You\u2019ve got the vision, the ambition, and a startup with real potential. But raising funds isn\u2019t easy. It\u2019s a journey full of ups and downs, with plenty of moments of doubt. How do founders stay focused, keep pushing forward, and maintain belief in their dream?<\/p>
This roundtable gathers founders and experts who\u2019ve been through the grind. They\u2019ll share how they managed pressure, stayed motivated, and kept their vision alive. Expect an honest conversation about the emotional and practical side of fundraising and how to navigate it while maintaining confidence in both your startup and yourself.<\/p>
Powered by Music Tech Europe Academy You\u2019ve got the vision, the ambition, and a startup with real potential. But raising funds isn\u2019t easy. It\u2019s a journey full of ups and downs, with plenty of moments of doubt. How do founders stay focused, keep pushing forward, and maintain belief in their dream? This roundtable gathers founders and experts who\u2019ve been through the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"event-cat":[492],"nationality":[],"music-genre":[],"destination":[],"topic":[],"language":[79],"class_list":["post-27829","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","event-cat-roundtables","language-english-el"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"","ams_acf":[{"key":"performers","label":"Performers","value":[{"ID":27579,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-04-23 13:17:53","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-23 10:17:53","post_content":"\n Yaw is a global citizen, born in Botswana to Ghanaian parents, a former Londoner for 15 years, and now based in Spain. 20+ years in the music business, Yaw is a Creative Entrepreneur, <\/em>bridging the worlds of culture and startup innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Started out as an artist, but fumbled and fell into the business of music. He cut his teeth at the legendary Deal Real Records (London), working on campaigns for UMG and Sony imprints, and tours like Amy Winehouse\u2019s legendary Back to Black and Kanye\u2019s Glow in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2013, he founded DooWapp<\/strong>, an award-winning music messaging startup that pioneered short-form licensing deals with Universal Music and Sony ATV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yaw later became Managing Director at Airbit<\/strong> alongside its Founder (acquired by BandLab), helping usher in the \u201cSoundCloud Rapper\u201d era by equipping producers with tools to monetize music on the leading Beats Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, Yaw works with MusicTechs TwoShot <\/strong>and StreamPush <\/strong>as well as Innovation Hubs Culttech & ADE (Chorus)<\/strong>. He\u2019s also the creator and host of Mudder Fracas<\/strong>, a podcast celebrating daring entrepreneurs reshaping culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Specializing in Strategy + Business Development, Yaw has a core belief: Creativity and Technology are a match made in heaven\u2026 when combined with intention, can unlock new paths to independence. At AMW, he brings that same energy to the panel \u201cFueling the Dream: Managing Pressure, Conquering Doubt, and Staying Balanced,\u201d and a live edition of Mudder Fracas, his podcast where he chews the fat with \u201cMudder Fracas\u201d who dare to change sh*t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yaw Asamani Linkedin https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yawasamani\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mudder Fracas on Spotify https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3hO2sPxQwTjsu4UU8N0wgM?si=2c6afc0b699e44c3<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mudder Fracas on YouTube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MudderFracas<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mudder Fracas on Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mudderfracas<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mudder Fracas on LinkedIn https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/106621757\/admin\/dashboard\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","post_title":"Yaw Asamani (ES\/UK)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"yaw-asamani-bw","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-23 13:28:51","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-23 10:28:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=27579","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":22655,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2024-05-08 12:40:04","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-08 09:40:04","post_content":"\n With over 13 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Andra Vasile has become a prominent figure in Central and Eastern Europe. Currently serving as Sync Manager and A&R Administrator at Global Records, she manages a vast catalog of songs and works closely with over 80 artists. Her role involves overseeing operations across 18 studios, with a strong focus on music synchronization, which has been a key part of her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2023, Andra co-founded Sync About It, the first conference and music camp in the region dedicated to music synchronization. Held in Bucharest, Romania, the event serves as a platform for songwriters and producers to collaborate on projects aligned with briefs from music supervisors, promoting knowledge exchange, best practices and industry trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Andra\u2019s career spans multiple fields of the music business, including PR, artist management, booking, event organization and A&R. She also manages the alternative rock band Gramofone, who have released two albums and performed at major festivals. Beyond her roles in music, she has been the PR Manager for East European Comic Con for over 11 years, acting as a spokesperson for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, Andra contributes to soundcheck management at the Beach, Please! festival, Europe\u2019s largest urban festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Her