In this episode of the Innovation Conversation, Ricardo interviews <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ediris/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ediris Mohammed</a>, the CEO and founder of Chainvest, a platform designed to connect startups with investors through AI matchmaking. Ediris shares his journey from being an investor frustrated with traditional markets to creating a solution that addresses the needs of both startups and investors. The conversation explores the challenges of balancing personal life with the demands of entrepreneurship, the importance of accelerator programs, and the emotional aspects of managing a startup. Ediris also provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need to remain open to feedback and the importance of loving the process rather than just the idea.

Chapters
00:00Introduction to Chainvest and Its Mission
02:49The Journey of an Entrepreneur: From Frustration to Innovation
05:58Building a Platform for Startups and Investors
09:04Balancing Personal Life and Startup Life
12:05Fundraising and Growth Challenges
15:03Managing Investor Relationships
18:02Coping with Bad Days as an Entrepreneur
21:08The Impact of Accelerators on Startup Success
24:13Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
26:51Conclusion and How to Connect

Ediris Mohamed - Founder & CEO of Chainvest, Tokenizing Private Equity

In this episode of the Innovation Conversation, Ricardo interviews Ediris Mohammed, the CEO and founder of Chainvest, a platform designed to connect startups with investors through AI matchmaking. Ediris shares his journey from being an investor frustrated with traditional markets to creating a solution that addresses the needs of both startups and investors. The conversation [&hellip;]

The Innovation Conversation Episode #62

Ediris Mohamed - Founder & CEO of Chainvest, Tokenizing Private Equity