Celebrating 100 in-person International Selection Panels: 31 New Endeavor Entrepreneurs Selected in Dublin

Almost 30 years ago, in a taxi in Argentina, Linda Rottenberg struck up a conversation with her driver, who had a PhD in Engineering. When she asked if he’d ever considered becoming an entrepreneur, he didn’t recognize the word—he only knew “empresario,” the Spanish term for a big businessman. At that moment, Linda realized something powerful: there was no word in Spanish for “entrepreneur.” This sparked a vision to bring entrepreneurship to those with the skills but without the access or support to launch bold ventures.

Fast forward to 1997 in Chile, where Endeavor held its very first International Selection Panel (ISP). Since then, we’ve empowered over 2,600 entrepreneurs across 40+ countries—and this month, we celebrated our 100th in-person ISP in Dublin, Ireland. From September 16-18, entrepreneurs from over 15 countries gathered in Dublin, to learn from world-class business leaders, pitch their ventures, and celebrate this historic milestone.

For over 27 years, we’ve held ISPs around the world—from São Paulo to Dubai, Athens to Dublin—always seeking entrepreneurs who are not just building the next unicorn but also transforming entire ecosystems. While our core mission remains unchanged—to transform economies through high-impact entrepreneurship—our reach has expanded dramatically. In Dublin, a city rich in history and alive with innovation, we witnessed how far we’ve come. The caliber of both candidates and panelists has never been higher, with entrepreneurs scaling rapidly and pushing the boundaries of innovation.

From experiencing the Irish pub scene, complete with learning how to pour a Guinness pint, to engaging in high-stakes interviews at the iconic Aviva Stadium, this 100th ISP was a perfect blend of celebration and purpose. As we reflect on this milestone, it is clear that these 31 new Endeavor Entrepreneurs are not just poised for individual success—they are the catalysts for the next generation. With their selection, they join a global network dedicated to scaling their impact and paying it forward by inspiring, mentoring, and investing in future innovators. These founders will continue to raise the bar and embody what it truly means to be high-impact entrepreneurs. Here’s to 100 ISPs—and many more to come!

Panelists

Thank you to our outstanding group of panelists, who also continue to raise the bar:

Edgar Bronfman Jr., Accretive LLC (Endeavor Global Board Member); Guillaume Pousaz, Checkout.com (Endeavor Entrepreneur, Endeavor Global Board Member); Jason Green, Emergence Capital, Greenbridge Foundation (Endeavor Global Board Member Emeritus); Joanna Rees, West Global (Endeavor Global Board Member); Martín Escobari, General Atlantic (Endeavor Global Board Member); Veronica Serra, Innova Capital Fund (Endeavor Global Board Member); Elaine Coughlan, Atlantic Bridge (Endeavor Ireland Board Member); Herman Bosman, Atelier Partners (Endeavor South Africa Board Chair); Jasen Ko, Laborem (Endeavor Philippines Board Chair); Jason Borschow, Abarca (Endeavor Entrepreneur, Endeavor Puerto Rico Board Member); Martín Migoya, Globant (Endeavor Entrepreneur, Endeavor Argentina Board Member); Pietro Sella, Sella Group (Endeavor Italy Board Chair); Sergio Furio, Creditas (Endeavor Entrepreneur, Endeavor Brazil Board Member); Aldi Haryopratomo, Halodoc, Former Gopay (Endeavor Entrepreneur); Diego Piacentini, View Different (Endeavor Global Ambassador); Monica Brand Engel, Quona Capital (Endeavor Global Ambassador); Arvind Rajan, Cricket Health; Brett Rochkind, SoftBank Investment Advisers; Drew McElroy, Transfix; Eric Pérez-Grovas, Wollef; Javier Villamizar, SoftBank Investment Advisors; Oliver Rippel, Asia Partners; Patrick McGinnis, Salkantay Ventures; Taddy Hall, Lippincott.

Our New Entrepreneurs

Learn more about the entrepreneurs who wow-ed our panelists in Dublin and the innovative companies they are building.

