Matthias Gutzmann founded Digital Procurement World (DPW) in 2019 to revolutionize procurement conferences by integrating startups into the ecosystem and supporting digital transformation. Leveraging his vast LinkedIn network and industry experience, Gutzmann successfully launched DPW, which has since expanded into a multi-service platform, generating €1.8 million in revenue by 2022.

Sepideh Maleki, a Seattle-based photographer, started her product photography business in 2014. Initially focused on photographing nature, Sepideh shifted to product photography after exploring eCommerce. Her business, which now generates around $10K per month, specializes in product, clothing, jewelry, and lifestyle photography for online sellers. The business has grown steadily, thanks to strategic efforts in marketing and customer retention.