Welcome back to another HackerNoon Startups of the Week! If you’re not already in the loop, each week, the team at HackerNoon showcases a list of startups from our Startups of The Year database. All these startups have been nominated as one of the best in their respective category or region.
This week, we’re pleased to bring you FoundersToday, The Forbes Group, and Bloklab.
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Meet Startups of the Week
FoundersToday
FoundersToday is a Startup Publication Media that delivers the latest news, insights, and trends in the startup ecosystem. It offers high-quality, unbiased, and thoroughly researched content that covers a wide range of topics, including emerging technologies, venture capital, startup strategies, and entrepreneurial journeys.
Located in Linz, Austria, this startup has been nominated as one of the best in their region, along with nominations in the News & Journalism, Publishing, and Writing and Editing categories.
The Forbes Group
The Forbes Group is a full-service consultancy based in Calgary, Alberta. It specializes in aligning businesses with modern value chain strategies that drive sustainability compliance, operational excellence, and measurable growth.
Located in Calgary, Canada, this startup has been nominated as one of the best in their region, along with nominations in the Leadership, Professional Services, and Training and Consulting categories.
Bloklab
Bloklab Oy is Finland’s leading technology start-up in blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi). With a team of experts, Bloklab Oy develops innovative platforms that empower and optimize the digital assets of businesses, adhering to principles of security, transparency, and user-centricity.
Located in Helsinki, Finland, this startup has been nominated as one of the best in their region, along with nominations in the Blockchain and Decentralization categories.
Featured Interview of The Week
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Having a business profile will allow you to create your very own Evergreen Tech Company News Page and participate in our Tech Companies ranking, weekly and data-driven insights that delve into which tech companies are gaining and losing traction in public awareness. Plus, only with a business page can you answer the awesome interview templates we crafted for you.
Today, we’re focusing on the Sao Paulo Startup Interview Template. Sao Paulo was one of our trending startup cities last year, and this edition is no different! If you’re a Sao Paulo-based start up or have insights to share about the tech scene in one of Latin America’s largest cities, this one’s for you! Use this template to showcase your startup’s vision, innovative projects, key lessons, and strategies for overcoming challenges in the city. Insights about how the city evolves and supports entrepreneurs are welcome! Additionally, don’t forget to share how events like HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year have shaped your journey. Highlight why your startup stands out and deserves recognition in 2024.
Here’s a quote from FoundersToday featured in their published interview, telling us why they decided to participate in Startups of The Year:
We’re excited to participate in HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year because it provides a fantastic platform to share our journey at FoundersToday with a broader tech-savvy audience. HackerNoon’s community is deeply embedded in the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem, making it an ideal space to highlight our vision, challenges, and successes. By participating, we aim to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts who can offer valuable insights and collaborations to help us grow further.
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About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year
Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups.
The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page.
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