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🚀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝘀𝗲 & 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗽 From Wireframes to revenue generating MVPs, learning when to use the right tools (and when to skip them) is crucial for success. Here’s your roadmap: • 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀: Start with basic layouts. • 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽𝘀: Focus on visuals for early feedback. • 𝗟𝗼-𝗙𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀: Quickly test user flows. • 𝗠𝗶𝗱/𝗛𝗶-𝗙𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀: Add details with clickable or non-clickable versions. • 𝗣𝗼𝗖: Validate key tech fast. • 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗠𝗩𝗣: Showcase product potential without full dev. • 𝗠𝗩𝗣: Launch core features and gather real-world feedback. • 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼: Perfect for pitching to investors. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱. Tagging some product builder & UX friends in my network: Keith Gunura (as promised), Stephan D. Meyer, Daniel Faloppa, Christian Meyer, Sacha Uhlmann, Stefan Buetler, Lucas Pelloni, Severin Wullschleger, Dr. Thomas Bocek Philip Berntsen, Shari Jafari, Chris Glaser, Claus Stachl, Bettina Bitschnau, Nicole Schaller, Emmanuel Denier, Hanna Kummel, Dominique Rey, Laurent Decrue, Luzius Meisser, Guilherme Sperb Machado, Thomas Bosshart, Stefan Nägeli, Kilian Bründler-Sifrig, Marc Breit, Christopher Bargholz, CFA, Martina Waser, Peter Müller, Matthias Müller, Komal N., Marcus Kuhn, Nicolas Kuhn, Jonathan Bauer, Peter Hofmann, Marco Yammine, Franco Kölliker, Tobias Zwimpfer, André Steiner, Constantin Ettingshausen, Tibor Simon #ProductDevelopment #Wireframes #MVP #Prototypes #Agile #ProductBuilder #digitalproduct #venturebuilding #techstartup #ux #prototyping

🚀 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐕𝐏𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 🔥 Ready to flip the script on traditional contracts? In my latest article, I outline how Tech Ventures can rapidly deliver MVPs while engaging with B2B customers through the right commercial structures—𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 being the key! 💡 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: 🔄 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞: Instead of rigidly locking in Budget, Goal, and Product Features, Agile Fixed Price keeps the budget stable while letting features evolve to meet customer needs. This approach allows for flexibility without sacrificing financial control. ✔️ 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭: Bring your MVP to market in just 100 days. Agile Fixed Price helps startups balance speed and cost efficiency while adapting in real-time.Whether you're a startup founder or working with corporate clients, this model makes innovation possible—while keeping the bottom line intact. 🛠️ Tagging some of my network: Martin Keller, Andreas Meier, Komal N., Guilherme Sperb Machado, , Manuel Hartmann, Ulf Pralle, Constantin Ettingshausen, Raphael Schwarz, Mark Eichmann, Stefan Buetler, Stephan Handschin, Stefan Bantle, Dr. Jan Kraner, Kerstin Lehmann, Sacha Uhlmann, Chris Glaser, Mirko Kleiner, Philipp Engstler, Vanessa Meister, Dominik Isler, Dominique Rey, Laurent Decrue, Daniel O. Banica, Marc Breit, Dr. Thomas Bocek, Severin Wullschleger, Lucas Pelloni, Christian Meyer, Michael Bischof, Dr. Tobias Lehmkuhl, Adriano Lucatelli, Michael à Porta, Andrea Rapanaro, Karlijn Deforche, Martina Klose, André Steiner, Frank Wendt, Keith Gunura #MVP #AgileFixedPrice #TechStartups #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #Agile #Disruption #B2B #sales #engagementmodel #mvpin100days

