{"id":274665,"date":"2024-12-20T14:03:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T14:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.strategytools.io\/?p=274665"},"modified":"2024-12-20T14:49:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T14:49:30","slug":"2024-wrapped-this-year-at-strategy-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strategytools.io\/blog\/2024-wrapped-this-year-at-strategy-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Wrapped – This Year at Strategy Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As 2024 comes to a close, we\u2019re thrilled to look back on a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and transformative work.
This year we have greatly expanded our collaboration across the Middle East and North Africa, we have worked with a record number of emerging fund managers, 600+ people have gone through our VC Fund Manager Masterclass, we have worked with CEOs and boards leading large-scale transformation and we have expanded our work on ecosystems around the world (stay tuned for our latest research on scaling venture capital ecosystems in 2025<\/a>).

In total, we worked in 22 countries during 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also celebrated the successes of our global network of trainers and partners while launching a new digital home to better connect with our growing community.

Join us as we highlight the milestones, moments, and missions that made 2024 an unforgettable chapter in the Strategy Tools journey\u2014and as we set our sights on an even more impactful 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making Greater Impact Through Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Education has always been at the heart of what we do, and this year was no exception. We strengthened our ongoing partnerships with Hult Ashridge and Newton Venture Program (LBS) in the UK, Duke University in the US and numerous business schools across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to this stellar lineup, we partnered with IMD Business School in Switzerland. In September, we piloted the Fund Manager! Simulation<\/strong> as part of their Venture Capital Asset Manager program. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and we\u2019re excited about the potential to expand our collaboration in 2025, redefining how we teach venture capital and innovation management. Read more about our work with IMD here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming Kyrre Lemvik to the Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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February 2024 saw a fantastic addition to our team \u2014 Kyrre Lemvik, who joined us to streamline business development and partner operations. Since then, Kyrre has been instrumental in facilitating simulations, supporting our clients, and driving key initiatives. His passion for collaboration and innovation has already made an impact, and we look forward to seeing his contributions amplify in the coming year. If you’re interested to explore a partnership or about any of Strategy Tools’ services, reach out to Kyrre at kyrre@strategytools.io <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Digital Home: Launching Strategy Tools’ Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Q3 of 2024, we unveiled a brand-new website designed to make accessing our tools, programs, and resources easier than ever. Led by Adelina Manolache, this project was a labor of love, and we couldn\u2019t be prouder of the results. With a clean design, intuitive navigation, and comprehensive resources, the new site has been a game-changer for how our community interacts with Strategy Tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your patience during the upgrade process \u2014 we\u2019ll continue improving the site to meet your needs in 2025 and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expanding Our Collaborations in MENA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our footprint in the MENA region grew significantly this year. We collaborated with DFDF in Dubai, Falak Startups and Tiye Angels in Egypt, Falak Innovation<\/a> in Bahrain and many more. From developing angel investors, upskilling venture capital managers, accelerating startups, our work has been deeply rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MENA region\u2019s energy and innovation potential are unmatched, and we\u2019re excited to build on this foundation with even greater engagement in 2025 and beyond. Watch this space for some great news in early 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating Our Partner Successes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our partners are the heart of Strategy Tools, and their successes inspire us daily. This year, we celebrated incredible milestones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n