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HEY, you! Feel like gettin' lucky today? 👀 🚨 60% of early-bird tickets for #SaaStock2024 have SOLD OUT! 4,500+ attendees, including 1,500+ founders from pre-seed to series C and 600+ investors, will be in Dublin with us come October... and now is the *best* time to join them. Today only, we're sweetening the deal with a limited-time offer, helping you make the connections you need for your business to thrive for potentially half the price 🤑 ...Now, we get it. Committing to taking time out from scaling your SaaS is hard - you feel like you need to be there, 24/7, just in-case. But in reality? The time you spend at SaaStock will be more than worth it 🔥 Building and scaling a successful SaaS business is fine alone, but it's 10x easier with the support you'll find on the show floor this October. 💸 Your next investor is there (they aren't in your office...) 🤝 Your new customers and next deals are there (find them quicker) 💬 Your founder peers are there (learn from their mistakes!) Spin the wheel to see just how lucky you're getting! https://buff.ly/3LNTsBX #SaaS #network #founders #startups #investor #scale #scaleup #growth #SaaSsuccess #tech #techevent

HAT TRICK Running a startup means you are going to wear multiple hats. One minute you are selling your products to customers. The next you are selling your opportunity to investors. Then you are selling your potential to possible cofounders/team talent. In the middle of all that, you are negotiating contracts with vendors, selling yourself to accelerator programs and learning how to prospect for new business. Just getting 1% better in ANY of those conversations is going to pay huge dividends... And we'd like to help with that. For the #startup #founders, this will be available to you VERY SOON. #sales #training #simulations #vc #funding #investor

Last week at SaaStock, I delved into the complete range of entrepreneurial experiences, from the early fundraising efforts of new founders to the challenges confronted by CEOs of pre-seed to Series B startups. This journey highlighted that the learning curve never stops, irrespective of where you stand in the startup world. For those embarking on their fundraising journey, here are three critical insights: 1. Understand the VC Landscape: - The fundraising climate remains uncertain with ongoing volatility from global events. - Public SaaS valuations are significantly down, impacting IPO and M&A activities. 2. Navigate VC Challenges: Liquidity timelines for VCs have extended, meaning VCs are more selective. Fewer funds are being distributed, signalling a focus on startups with traditional VC return potential. 3. Choosing the Right Path: - Recognise that VC funding isn't suitable for most businesses. Explore alternatives and determine the best course tailored to your startup’s needs. - Remember, the goal is sustainable growth, and sometimes that means deviation from the typical VC path. Founders, it's tougher to raise now than a few years ago, but stay resilient and informed. Tomorrow, I'll delve into why VC isn't the path for 99% of businesses and explore alternative solutions. #VC #Fundraising #SaaStock #Entrepreneurship

The cool thing about our #sales service firm, Sales Partner For Founders, is that if you have a budget for growing your company, we have a way to work with that. The thing is, with us, you don't have to only get value through a programatic offering, we can pivot support from one priority to the next. In many cases, you start with some strategy/process development, then once you've done that, you can focus on executing activities for a while. Then it might pivot to assessing a new effort as a team, then back to work driving that process! There are so many possibilities that this team can support, which is just what SMB owners / #founders, and #startups need.

🍂 Fall is officially here, and for many investors, this is when things start to pick up—especially before we all sign off for the holidays. At Forum Ventures, we've already invested in 58 startups this year alone, and there are plenty more exciting deals coming your way. Long gone are the days of waiting for (and watching) the often mundane #DemoDays. It’s time to normalize reviewing deals in a consistent, standard format, like the showcase page we share here at Forum. Instead of founders nervously fumbling through pitches or investors having to sit through hours of 10-minute presentations, you now have the autonomy to book time with any of our portfolio companies after reading a quick, digestible blurb that highlights their strengths. Investors who’ve taken these meetings have shared nothing but positive feedback. We’ll be delivering a list of 10+ B2B SaaS companies straight to your inbox six times a year with the most recent batch coming next week! 💸 Want to be the first to receive these deals? Submit the form in the comments to join our preferred investor network. 🤝 Already on our email distro and looking forward to receiving these deals? Comment or repost this to help us spread the word! 🔥 #Investing #Startups #B2BSaaS #Fundraising

