You’re building your product and believing in success. But unfortunately, statistics are far less romantic than ambition. Whether you have already launched your product and spoken with investors, or you are just exploring a startup idea, join our event where we will discuss why 9 out of 10 startups fail — and how to avoid it.
During the event, we’ll break down:
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5 systemic thinking mistakes that kill projects faster than a cash-flow crisis,
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The real reasons startups fail,
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A case of a successful startup that reached a $10 billion valuation and went public,
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How investors pick startups,
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Your startup cases and questions,
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Opportunities for non-dilutive funding.
We hope this event will help you build your startup more successfully!
About the speaker:
Denis Kalyshkin is the founder of Ask VC, an all-in-one ecosystem for startup founders, and a US VC with 12+ years of experience investing in vertical solutions and DeepTech. Denis holds two master’s degrees in aerospace engineering and finances.
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 6 PM
Location: Carrer de Rosa Sensat, 9–11, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain, Harbour.Space Institute of Technology
See you next week!
