As the Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking recently noted tomorrow‘s disruption and innovation technology depends largely on the new entrants – young, fearless startups that are not afraid to take on the status quo. Recognizing the need for support to growing local and regional startup ecosystems, Startup Lithuania and Enterprise Lithuania initiate the celebration of the International Startup Day on August 13 for the second year in a row. This year #StartupsDay2015 is about sharing music that inspires startups and entrepreneurs. This year, Lithuania takes charge in creating a brand new Global Startup Music Map.

On the International Startup Day, everyone will have a chance to meet entrepreneurs online, those who share the same passion for this job, lifestyle and even inspiring music. This is also going to be a perfect opportunity to inspire the wannabe startups as well as promote entrepreneurship in the local communities.

Everyone from Lithuania to Phillippines claimed August 13^th as an International Startup Day last year, therefore Startup Lithuania and Enterprise Lithuania are ambitious enough to continue this tradition.  

How does it work? On August 13 startups and /or entrepreneurs will share the music that they love on Twitter and/or Facebook. There are no additional requirements, all music types will be accepted! They will have to add hashtags to the post such as #StartupDay2015 and #city where they live, work and create. They can also add additional tags, such as #startupname, your #cat or that #specialsomeone.

So, this is an amazing start to rocking the Internet on August 13 and celebrating entrepreneurship together! Now, this is not the end. Startup Lithuania and Enteprise Lithuania will gather all the posted songs, add their locations, and create startup playlists which will be played during various startup events, including the Startup Festival in Lithuania next year! Also, based on the added locations, they will publish a Global Startup Music Map.

Numerous examples show that the international cooperation between startups opens up even more possibilities to connect and create breakthrough results. Although, entrepreneurship is challenging and risky, and there are many differences across various systems, it is in fact, the most principal engine for growth of our time.

When outstanding scientists, businessmen, investors and governments combine their efforts, the young, fearless and innovative startups power the growth, defy borders and traditions, and re-design the world we live in most effectively. So, this year we invite them to connect through music.

Music is also sometimes compared to a transcendent power – magic. It brings people together to think alike and even feel alike; it may even communicate the messages and speak the words we can’t normally express. So, what’s your message?

“Enterprise Lithuania” is a governmental organization that is promoting entrepreneurship and export in the country, powering the “Startup Lithuania” community and facilitating the Lithuanian startup ecosystem. The institution organizes projects and events dedicated to startups at all stages as well as anyone interested in this sector.