Startup Secret Santa: How We Matched 19 Startups with 19 Mentors

FAS | Fintech Advisory Services and AvesLair gathered to let Fintech and Blockchain startups to begin 2021 fresh. Our teams connected 19 startups and 19 mentors from all over the world on Dec 9th and 10th.

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All startups were asked to share their “Christmas wish” in the event onboarding form and our team was putting all efforts to make those wishes come true with our participating mentors. The mentorship officially began and Startup Secret Santa will be releasing more updates in February with each startup’s and mentor’s story.

2020 was a difficult year for many projects and Startup Secret Santa was able to show how many of those are willing to break through any challenges to build a successful startup. We are thankful to everyone who joined us for the event and supported our team throughout the event organization.

Key Events and Presentations

Day 1

Panel Discussion: Fundraising Trends in Blockchain and Fintech Startup Scene in 2020 & Getting Your Fundraising Strategy Ready for 2021

Pitching Session: Blockchain Startups Batch

Panel Discussion: Business Development for Emerging Tech & Marketing Trends in Blockchain and Fintech

Day 2

Panel Discussion: How to Find a Compromise Between Legal Requirements and Business Ambitions

Pitching Session: Social Impact Startups Batch

Panel Discussion: R&D for Blockchain and Fintech Startups: How to Plan Your MVP with Limited Resources

Pitching Session: Fintech/Emerging Tech Startups Batch

Participating Startups about SSS

“It was a great experience to be part of this event. We are excited to be shortlisted and we certainly look forward to working with our mentor who will help us bring our startup to the next level.”
Jeremy Mah, co-founder & CEO at NeuXP

“For Bayro the SSS event represents a lot, we learned interesting things. High-level mentors and investors were very helpful to startups. Many thanks to all SSS team for the excellent organization. We see Bayro growing long after participating in SSS.”
Edgar Herrador, founder of Bayro.io

“It was a great pleasure to participate in Startup Secret Santa event. The idea to connect early-stage startups with valuable mentors and experts in a complete online environment is awesome! It gives amazing chances to improve, collaborate and get more so needed knowledge! Looking forward to start working with an aligned mentor. Thanks to all the organisers, it was really good.”
Vladimir Popov, Head of Product at GetId