As startups from 23 countries and 53 leading VC funds and angel networks from 21 countries are to converge in Maribor for the Podim startup and innovation conference on 12-14 May, programme manager Urban Lapajne writes in an opinion piece for the Slovenia Times that the bar of excellence keeps rising in the hyper-competitive world of startup events.
Standing backstage before the first keynote at Podim, I often find myself reflecting on the invisible line that separates the best from the rest. In a world where opportunities, attention, and success concentrate at the very top, being "good enough" is no longer enough. Today, whether you're building a startup, running a company, or organizing a conference, the reality is the same: winners take all. If you're not moving forward, you're falling behind. In today's world, standing still is just another word for extinction ,DHA Press quotes CE Report.
