ICEO Insider Edition #4 | November 2024

Welcome to the fourth edition of the ICEO Insider!

It's great to have you back for another round of updates and insights. In this issue, we’ll be sharing exciting recent developments, giving you a look at what’s been happening across ICEO, and highlighting a few trends we're keeping an eye on.

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New on our Blog: How Serial Entrepreneurs Can Maximise Their Impact in a Startup Studio

Serial entrepreneurs, you know the drill: founding, scaling, pivoting, failing, and perhaps succeeding. But what if you could stack the odds in your favour? Startup studios offer the chance to test ideas faster and focus on what you do best: building. Read more about it in our latest Q&A session with Domino Mys?owski , a seasoned Venture Harvester.

There Is a Place Waiting for You at ICEO!

We're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our core team or be at the forefront of exciting ventures in our portfolio. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we might have the perfect role for you. Here are a few of our current openings:

1. Head of Growth (Fintech in Stealth):?Be the driving force behind our go-to-market strategy, product launch, and team building for a fintech product. Apply here.
2. Business Development Director: Build the group's business development function and leverage strategic partnerships as a growth lever for startups in our portfolio. Apply here.
3. Head of Compliance | Admitrade : Lead compliance efforts and ensure regulatory excellence at Admitrade, a project in the ICEO portfolio. Apply here.

These are just a handful of the exciting opportunities we currently have. To explore more roles and learn about life at ICEO, check out all our career opportunities.

We Raised a €5,000 Donation to Support Breast International Group (BIG)

In November, we announced the final results of?Steps for Cure, our company-wide challenge to make strides in the fight against breast cancer. The more kilometres we moved, the more funds we would raise in support of breast cancer research. Throughout the month, we also shared educational resources on breast cancer prevention to promote a healthier future across our team. Our team logged an impressive 2,454 km of walking or running across 500+ hours. Because of this incredible effort, we’re proud to share we raised a donation of €5,000 to support the Breast International Group (BIG) in their vital research.

As always, we've curated a selection of the most relevant news in the venture building, tech, and investment space for you to explore further. Special thanks to Ewa Maicher for putting these together. Happy reading!

EY Launches Global Payroll Solution

EY recently unveiled an Integrated Global Payroll Solution, a service developed to simplify and support in-house payroll management.

Pivoting in Politics, Tech, Antitrust, and Economic Growth - Interview with Gary Shapiro

Gary Shapiro, CEO of the CTA, shared his thoughts on the shifting dynamics of technology, politics, and economic growth, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities these intersections presented.

Europe Gained its Latest Unicorn: Hotel Software Provider Lighthouse Raised $370M

Lighthouse secured $370M in funding, becoming Europe’s latest unicorn and redefining hotel software innovation within the hospitality industry.

2025: The Year ‘Invisible’ AI Agents Integrated into Enterprise Hierarchies

Invisible AI agents are set to transform enterprise operations in 2025, enabling seamless integration, improved productivity, and smarter workflows.

Identity Management in 2025: 4 Ways Security Teams Addressed Gaps and Risks

Explore four key strategies for tackling identity management challenges to safeguard against evolving threats.

That's all we had in store for this edition. Don't forget to subscribe to the ICEO Insider so you don't miss a beat and visit our website to learn more. We'll be back next month with more insights, stories, and news.