{"id":3282,"date":"2020-08-16T13:37:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T13:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techsylvania.com\/?p=3282"},"modified":"2023-08-22T08:47:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:47:53","slug":"techsylvania-2020-in-retrospective-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techsylvania.com\/techsylvania-2020-in-retrospective-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Techsylvania 2020 in Retrospective (Part II) \u2014 There Had Never Been a Day Like This"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3283\" src=\"https:\/\/techsylvania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1_vLcnvwlmew65lJWIFDRklA.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techsylvania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1_vLcnvwlmew65lJWIFDRklA.webp 875w, https:\/\/techsylvania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1_vLcnvwlmew65lJWIFDRklA-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/techsylvania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1_vLcnvwlmew65lJWIFDRklA-768x319.webp 768w, https:\/\/techsylvania.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1_vLcnvwlmew65lJWIFDRklA-480x200.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"fh fi fj fk fl\">\n<div class=\"ab ca\">\n<div class=\"ch bg et eu ev ew\">\n<p id=\"9912\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">It\u2019s hard to put into words how it felt for 4000+ people to get together and access the same experience simultaneously, yet we\u2019re going to outline the key moments from the last day of this year\u2019s edition. Yesterday we published\u00a0<strong class=\"mg ge\">a snapshot from the first day of the event<\/strong>, and the same applies: there had never been a day like this.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9935\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">We started the day on a high note, on the main stage, with no one else but the iPod inventor, iPhone co-inventor, Nest founder, and Future Shape Principal, Tony Fadell! Kara Swisher, Recode co-founder, tried to uncover Tony Fadell\u2019s secrets on how to build outstanding products.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nc nd ne nf ng fu\">\n<div class=\"nh io l eb\">\n<div class=\"ni nj l\"><iframe class=\"ek n fc dx bg\" title=\"Security Check Required\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?width=500&amp;height=313&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftechsylvania%2Fvideos%2F2366515870322641%2F%3Fextid%3DBQgjuZxPz3U06dpl\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"339b\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Switching to the funding topic, we welcomed Hermann Hauser (Amadeus Capital Partners) to talk about how tech superpowers influence the future of nation, closely followed by in a conversation on software and the world after capital with Albert Wenger (Union Square Ventures), both discussion panels being moderated by Philipp Kandal.<\/p>\n<p id=\"cf0c\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Probably one of the most vivid conversations of the day was in a panel moderated by Amy Lewin, Sifted Deputy Editor. The Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, (Techleap), Reshma Sononi (Seedcamp), Albert Wenger (Union Square Venture), and Irina Haivas (Atomico) shared their views on how to collaborate post-Covid in the context of tech ecosystems working together in the future.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nc nd ne nf ng fu\">\n<div class=\"nh io l eb\">\n<div class=\"ni nj l\"><iframe class=\"ek n fc dx bg\" title=\"Security Check Required\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?width=500&amp;height=313&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftechsylvania%2Fvideos%2F317402776229175%2F%3Fextid%3DCDd1KYU5d6WSrEHM\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"43c7\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The first tech talk of the day featured Bruno Kovacic, Superbet CTO on how engineers propelled Superbet on its journey towards becoming a tech company. It was a great way to prepare the audience for the upcoming moment of the day: the Startup Avalanche Finals moderated by Sergiu Biris (Eventmix). Our jury members Alexandru Bogdan (ROCA X) and Calin Vaduva (Fortech) asked the right questions that helped us select the winners.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1088\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">In parallel, the Impact Stage welcomed more funding related themes, such as Internationalisation\u00a0<em class=\"nk\">the Spotify Way\u00a0<\/em>and Learnings from the Playbook by<br \/>\nAxel Bard Bring\u00e9us (EQT Ventures) and BCR InnovX Alumni Stories with<br \/>\nAna Cretu &amp; Ionut Stanimir (BCR-InnovX Business Accelerator) introducing two highly promising startups\u2014EmailTree AI and Cyscale.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e9d5\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Then, other two funding experts joined the Impact stage. Firstly, Mei Wen, Sino-European High-Tech Zone Offshore Innovation Center talked about how European companies can enter the Chinese market. Next, Charge Ventures\u2019 Brett Martin tried to shed a light on why although VCs and entrepreneurs see the same things, they choose to make different decisions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"64be\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The first half of the day concluded with a technical talk from Thanasis Tsanas (University of Edinburgh) about how to capitalize on wearable sensors and smartphones to robustly assess longitudinal symptom severity trajectories.<\/p>\n<p id=\"c645\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Tech aficionados could also join a deep dive into a hands-on workshop on Enterprise Blockchain with Dan Popescu &amp; Loredana Bourceanu (Modex), followed by another workshop on the Evolution of Open Source Software Culture at Microsoft with Alex Belotserkovskiy from Microsoft.<\/p>\n<p id=\"0942\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">After the networking session across all stages, Mark Porter, MongoDB CTO awakened the main stage with his talk on building modern applications in the context of data evolution, followed by an extensive Q &amp; A session.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nc nd ne nf ng fu fm fn paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"fv fw eb fx bg fy\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"fm fn nl\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/format:webp\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 1400w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-testid=\"og\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg fz ga c\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:989\/1*GouGA4MatYFHFFcVxClUeA.