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Vilnius celebrates startups and unicorns boosting Lithuania’s global reputation
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Vilnius celebrates startups and unicorns boosting Lithuania’s global reputation

The Vilnius TechFusion Awards 2024 highlighted the startup that best contributed to Lithuania’s economic growth and reputation last year.

Austė Šilkaitytė · 24 Jan 2025
5 things to know about Carrefour’s approach to venture capital
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5 things to know about Carrefour’s approach to venture capital

In an interview with the Selected podcast during SIAL Paris 2024, as Carrefour’s Innovation and VC Funds Director Hélène Labaume talked about her dual role and what it says of…

Ben Costantini · 24 Jan 2025
From Niantic to LVMH: Mathieu de Fayet on innovation, AI, and building the future
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From Niantic to LVMH: Mathieu de Fayet on innovation, AI, and building the future

Speaking with us for the Selected podcast during Web Summit 2024, LVMH’s Mathieu de Fayet shared insights on his journey.

Ben Costantini · 21 Jan 2025
JEC Startup Booster 2025: Meet the finalists
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JEC Startup Booster 2025: Meet the finalists

These 20 finalists will pitch on stage during JEC World 2025 as part of the JEC Composites Startup Booster.

Anna Heim · 15 Jan 2025
The future of snacking: How Mondelēz is driving innovation with SnackFutures Ventures
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The future of snacking: How Mondelēz is driving innovation with SnackFutures Ventures

Richie Gray, Vice President and Global Head of SnackFutures Ventures at Mondelēz International, shared insights on driving innovation in snacking.

Ben Costantini · 14 Jan 2025
You are Beautyfood: the rise of functional beauty foods
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You are Beautyfood: the rise of functional beauty foods

The idea that our diet affects our appearance is nothing new. For years, foods like carrots have been praised for improving skin tone, while chocolate has been blamed for breakouts.…

Sandra Lafargue · 13 Jan 2025
Much more than consumer tech, CES means business
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Much more than consumer tech, CES means business

About 75% of CES attendees say their business is primarily B2B, or both B2B and B2C.

Anna Heim · 7 Jan 2025
As La Belle Vie turns 10, co-founder Paul Lê tells a tale of perseverance
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As La Belle Vie turns 10, co-founder Paul Lê tells a tale of perseverance

In an interview on the Selected podcast, La Belle Vie CEO and Frichti co-CEO Paul Lê shared the journey of his company from its inception ten years ago to becoming…

Anna Heim · 7 Jan 2025
Driving Food Sustainability: insights from Sodexo’s Alexandre Leboeuf
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Driving Food Sustainability: insights from Sodexo’s Alexandre Leboeuf

In this podcast episode, Alexandre Leboeuf, VP of Open Innovation and Partnerships at Sodexo, shares insights into how Sodexo is driving sustainability, fostering innovation, and collaborating with startups to build…

Ben Costantini · 30 Dec 2024
Top Food & Beverages events for startups in 2025
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Top Food & Beverages events for startups in 2025

Here’s the ultimate curated list of 44 must-attend events for Food & Beverages startups in 2025. Compiled by our FoodTech experts, this comprehensive guide covers Food & Beverages events happening…

Sandra Lafargue · 19 Dec 2024
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