On April 3 at 19:00, in auditorium B201 at Ilia State University, the first meeting will be held to mark the launch of the Startup Grind Ilia State University Chapter, on the topic:
“Georgian-American Startup Ecosystems – From the 1990s to Today.”
The 1990s marked the beginning of many giant technology companies and the foundations of modern market economy principles. These companies managed to leverage new technologies and innovative business models to compete with traditional industries and create entirely new markets.
At the event, speakers will review — through examples from the Georgian and American contexts — the processes that have shaped startup ecosystems from the 1990s to the present day. They will also discuss the challenges faced by startup environments between 1990 and 2022 and share their personal experiences.
Speakers
Davit Chechelashvili
A strategy-oriented entrepreneur who has been working at the intersection of technology and the entertainment industry since 2004. Together with his business partners, he has founded five global startups, mainly in the fields of immersive visualization and artificial intelligence. One of these startups, a well-known brand in the film industry, was at the forefront of the 3D technology wave of 2005.
In 2015, Davit returned to Georgia after living abroad and has since been actively involved in developing the country’s startup ecosystem. He is the coordinator of the Georgia 500 Accelerator Program.
Ana Robakidze
Founder and CEO of Theneo. Previously, she led the engineering department at Clientela and worked on hundreds of different APIs. In 2022, she won the Web Summit Pitch Competition.
Theneo (YC W22) specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform focused on API documentation. The company develops, manages, and stores API documentation using AI and machine learning technologies.
Startup Grind is a global organization that connects nearly 3 million entrepreneurs worldwide. Its main mission is to discover and support startups, promote knowledge sharing, and foster entrepreneurial communities in informal and collaborative environments.
The goal of the Startup Grind University Chapter is to create a community that will help showcase Georgia’s entrepreneurial potential on the international stage.
Working language: Georgian
Date & Time: April 3, 19:00
Location: Ilia State University, Auditorium B201, 32 Chavchavadze Ave.
Attendance is open to anyone interested, with pre-registration required at the following link: https://bit.ly/3naRx1c
Please register by March 30.
Seats are limited — only the first 40 registered participants will be able to attend the event.
For additional information, please contact: tiko.m@startupgrind.com
Year: 2023