EYES - Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Society

#EYESMemberUpdates | Our member, Alexander Graf was recently on the The FMCG Guys Podcast talking about the Future of Commerce. Alexander Graf is one of Europe’s top e-commerce and retail voices. Co-Founder of Composable Commerce leader Spryker, he also hosts two e-commerce podcasts (in German and English) and three others about different topics. In this episode, he joins Daniel live from Barcelona during this year's Shoptalk to talk about the Top trends he sees in today's commerce, from composable to China’s growing influence. The FMCG Guys is the leading Consumer Goods and Retail Podcast in Europe and beyond. The hosts speak with senior leaders and industry luminaries to go deep into the most important, burning topics in the industry, leadership experiences, career paths, and the stories behind them. The episode is available in English on the platforms: Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gsd_QdTS Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g4T3akU4 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gBX5ZkyX Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g8BCJaqk #podcasts #alexgraf #futureofcommerce #retail #shoptalk #consumergoods #eyesinternational

#EYESMemberUpdates | ProximityParks, from our member Mario Berlanga closes the acquisition of the largest and most modern Logistics Property inside Mexico City. ProximityParks, the pioneer and leading owner-operator of last-mile logistics industrial parks in Mexico, announces the USD ~$40 million acquisition of a 4.9-hectare (~12 acres) multi-tenant industrial property in Mexico City. The new ProximityParks Vallejo I, formerly known as Parque Industrial Ceylan, is the largest Class A industrial warehouse in Vallejo. This development reinforces the company’s leadership position in the industry, boasting the largest portfolio of last-mile logistics properties in the country. ProximityParks is a vertically integrated real estate company, pioneering the introduction of last-mile logistics industrial parks in the heart of densely populated cities to enable urban logistics and e-commerce. "This acquisition represents a significant step for our portfolio, as we continue to strengthen our position as the leading provider of last-mile logistics industrial space in Mexico’s main cities" commented Mario Berlanga, CEO and Co-founder of ProximityParks. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJr7MYyN | https://lnkd.in/g_-hvvHQ Congratulations to Mario and his whole team on this huge achievement! #ProximityParks #acquisition #mexicocity #mexico #eyesinternational

✨💫How Strategic Advice Transformed My Career✨💫 Once upon a time... When challenges seemed overwhelming, I reached out for guidance. A conversation with my friend Wendy from Colibry turned into a pivotal moment. 🤯 She recommended three organizations that could offer support and new perspectives: 🟢 Birdhouse: An accelerator program designed to help startups grow by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. Their comprehensive approach includes workshops, one-on-one coaching, and access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs and investors. 🟢 The Boost Me Program of NOA: This initiative focuses on empowering entrepreneurs through personalized coaching and support. It aims to enhance business skills, boost confidence, and provide tools necessary for sustainable growth. The program offers a unique blend of mentorship, peer support, and practical business advice. 🟢 EYES - Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Society: A global community that supports young entrepreneurs through mentorship, networking events, and educational resources. EYES aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit by connecting members with industry leaders and providing platforms for knowledge sharing. It took some time to put this advice into action, but I began my journey with The Birdhouse in 2020, joined the Boost Me Program in 2022, and applied for EYES in 2023. Each step has been instrumental in shaping both my professional outlook and Zerocopy's trajectory. I'm incredibly grateful for the insights gained and the connections made along the way, especially reconnecting with my study buddy Marek from 2010. Today, we share not only past memories but also new international experiences.🩷 A special shoutout to EYES for their inspiring video that resonates with my journey. Thanks for the new perspectives, positive impacts, and mindset! The journey hasn’t always been easy, but the support from these organizations has been invaluable. The Birdhouse provided the foundation I needed to scale Zerocopy effectively. The Boost Me Program helped me refine my leadership skills and strategic approach. EYES continues to inspire and challenge me to think globally and act locally. If you’re facing challenges in your career or entrepreneurial journey, I highly recommend exploring these resources. Their support and guidance can be transformative, just as they have been for me. #CareerGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Mentorship #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Zerocopy #Gratitude

#EYESMemberUpdates | Our member Willem Kesteloo presented his company FOTONIQ at the Chicago Indoor AgTech Summit 2024. Founded in 2021 FOTONIQ develops and produces spray coatings for existing and new glass greenhouses. Willem, the CEO, presented the #PAR+, a long-lasting spray coating that helps improve crop quality, energy efficiency, and total production, in addition to promoting Fotoniq products, interacting with the industry, and obtaining feedback on their proposal. AgTech Summit is an event centered on the indoor farming sector and brings together growers, retailers, seed companies, investors, legislators, start-ups, and tech companies to strengthen the fresh produce supply chain and investigate new business strategies and technological advancements that propel profitability in the CEA. With over 400 attendees, the event features conversations, one-on-one meetings, pitch presentations, and much more. Innovative and revolutionary products enable our members to shine in their respective markets. We hope your business is a huge success! #agtech #CEA #innovation #greenhouse #technologies #sustainability #PARPLUSPOWER #InnovateWithFotoniq #IndoorAgTech #energyefficient #eyesinternational

