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This Friday I'm hosting a special opportunity for local Fort Myers/Naples business owners, VPs, SVPs, and entrepreneurs at $250k+ revenue who are in the scaling phase... Our local chapter of The Advance Innovation Society is inviting you to join us for a valuable roundtable discussion about "Putting Your Money to Work so You Can Live the Dream"! Building wealth goes beyond business success, and we have a lot we can learn from our local, high-value business community. Being part of a community like this gives you the opportunity to leverage other people's experiences. You get to listen to stories… You get to digest things that you haven't experienced… You get to incorporate life lessons that would take you decades to learn in a short space of time… JUST by being in the community. ✔️ By being an active member of the community ✔️ By engaging with members of the community ✔️ By taking the time to learn from them You will gain knowledge & experience without ever having to do the things yourself. You will be able to understand what people went through in their careers, how you can adapt their lessons to your situation, style, & industry, and accelerate a lot faster. Join us by registering in the comments!

Endeavor 2023 Impact Report is Live! A recap about our last year’s impact highlighting the unexpected pathways taken by founders around the world and the Endeavor Entrepreneurs who are building thriving ecosystems in their markets and multiplying their impact on community transformation. Discover Endeavor magic via the full report here:  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dTYFsRK5

🚀 Founders Peer Forums 🚀 One of the things I feel more lucky about becoming an entrepreneur is meeting such amazing talented people and being able to attend these Forums! Why I like these forums so much: ✅  Inside Stories - We get to share what’s happening behind the scenes, from challenges to breakthroughs. ✅ Vulnerability - It’s a rare space where we can drop our guard, talk openly, and get support from people who understand the journey. ✅ Disconnect to Reconnect - Stepping away from the daily grind helps us refocus on what truly matters - both personally and professionally. ✅ Surviving the Journey - It’s not just about tactics and strategy; it’s about building resilience and realizing you're not alone. ✅ Deep Connections - My peers end up becoming excellent friends. The real bonus is that we spent 24 hours together in one of the beautiful VIVLA houses in Menorca. Special thanks to Carlos Emilio Gómez for his generosity, and to Antonio Berga, Marc Fluvià Gracia and Antonio M. for making the time and inspiration! Looking forward to our next forum #startupjourney #successmindset

"I’ve learnt more in the first 2 weeks here than I think I’ve learnt in the last 2 years!" - Ronan Mason 3 weeks into our 12th Antler Australia Residency! What have we been up to? A lot.... First, a quick snapshot of the cohort: From 2,100 applications, we selected 63 phenomenal founders to build their businesses with us. Of this group, 75% are former founders, 10% have raised VC money before, and 10% are exited founders. 🔥 Over the past few weeks, they’ve delved into: - Masterclasses by Antler on Market Validation, Pitching & Communication, Unit Economics, to name a few - Learning from our portfolio company founders on how they built their GTM strategy, MVP, and sold without a product - Running (some countless) design sprints to ideate and pitch their ideas in front of the cohort and Antler team for feedback - Heaps of networking, sparring, and learning from fellow founders in the cohort (the intellectual and network capital is honestly unmatched) This cohort is on the move to build their VC-backed businesses over the next couple of months! 👏 Watch. this. space. 👏 Want to hang with these legends and the wider Antler community? Join us at a community mixer supported by our friends at Airwallex Taylor Fox-Smith in a couple of weeks in both Sydney and Melbourne! Link in comments 💥

Starting a business is hard. Starting one in a new country is even harder. I’ve launched companies outside of Canada in the past and know the pain firsthand. 🤯Legal stuff gets super confusing very fast. 🤡 You get all sorts of random GTM advice that's *supposed* to work in that specific country from people who have never truly been there, done that. 😮💨 And all this, plus 200 other things you need to figure out as a newcomer founder, will affect your mental health. So it could get lonely and stressful real quick! If proactive and lucky enough, you will find your circle so you can be part of a tribe that helps you and you help them succeed. This is more than just helping you succeed in business; they help you be happy in the country you call home temporarily or permanently. #Porch is that tribe you need if you are a new entrepreneur in Canada. And they are running an amazing event on May 22 to help with coaching on 4 really important areas: – Small Business & Startup Law – Mental Wellness & Mindfulness – Pitching & Speaking – GTM & Revenue You might say you are not new to Canada, why are you joining? Well, Porch is not only for newcomers; it’s for professionals who like to network, meet other founders, and spend time with local experts. 👋🏼I will be there. Come and join us! #porch #community #coaching

Was the Trip to Innovation City Cape Town Worth It? Will I be able to escape the Founder's trap? 🎯 Myself and Daleen Vorster recently attended a community event at Innovation City, where Francois O'Kennedy BFP ACA CA(SA), and Ben Schoeman shared insights on "Escaping the Founders Trap: Strategies to Scale Your Business" Here's what I learned: Over-involvement: Founders often get too caught up in day-to-day tasks, which can withhold growth. It's crucial to step back and focus on strategic decisions. Delegation is Key: Trusting others and empowering them to lead is essential for scaling a business. It’s not about losing control but about enabling growth. Long-Term Vision: Prioritizing immediate results can be tempting, but sustainable success requires a focus on long-term goals. Attending the event was incredibly valuable, offering actionable strategies and fresh perspectives on overcoming common entrepreneurial challenges. It reinforced the importance of stepping out of the daily grind to focus on the bigger picture. I also met Nicholas Thiede, the co-founder of ScaleUp Company South Africa, I always try to connect with like-minded people at these types of events.

Tomorrow is Demo Day!! 🎉 Learn more about some of the entrepreneurs participating as they gear up to meet sponsors, partners, and industry leaders - ready to showcase the inspiring stories behind their ventures! Cheer them on in the comments section below! 🙌

Best program out there for anyone interested in growing their business! Learn from giants like Troy D'Ambrosio, Paul Brown and company how to really refine and grow your current business and build a toolbox (as Jeff D. Davis always says!) that will take you far no matter what the future for your business looks like!

Businesses can really grow and develop when they take time to look at their business with some external input, do you know where you’d like your business to be in December 2025? Have you got your plans, processes and resources in place to achieve your goals? Contact us to see if we can help.

It’s wonderful to see founders back on the calendar! Hearing fresh insights from co-founders is always fascinating, especially since their stories often diverge from others’. If you have any specific questions or need further information on funding or scaling, feel free to ask our Corporate Finance team at #KPMGIreland #funding #CorporateFinance