{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65186883d257620011056f47/675f629464b31a64795b8951?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 12 - Jonė Vaitulevičiūtė - FIRSTPICK","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65186883d257620011056f47/1734304384154-ba599fd9-5144-4724-8486-828e8081534c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of venture capital in the Baltic region with Jonė Vaitulevičiūtė, Partner at FIRSTPICK, a leading early-stage VC firm that’s reshaping the startup ecosystem in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Jonė shares her experience driving investment efficiency and fostering innovation across the region’s thriving startup landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 <strong>Episode Highlights</strong>:</p><p>💼 <strong>Evaluating 1,000 Startups Annually</strong>: Discover how FIRSTPICK maintains incredible deal-flow efficiency, making investments almost every month in 2024.</p><p>🌍 <strong>Baltic Founders’ Global Mindset</strong>: Why startups in the Baltic region are uniquely positioned for global success from day one.</p><p>📊 <strong>2024 Baltic Startup Funding Report</strong>: Key insights into pre-seed and seed round dynamics, angel investment trends, and their impact on the regional ecosystem.</p><p>💡 <strong>Wellness Tech Evolution</strong>: Exploring how cultural nuances in CEE shape innovation in one of the region’s most exciting verticals.</p><p>🚀 <strong>Gender Equality in VC</strong>: Learn about FIRSTPICK’s approach to diversity and why it serves as a model for other firms.</p><p>This episode is packed with actionable insights for founders, investors, and anyone curious about the fast-paced world of venture capital in the Baltics.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in now to gain a fresh perspective on startup success in one of Europe’s most innovative regions!</p>","author_name":"Adrian Kondrat"}