AltScore

Entrepreneurs: Andres Perez and Mateo Semerene
Endeavor Office: Ecuador

What they do: Founded in 2021, AltScore provides enterprise clients and financial institutions with the infrastructure for B2B lending, providing APIs for clients to launch or improve their credit products. The company’s APIs cover the entire lending process, from verifying and onboarding new customers to underwriting, loan management, repayments, collections, and more. These APIs enable large businesses to offer loans to their customers and suppliers, helping everyone grow together. AltScore’s technology has boosted loan approval rates by 30%, reduced missed payments by 20%, and doubled the average loan size for its clients. The company raised a $8.5 million Series A Round in September 2024, led by Haymaker Ventures.

Who they are: Andres has over 13 years of experience in B2B lending in emerging markets. He holds degrees in mathematics and applied statistics from Villanova University and a PhD in statistics from Temple University. Before founding AltScore, he developed credit algorithms for underbanked populations at De Lage Landen, a Rabobank subsidiary. In 2014, he founded Kin Analytics, providing analytics and AI consulting to global clients like BBVA and Coca-Cola. His work earned him a spot on Bloomberg’s 100 Innovators in Latam in 2023. Mateo has over six years in B2B sales and operations, with a marketing degree from the University of Virginia. Before AltScore, he worked at Credijusto and AlphaSights and was a Partner at Kin Analytics, collaborating with Andres. During the pandemic, Andres and Mateo returned to Ecuador to work pro bono on the country’s COVID response, providing critical intelligence to top government officials. This collaboration led them to co-found AltScore in 2021.

Baly

Entrepreneur: Martin Rohland
Endeavor Office: UAE

What they do: Founded in 2021, Baly is a super-app that offers ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and last-mile logistics in Iraq. Today, it is the country’s largest tech company, capturing 70% of the ride-hailing market and processing 100,000+ orders daily. The company has raised a total of $23 million across two rounds, including its most recent $15 million seed round in late 2022.

Who they are: Martin was born and raised in Germany and founded his first organization, a student-led consultancy focused on social media marketing, while studying at the University of Birmingham in the UK. After earning a Master of Philosophy in Economics from Cambridge University, he joined Rocket Internet in 2015 as a Global Venture Development Manager. This role allowed him to take on new responsibilities for companies within Rocket’s global portfolio every 3-6 months, including Global Founders Capital (an early-stage VC arm of Rocket) and Delivery Hero (one of the largest food and grocery delivery companies in the world). He also played a key role in merging Rocket’s e-commerce portfolio in Pakistan, which was later sold to Alibaba. By 23, Martin was promoted to CFO at Snapp!, Iran’s largest tech company, and later Managing Director of Rocket Internet’s Middle East portfolio. At Snapp!, he helped transform a relatively small ride-hailing operation into a super-app with 15 subsidiary brands and 5 million daily orders. Martin was then encouraged by Eyad Alkassar (Endeavor Entrepreneur) and Mahmoud Fouz, the co-founders of the company, to identify the next high-potential, untapped market for a similar product. He started Baly in 2021, focusing on Iraq’s market. He continues to serve as managing director of the Middle East at Rocket and as the group COO, CFO, and CMO for Snapp!, as well.

Bartesian

Entrepreneur: Ryan Close
Endeavor Office: Great Lakes, USA

What they do: Founded in 2019, Bartesian is a machine that allows customers to quickly create premium cocktails—without needing bartending skills or extensive ingredients. Customers simply add their preferred spirits, and the machine blends them with one of over 60 single-serve flavor capsules. To date, Bartesian has served more than 40 million cocktails through its 460,000 at-home machines, as well as in thousands of hotels, stadiums, theaters, and restaurants worldwide. The company has raised $45 million across three funding rounds, including its most recent Series B in July 2023.

