Media for Equity - An untapped investment model for media and startups in CEE

Apr 27, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 PM (UTC)

Warsaw

Can startups grow without venture capital? How can traditional media survive in a new world? In a market filled with rapid change and uncertainty, direct-to-consumer startups and media groups have started looking for new funding opportunities and ways to diversify their revenue beyond ad spend.

Virtual event
Panel Discussion

About this event

Can startups grow without venture capital? How can traditional media survive in a new world?

In a market filled with rapid change and uncertainty, direct-to-consumer startups and media groups have started looking for new funding opportunities and ways to diversify their revenue beyond ad spend.

Join us on the 27th of April at 4 pm CET / 10 am EST as a panel of experts debate “The Rise of Media for Equity as an alternative investment model” and share their viewpoints on the research findings.

Key topics of discussion

  • The business case for media for equity and how it emerged as a solution to combat startup failures and diversify revenue for media holdings;
  • The ideal profile of a startup and what are the limitations and opportunities a founder should consider before adopting media for equity;
  • Media funds structures, challenges, and opportunities for media holdings;
  • The future of media for equity in CEE;
  • Actionable insights from media funds and TV stations who have successfully adopted the model;
  • Make sure you have signed up here: https://www.mediaforgrowth.co/
  • The full speakers' list will be announced to you soon.

Check out what happened

Panelists

  • Dennis Ahrling

    German Media Pool

    VC Investor

  • Vinay Solanki

    Channel 4 Ventures

    Head of Fund

  • Marta Zuska

    NextTECHnow

    Head of NextTECHnow

Moderator

  • Volker Moser

    Romania Insider

    Entrepreneur & Co-Founder

When

When

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC)

Agenda

2:00 PMMedia for Equity Panel Discussion

Organizer

  • Ahmad Piraiee

    Startup Grind Warsaw

    Chapter Director

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