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It’s inspiring to meet strong entrepreneurs, investors and leaders who have their own vision and approach! 🤩 I first learned about Anastasija while reading an interview with her in a local magazine, shortly after Dzintars was acquired. Everyone was curious about how she would further develop and lead this iconic Latvian brand. It feels like ages ago, yet only three years have passed! 👀 Now, a couple of years later, I had the chance to meet Anastasija Udalova at Dzintars (H.A.Brieger ) After a factory tour, we sat down to discuss her #investment #approach, the insights she’s gained, and her future plans. Key takeaways from our conversation: ⛰️ If you truly believe in something, go for it, despite what other "experts" might say. No one knows what the future holds, and we all have the power to shape it. ⛰️ Stay true to yourself. Not every trend is necessary—follow the ones that resonate with you. ⛰️ Ideas are everywhere; it's your actions that determine their true worth. ⛰️ It's okay to step back from your business ideas and rethink them. Markets change, and being honest with yourself and others is crucial.

Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Nick Smith, co-founder of Brilliant or BS?, grew weary of building someone else's dream. The turning point came when he asked himself, "Why not us?" Join Nick and five other founders of Black-owned businesses as they discuss the importance of representation and inclusivity in their industries. Watch the full discussion here: https://fvrr.co/3yvXzQg #ASeatAtTheTable

Exciting News! According to California Business Journal, our CEO, Craig Goodliffe, shines as a top entrepreneur to watch in 2024! Dive into the details at https://lnkd.in/gpDTwx5r and witness the innovation journey that sets Cyberbacker apart!

Great to see the very Jason M. Lemkin at #Saastr. And very interesting insights on how he finds great entrepreneurial teams: 1) Looking for stars who know their subjects inside out/ better than anyone 2) Importance of good CTOs 3) Inbound a great part (Well on this last point, not all are as known as Jason, so most need to do outbound too!)

People are everything. We’ve often mentioned we believe in the power of community. Our network of founders, investors, and industry experts is what makes our ecosystem thrive. From exclusive workshops to networking events, we offer continuous opportunities for growth and collaboration. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, become part of a community that's setting the benchmarks for innovation. #venturestudios #venturebuilding #productdevelopment #marketingstrategy

Let's unveil the insights from Inc42 Media's latest research, offering a glimpse into the groundbreaking trends shaping the entrepreneurial landscape. Get ready to embark on a discovery journey where we will shine a spotlight on our innovative portfolios and exclusive Marwari Catalysts insights! 🌐✨ Sushil Sharma | Nikhil Gupta | Anil Chhikara | Anish Thomas | Divya Multani #marwaricatalysts #Inc42Insights #EntrepreneurialTrends #startupindia #startupaccelerator

🙏 Gratitude turns what we have into enough and more. It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. #GratitudeAttitude #DreamBigAchieveBig #SuccessMindset #KeepMovingForward #DirectSellingIndustry #WorkFromHome #WomenEntrepreneurship #LiveYourDreamLife #WomenEmpowerment #OneLifeLiveitKingSize

Our network is more than just connections; it's a community of success stories. Join now and share your beautiful story later: https://loom.ly/J8rmpaI #SGNMembersHighlight #MembersLeadership #QualityMembers #MutualSynergy #BusinessCollaboration #LogisticsEntrepreneurship #SGNLogisticsCulture #SGNMembersStories #LogisticsSuccess

Two years ago I started an investment company with my entrepreneurial friends. One name on your cap table - granting you access to 123 smart entrepreneurs and their expansive network. Our setup is quite unique. The process is 100% digital, democratic and fast: First, founders send us a pitch deck which gets posted to our internal Slack. Then we ask our partners to indicate with emojis 👍 / 👎 if the case is interesting. Within a couple of days we will know if it is worth scheduling a video call (recorded). Those of us who can't make it to the presentation can watch it afterwards, because after all: we all have our own businesses to run. A 7 day voting period starts immediately after the pitch. Here we ask our partners to decide if we should invest or not via a simple web form. There will be an investment if a supermajority of our partners are in favor (more than two thirds, 66.67%). It might sound crazy, but it works! So far we've looked at 100+ Swedish startups and we have invested in 16 companies in 20 months (?!). Which is a pretty high number for being unknown and in stealth mode. Our strength lies in our numbers. We are 123 entrepreneurs spread across almost all industries, meaning there is a high chance we always have something more to offer than just money. It could be introductions to potential customers, suppliers, investors and also invaluable advice - based on our own experiences. I strongly believe we can become a strong player in the Swedish startup ecosystem; someone that entrepreneurs turns to first - because we understand what they are going through (on a deeper level). My personal motivation is to create as many good business angels in Sweden as possible and this investment vehicle is perfect for that. I think volume is important in order to succeed. We have a great deal flow already. We learn together, while helping other founders fulfil their dreams - and hopefully turn a profit. Win-win-win! We just hosted our first Portfolio Day (see video) and we just launched our website where you can learn more: https://yeos.ventures/

Thank you Dan Bova and Entrepreneur Media for another stimulating and motivating conversation last Thursday. I hope that I was able to inspire other burgeoning entrepreneurs to take the leap and better on themselves. I truly appreciate all of your support. As I said on webinar, if anyone has additional questions, please feel free to send them my way. If you missed it, here is the link: https://lnkd.in/eZD-AuiQ Key Takeaways: Testing the viability of your idea Using financial obstacles to spark creative solutions Identifying opportunities in the market Defining your product’s uniqueness for consumers and investors Staying true to your Vision Claspees™