Who they are: Ryan, a Canadian now based in Chicago, worked as a bartender to support himself while a student at Western University in Ontario. After earning his bachelor’s degree in business, he held various sales and account management roles with businesses in both Canada and the Great Lakes region. Ryan came up with the idea for Bartesian in 2014 after reflecting back on his hectic experiences as a bartender. He envisioned an easy-to-use, streamlined solution for at-home cocktail enthusiasts. Over the next five years, he focused on research and development, working out of Velocity, the University of Waterloo’s technology accelerator. During this time, he fundraised $115,000 on Kickstarter and attracted the attention of Hamilton Beach, the leading small kitchen appliance company in the United States.

iGenius

Entrepreneur: Uljan Sharka
Endeavor Office: Italy

What they do: Founded in 2016, iGenius builds AI solutions for organizations in highly regulated industries. Its conversational chatbot, Crystal, connects with internal databases to help users easily access data and insights related to their organization. Its AI orchestration platform, Unicorn, enables iGenius to build custom solutions for any enterprise. iGenius guarantees the highest level of data privacy by keeping all data within the enterprise’s own systems, and not using it to train external large language models (LLMs). The company has raised $80 million to date, including its most recent $27 million Series B in 2024.

Who they are: Uljan was born and raised in Albania during a period of deep civil unrest. He demonstrated a passion for technology early on, teaching himself how to program video games at just 13 years old. He relocated to Italy three years later, where he continued to expand his technical knowledge through informal learning. In 2012, at the age of 20, Uljan moved to Silicon Valley to become a Technical Coordinator for Apple. He soon realized that Apple products, though incredibly well-suited for individuals, would never fully meet the demands of enterprise customers. CEOs often expressed a desire for a Siri that could answer their business-specific questions, which inspired his idea to build a conversational AI tool for enterprises. In 2016, Uljan left Apple and returned to Italy to turn this vision into reality with iGenius.

Instaleap

Entrepreneurs: Antonio Nunes and Margarida Freitas
Endeavor Office: Colombia

What they do: Founded in 2019, Instaleap is a Colombian e-commerce enablement company that provides advanced technology to streamline and optimize last-mile delivery operations for grocery retailers and e-commerce businesses. By offering a comprehensive software platform including route optimization, real-time tracking, and automated dispatching, Instaleap enhances delivery efficiency, reduces operational costs, and improves customer satisfaction. The company’s platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, empowering businesses to scale their delivery capabilities, manage logistics more effectively, and meet the growing demands of the online shopping market. Since its launch, the company has raised $10 million in capital from investors including Redwood Ventures and Pegasus.

Who they are: Instaleap was founded by Antonio and Margarida, both seasoned entrepreneurs with backgrounds in the e-commerce and grocery industries. Antonio, originally from Portugal, holds degrees in economics from Universidade Catolica Portuguesa and Copenhagen Business School. He began his career at Morgan Stanley and McKinsey before leading Rocket Internet’s Zalora launch in Singapore and founding Linio in Mexico. Margarida, also from Portugal, holds a business and economics degree from Nova School and an MBA from Catolica Lisbon. She joined Antonio at Linio in 2014 as Regional VP of Offline Marketing, leading the company to a successful acquisition by Falabella.

LemFi

Entrepreneur: Ridwan Olalere
Endeavor Office: Nigeria

What they do: Each year, over $800 billion in remittances is sent to more than 200 countries. However, for many of these countries, these transfers are expensive, slow, and complex. LemFi addresses this issue by offering a service tailored to underserved migrant communities. The company provides reliable, low-cost remittances that are settled within minutes and delivered directly to the recipient’s preferred bank account or payment method. Since its launch in 2021, over a million immigrants have used LemFi to send billions of dollars to more than 15 different countries.

Who they are: LemFi founders, Ridwan and Rian, previously worked together at Opera Software, where they launched Opay, one of the largest consumer fintechs in Africa. Before Opay, Ridwan worked at Flutterwave, where he built payment infrastructure for global companies doing business across Africa. LemFi was a culmination of Ridwan’s experiences at both companies and his desire to build a company that affected the lives of millions of Africans.

Entrepreneur spotlight – Why we’re excited:

When we first encountered LemFi, our initial reaction was, “Isn’t remittances already a solved problem?” But when you speak to Ridwan, you learn that for many immigrant communities, sending money back home is still slow, expensive, and complicated. Incumbents are focused on serving as many countries as possible. At best, this approach leaves only the most lucrative communities adequately served; in many cases, all communities are poorly served. LemFi currently serves a handful of communities. This focus allows it to offer them the best prices, the fastest transfers, and the most seamless user experience.