#EYESMemberUpdates | Stretch Innovation from our member Stijn van Daele 🚀 just completed 4 years and gained a new office! Stretch Innovation is a result-driven growth innovation agency that goes from strategy to implementation, ending at new revenue. Their services implement business growth from A to Z such as new business building, internal process innovation & growth hacking. On his LinkedIn, our Guest Member and Founder & CEO of the company, Stijn, celebrates with his sympathizers, clients, partners, and team, mentioning that "As we step into this new chapter with a new space, we are excited to stretch further into innovation, driven by our mission to deliver outstanding results and transformative solutions." Here's to many years of growth and success for the companies of our members! #StretchInnovation #innovation #growth #eyesinternational

#EYESMemberUpdates | Our members David Rovira and Jorge Bestard, along with Luis Enrique Blas Barba are in a new episode of the Revenue Squared podcast! Revenue Squared is a community-created podcast for sales professionals that aims to help sales professionals reach their full potential. Founded in 2022, the podcast interviews entrepreneurs and businesspeople from different segments to bring the best methodology and tools and update the community with the best in sales. In this episode David, Founder & Co-CEO of Polaroo, and Jorge, Head of EMEA S&S - Canva, discuss personal life situations, how a life/death experience changed David's thinking, and how a people-first approach has a huge compound effect over time. The episode is available in Spanish on Spotify and YouTube. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtGXfcWC YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g7c-YgYw #sales #podcast #b2bsales #revenuesquared #eyesinternational

#MembershipUpdate | We are delighted to welcome our new Prospective Guest Member! Buster Franken is the Founder & CEO of FruitPunch AI a a challenge-based AI education platform that aims to fill the global need for AI talent with real-world skills and bring #AI4Good to scale to solve humanity's greatest challenges like protecting our biodiversity, fighting climate change and improving healthcare and wellbeing! Based in the Netherlands, Buster built up the AI research institute at his university (EAISI @ TU/e) and researched brain-computer interfacing. He says that his mission "is unlocking the potential dormant in human beings to apply themselves for positive impact." Learn more about Buster and FruitPunchAI here: https://lnkd.in/gWpBzR27 We are thrilled to have you as a member and look forward to supporting you on your entrepreneurial journey! #eyesinternational

#EYESMemberUpdates | Our member, Nadia Aimé, received last week the African Awards Dunia Prix 2024! The African Awards are an initiative that aims to celebrate exemplary individuals who have exceeded in society. Nadia says "the word "Dunia" means "world" in Swahili, which is fitting because I believe every single woman, child, and man should have the freedom to choose their own path regardless of where life starts at." Along with other award winners focused on sport and working with children, Nadia adds: "My journey has been fueled by a passion for my work in technology, cybersecurity, and beyond and a desire to replicate my success and see otherwise live within their purpose." Our admiration and a huge congratulations on this wonderful achievement! #AfricanAwards #DuniaPrize #Inclusion #cybersecurity #technology #eyesinternational

#EYESMemberUpdates | Aradon, from our Member Max Green won the Earlybird Venture Capital Acceleration Prize at the Techstars Deep Tech Berlin Deep Tech Momentum pitch competition! The Techstars accelerator program provides Deep Tech founders with a nurturing environment that combines funding, mentorship, resources, and valuable networks to accelerate the growth of their startups. The event in Berlin featured 170 early-stage Deep Tech teams, 16 Investment Partners, over 100 participating investors and experts, and 20+ corporate partners. According to Max "This 250k handshake investment deal from EB will help accelerate Aradon to make biotech robot labs simple for biotechnology researchers." A huge congratulations on this achievement! Great business leaving its mark on the world! #earlybirdventurecapital #techstars #deeptechberlin #berlin #accelerationprize #eyesinternational

#MembershipUpdate | A big welcome to our new Prospective Guest Member! Leynes Wandrey is based in Hamburg and is the founder of Hanse Bau und Bewässerungstechnik GmbH – an irrigation system company, from private gardens to large-scale installations, including greenhouses and terraces throughout northern Germany. Rapidly growing, they are now expanding their business area and offering relevant services such as individual paving, glazing, and greenhouses. With HBB, Leynes, and Younis intend to make commerce more attractive, creating good working conditions, fair wages, and organized management structures, which directly lead to high-quality work. Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dsDdUkVE We take great pride in having you as a member and are eager to support you on your entrepreneurial path! #eyesinternational