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It was a true pleasure discussing due diligence with Silicon Valley veterans Bill Reichert and Marvin Liao at the Georgian Startup Summit, organized by Colin M. Donohue Key Takeaways: ✅ Assess Investment Readiness: Align your preparedness with your startup’s stage. ✅ Prepare Your Data Room: Ensure all essential documents are ready. ✅ Understand Market Opportunity: Have a clear grasp of the market you’re targeting. ✅ Show Sales: Demonstrate traction and revenue streams. Things to Avoid: ❌ Overestimating Projections: Stay realistic with your forecasts. ❌ Selling TAM to Investors: Focus on what you can realistically capture, not just the total addressable market. ❌ Diluting Too Early: Protect your equity in the early stages. ❌ Overspending on Development: Avoid burning capital on development without achieving product-market fit first.

💡If you have a business idea brewing but are unsure if it's worth pursuing or where to start, I2N's Idea Workshop series is for you. Attend, one or all of the workshops and equip yourself with startup fundamentals. 💡

Calling on my founders, investors, financial pros for advice. We released Salesium and started getting traction. We bootstrapped through build, MVP, and now starting go to market. It is time to take on investment. There is so much info out there about the best way to go about it. We have even tried a few. I've been on a virtual pitch group, paid a flat fee for a broker, joined a few software platforms to match us, and engaged with a development company accelerator. I'm even competing in a pitch contest within the next month (made it to the final round of 10) by National Entrepreneurs Association and Dell Technologies. Message, comment, put your best idea out there. If you do this for a living be sure your comment has your company so all my connections know how you can help. I'm not too proud to admit that being a founder doesn't make me a fundraising expert. I want your opinion and help to get our awesome product to the next level.

📈 There’s one analysis every startup should run to grow faster, but few do.   It’s so valuable, I’m shocked it’s not a SaaS product already.   The analysis focuses on competitors and adjacent companies (quick preview image attached).   It shows you their fastest path to growth and channels, levers, and tactics to consider.   In my 30-Day Scale MBA email series (Lesson 11), I break down how to do the analysis and find high ROI action items for growth.   👋 Want the all access pass?   Join 1,500 other ambitious founders, CEOs, VCs, and growth operators here – https://lnkd.in/g4iVe7Zy

🌐 Introducing Suhas Gopinath, who became the world's youngest CEO at 17, founding Globals Inc., a company that specializes in web solutions and software development. His story began in 2000, from a humble internet café in Bangalore to leading a global enterprise, illustrating the profound impact of nurturing young talent in technology. Suhas’s achievements underscore the importance of providing young individuals with the tools, opportunities, and support needed to transform their innovative ideas into successful business ventures. He exemplifies how early exposure to technology and entrepreneurship can shape a global leader. 🔗 Encourage your students or children to explore their potential in technology and entrepreneurship. Learn more about how young leaders like Suhas are redefining the business landscape and how we can support the next generation of innovators. Visit www.stemplify.com

Funnel Vision? Master the Entry of the Investment Funnel in 4 Bites: 1️⃣ Ditch the Crowd: Explore beyond usual haunts. Universities, niche networks, industry events – hidden gems lurk. 2️⃣ Sharpen Your Focus: Know your "why." Define your investment thesis, the startups you truly crave. 3️⃣ Data Drives the Hunt: Unleash market reports, analysis tools. They reveal potential beyond the pitch. 4️⃣ Forge Early Bonds: Skip the formalities. Talk founders, understand their grit, build trust. No more pitch deck purgatory. Book a demo with us and be 85% more efficient at the deal flow. #investmentfunnel #venturecapital #discovery

🚀 Introducing RippleX 2.0: The Founder Fellowship! 🌟 APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/g3jWKUhq 🌉 Bridging the Gap for Underrepresented Founders Since 2019, the RippleX Fellowship has been pivotal in shaping over 500 students into venture-backable entrepreneurs and sought-after venture capitalists. We're thrilled to announce the evolution of our mission with the RippleX 2.0: The Founder Fellowship, exclusively designed to propel underrepresented founders to the forefront of B2B software innovation. 🎯 What's New? - Custom-curated program and content for B2B founders to move from idea to revenue. - A chance to earn funding from the Fellow Fund. - Cohorts run twice a year for 10 companies in each batch. 💡 Expectations for Founders: - Weekly strategy calls and biweekly modules aligned with business milestones. - Unwavering support from the Ripple team and a robust network of mentors. - A culminating demo day for a shot at funding. 🎓 Who Should Apply? - Student founders, recent grads, or dropouts within the last 3 years. - Founders from underrepresented backgrounds in North America. - Building a B2B software company. - Companies without prior institutional VC funding, incorporated in North America, and focused on B2B software solutions. 📅 Application Timeline: Open: November 10th Deadline: November 30th Interviews begin: December 4th, concluding with batch selections by December 18th. Read more about the new program here: https://lnkd.in/gbGU2EWJ

It's HARD to take part in a business accelerator while actually - you know - *running your business*. That's why Growth Forge is designed from the ground up for busy tech leaders like you to get the tailored insight you need *right now* without spending unnecessary time away from the desk. How? By providing high-impact support that targets pain points identified in a 360 degree profile of your business, using a proprietary Business Assessment Tool. Get the growth guidance you need to take your tech firm to the next level by joining Growth Forge, whatever your stage or specialism. Better yet - if you're a startup or a positive impact company, you might even be in with a chance of a bursary to cover the programme fees. Bonza! https://lnkd.in/d6Aq6824 Made possible by our awesome Growth Partners: Ashfords LLP | Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants | Howden, the new name for Aston Lark | Optimising IT | B Corp™ | Program | Sandler South West | Microsoft You'll also get support from our brilliant Growth Coaches: Martin Barnes Anthony Story | Ruth Farenga | Andy Clarke | Lucy P. | Matt Jones | James Cater | Alicia Grimes #TechFromTheCuttingEdge #GrowthForge

In enterprise tech, sales cycles can span 3-12 months. It’s a high-risk game. If you blow a deal, months of hard work goes to waste. It’s a complex buying process that 90% of startups fail at. But when done correctly... We see 8-figure checks, billion dollar valuations, and life-changing status elevation.

Mastering the Art of Captivating Investors: Traction & Beyond Unlocking your startup's full potential involves mastering the art of captivating investors. Beyond financial support, investors are drawn to the unstoppable force of a stellar team. Showcase your crew as the driving force behind your venture, conquering challenges and understanding the industry landscape. Additionally, addressing market needs is pivotal in investor attraction. Craft a Unique Value Proposition (UVP) aligning seamlessly with substantial and expanding market demands. By strategically positioning your startup to address significant pain points, you gain attention and underscore your profound understanding of the market, signaling immense growth potential. Stay tuned throughout the week as we unravel invaluable tips on attracting investors. Our journey concludes with an insightful webinar on Sunday, providing a deep dive into the nuances of building investor relations. Join the conversation tomorrow Sunday on X: https://buff.ly/4268tpX, and let's discuss the path to startup success together. #StartupSuccess #InvestorRelations #TeamBuilding #MarketOpportunity #AWS