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🤔 Darn! SimpliCity CMS didn't make it to round 3 of #NVBC2024 competition. But it's okay because I know that all submissions aren't automatic WINS, and #startuplife is full of FAILURES (or, as I like to think of them, learning moments!💡). Some things I did learn: - I have an amazing capacity to push to get a lot of hard work done when everything is happening at once (I was submitting this while at the same time practicing my pitch to CivStart's Pitchfest - where we ended up winning audience choice, and finalizing development of SimpliCity before launch). PS. Just because I do have this capacity, it doesn't mean I want to keep stretching myself so thin! But that's a problem for another day. - As I suspected, the evaluators are apprehensive of solutions who cater to the #government market. While they are encouraging in terms of need for our solution, they aren't convinced it will scale quickly enough. In these early days, I can confirm that sales in the public sector are much slower than in the private sector. All we need are a few more early adopter customers to prove the need and repeat sales....but once scaled and a repeatable process is in place, the #govtech market is HUGE (just look at OpenGov's recent $1B+ valuation for instance. Plus there are quite a few inspiring govtech companies in #BC who are doing phenomenal work AND sales). - New Ventures BC has the whole application and evaluation process down to a science, and they are very supportive of providing startups with continued tools and feedback (even for us non-winners). I appreciate that they stay in touch, provide helpful webinars/events, and were open to providing even more feedback and support. I'll be booking that more in-depth feedback session shortly. - This bump in the road doesn't mean I'm going to stop growing SimpliCity CMS. I'm passionate about making sure people in our communities are properly served at the municipal level, and to better support all staff who support all people! #quality #automation #accessiblity #transparency are all tenants of the work we do, and I can't wait to change the world together, one step at a time. #SimpliCityCMS #OneFrontDoor #GovernmentDX #HeadlessCMS #BCstartup #FemaleFounder

March is B Corp month! We’re proud Tred is recognised as a business that balances people, planet, and profit. Why is being a B Corp important to us at Tred? ⭐ Just like the folks at B Lab, we believe in the power of business to drive positive change in the world, which influences everything we do. Green values are the driving force behind our product and how we operate, and our business account (launching this spring) helps other organisations harness their money to do good for people and the planet 🌍 Being a part of the B Corp community helps keep us accountable to our mission, set an example for others in the industry, and continuously improve. It also connects us to a global network of organisations with a similar purpose, and by working together, we can drive change at a larger scale 🤝 Over the next few weeks, we’ll highlight how we and others in the B Corp community are moving business forward. Stay tuned! #sustainability #fintech #greenfinance

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone at Pardes Group International Ltd. Our main office has rigorously reviewed and officially certified the business plans of our entire portfolio. This certification underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence, transparency, and strategic foresight. Before introducing our diverse and innovative investment opportunities, we meticulously ensure that each business plan aligns with our high standards and strategic objectives. This certification is not just a testament to our due diligence but a seal of trust and reliability for our current and prospective investors. As we stand at the forefront of financial services, management consultancy, and other business support services, our certified business plans are designed to navigate the complexities of today's markets while seizing tomorrow's opportunities. Stay tuned as we unveil these certified investment avenues, each crafted with precision and a deep understanding of market dynamics, ready to set new benchmarks in the industry. #PardesGroupInternational #InvestmentCertification #StrategicGrowth #BusinessExcellence #InnovationInInvesting

Now we have had the opportunity to review the transcript of this fascinating conversation, it seems apparent that thinking is turning hard to the nature of the inflection point we are reaching in global markets. In short, it is all well and good to talk about 'higher for longer' in the context of taking air out of a balloon that was pumped full of pandemic stimulus, but we have now reached the point where consumers everywhere are feeling the pain. And yet central banks may not cut, or at least not far, unless that pain metastasises into unemployment and other symptoms of spare capacity. There are no easy answers for policymakers, especially as, at the same time, everyone is only too aware of the heightened atmosphere of political and geopolitical tension looming in H2. Talk on the RBNZ, for instance, coalesced around a sense that it may now be overdoing its hawkish tone. The good news? Issuers have been able to make hay in H1, including in the Australian market - which has experienced unprecedented scale and consistency of demand. New Zealand has been harder for global borrowers but there is ongoing optimism about underlying demand even as pricing has been tough to line up. You can read a full transcript of the discussion in the June/July edition of KangaNews magazine - to be published in late July.

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Learn the best strategies to raise capital even before deals at MECon 2024. This event will teach you how to tap into a secret network of investors virtually and brand and market yourself to attract capital. Sign Up Now 👉 https://bit.ly/3QA4jRM #MECon2024 #MultifamilyRealEstate #CapitalRaisingStrategies

Are you joining this year's Finanzsumposium? My motivation to attend this event every year are expired by: 🔍 Exploring cutting-edge insights into finance, investment strategies, and market trends. 🤝 Networking with industry peers, forging new connections, and collaborating on future opportunities. 📈 Gaining actionable knowledge from expert speakers and panel discussions. #Finanzsymposium #treasury #Finance #Tech #Networking #Mannheim #April2024

TruStage Ventures' Brian Kaas teamed up with CU Broadcast host Mike Lawson at our recent Fintech Summit to discuss the work of TruStage Ventures, navigating the evolving fintech landscape, and gearing up for the upcoming year. For a deeper dive into future collaborations and industry trends, click the link to watch the full interview! #VentureCapital #Fintech #CreditUnions

These sessions are mini "think tanks" where you have all in access and engagement with one of our Portfolio Managers. Seats are limited and as always, CPD points will be applied for #sentio #incomefund #coffeeconneqt #investforgood #portfoliomanagement