🚀 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯.𝟬: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼-𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲: How are Venture Builders, Incubators, Accelerators, VCs, and Venture Clienting evolving As we enter Venture Building 3.0, we're witnessing a powerful 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗖𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀–𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀. Could this be the best of both worlds for startups? 🌍💡 Discover how these models are reshaping the innovation landscape: • The rise of Venture Studios • VCs transforming into operational powerhouses • The future of entrepreneurship at the crossroads of VC-backed Venture Builders Dive into the data and trends driving tomorrow's startup ecosystem! Tagging some of my network: Enhance Ventures, Antler, HuggyStudio, Kiwaw, Fusion Partners, Brainforest, evoleen, B-works, V_labs , FLYACTS, etventure, Creative Dock Group, Digital Innovation Lab - Das Schweizer Venture Studio, Axelra AG - Tech Venture Builder, Blockchain Founders Group (BFG), CV VC, Tenity, CV Labs, DART Ventures, Kickstart Fund, Startfeld - Startup support of the Switzerland Innovation Parc East, Kiwaw, FONGIT, S2S Ventures, Microsoft for Startups, AWS Startups, Deep Tech Nation Switzerland, Aquilas Company Builder AG, Swisscom Ventures, Synpulse8, Koyo Capital Venturelab, Swiss Startup Association, Swiss Entrepreneurs & Startup Association SWESA, Squarepoint Capital, Startup Development, Blackbeard Venture Studio, Spicehaus Partners AG, EquityPitcher Ventures, SEF.Growth #VentureBuilding3 #StartupEvolution #InnovationIntersection #Entrepreneurship #Evolved #VC #ventureclienting #techventurebuilding #startupstudio

𝗡𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽! Pivoting isn't about failure; it's a strategic decision to better align with market opportunities. With 93% of startups changing their initial ideas, adaptability and responsiveness to market trends are essential. 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆?  There are 10 pivot types, and I'll break down each one with practical examples. Learn how to implement these strategies and guide your startup toward success. Check out my latest article to explore how to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities for growth! Tagging some of my product builder friends: Stephan D. Meyer Daniel Faloppa Dominik Isler (startup days) Matias Undurraga Breitling Fabian Wabbel Christian Meyer Manuel Hörl Manuel Hartmann Sacha Uhlmann Stefan Buetler Lucas Pelloni Severin Wullschleger Dr. Thomas Bocek Mershad Javan Hélène Iven Stefan P. Brunner Patrick A. Koller Patrik Breitenmoser Mathias Dirksmeier Matthias Müller Harry Wilson Elfi Langefeld Vladimir Petrov Dr. Christian Wilk Stefan Nägeli Thomas Bosshart Dominik Mate Kovacs #Startup #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #Pivot #Innovation #Growth

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗣/𝗣𝗦𝗢𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵? 🚀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: Aligning employee interests with company growth through these programs is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent in competitive markets. 👉 Start Early with Equity Reserves: 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟱% of total equity for an ESOP or PSOP reserve at the inception stage.  👉 Choose the Right Plan (𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗣 𝘃𝘀. 𝗣𝗦𝗢𝗣): Consider tax implications and administrative complexity.  👉 Leverage 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Link to simulate your exit incl. Tax Daniel Faloppa (Equidam), Federico Lorenzon (Venturelab) Regula Bleuler Emma Hörnqvist (Swiss Startup Association) Christian Meyer, Sacha Uhlmann, Stefan Buetler, Lucas Pelloni, Severin Wullschleger, Dr. Thomas Bocek Philip Berntsen, Tommy Back, Dominique Rey, Laurent Decrue, Luzius Meisser, Guilherme Sperb Machado, Stephan D. Meyer, Benedikt Schuppli, Frank Wendt, Matthias Wyss, Thomas Bosshart, Stefan Nägeli, Kilian Bründler-Sifrig, Marc Breit, Marius Bättig, Keith Gunura, Christopher Bargholz, CFA, Martina Waser, Peter Müller #StartupGrowth #EmployeeEngagement #ESOP #PSOP #TalentRetention #EquityCompensation #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

The current economic situation has led to a significant 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝘀) in the U.S. startup financing landscape. As of Q2 2024, S͟A͟F͟E͟s͟ ͟a͟c͟c͟o͟u͟n͟t͟ ͟f͟o͟r͟ ͟9͟͟0͟͟%͟ ͟o͟f͟ ͟r͟o͟u͟n͟d͟s͟ ͟u͟n͟d͟e͟r͟ ͟$͟1͟ ͟m͟i͟l͟l͟i͟o͟n͟ (fresh data from Peter Walker from Carta), highlighting their appeal due to simplicity and reduced emphasis on immediate valuations. I give an overview about the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (based on the Angel Handbook of SICTIC - must read) and then deep dive into the 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝘀 and highlight the need for Adaptation in Switzerland and give a spotlight to the 𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 (inspired by Pontinova Law and good article from LEXR). Lastly I've compiled some 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱, but it's important to consult a lawyer before using them. 