We believe that this focused, community-based approach will enable Ridwan to build a business that impacts the lives of millions of immigrants across the world.

Derin Adebayo
Manager, Entrepreneur Selection

OTO

Entrepreneurs: Mohammed AlRazaz and Muhammed Furkan Uzar
Endeavor Office: Saudi Arabia

What they do: Founded in 2019, OTO is one of MENA’s premier shipping gateways for e-commerce stores and retailers to ship, manage, track, analyze, and return orders. The company aggregates core shipping processes—from order management to last-mile management to customer experience—onto one platform for ease of use. OTO, which stands for “online-to-offline”, does this through a centralized B2B platform that integrates with over 20 sales channels like Shopify, Opencart, and WooCommerce and over 250 shipping carriers including DHL, FedEx, USPS, and Aramex, supporting both local and international shipping. OTO has raised $11 million to date, including an $8 million Series A in June 2024.

Who they are: Mohammad, who holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Alfaisal University, began his career at Rocket Internet, built Jeeny, and became the youngest Country Manager at 24. He managed projects over $500 million at Takamol Holdings, co-founded Launder, and transitioned Jak Logistics to a B2B model. Since 2022, he has served on the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee for e-commerce. Furkan, with over eight years in product management, holds a BS and MS in Industrial Engineering. He met Mohammad while teaching at Alfaisal University and later co-founded Harmony ICT, developing ERP software for MENA clients. The idea for OTO emerged when Mohammad saw a client struggling with centralized shipping at Jak Logistics. He teamed up with Furkan to create a solution for shipping from physical stores. After a successful MVP, they left their jobs to focus on OTO.

Pipo Saúde

Entrepreneurs: Manoela Mitchell and Thiago Torres
Endeavor Office: Brazil

What they do: Founded in 2019, Pipo Saúde is a Brazilian tech-enabled health insurance brokerage that aims to use best-in-class software to enable large enterprises to take control of their healthcare spend. Pipo’s customers save an average of 21% on premiums after switching to Pipo and simplify the process for HR departments and employees. Including a May 2024 $6 million Series A extension led by existing investor Thrive Capital, Pipo has raised a total of $30.6 million from top global and regional investors such as Monashees, Kaszek, and Nubank’s David Vélez.

Who they are: Pipo’s founders, Manoela and Thiago, both began their careers in various corners of finance. Manoela worked in credit risk and private equity at Barclays, Temasek, and Actis. Thiago worked in private equity at Warburg Pincus and Gávea Investimentos. Motivated by a shared ambition to solve a problem for millions of Brazilians while capitalizing on a quickly expanding opportunity, the duo transitioned from being investors to entrepreneurs.

PLD Space

Entrepreneurs: Ezequiel Sánchez, Raúl Torres, and Raúl Verdú
Endeavor Office: Spain

What they do: Founded in 2011, PLD Space is a Spanish aerospace company dedicated to developing and launching rockets that transport small satellites to space. The company aims to provide flexible, reliable, and cost-effective access to space. In October 2023, PLD Space successfully launched Miura 1, its proof-of-concept rocket, becoming the first European space tech startup to have successfully completed a test launch. The company is now focused on developing and launching its commercial rocket, Miura 5, by the end of 2025. To date, the company has raised ~$120 million in total funding from both private investors and public sector institutions to support the development of Miura 1 and Miura 5.

Who they are: PLD Space was initially co-founded by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú whose shared passion for space technology and exploration led them to launch the company together. As PLD Space scaled, the co-founders brought on Ezequiel as a late-stage co-founder. Ezequiel is an experienced business leader, having previously served as Managing Director of Tempe (a Spanish footwear brand owned by Inditex Group) and founded a strategic advisory and seed investment firm.

