Techsylvania Blog
The iPod and iPhone inventor, at Techsylvania 2020
This edition of Techsylvania is focused on shaping the future through the perspectives of some of the most innovative thinkers of all time. Among them, we welcomed one true avant-gardist whose work has had an immense impact on the way we interact with technology and...
At the forefront of the mobile app industry — in an interview with Botond Szekely, CEO Halcyon Mobile
Nowadays, the daily digital experiences through our pocket-sized devices are a part of most of our lives, but going back to more than a decade ago, the reality was different. Forecasting trends and seizing market opportunities early on is what sets the successful...
Beyond digital products, in an interview with Cristin Iosif, CEO Salt & Pepper
Digital technologies have evolved so much through the years that users have grown to be very picky when choosing what to invest their attention in. From understanding the market need to applying the latest technology, and defining that UX to the core, digital...
A glimpse at the future of connected living — an interview with Frank Wolf, Head of Bosch Engineering Center Cluj
Investing in a better future requires a deep understanding of new technologies and their importance, a clear view of the way they impact our lives — both in a positive or a negative way. In order to take care of this world, a sustainable development and innovation...
Digital innovation is driven by a culture of collaboration — in an interview with Cosmin Vladimirescu, Country Manager Mastercard Romania and Croatia
As we’re continuously digitally evolving, so does the whole process of payments and money transfer in general. This is an area that every industry has to deal with and the need for seamless and real-time transactions is felt stronger with each millisecond of our...
The main shark on Shark Tank and Dallas Mavericks Owner at Techsylvania 2020
Successful entrepreneurs have a special sense of identifying needs in the market and providing just perfect-fitting solutions for them. And really successful entrepreneurs never cease to amaze by venturing into multiple businesses and always staying one step ahead of...
Adapting and thriving in the technology world — in an interview with Calin Vaduva, CEO Fortech
The Romanian entrepreneurial landscape has witnessed quite a few success stories during these recent years. Our workforce is well-known for its technical skills, and therefore technology businesses have gained their place into the spotlight. One of the most...
Techsylvania 2020 in Retrospective (Part I)— There Had Never Been a Day Like This Before
This year has brought a lot of novelty into our lives, challenging us to rethink the normal. 2020 marks the 7th edition of Techsylvania, and it will most probably be forever remembered as the odd one out — it’s the first time we meet with everyone online. We called...
Every company will become a tech company — in an interview with Maria Odintsova, Microsoft Azure Developer Audience Lead, CEE
The volume of Google queries for Digital transformation has tripled over the past five years, worldwide. Although it might not necessarily reflect the interest of companies and professionals in the field, it’s an indicator that the conversation around the term has...
Techsylvania Startup Avalanche 2020—Selected Startups & Winners
We had no less than 250 qualified applications from 40+ countries that have applied for Startup Avalanche 2020. Together with our partners at Risky Business, we’re connecting ambitious early-stage startups with experienced international VCs and investors. Startup...