Alex Farcet
Co-founder and Managing Director, Startupbootcamp
I am the co-founder and Managing Director of Startupbootcamp, a European startup accelerator. We are proud to be the first TechStars Global Affiliate.
I sit on the board of Startup Weekend, a US non-profit dedicated to spreading entrepreneurship through action oriented events. I initiated and ran the hugely successful www.copenhagen.startupweekend.org out of which came Memolane.com.
I co-founded and host the monthly F1rst Friday networking events, I edit the Copenhagen edition of the [Startup Digest], and I created www.Startupdenmark.dk.
13 contactsStartupbootcamp is a micro-investment and mentorship program for would-be entrepreneurs to convert their idea into a company in 3 months.
Each team gets:
♦ 4.000 EUR per team member
♦ Top-notch mentoring from 50+ serial entrepreneurs and gurus
♦ Free space in an incubator environment in the heart of Copenhagen
♦ 3 month development program to convert their idea into a working company
♦ Opportunity to pitch their business to active business angels and venture capitalists at Investor Day
www.InSilico.dk is a startup IT consultancy and development company whom I support with strategy, business development and customer care.
InSilico focuses on:
+Purpose-built mobile application development
+Web 2.0 solutions (Rich Internet Applications)
+Windows and Mac OS desktop application development
Expertise in supply chain management, process improvement and re-design, operational and business performance management (including Search Engine Optimisation - SEO) and business development.
+Process & Performance Improvement Consultant - Carlson Wagonlit Sweden. Appointed by Senior Vice President. Process management following integration of Swedish competitor. Scope included Sales, Front Line & Finance. Implementation of process management framework (repository, change control) and performance Dashboard.
+Management & Process Improvement Consultant - BUPA International (health insurance). Appointed by Global Services Director. Performance turnaround involving organisational restructuring, performance management implementation (productivity & quality), leadership coaching & change management.
+Startup coach - www.Yellowman.dk. Built investment business case, attracted other investors, recruited high profile Advisory Board.
+Consultant - T. Stevnss Equity Partners. Due dilligence, market research, financial forecasting prior to acquisition of internet company. Performance monitoring including Google Analytics advanced data mining.
www.Yellowman.dk is an online supermarket offering superior service through flexible home delivery in the Copenhagen area.
In addition to being an early investor, I support the www.Yellowman.dk co-founders with Supply Chain strategy, Supplier procurement and Search Engine Optimisation (managing Google Analytics & Adwords campaign).
www.startupdenmark.dk is a resource portal for English-speaking entrepreneurs based in Denmark.
2004 - 2007+Executive position responsible for 400 million DKK & 400+ staff
+Leading turnaround program in cost efficiency and service optimisation
+Driving integration of three legacy entities: Danzas, Apost, DHL