Raylo

Entrepreneur: Karl Gilbert
Endeavor Office: Ireland

What they do: The consumer electronics industry generates an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste annually. Founded in 2018, Raylo offers refurbished smartphones and other consumer electronics through a subscription model. In doing so, the company aims to make these products more accessible and affordable while providing consumers with a sustainable option to lease electronic devices. Raylo has over 100,000 active subscriptions today and has raised over $90 million in total financing (equity and debt) to fuel its growth.

Who they are: Raylo was founded by Belfast-based entrepreneur Karl, who launched the company after a decade-long career in finance across roles in equity derivates and capital markets at Barclays Capital, Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Funding Circle. Karl decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship and launch Raylo in 2018 to accelerate the global movement toward a circular economy.

Spyke Games

Entrepreneurs: Rina Onur Şirinoğlu, Remi Onur, Barkın Başaran, Mithat Madra, and Fuat Coşkun
Endeavor Office: Türkiye

What they do: Founded in 2020, Spyke Games is a leading mobile gaming company focused on social casual games, boasting a lifetime user base of 10 million players. The company has raised $105 million to date, including a record-breaking $55 million seed round from Griffin Gaming Partners—the largest of its kind globally for mobile games led by a female CEO. The co-founding team previously developed many of the world’s top-grossing global mobile titles at Peak Games and Zynga, collectively amassing 9.5 million daily active users and $1 billion in revenue to date.

Who they are: Spyke Games was co-founded by Rina Onur Şirinoğlu (CEO), Remi Onur (COO), Barkın Başaran (CPO), Mithat Madra (CMO), Fuat Coşkun (CTO). Rina holds a BA in Economics from Harvard and began her career at Morgan Stanley and Turkven Private Equity. In 2010, she co-founded Peak Games as CSO, which was acquired by Zynga for $1.8 billion in 2020. She also founded 500 Istanbul, an early-stage VC fund under 500 Startups. Remi earned his BS from UC Irvine and MS from CSU Long Beach before starting as an Electronics Design Engineer at Parker Hannifin. He later founded Mobil Think in 2009. He joined Peak Games in 2010 as Chief Data Officer and co-founded HemenKiralik.com in 2011, serving as CEO before co-founding Spyke in 2020. Mithat graduated from Bard College and spent seven years at Riot Games in the international publishing department. Barkın was the first product manager at Peak, where he led some of the company’s top-grossing titles for six years before joining Zynga Turkey post-acquisition. Fuat was a lead engineer at Peak’s mobile games for five years before becoming the Director of Engineering at Zynga Turkey following the acquisition.

Entrepreneur spotlight – Why we’re excited:

Spyke Games stood out at the panel, thanks to the vision and leadership of Rina Onur, who previously helped build Peak Games into a global mobile gaming powerhouse. With a lifetime user base of 10 million players, Spyke’s rapid growth over the last two years further reinforces Türkiye’s position as a hub for global mobile gaming.

As an existing example of the Multiplier Effect in action, we’re excited to see Spyke continue to develop and foster local entrepreneurial talent.

Carlos Romero Jantacomma
Associate, Entrepreneur Selection

Staffinc

Entrepreneurs: Wisnu Nugrahadi, Dimas Pramudya Putra, and Margana Mohamad
Endeavor Office: Indonesia

What they do: Founded in 2018, Staffinc is an Indonesian company that provides comprehensive Workforce-as-a-Service solutions, connecting employers with a vast pool of blue and gray collar workers, streamlining recruitment, employment, and benefits. Operating in over 300 cities with more than 100 job types, Staffinc provides end-to-end staffing solutions, allowing businesses to focus on core operations while optimizing workforce efficiency. With a commitment to excellence and an understanding of the local market, Staffinc helps companies navigate the complexities of talent acquisition and management. The company has raised $20 million in capital from investors, including Golden Gate Ventures, Antler, and more.

Who they are: Staffinc co-founders, Wisnu, Dimas, and Margana, are all graduates of Universitas Padjadjaran with business degrees. Wisnu’s entrepreneurial journey began as an intern at Endeavor Indonesia before joining Go-Jek in 2015, where he eventually became Head of Operations for Go-Life. Dimas, also part of Go-Jek, led product growth for Go-Pay Digital and international markets. Margana, with a background in project management, later became Managing Director at a business process outsourcing firm, gaining expertise in staffing. Together, their diverse experiences across industries laid the foundation for Staffinc’s creation.

