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Secret Sauce & Moat: Unlocking Success in the Startup World After spending the past three days immersed in discussions with numerous startups at Podim Conference one key takeaway stands out: while many startups have exciting and innovative ideas, they often overlook the importance of creating a solid "moat" around their business. A moat acts as a protective barrier, giving a startup a unique and defensible position in the market, making it challenging for competitors to replicate their success. I've been fortunate to be part of teams that have built companies with strong technological moats. However, even with this advantage, we always focused on maintaining our edge through continuous R&D efforts, strategic go-to-market approaches, and building a recognizable brand. For startups looking to engage with investors and refine their pitch decks, it's crucial to consider various types of moats: 🔹 IP Moat 🔹 Network Effects Moat 🔹 Economies of Scale Moat 🔹 Brand Moat 🔹 Data Moat ... Whether you're in the startup world or established in your industry, I'm interested to hear comments what you believe contributes to your success. What's your unique selling point, your moat of success? #StartupStrategies #BusinessGrowth #MarketMoats #preseed #seed #VC #silicongardens 🌱🌱🌱

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Nastja Preradovic Visic

Intrinsic Curiosity | Deeptech | Physical Chemist | 2X Mother | Wife

5mo

I believe my moat is perpetually building knowledge and experience in different fields, respect, kindness and honesty to all human beings, and openly sharing - hence building strong connections. Btw check our Evalify for the IP moat. Or at least, to test it ;)

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