Hey Hackers,
FoundersToday Media GmbH has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards in Linz, Austria.
Please vote for us here.
Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote.
FoundersToday is an international media house and part of the startup ecosystem and strengthens the DNA of the startup community with the latest news from the international startup ecosystem.
With exciting stories of already successful leaders, young founders, the latest financing rounds, practical startup tips and instructions for entrepreneurial challenges, FoundersToday is a guide for the shapers of the future.
Shaking heads and raising eyebrows with the thought "He's crazy!", which could easily be interpreted as such. These were most of the reactions when Founder & CEO Peter Oberlik launched the startup news platform FoundersToday in May 2022. It was the time when many startups were going down the drain, the wave of bankruptcies was picking up speed, VCs were postponing investments and the entire startup market was becoming much rougher.
It still worked, right from the very first story. The first startup that approached us on its own came from Norway and wanted to promote the financing round at the time. Today, we run two media platforms and our customers pay us to position themselves internationally. But why? Why invest in times when uncertainty is the only certainty? Why do you still seek contact with your target group?
Because crises are not the end of the world. But the end of the world as we have known it up to now. That's why now is the best time to communicate with the FoundersToday community.
Building FoundersToday has been an exciting journey, full of iterations and constant adaptation. When we first launched, the vision was clear: to provide valuable insights and news for startups and entrepreneurs. However, as we navigated the startup ecosystem, it became clear that staying static in such a dynamic environment wasn’t an option. Over time, we’ve continuously refined our approach based on feedback, market shifts, and emerging opportunities.
Yes, we have reoriented ourselves over time. An important step was our decision to expand our offering from one platform to several media in order to cover the entire spectrum as a media company in the startup ecosystem.
That's why we launched our second platform, www.bitcointoday.news, just a few weeks ago.
At FoundersToday, we’ve hit several key milestones that have helped shape our growth and success as a platform for startups and entrepreneurs:
Since the inception of FoundersToday, we’ve encountered several challenges that have ultimately shaped our growth and strategy:
These challenges taught us the importance of agility, innovation, and a customer-centric approach. Each hurdle pushed us to improve, leading to valuable lessons that have made FoundersToday stronger and more resilient.
We’re excited to participate in HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year because it provides a fantastic platform to share our journey at FoundersToday with a broader tech-savvy audience. HackerNoon’s community is deeply embedded in the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem, making it an ideal space to highlight our vision, challenges, and successes. By participating, we aim to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts who can offer valuable insights and collaborations to help us grow further.
We also hope to gain greater visibility and credibility from this initiative. Participating in a recognized event like this is a great opportunity to showcase what makes FoundersToday unique - be it our innovative approach to being a global media house for startups & investors or our commitment to supporting startups with relevant insights. Ultimately, we want to attract new partners, attract new talent and cement our brand as a trusted resource in the startup world.
In conclusion, the journey of FoundersToday has been one of continuous growth, learning, and adaptation. From navigating challenges like scaling, finding the right monetization strategy, and building a strong infrastructure, to seizing new opportunities in PR and media services, we’ve evolved into a dynamic platform that empowers startups and entrepreneurs. Our focus remains on delivering value to our community by staying responsive to their needs and the ever-changing business landscape. As we look ahead, we’re excited to keep innovating and expanding our impact in the startup ecosystem.