelerators about their experience along the way: lessons learned, accelerator business models, programme structure, relationships with the stakeholders, current trends and predictions for the future.

 

Speakers: Robin Wauters (Tech.eu) - moderator, Jon Bradford (TechStars) - replaced by Bindi Karia (Silicon Valley Bank), Carlos Espinal (Seedcamp), Andrew Shannon (Startup Bootcamp)

 

11:30 - 12:00 Discussion and Q&A - The mentor-driven accelerator model

 

Speaker: David Cohen (TechStars) - via online conference call w. Bogdan Iordache (How to Web) - moderator

 

12:00 - 12:30 Research and evaluation showcase

 

Measuring impact is a very important part of our work, but knowing what to measure and how is not an easy task. This session will provide an overview on some of the research happening in the space.

 

Speakers: Robin Wauters (Tech.eu) - moderator, Jed Christiansen (Seed-DB), Jessica Stacey (Nesta), Carlos Espinal (Seedcamp)

 

12:30 - 13:00 Panel: Financing accelerators

 

European accelerators are based on very similar funding and revenue models. In this panel, we’ll have a look at the established models and discuss alternative opportunities, such as engaging new types of investors and public finance sectors.

 

Speakers: Carlos Espinal (Seedcamp) - moderator, Bindi Karia (Silicon Valley Bank), Matthias Ummenhofer (EIF), Alan Clayton (SOS Ventures), Paul Miller (Bethnal Green Ventures), Jeff Lynn (Seedrs)

 

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 14:30 Panel: How to work with corporations

 

We see a rise in corporations’ interest towards supporting and engaging with startups. From those who launch and support their own accelerator networks, to those who support specific vertical cohorts of self-established accelerators. This panel will debate subjects like: what makes a successful corporate programme; how do you foster relationships with corporations; how do you balance the interests of the startups with the interests of the corporate.

 

Speakers: Ivan Brezak Brkan (Netokracija) - moderator, Alberto Onetti (Mind the Bridge), Hugo de los Santos (Wayra – Telefonica), Jakob Pranter (ProSiebenSat.1 Accelerator)

 

14:30 - 15:00 Panel: Plugging the gap

 

With the increasing number of accelerators starting up in Europe, where are the support gaps? Accelerators don’t operate in isolation. How can they work with other programmes / support initiatives to create a healthy startup ecosystem? We’ll have a talk about the role of hack weekends, pre-accelerator programmes, co-working spaces and startup communities.

 

Speakers: Ivan Brezak Brkan (Netokracija) - moderator, Deborah Rippol (UP Global & Startup Weekend) - replaced by Franziska Becker (UP Global @ Startup Weekend)), Bogdan Iordache (How to Web & TechHub Bucharest), Juho Kokkola (Startup Sauna), Rob Fitzpatrick (FounderCentric)

 

15:00 - 15:30 Panel: Financing startups

 

After graduating from an accelerator, startups almost always start looking for further funding. What kind of support do they need and how can accelerators work with other stakeholders to help startups achieve their funding goals?

 

Speakers: Alex Barrera (Tech.eu) - moderator, Dilyan Dimitrov (Eleven Startup Accelerator), Miguel Angel Lopez Trujillo (FundedByMe), Sitar Teli (ConnectVentures), Sean Kane (F6S), Philippe Gluntz (Business Angels Europe)

 

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break

 

16:00 - 16:30 Presentation and Q&A: European Commission future initiatives

 

The European Commission and its Startup Europe initiative play a key role in strengthening the environment for entrepreneurs in the EU. In this session, we’ll learn more about the European Commission’s upcoming initiatives to support the European accelerators ecosystem, and as well as find out more about working with the EU and applying for future programmes.

Speaker: Isidro Laso (European Commission)

 

16:30 - 17:00 Closing Q&A: What have we learned?

 

A quick overview of the day’s hot topics and a final Q&A with key speakers of the day.  

 

17:00 - 18:00 Networking over a glass of wine

 

 

Venue:

 

BBVA Innovation Centre - Plaza de Santa Bárbara 2, 28004 Madrid, Spain

 

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Accelerator Assembly team here.