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"c9c5\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">How do you leverage the world\u2019s fastest-growing brand? Jeannette Liendo, Senior Vice President Marketing and Communications at Mastercard offered her insights.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nc nd ne nf ng fu fm fn paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"fv fw eb fx bg fy\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"fm fn nl\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/format:webp\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 1400w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1400\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-testid=\"og\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg fz ga c\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:989\/1*EMk0GoOWYiS-TljtLJ8khA.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"4b51\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Closely following, Kent Graziano, Snowflake Chief Technical Evangelist presented his approach to changing the game with a Cloud data platform.<\/p>\n<p id=\"a499\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">It\u2019s challenging to launch new products in the COVID era, yet not impossible. In Conversation with Sam Lessin (Fin &amp; Slow Ventures) and Samuel Burke (CNN) debate on the opportunities &amp; challenges raised by the new normal, preparing the stage for Fred Turner, Curative CEO.<\/p>\n<p id=\"0b71\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The Impact Stage welcomed Jenny Goldfarb (Unreal Deli) with a talk on how to grow a bustling business from the ground up, followed by two other strategic topics such as the key success behind e-commerce\u2014it\u2019s finding synergy through a global framework, optimizing teams and removing barriers to entry, according to Andy Muntean (C-Star Provisions)\u2014and complexity of the Data Privacy law changing the US online marketplace presented by Michael Williams (Clym). Last but not least, Rija Javed\u2019s views on leadership &amp; culture was next.<\/p>\n<p id=\"a189\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The last two workshops of the day addressed two technical aspects of interest\u2014AI and automation testing. In the first case, Backbone\u2019s Andrei Petreanu talked about the challenge of linking the dots when building AI technologies. Coming up next, Raluca Vartic &amp; Victor Ulinici from Macadamian hosted a workshop on digital Health automation testing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ce94\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">As accustomed, we ended the edition on a high note with some of the juiciest conversations of this edition.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6023\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">How do we stimulate creativity in a post-pandemic world? Christopher Leacock aka Jillionaire, world-acclaimed DJ, and music producer answered Ralph Echemendia\u2019s (Mass) questions on this topic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nc nd ne nf ng fu\">\n<div class=\"nh io l eb\">\n<div class=\"ni nj l\"><iframe class=\"ek n fc dx bg\" title=\"Security Check Required\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?width=500&amp;height=313&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftechsylvania%2Fvideos%2F618052495524109%2F%3Fextid%3DzKDUNQBWr1wIMgti\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"807d\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Driving Cloud Transformation in the Public Sector was another hot topic on our agenda, as we\u2019re all curious to see it addressed in the upcoming future. Zac Bookman shared his insights from his experience as the CEO of OpenGov, in a panel discussion moderated by our co-founder and co-producer, Vlad Ciurca.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9562\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Building multiple successful companies, also known as parallel entrepreneurship is mostly considered a myth. However, some bright minds consider it achievable. More on the topic has been discussed by Jack Abraham (Atomic) and Alex Bangash (Trusted Insight).<\/p>\n<p id=\"7936\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The last talks of the day on the Impact stage brought to our attention the opportunities around us. The first 10 Premium ticket holders had the possibility to pitch their tech idea on stage and get feedback from Andreas Cser (Automat Ventures) and Christian Renner (Star Ventures), moderated by Trevor Lothrop (PressOne). We ended the activity on the Impact Stage for this edition with the intervention of our #techsylvanian friend, Dr. Newton Howard on his favorite topics\u2014Human Brain Impact and Future.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4ebc\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph me mf gd mg b mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb fh bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Before passing the mic to the most-awaited speaker of this edition, we\u2019ve announced the winners of Startup Avalanche 2020: AgUnity\u2014an Australian startup that aims at changing the lives of the 2-billion unbanked last-mile communities worldwide, developing a simple mobile product restoring trust, and connecting smallholder farmers with the essential services they need. Although we initially started with a \u20ac75.000 cheque, our partners decided to raise the bar \u2014 a \u20ac150,000 investment offered by ROCA X, Fortech, Risky Business, and Arobs Transylvania. You can read more about the finalists\u00a0<a class=\"af nm\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/techsylvania\/techsylvania-startup-avalanche-2020-selected-startups-winners-2a5f24d23e29\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nc nd ne nf ng fu fm fn paragraph-image\">\n<div class=\"fv fw eb fx bg fy\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"fm fn nn\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:640\/format:webp\/1*x0cvUHagGmAbiQ-vtNmZxQ.png 640w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:720\/format:webp\/1*x0cvUHagGmAbiQ-vtNmZxQ.png 720w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:750\/format:webp\/1*x0cvUHagGmAbiQ-vtNmZxQ.png 750w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:786\/format:webp\/1*x0cvUHagGmAbiQ-vtNmZxQ.png 786w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:828\/format:webp\/1*x0cvUHagGmAbiQ-vtNmZxQ.png 828w, https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:1100\/format:webp\/1*x0cvUHagGmAbiQ-vtNmZxQ.png 1100w, 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