An entrepreneur is a person capable of identifying an innovative idea that addresses widespread or niche needs in a specific market and consequently generates both economic and social value. Entrepreneurship does not only mean creating new companies but also adopting a creative and proactive approach, focused on problem-solving, process improvement, and, more generally, the ability to seize the opportunities that one’s market offers to those who recognize them, regardless of the size of the organization.
What are the values that distinguish helmOn in its approach to SMEs?
helmOn is the Italian answer to the needs of Small and Medium Enterprises that require protection from cyber incidents and attacks. Founded by CDP Venture Capital and Cy4Gate, helmOn aims to make cybersecurity accessible to all Italian businesses. helmOn presents itself to the SME market with end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, from assessment to recovery, up to insurance coverage, with the goal of ensuring maximum protection for its clients. helmOn’s cybersecurity is designed specifically for SMEs, providing the most suitable components for improving cyber posture through simple automated analysis processes and click & buy purchasing procedures. Simple, clear, and affordable for SMEs.
At what moments do companies benefit most from your support (business changes, launching new products/services, etc.)?
helmOn’s answer is: always, regardless of the phase a company is going through at any given moment. Cybersecurity remains the top digital investment priority for businesses. Cyberattacks in Italy are growing at an exponential rate, making our country the third most targeted in Europe and the sixth worldwide. Despite alarming data, many businesses, especially SMEs, still do not fully understand the need to protect themselves from cyber incidents and attacks. In this sense, investing in cyber protection is a cross-cutting necessity for the entire business, throughout the company’s lifecycle, and is essential to safeguarding one’s entrepreneurial activity.
Why is ELITE a distinctive network to be part of?
ELITE is a dynamic environment where ideas, collaborations, and strategies develop, creating long-term growth opportunities. It plays a key role in spreading financial knowledge and helping Italian companies evolve. It provides concrete tools, training programs, and an essential network of contacts to help businesses approach the market with greater awareness and competitiveness. It represents a unique opportunity for companies looking to access