Thndr

Entrepreneurs: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Endeavor Office: Egypt

What they do: Founded in Cairo, Egypt, Thndr is a one-stop-shop online investment platform that aims to democratize access to financial markets for the broader Egyptian population. It provides a user-friendly mobile application that allows individuals to invest in Egyptian stocks, bonds, and mutual funds with ease. Thndr focuses on financial inclusion by lowering the barriers to entry for investing, offering educational resources, and ensuring transparent and secure transactions. By leveraging technology, Thndr strives to make investing accessible to a larger demographic, ultimately fostering a culture of investment and financial growth in the region.

Who they are: Thndr was co-founded by long-time colleagues, Ahmad and Seif. Ahmad holds a business administration degree and CFA certification from The American University in Cairo. He was the VP of Investment Banking at CI Capital before hiring Seif as an analyst despite his background in construction engineering. Seif holds a master’s in management from IE Business School. In 2017, both left banking to take on roles at Uber Egypt. Through various experiences, the pair shared frustrations with the complexities of investing in the region, sparking the idea to build Thndr.

Toothpick

Entrepreneurs: Wael Bizri and Sary Azakir
Endeavor Office: Lebanon

What they do: Founded in 2020, Toothpick is a dental marketplace operating across the GCC, simplifying financing and procurement for clinics by aggregating lenders and local medical supply distributors on a single platform. Toothpick also offers buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in partnership with top providers in the region, such as Tamara and Tabby, to patients. The company has raised $8.5 million across three rounds—including its most recent $4 million series A round in July 2024— and recently announced a strategic partnership with Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Group, one of the largest healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia.

Who they are: Wael brings a unique perspective to Toothpick, having earned bachelor’s degrees in both dental surgery and business administration from the Beirut Arab University and Lebanese American University, respectively. He also earned a master’s degree in oral surgery from DPU Vienna University two years after his undergraduate studies. Continuing to switch between his two passions, Wael co-founded Markit, a marketplace app for groceries and restaurants in Lebanon in 2018. In 2020, wishing to combine his experiences in healthcare and business rather than switching between them, Wael decided to co-found Toothpick. Sary received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Civil Engineering, Project Management, and Strategic Planning in Germany. He began his career in consulting, starting as an intern and working his way up to project partner at Lang LaSalle (JLL) and Drees & Sommer. At Toothpick, Sary was appointed as the country head for both UAE and KSA operations, leading the company’s expansion into these new markets while continuing to serve on the executive board, which oversees the company’s overall strategy.

VelyVelo

Entrepreneurs: Asmaa Chakir Alaoui, Jamil El Garti, and Othman Razine
Endeavor Office: Morocco

What they do: Founded in 2017, VelyVelo provides electric bikes (e-bikes) to last-mile delivery professionals in France, Spain, and Morocco. The company’s subscription model allows customers to access a turnkey solution including a ready-to-use e-bike, insurance and regular maintenance, and access to a software platform for fleet management. In doing so, VelyVelo provides its customers with a mobility solution that is convenient, environmentally sustainable, and tailored to the needs of last-mile delivery professionals. To date, the company has rented over 4,000 bikes to restaurants, delivery companies, and other companies that rent a fleet of e-bikes, as well as individual couriers that rent a single bike.

Who they are: VelyVelo is led by three Moroccan entrepreneurs: Asmaa (CEO), Jamil (Chief Sales Officer), and Othman (Chief Product Officer). Jamil and Othman previously managed their own last-mile delivery fleets as Domino’s Pizza franchisees. After adopting e-bikes at their own restaurants and their transformative potential, they joined forces with Asmaa to launch VelyVelo. She brought a wealth of management experience to the team, having spent the previous nine years as a financial auditor at EY.

From advancing B2B lending infrastructure in Ecuador to optimizing last-mile logistics for Iraqi consumers to simplifying financing for dental clinics in the GCC, our newest Endeavor Entrepreneurs are driving innovation across industries and regions.

100 ISPs down, and many more to come!