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🎙️ Check out my latest podcast with Katrin de Proyart (Dimitrova) and her unusual journey that took her straight out of university to co-found Vizzia, a clean tech startup addressing the pressing issue of illegal waste dumping. Get an insider's view on the trials and errors, market validation, the relentless quest for funding, and the tough choices that shape a startup's trajectory. If you’re a startup specializing in digital solutions for cities and/or utilities, feel free to DM me for a potential collaboration on the Smart Deal Podcast. #StartupJourney #CleanTech #DigitalSolutions #Entrepreneurship #SmartCities #SmartWaste #ComputerVision #KurrantVentures #SmartDealPodcast

Another week, another milestone! When you are working to create something important, every week matters! #industrialhemp #leadership #entrepreneurship #sustainability #regenerativeagriculture #futureoffarming #futureofagriculture

For startups, investors, campfires, and aerobic metabolism: It's better to have oxygen than gasoline. Oxygen gives you time. Oxygen can scale with the needs of the business. Oxygen can sustain whole ecosystems and provides room for multiple winners within the same space. Having a sustainable fuel source that can last through an economic downturn describes a healthy business that is default alive and is able to act on the next great opportunity. It means that they won't fail their customers and patients when they need them most. And the gasoline won't be combustible anyway if there isn't oxygen available anyway from the legal / market environment. Jonathon Feit, this reminds me of our wonderful taco dinner and social last autumn in SF and how you had us pondering what success looks like when about half of all startups go under within 5 years. We have a unique responsibility to our customers in healthcare and you continue to keep your business and patients alive and well. Keep being you and I'll look forward to the next time I see you.

The second episode of the FounderJourney Podcast by NuFund Venture Group (hosted by Guy Reams) is now live! 🎧 Fascinating conversation between an early investor, Dean Rosenberg and a founder Eugene Cho (Founder of Discover Echo Inc.) as they dive deep into their fundraising for building a successful startup. Some of the highlights - Discussion around the challenges of early stage funding for founders, including the development of Discover Echo and their success with angel investors and super angels. - Background in sales and the development of Discover Echo, a company that aims to build better microscopes than the current market leaders. - Eugene raised a couple million dollars from friends and family, had traction with micro VCs for a $5 million raise, but the deal fell apart, leading them to apply for and eventually win the TCA Quick Pitch competition in San Diego. _ Good discussion about differences between venture capitalists and micro VCs - Dean Rosenberg says he was impressed with Eugene's ability to engage with customers and extract money for value - Eugene discusses the value of receiving "smart money" from angel investors, who not only provide financial support but also offer advice and guidance in fundraising and business development. - Eugene and Dean worked together to secure funding for a series A round, initially aiming for $5 million but ultimately raising $7.5 million, while also forming a board, fulfilling orders, scaling up, hiring a team, and eventually expanding after securing the funding. - Good discussion around how early stage founders often give away too much equity too early, which can be difficult to get back and can lead to issues with incentivizing employees and retaining equity in the company. - Discover Echo experienced significant growth after Series A funding and attracted interest from venture capital, private equity, and strategic buyers at a conference, leading to potential offers. Love happy endings #FounderJourney #NuFund #Podcast #Startup #VentureCapital #Fundraising https://lnkd.in/gywESz6b

you asked, we answered. 2 LP and 2 VC roundtable sharing Q4 predictions for startups and #VC fundraising 🔮 in the latest Origins podcast 👇 🙏Seyonne Kang Ed Sim Nicholas Chirls https://spoti.fi/3PZ2wH6 👉 Q4 predictions 👉 How #GPs can affect liquidity in a way that’s actually helpful 👉 Multistage firm investments vs seed firm investments 👉 AI funds 👉 Sourcing, picking, winning & value add - S/O to @audaciousHQ ’s Nakul Mandan #openlp

The primary reason startups don’t succeed is because they fail to achieve product-market fit. Learn the importance of riding technology or global macro trends to displace incumbents, the value of conducting customer discovery in a highly disciplined manner, and the key metrics to track to determine if you have achieved product-market fit here. It's all in The art and science of achieving product-market fit: https://lnkd.in/eb-2JD28 #startups #entrepreneur

🔬 Dive deeper into the world of Microfluidics and its impact on In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)! Check out this informative video presented by Steven Vasilescu as part of the MicroTAStic webinar series. Huge thanks to Sindy Tang and her team for organizing this insightful session! 🌟 University of Technology Sydney Dale Goss Reza Nosrati David Gardner, AM, FAA #Microfluidics #IVF #Webinar #ScienceCommunication

Welcome to an episode of the Prayaas 2024 Podcast, where we dive deep into the heart of innovation, empowerment, and social change. In this special edition, we have Mekin Maheshwari, founder of Udhyam Learning Foundation, alongside Raj Gilda, co-founder of Lend A Hand India, as they discuss the genesis and vision of the Prayaas Collective. About This Episode: Join us as Mekin and Raj share their inspiring journey towards creating impactful societal changes through Prayaas 2024. They delve into the power of collaboration, the importance of nurturing entrepreneurship, and the creation of sustainable employment opportunities for the youth. This episode is not just a conversation but a call to action for individuals and communities to come together, innovate, and drive positive change in society. Featuring Special Segments: Youth Voices: Hear directly from the ambitious young minds of our community youth as they discuss their aspirations, challenges, and the pathways they see towards entrepreneurship and employment. Expert Insights: Mekin and Raj provide their expert insights into the evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship and how Prayaas 2024 is poised to make a difference. The vision and mission behind Prayaas 2024 and how it aims to address critical societal challenges. Real-life stories of resilience and success from the youth involved in Prayaas Collective initiatives. Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to make an impact through their careers. Join the conversation using #Prayaas2024 and share your own stories of change and innovation. Listen, Share, and Be Inspired: Dive into this conversation and be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of our youth. Share this episode with friends, family, and anyone passionate about making a difference. Together, let's explore the possibilities and pathways that Prayaas 2024 opens up for a brighter, more inclusive future. #Prayaas2024 #Entrepreneurship #Employment #SocialChange #Podcast https://lnkd.in/d8e4tYxJ

When should founders push their big idea versus listen to what the market wants? That's what Matt Blumberg of Bolster--multi-time founder himself-- and I talked about. Our chats are always fun. The full conversation is here: https://lnkd.in/g67HXE-7 #founders #product #productmanager #startup #startups

#GivingBackDecember #OnThatMorningWalk For some of you who follow me on Instagram, I tend to do 3-5 km most mornings as part of my exercise routine; and I always use the hashtag #OnThatMorningWalk listening to podcast episodes by Steven Bartlett or Spencer Lodge. As an entrepreneur and a startup founder, one goes through a lot of pressures daily and this impacts mental health. There aren't a lot of forums you can share your professional challenges with and get listened to with a view to encouraging or finding a collaborative solution. With that said, I am starting #OnThatMorningWalk in December 2023. I want to have conversations with 5 entrepreneurs or founders or C-level execs of startups that are at the pre-seed, seed, or pre-series A stage of their startup journey. This is a FREE informal walking and talking session where we will explore challenges like hiring, equity, mental health, establishing product market fit, fundraising, family pressures, finances, relocation, revenue etc. I'll share some of the experiences I have encountered with these and hopefully, we can encourage each other for the journey ahead. Please book you slot here - https://lnkd.in/dTR49wHi #startup #entrepreneur #mentalhealth #onthatmorningwalk