Virtual Connectors – Collaboration among ISOs

Virtual Connectors is a monthly activity of the Ecosystem Connectors | Berlin Sarajevo Tirana project, bringing the networking experience to you wherever you’re based. The sessions bring people together from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Berlin to share learnings and experience, start-up stories, and market access insights.

The main topic of the session was “ISOs – Building joint programmes / Mentors exchange” where we explored the dynamic process of collaboration and mentorship across three diverse ecosystems – Berlin, Sarajevo, and Tirana.

A huge thank you to our speakers for sharing their experience from the perspective of Innovation Support Organizations (ISOs).

From Sarajevo

Alema Pelesić is the CEO & Co-Founder of @elevatebih. Elevate is a platform for entrepreneurs in Bosnia and Herzegovina to exchange knowledge and share success stories to support them in their growth.

From Tirana

Arlind Haxhijaj is the Founder & Managing Director of @coolab.tirana Coolab is a dynamic coworking space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote teams.

From Berlin

Nicolai Strøm-Olsen is the CEO & Co-Founder of @startupmigrants Startup Migrants support entrepreneurs who move to Berlin in setting up a successful business.

The discussion was very engaging, and we walked through the opportunities for ISOs when it comes to building joint programmes, especially when it comes to mentorship, to be able to provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs in their ecosystems.

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