UpNext by Dreamups

💡 Guided by Andi Stan, in the Product Development session, founders learned how to anchor their solutions in their own Founder DNA – who they are, what they know, and whom they know. They explored how personal expertise, customer insight, and the right network can translate into real value for users, by solving meaningful problems in smarter, faster ways. ✨ A big shoutout to Andi for leading our founders through this inspiring journey of building with authenticity and purpose.

💰 During the Business Models session with Alina Vicovan, our startups explored the essentials of sustainable growth. They explored key pillars that help create, deliver, and capture value, then dove into monetization startegies - from Price vs Value to the importance of constant iteration to perfect their models. It was an insightful session, giving them the tools to optimize their path to profitability. ✨ Huge thanks to Alina for empowering these entrepreneurs with such powerful strategies.

#Top5 from 20 startups, BravinAI owned the main stage at How to Web 2025. 🌍 Part of this year’s cohort, an AI-based solution that handles sales, support, and customer loyalty 24/7 across every digital channel, no coding required. The founders from Moldova are showing how bold ideas can scale globally and transform how businesses communicate with customers. 💙 Lilia Chetrean Oleg Chetrean Smart. Scalable. Human-centered. 🚀 Here’s to keeping bold, growing, and thriving. #Dreamups #UpNext #HowToWeb2025 #BravinAI #AI #Automation #StartupPitch #BuildAndGrow #Finalists

Your brand is the backbone of your startup. That’s what our founders discovered in the Branding Workshop with Anastasia Sycheva, Founder & Art Director at Feely Studio. Drawing on her experience building identities for startups from early stage to Series A (with clients like Elementor and Gloza), Anastasia walked us through: - How to define your product, audience, positioning, and brand personality - Why consistency in message + visuals matters from day one (inconsistency only scales with you) - Frameworks like Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle that make your vision easier to explain to customers, partners, and investors It was hands-on, with tools our founders can actually use to align their teams and make their brand feel clear, credible, and unforgettable. Big thanks to Anastasia Sycheva for showing how to turn “just another startup” into a brand people recognize and trust. CBT LAB Dmitry Iatco Oleg Chetrean Lilia Chetrean toolbar Sergiu Mamulat Damian Bostan Alex Bulicanu Symptive Cristina Andronic Dreamups Mozaic Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund Innovate Moldova Diez BusinessClass Moldova.org

How do founders de-risk decisions? By running the right experiments, doing the right research — and having the courage to say no to what doesn’t work. Our UpNext teams got to dive into this with Elena Oprea, CEO & Co-founder of selftalk.space. Elena shared practical frameworks and resources to help founders: - Build in a focused mode - Grow and scale in a shifting world - Make decisions as a learning team - Strengthen the core team that drives everything forward Big thanks to Elena for being part of the journey and giving our founders tools to test, adapt, and keep moving 🚀 Alex Bulicanu CBT LAB Dmitry Iatco Lilia Chetrean Oleg Chetrean Dreamups Mozaic Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund Innovate Moldova Diez BusinessClass Moldova.org

🚀 5 teams. 5 bold ideas. 1 mission: Go global. From AI that closes deals for you 🤖 to real-time neighborhood safety alerts 🛡️ — these founders aren’t just dreaming big, they’re building it right now. Meet the UpNext 2025 lineup: CBT LAB otonom.to Symptive @aroundly toolbar Dmitry Iatco Lilia Chetrean Oleg Chetrean Cristina Andronic Alex Bulicanu Sergiu Mamulat Damian Bostan ⚡ Moldova’s only traction accelerator for tech startups is back — and the energy’s unmatched. #UpNext2025 #Dreamups #TechFounders #StartupLife #MoldovaStartups #Innovation #BuildInPublic

🔷 UpNext 2025 is officially launched - Moldova’s only traction-focused accelerator for tech startups. 🦄 At Dreamups, we believe that local innovation deserves global reach 🌍 and UpNext is our commitment to turning bold ideas into investable, scalable businesses. 💡 Alongside the incredible founders, we’re proud to be joined by visionary mentors, partners, investors, and who believe in Moldova’s potential and are committed to building a strong, connected startup ecosystem. 🤝 ✨ Be part of the UpNext experience and follow the progress of selected founders. 📲 Stay tuned for what’s next. UpNext is a traction accelerator by Dreamups, powered by the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF), in partnership with the Innovate Moldova Programme, funded by Sweden, and the Mozaic Angel Investors Community. Media partners: Diez, Agora, and BusinessClass.

📍Join us on July 17, 17:30, at Vino Pizza, Chișinău, for an exclusive launch event with selected startups, mentors, investors, and ecosystem leaders. 📝 Limited spots – registration required: https://lnkd.in/d-C7PUEh

Joining a Startup Accelerator: is it the right move?🦄 Want to learn more about UpNext traction accelerator, the application process and what to expect? 👉 Join our FREE webinar on May 23rd | 18:00 Get all your questions answered and discover if UpNext is the perfect fit for your growth journey. Register now and take the next step toward scaling your startup - https://lnkd.in/dCnXZrrZ

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