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FOMO.12: Estonian, open to risk: Building own VC fund in busy London

Also, this week: A deep dive into the pitching competitions.

Apr 12 • Fiona Alston

FOMO.11: From West Coast to Iran, Kosovo and Oulu

Carmen organised a hackathon in United States, Alejandro analysed the impacts of war, and Liina dived into all-male founding teams.

Apr 5 • Tarmo Virki

FOMO.10: The biggest FOMO in Baltics?

Also this week: Estonian logistics platform wins investment offer from Latvian angels

Mar 29 • Tarmo Virki

FOMO.09: A meeting at Kyiv train station

This week in Fomo.Observer: Farsight Vision, Messente exit, SkySelect funding, Triin Hertmann, Kärt Siilats, Alejandro Jimenez, and more

Mar 22 • Fiona Alston

FOMO.08: Taavi Kotka on drone mission

There is a specific type of restlessness that has defined Estonia’s digital rise over the last two decades, and it usually bears Taavi Kotka’s…

Mar 15 • Teele Kaljuvee

FOMO.07: The 365-Day Network: Moving from Campaigns to Consistent Support

March 8 is a reminder, but at FOMO, we look at how opening doors — and keeping them open — is a year-round job for founders and investors.

Mar 8 • Fiona Alston

FOMO.06: Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em

Marek Kesküll talks about the emotional runway of a first time founder

Mar 1 • Fiona Alston

FOMO.05: The Portuguese Connection

The Wilson Effect: Why Founders Need the First Follower to Turn Introverted Genius into Global Growth.

Feb 22 • Justin Petrone

FOMO.04: Fear and Loathing in Tallinn: The High-Stakes Pursuit of Deep Tech

In headlines: the challenged AI board, the health of founders and 7.2 mln seed round

Feb 15 • Tarmo Virki

FOMO.03: Malpractice, Martyrs, and the “Five-Guy” Committee

It’s midnight. Most sensible people are asleep or recharging.

Feb 8 • Tarmo Virki

FOMO.02: Estonia.inc and Startup Day: Cakes, candles, a girl on fire

The week's highlight was Tartu's Startup Day, but check also Hedi Mardisoo's take on how Estonia could play a key role for EU-Inc.

Feb 1 • Fiona Alston

FOMO.01: Kotkas, Laas, and the new FOMO

Good morning, and welcome to the very first edition of FOMO.

Jan 25 • Tarmo Virki

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