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Episode 032 of The Feedback Loop is out! And the startups and products in this one were wide-ranging: we got Cassiano Albuquerque talking about a marketplace for market research, Veronica Panzardi telling us we're not eating enough veggies (correct!), Hadjer Amira Elkabadj proposing a platform for internet radio and micro-communities, and Anastacia Yefimenko building a new line of zero-waste, non-toxic cleaning products. And Nika Duan of Inflect Capital joining me as our guest venture investor for the evening to give these founders unfiltered, constructive feedback to move them forward in their early stage journey. A big shout-out to Nika for her perspective and insights, and to the brave founders who got up on stage to give their minute pitch. It ain't easy! Watch or listen at the links I'll leave below. And, as always: go founders, go!

We are thrilled to share that we have been curating exclusive content on fundraising strategies and market insights in our YNOS Venture Engine Trust & Grow newsletter. Whether you're a startup founder, investor, or just passionate about the dynamics of fundraising, this is your go-to source for actionable insights and trends shaping the market, get them right in your inbox. Scan the QR code to join or Join Via the link in the comment section. #startupnews #startupnewsletter #marketinsights #fundraisingtips #fundingstrategies #fundingopportunity #ynos

🌟 Don't miss our latest Investor Connect episode! 🎙️ Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/8Zrx50QUrkh In this insightful chat, Scott opens up about the challenges he faced in fundraising for his startup. From securing a lead investor to meeting shifting expectations, we explore it all. 💡 Hall T. Martin shares key tips for today's fundraising landscape, emphasizing market-rate valuations and creating deal scarcity. 📈 Scott dives into his startup's valuation strategy, including convertible safe notes. 🔍 Hall offers actionable advice for refining pitch decks, from partner logos to leveraging proprietary data and AI. Tune in for essential fundraising insights! #InvestorConnect #StartupTips #FundraisingInsights 🚀

Too many aspiring founders float from shiny object to shiny object, never sticking with anything long enough to build true mastery. But the wise ones understand - it's only through steadfastly seeing your vision through the fires of adversity that you emerge stronger on the other side. In this episode, Peter Goldstein - the IPO sage who has shepherded countless startups through successful Nasdaq and NYSE listings, breaks down the harsh realities of life as a public company, sharing battle-tested strategies on: - How to raise money for growth without getting taken advantage of - Building a strong business that can handle the intense scrutiny of being public; and - Making the most of your IPO (initial public offering) and maximizing returns Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g83x464r

I was going through a pitch analysis on TechCrunch and came across CommandBar, a B2B tool designed to make software easier to use. James Evans, CEO and co-founder of CommandBar, shared a unique perspective in preparing their pitch, ultimately raising $4.8 million in seed funding from Thrive Capital and Y Combinator.   In his words: "We looked at our seed deck as a memo to ourselves of why we should invest the next decade+ of our blood, sweat, and tears into this company. If that were clear and we could reasonably convince ourselves, conveying that message to attract capital should be easy. And if it weren’t, then why were we wasting time trying to raise money for this company to begin with?"   Final thoughts: 1. Before diving into the intricacies of your business model or market analysis, take a step back. 2. Define your mission, your passion, and your ‘WHY’ for embarking on this journey. 3. Let that clarity shine through every slide of your deck, guiding both your team and potential investors toward shared success. Because when the WHY is crystal clear, securing investment becomes a natural progression. Let me know your views in the comments. Follow Sanskriti Agarwal 🙂

🌟 Don't miss our latest Investor Connect episode! 🎙️ Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/8Zrx50QUrkh In this insightful chat, Scott opens up about the challenges he faced in fundraising for his startup. From securing a lead investor to meeting shifting expectations, we explore it all. 💡 Hall T. Martin shares key tips for today's fundraising landscape, emphasizing market-rate valuations and creating deal scarcity. 📈 Scott dives into his startup's valuation strategy, including convertible safe notes. 🔍 Hall offers actionable advice for refining pitch decks, from partner logos to leveraging proprietary data and AI. Tune in for essential fundraising insights! #InvestorConnect #StartupTips #FundraisingInsights 🚀

🌟 Don't miss our latest Investor Connect episode! 🎙️ Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/8Zrx50QUrkh In this insightful chat, Scott opens up about the challenges he faced in fundraising for his startup. From securing a lead investor to meeting shifting expectations, we explore it all. 💡 Hall T. Martin shares key tips for today's fundraising landscape, emphasizing market-rate valuations and creating deal scarcity. 📈 Scott dives into his startup's valuation strategy, including convertible safe notes. 🔍 Hall offers actionable advice for refining pitch decks, from partner logos to leveraging proprietary data and AI. Tune in for essential fundraising insights! #InvestorConnect #StartupTips #FundraisingInsights 🚀

🎙 Excited to share the latest episode of Venture Unlocked! This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with TX Zhuo , co-founder and general partner of Fika Ventures I've always enjoyed the humility and hustle that he and the team have brought, and was so pleased that we finally got to record the pod together given his authenticity and openness to discuss hard things, including: 1) How it was so hard to raise their first fund, and what they learned from that experience (he came from Karlin which was backed by a single SFO) 2) Evolving decision making frameworks as a VC, and his thoughts behind consensus and non-consensus driven partnerships. 3) What does founder first mean to Fika, and how they strive to live this, not just say it. Tune in the comments to check out the latest (and if you like the content I have please subcribe to my newsletter)