We’re excited to bring to Moldova an entrepreneur, mentor, investor who shares the same passions we do: tech startups and of course, great wines! Jon Staenberg (Stanford University Alumni) worked with venture-backed companies for 30 years in several capacities – as a founder, operator and venture capitalist. Jon provided venture capital funding to 100's of start-ups, raising multiple funds totaling $100's of Million.

Jon Staenberg (Stanford University Alumni) worked with venture-backed companies for 30 years in several capacities – as a founder, operator and venture capitalist. Jon provided venture capital funding to 100's of start-ups, raising multiple funds totaling $100's of Million.

Some of the companies he invested in are StubHub Seagate Volaris DocuSign Splunk Avalara Evite and SquareTrade, which recently, had a $2 Billion exit, one of the most successful warranty business in the world. Today, Jon is still looking for promising startups to invest in!

Other interesting facts about Jon:

• started his tech career in the early ’90s at Microsoft
• joined the Senior Management team of Virtual i-O - one of the very first venture-backed startups in VR
• passionate about wine
• partnered up with Santiago Achával to create Hand of God Wines Seattle, WA & Mendoza, Argentina - a boutique winery from Argentina’s highest-rated Winemaker. ''We have just taken their wine club and made it the best in America!''

Why you should come:

1. find out about fundraising opportunities for your startup;
2. learn what venture capitalists are looking for when investing in companies;
3. learn about US trends in tech startups, investments and even wine business that can be applicable to the European market;
4. speak to an expert and receive guidance on how to grow your business to the next level;
5. network with awesome people;
6. and if you've got a wine business, why not, find out how to expand it to the US market.

Grab your ticket and as usual, drinks and snacks are on us! 

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The event is organized with financial support from the U.S. Embassy Moldova European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) Entrepreneurship Academy and Ministry of Education, Culture and Research.

Sponsors: Mobiasbanca - OTP Group and ISD