We are teaming up with the legendary Mel O. of SIS Omni initiative and Landmark Ventures to discuss operational insights to set founders up for success in 2024! We just wrapped up a monster year at Hatchet Ventures 🪓 and.... - Onboarded 26 Portfolio Companies Founded By Underestimated Founders - Helped grow our portfolio’s run rate from $750K ARR to $6M ARR - $31.6M+ in Funding Raised across our Hatchet Portfolio - Generated $57M in valuation creation for our portfolio - Onboarded 77 of the Globes Top Operators as Portfolio Advisors - Built an advisor/operator ecosystem with $10.2B in Venture Capital raised, have 90+ Combined Exits - Onboarded a diverse advisor ecosystem of operators who have built and operated brands like Uber, Gap, Zynga, Splunk, Apple, Ebay, Stackpath, Microsoft, Packet, Zoominfo and ServiceTitan. - Surpassed 1,000+ advising/consulting sessions within our portfolio Join us this Thursday, February 8th at 5pm ET/2pm PT for a conversation with co-founder/CMO of Hatchet Ventures 🪓, Jessica Van Hatcher! #inclusiveentrepreneurship #AdviceforEntrepreneurs #SISOmni #socialentrepreneurship #ArcFund 🏄🏼♂️ Joshua Krammes, Kim Vu, Subbu Balakrishnan, Eric Rosa, Shannon Mark, Erin Richardson, Vadim Slavin, George Karidis Link for event in comments

🚀 Effective Collaboration: The Power of Partnerships! 🌟 Partnerships and collaborations are the rocket fuel for startups' client acquisition journeys! Share your thoughts below!  Unlock the power of partnerships and watch your startup soar to new heights! 💪✨ #StartupSuccess #Partnerships #CollaborationGoals #Guardiansinfotech

Many first-time SaaS founders I talk to make this mistake: They start their business with fundraising. And get rejected. You don't need money from investors to: - Start - Build a MVP - Validate PMF - Create a waiting list - Build a personal brand - Find your first customers - Build a team of like-minded Show that you can do that! This is much better than the unicorn pitch deck template, the billion dollar market bullshit bingo slides, crystal ball revenue projections etc ! Investor money has one function: To help you scale faster. In exchange for control and equity. Bootstrapping is a viable alternative, especially at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey. Take your fate into your own hands. Let’s go 🚀 ____________________________ Sharing my experience as an entrepreneur and angel investor. Investing in early stage B2B SaaS startups. Happy to connect 👋

Calling all Orange County, CA #Founders, #Funders, and #Startup enthusiasts. We are proud to share an upcoming event that should not be missed! Founders’ Forum – Inspire and Invest Talks June 13 at 11 am | Offered at No Cost Featuring Adriana Diener-Veinott of Golden Seeds! This interactive bi-weekly series is designed to equip you with crucial insights for startup fundraising. Why Attend: ✅ Learn from venture capitalists, angel investors, and seasoned founders. ✅ Gain strategies for identifying backers, refining pitches, and deciphering term sheets. ✅ Enhance your business growth with expert advice and real-world lessons. ✅ Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or new to fundraising, this series is your guide to securing the support you need. Join us to gain insights, build connections, and propel your venture to new heights.  Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gXN_mKCy

"What red flags do you lookout for when investing in startups?" 🚩 🎥 That’s what we asked Sam Merullo GM of UpsideDown VC at Rare Founders demo day! 💡 Co-founder relationships can be tricky to navigate when each founder has a different vision for the company. 🤝 Making sure all your goals align from the beginning and continuing to have open conversations about the future helps keep everyone on the same track. 🧠 UpsideDown VC are working to bring the Convertible Future Earnings Agreement to the UK, which is part equity and part future earnings agreement. ♻️ Enjoyed this? Repost to your network & follow Dose of Venture