The latest Silicon Valley Bank State of the Markets report provides crucial insights for the swiss tech scene. Key points include: → AI Growth: 42% of new unicorns in H1 2024 are AI companies. → Funding Bottleneck: Seed deals outnumber Series A deals 3:1. → Valuation Recovery: Median late-stage tech valuations rose 42% YoY. → Strong Capital Flow: US VC investment in 2024 exceeds 26 of the last 30 years. Implications for Swiss Startups • AI Opportunities: Early-stage Swiss startups can leverage AI innovations. • Sector Resilience: Biotech and MedTech are thriving despite an overall investment decline. • Efficiency Focus: Startups must prioritize profitability and operational efficiency. • Extended Runways: Companies should prepare for longer funding intervals. • Funding Diversification: Explore alternative financing beyond traditional VC. The AI boom presents challenges and opportunities for the Swiss tech ecosystem. By focusing on AI integration and leveraging local strengths, Swiss startups can solidify their position as a leading European innovation hub. Initiatives like Deep Tech Nation Switzerland and swisstech may further accelerate this movement. Patrizia Bischof (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA), Daniel Faloppa (Equidam), Stefan Steiner Federico Lorenzon (Venturelab), Michael Stracke Joanne Sieber (Deep Tech Nation Switzerland) Stefan Velikov Silvan Krähenbühl (Swisspreneur), Regula Bleuler Emma Hörnqvist (Swiss Startup Association), Dominik Isler (startup days), Matias Undurraga Breitling (AWS Startups) and some of my venture builder friends Tom Röthlisberger, Fabian Wabbel, Christian Meyer, Manuel Hörl, Manuel Hartmann, Sacha Uhlmann, Stefan Buetler, Lucas Pelloni, Severin Wullschleger, Dr. Thomas Bocek, Mershad Javan #SwissStartups #AIInnovation #VentureCapital

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 My latest article introduces an actionable 10-Stage Competency Model, bridging personal mastery and organizational development. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: • Personal Growth: Tangible steps for improvement at every stage • Leadership: Effective strategies for guiding teams • Organizational Improvement: Systemic changes for lasting impact 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀: • Shu Ha Ri Kokoro: The journey from learning to mastery • Spiral Dynamics: Integrating developmental frameworks • Essential philosophical and developmental aspects📢 Call to Action: 📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Implement this model in your personal and professional life. Share it to foster a thriving learning environment! 👉  Tagging some of my friends / network who are consciously working on agility and leadership in their journey. Feedback and additions are welcome :)  Robert Josef Stadler, Stephan Müller, Jonathan Moeller, Dr. Christopher Rauen, Vania Bosshart, Mirko Kleiner, Philipp Engstler, Barbara Zenklusen, Ursula Kienholz Bjercke, Andrea Rapanaro, Christian Sebregondi, Remo Schmidli, Dave Lieber, Stephan Schöll, Philippa Dengler, Alexandra Schmid, Valentin Lawrence Frischknecht, Stefan Lenz, Peter Müller, Matthias Anderegg, Peter Koenig, Sebastian Steinle, Jochen Goeser, Alexandar Vidanovic, Lisa Gill, Ralf Metz, Patrick Mohr, Prof. Dr. Peter Kels, Marius Klauser, Kerstin Klauser Daspersgruber, Ronnie Mattli, Stefan Lesniak, Jochen Schellinger, Sabrina Schell. #PersonalDevelopment #OrganizationalGrowth #ShuHaRiKokoro #CompetencyModel #integral #spiraldynamics #Leadership #ContinuousLearning #Innovation #futurecapabilities #Innovation #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement