Ep 12 - Jonė Vaitulevičiūtė - FIRSTPICK

In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital in the Baltic region with Jonė Vaitulevičiūtė, Partner at FIRSTPICK, a leading early-stage VC firm that’s reshaping the startup ecosystem in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Jonė shares her experience driving investment efficiency and fostering innovation across the region’s thriving startup landscape.🔍 Episode Highlights:💼 Evaluating 1,000 Startups Annually: Discover how FIRSTPICK maintains incredible deal-flow efficiency, making investments almost every month in 2024.🌍 Baltic Founders’ Global Mindset: Why startups in the Baltic region are uniquely positioned for global success from day one.📊 2024 Baltic Startup Funding Report: Key insights into pre-seed and seed round dynamics, angel investment trends, and their impact on the regional ecosystem.💡 Wellness Tech Evolution: Exploring how cultural nuances in CEE shape innovation in one of the region’s most exciting verticals.🚀 Gender Equality in VC: Learn about FIRSTPICK’s approach to diversity and why it serves as a model for other firms.This episode is packed with actionable insights for founders, investors, and anyone curious about the fast-paced world of venture capital in the Baltics.🎧 Tune in now to gain a fresh perspective on startup success in one of Europe’s most innovative regions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.