varied experience and genuine love for music and culture inspire her to keep learning and contributing to the field in meaningful ways. Driven by her passion, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and bring fresh perspectives to the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Links: <\/strong>https:\/\/linktr.ee\/AndraVasile<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Andra Vasile (RO)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"andra-vasile-ro","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-08 17:48:13","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-08 14:48:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=22655","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":27956,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-04-25 12:13:43","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-25 09:13:43","post_content":"\n Konstantinos is a startup operator and product strategist with a background in early-stage tech and venture ecosystems. He most recently served as a Partner Development Advisor at Microsoft, focusing on independent software vendors (ISVs) and startups. Prior to that, he worked at Genesis Ventures, a venture capital firm, and held a product management role at Orfium, a music rights tech company . Earlier in his career, he was involved in community building at OK!Thess, a startup accelerator in Thessaloniki. Currently, Konstantinos is building a new venture called Nudge Care, a preventive healthcare startup that helps people build better habits around their health. He also shares insights on technology and startups, through his Substack newsletter, \u201cGreek Tech Mafia\u201d .<\/p>\n","post_title":"Konstantinos Gkovedaros (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"konstantinos-gkovedaros-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-25 12:13:46","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-25 09:13:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=27956","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":28559,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-04-29 14:01:49","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-29 11:01:49","post_content":"\n Nikos is Co-Founder of Mood, a leading music event aggregator backed by the Founder of Google Maps. Before launching Mood, he earned a Master\u2019s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a Minor in Finance, and worked in Management Consulting. At Mood, he manages operations and finance, blending his analytical background with his passion for music and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Links: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/markakisn\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Nikos Markakis (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"nikos-markakis-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-29 14:01:52","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-29 11:01:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=28559","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":22374,"post_author":"1900","post_date":"2024-05-01 15:51:37","post_date_gmt":"2024-05-01 12:51:37","post_content":"\n Founder and CEO of Krotos, has revolutionized audio software in the media industry with products used in major films, series, and games like the Avengers and Game of Thrones. Currently, he's leading Krotos into a new era with Krotos Studio, an AI platform democratizing audio creation, allowing all content creators to produce Hollywood-quality sound in seconds. Holding a BSc in Music Technology and Acoustics and an MSc in Sound Design, Orfeas is a Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellow and a two-time Edge award recipient. He's also a graduate of Startup Core Strengths and Entrepreneurs Business School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yannis Iliopoulos balances his career between the music industry, the startup ecosystem, and academia. He has a solid experience in music rights, business strategy and marketing and a strong background in communication, pitching and storytelling. He is a Senior Programmes Manager at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) in London, designing and managing courses on music business and digital marketing. Yannis is also a startup advisor, specialising in business modelling and pitching, with experience in different sectors of the enterprise space (tech, music tech, fintech etc). <\/p>\n","post_title":"Yannis Iliopoulos (GR\/UK)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"yannis-iliopoulos-gr-uk","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-28 22:18:48","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-28 19:18:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=17039","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"key":"date","label":"Date","value":"9 \u039c\u03b1\u0390\u03bf\u03c5 2025"},{"key":"launch_time","label":"Launch Time","value":"13:00"},{"key":"end_time","label":"End Time","value":"14:30"},{"key":"hero_image","label":"Hero Image","value":15152}],"yoast_head":"\n
Moderator<\/strong>: Yaw Asamani<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Links<\/strong>:
Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/orfeas-boteas\/<\/a>
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/krotosaudio\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Orfeas Boteas (UK)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"orfeas-boteas-uk","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-29 22:44:59","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-29 19:44:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=22374","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":17039,"post_author":"2133","post_date":"2023-04-25 09:20:30","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-25 06:20:30","post_content":"\n
Yannis is the founder of the independent record label \u2018The Sound Of Everything\u2019, its publishing arm \u2018The Sound Of Everything Publishing\u2019, and its artist development programme \u2018Unsigned and Gifted\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.icmp.ac.uk\/<\/a>
http:\/\/www.thesoundofeverything.uk<\/a>
<\/p>\n\n\n\n