LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator’s Post

The Journey of our Social Impact Acceleration Program was very excited 🤩 Our startups share how the program supported their growth through workshops, training and mentoring sessions during the journey 🚀 The first cycle has ended, but we will continue to empower startups in an interconnected ecosystem. #Grow_Your_Startup #Social_Impact_Acceleration_Program

It's inspiring to support mission-driven edtech startups like Thriving Students Collective! In the video below, CEO Sarah Hauser shares how the hybrid LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator program has influenced her work and the impact it’s had. Interested in learning more about Thriving Students Collective’s mission? Check out our latest blog post featuring Sarah & Founder, Dr. Rebecca Branstetter: https://lnkd.in/g63TJRGJ #EdTechInnovation #EdTech #Education #Innovation #TransformingEducation #BreakthroughToScale #EdTechAccelerator #EdTechInvesting #Impact #ImpactInvesting #EdTechFounders #EdTechStartups

March 22nd is almost here. You’ve got until then to apply to OCEAN Programs Accelerator Cohort 10! Know a startup founder ready to stay rooted as they bring their early-stage tech ventures from inception to launch? Tag them below! Check out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gVBpgzNE  #accelerator #startupaccelerator

Top accelerators help their startups raise 50% to 170% more capital, gain traction and increase their chances of success. But, there’s good reason to be discerning about which accelerator is right for you. WorldUpstart’s approach is supported by in-depth research recently published in the Harvard Business Review by Susan Cohen, Benjamin Hallen, and Chris Bingham. Among the key advice: Gather Advice in Intensive Bursts, Facilitate Friendly Sibling Rivalry, and Require Scheduled Transitions Recommended weekend reading! https://lnkd.in/erYqJPjY

🚀 Harvard Business Review simple recipe to build the perfect startup accelerator: • Bundle most of the mentors’ advice in very dense and intense bursts • Make sure that founders are witnessing each other’s progress • Impose shared milestones and explicit common phases That’s it. What’s your favourite accelerator that applies this recipe today? https://lnkd.in/ed8NXyn6

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲? AcceleratorCON’s Draft Experience gives investors exclusive access to the brightest early-stage startups ready to scale. Don’t miss the chance to get in early. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗖𝗢𝗡. 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. Visit www.Acceleratorcon.com #AcceleratorCON #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲? AcceleratorCON’s Draft Experience gives investors exclusive access to the brightest early-stage startups ready to scale. Don’t miss the chance to get in early. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗖𝗢𝗡. 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. Visit www.Acceleratorcon.com #AcceleratorCON #VentureCapital #StartupInvesting

Join me on 26th March for a game-changing webinar: 'Maximise Your Equity: Smart Valuation Strategies for Startups'. Whether you're eyeing your first funding round or scaling up, this webinar will empower you with the confidence and strategies to step into the funding arena like a pro. 🌟 We'll dive into: ✅ Navigating equity distribution from seed round through Series A and beyond. ✅ Mastering startup valuation beyond just numbers. ✅ Grasping legal essentials for smooth negotiations. Bonus: Get hands-on with an Excel cap table model – your new financial planning tool. 🔗 Secure your free spot now! Link in comments! #Startups #Webinar #UKStartups

This article from the Harvard Business Review has some good takeaways for both startup ecosystem operators like myself as well as for startup founders who are looking to apply to an accelerator. In my experience at Arcology Launchpad, I've found all three of the suggested strategies in this article to be true.

Recently had attended the ‘Googled and Growing: Naren’ seminar, by LetsUpgrade, where Naren, one of industry lead shared invaluable insights on startups, investing, and community building. The discussions ranged from disruptive business models to fostering innovation. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and expand my knowledge. Looking forward to applying these learnings in my journey! 🎓💡 #Networking #BusinessInsights #TechStartups