Get ready, Malta! One of the most dynamic voices in the startup ecosystem, Brian Mac Mahon, founder of Expert Dojo, is coming to the Startup Festival Malta. Brian, renowned for his hands-on approach to venture capital, will be sharing his vast experience in scaling startups globally. Mark your calendars for October 17th at 12:00 PM at MFCC, because this is one talk you don’t want to miss!
With over 300 startups under his mentorship, Brian has a proven track record of guiding entrepreneurs to success. His accelerator, Expert Dojo, is the largest international early-stage startup accelerator based in Southern California. Over the years, he has built a reputation for finding and nurturing the most promising startups worldwide. From Africa to Asia, and across Europe, Brian has sought out overlooked founders and helped them bridge the gap to the American market. In 2024 alone, Expert Dojo’s assets under management grew by over 50%, with a failure rate of only 12%—an exceptional figure in the VC world.
Brian’s talk will focus on The Maximum Viable product, his experience of investing in over 300 companies has helped identify the perfect mix of product and people in a startup to make sure a startup is a success! He'll also be talking about the importance of the startup ecosystem, and how you can help nurture startups to not only grow but to scale beyond their community..
Expect to hear about growth hacking, scaling techniques, and strategies for securing funding. He’ll share insights on how to navigate the challenging startup landscape, backed by real-world examples from Expert Dojo’s portfolio, which has generated $112 million in collective revenue and a total valuation of $1.7 billion.
For both startups and investors, Brian’s session is set to offer game-changing advice on how to succeed in today’s competitive market. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for scaling their ventures, attracting investors, and making a lasting impact in their industries.
So whether you're a founder looking to scale or an investor hunting for the next big thing, Brian Mac Mahon’s talk at the Startup Festival Malta is an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. See you at MFCC on October 17th!
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