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Exciting Update: In Maryland, SEDI founders are redefining success in the startup ecosystem. TEDCO's Social Impact Funds are fostering sustainable growth among socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs, emphasizing resilience over rapid expansion. Companies like VirgilHR, Escalate, and NasaClip are leading examples, leveraging targeted funding and robust business models to navigate challenging funding landscapes and achieve long-term viability. This strategic approach highlights the value of building a solid foundation, setting a new standard for success in the startup community. To learn more about the success stories of these Maryland-based companies, visit https://rb.gy/xjsz2j #BaltimoreTogether #InvestInPeopleAndPlaces

There's only one law in startup: if you survive, you win. Be paranoid. Avoid failure to survive. Don't try to be more right, just be less wrong. Avoiding failure leads to success. The winner entrepreneur is usually the one who makes the least mistakes. Bad has more power. One bad hire affects a startup more than the whole team. Single toxic investor can destroy the whole startup idea. An otherwise perfect meal can be wrecked by one cockroach on the plate. Win by not failing. #medal

In the world of startup companies, securing adequate funding is often the key to success. One of the earliest stages of funding is known as the pre-seed round, which helps entrepreneurs transform their ideas into viable businesses. It is crucial at this stage to work with an attorney to ensure key legal terms are negotiated. #startup #entrepreneur #preseed #funding

Embarking on a journey to develop virtual legal assistant apps presents an extraordinary opportunity to revolutionize the legal industry and make a profound societal impact. In a world where access to legal services remains a challenge for many, especially in underrepresented and rural areas, virtual legal assistants can bridge this gap by offering affordable, efficient, and accessible legal aid at the fingertips of those who need it most. Get started today #LeanPlatformTechnologies #LPTech #BuildYourStartupToday #Startup #Startups #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Business #SmallBusiness #NewBusiness #StartupLife #StartupSuccess #StartupJourney

The Anatomy of Injustice tells the story of Edward Lee Elmore, a man wrongfully convicted. It demonstrates the inequality that is built into the justice system. It also demonstrates the need for advocates and programs like CSL to ensure that returning citizens have the support they need as they navigate re-entry. #reentryreadinglist  #REEP #RestorativeJustice #citystartuplabs #startups #startuplife #startup #startupgrind #atriumhealth #diversity #ceo #motivational #leadership #marketing #blackentrepreneurs #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #entrepreneursofinstagram #businessowner #socialentrepreneur #10yearanniversary

Words are essential tools in law! Legal language is incredibly important. Sometimes words are only relevant to law (they have no other meaning elsewhere). Other times very common terms take on a different meaning altogether when used in law. This week’s #LegalLingo is the term “Startup.” SWIPE 👉🏻for the definition. Startups can be founded by one or many entrepreneurs. They’re usually self funded but many seek outside investment from sources including friends, family, venture capitalists, crowd funding or loans. Startups are also commonly called ‘growth stage companies’ and industry disruptors. At Litton Legal, we love working with startups to legal proof their venture. If you’re launching a startup (or perhaps have one off the ground already) we can help you protect yourself legally. Send our friendly team an email on hello@littonlegal.com.au #startup #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #companylaw #corporatelaw #commerciallaw #commerciallawyer

Yeah 🙌 ! We launched 2 days ago and have almost 200 subscribers. Building takes time — and in this first ☝️ post, I share the journey of going from 0 to 1, then 100, bootstrapping in legal tech and beyond. ❝ A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step ❞ Lao Tzu. 👀 You can read the full article here (preview in the comments): https://lnkd.in/epx6aEga 🙋🏻♀️ Subscribe to the BUILD LEGAL TECH newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ejyes8wy In the next article, I'll share some key lessons I've learned along the way. After that, you'll get to explore the ins and outs of sales and marketing in #legaltech. Stay tuned! #startups #lawfirms #legaltech #entrepreneurship #builders #from0to1

#### Professional: Wisdom Wednesday 🌟 The setback that almost made me quit, but... 🌟 Every entrepreneurial journey has its ups and downs. There was a time when I faced a major setback that almost made me quit. But through perseverance and support from our community, I overcame it. Challenges are inevitable, but they are also opportunities for growth. Keep pushing forward, and remember, you’re not alone in this journey. Building a startup is not just about the idea; it’s about the people who believe in it and support it. Community is the backbone of any successful venture. Let’s continue to foster a supportive environment where ideas can thrive. #WisdomWednesday #StartupCommunity #Inspiration

Hot take: I can be sure of one thing that assembly line serial entrepreneurs are not going to be the ones delivering something landmark. We all in the entrepreneurial scene avoid talk that criticizes things, even when it is well deserved. Mayo Accelerator deserves to be put on pedestal and mocked for its outrageous Hubris & requirements. It is the height of hubris to assume that “guidance” is what will make or break for founders that have already pulled together $500k, invented and built tech, and they are asked $80k to be a part of the accelerators. Every founder should “unequivocally” be able to condemn and criticize them for their “Inverse YC approach” which is morally reprehensible and offers little more than Kumbaya to founders that actually build things. Mat Sherman I hope all other founders show the courage necessary to force Mayo to actually have a genuine and good accelerator beyond virtue signalling. I have no qualms lumping and lambasting my Alma Mater ASU, as it is in the wrong for being part of this travesty. It should prop up and support entrepreneurs, not be a bottom feeder that glorifies itself by association.

In this video, Dalton Caldwell & Michael Seibel discuss the phenomenon of local startup experts and their potential disservice to entrepreneurs, despite the success of tech founders centralized in the Bay Area. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dB6mZv2q