Malta Enterprise is proud to announce the return of entrepreneur and global media figure Caspar Lee for the fifth edition of the Start-Up Festival Malta, taking place this October. Best known for his rise as a YouTube pioneer and his transition into a successful investor and founder, Caspar’s involvement this year marks a milestone moment for the festival and the Maltese start-up landscape.
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Caspar first visited Malta in 2022 during the second edition of the festival, held at the iconic Villa Bighi. His keynote speech – authentic, relatable, and packed with insight – left a lasting impression on local founders and students alike.
As co-founder of Creator Ventures, an investment firm focused on backing creator-led businesses, Caspar brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial vision and digital influence. His presence this year reinforces the festival’s mission to connect innovation with opportunity and to provide rising founders with access to international expertise.
Reflecting on his journey, Caspar has shared hard-earned lessons on resilience, risk-taking, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.
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One of Caspar’s most memorable remarks during his previous appearance at the Startup Festival continues to resonate with young entrepreneurs:
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"Pick something before it becomes cool. I encourage innovative thinking and urge others to be proactive rather than reactive."
Now, two years later, Caspar returns not only as a keynote speaker, but also in a new, influential role: main judge for the second edition of Pitch Black, the festival’s high-stakes, no-slides pitching competition. In this format, founders must rely solely on their ideas and delivery to impress the jury – a challenge that aligns perfectly with Caspar’s philosophy of bold, original thinking.
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His return underscores both the growing international appeal of Startup Festival Malta and the event’s evolution into a serious platform for early-stage innovation, global networking, and deal-making. Caspar’s involvement reflects his ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of founders – and his belief in Malta as a hub with untapped potential.
His presence is more than symbolic – it is a reminder of what is possible when global experience meets local ambition. For Malta’s startup ecosystem, having someone of Caspar’s caliber return is not just validation – it is inspiration.
For more information, visit: www.startupfestivalmalta.com
