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At the end of January, Stephanie Bowker, Keji Mustapha and I organized an intimate conversation on lessons from startups that haven't gone according to plan. Keji moderated a panel with Stephanie and I from Ourspace, Alexander Hipp from Beyond, and Felix Martinez from Seedcamp. We shared both founder and investor perspectives on what it’s like to live through the tumultuous journey of not finding Product-Market Fit. We talked about: 💔 What it’s like to split up as cofounders 🔢 What signals indicate to investors that a startup is likely to be among the 90% that fail 🤯 The mental process of recognizing that the traction just isn’t there ⏭️ What it’s like to return investor capital, and either move on from the startup, or continue as a bootstrapped solo-founder We invited a small group of 20 founders (both VC-backed and bootstrapped), investors, and folks from the London/Paris ecosystem for some real talk about failure and getting on the other side of it. The connection among that group reassured that these things are worth talking about. Here's a pic that captures how that kind of connection felt. Also, clearly no one told me there was a color scheme for the event 🙈 If we were looking to take this conversation to another city to connect over these themes, where should we take it next? 

📊"The right business model can be the difference between success and failure for the same product," stated Alexander Osterwalder, CEO of Strategyzer. 📈The most successful businesses are created with a business model centered around solving a problem for others. 🎥Watch Nick Himowicz's comprehensive presentation at the Startup Moldova Summit 2024, on the business model canvas here➡️https://lnkd.in/dJP3Dt8q

Graduation- Done! 🎓 Today marks a mix of emotions as we bid farewell to our Cohort at the German Accelerator Program. 🚀 Proud to be recognized as one of the top German Startups and grateful for the opportunity to grow our mission. 🌟 Saying goodbye to our mentors and the team is bittersweet. 💼 Thank you for your hard work, great advice, patience and unwavering belief in our journey from idea to business success in the USA. Stay tuned for a detailed post sharing our experience and the path ahead! #GermanAccelerator #StartupJourney #BusinessGrowth 🚀

What’s shaping the startup world in 2024? From emerging trends to breakthrough innovations, 2024 is already proving to be a transformative year for entrepreneurs. 🌱 At InvestRoster, we’re not only tracking these changes but actively connecting startups with the right investors to help them thrive in this evolving landscape. Stay ahead of the curve and discover what’s next for the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 📈

As we continue our discussion on Startup Resilience, Devin Ramphal P.Eng., MBA (Mister Innovation) shared key insights into his experience as a co-founder and how this affected the dynamic of his relationship with his long-time friends, now business partners 🤝 Ramphal explains how as the business grew, so did the additional strain on his co-founder relationships and the differences between both stages ⏳ with this experience helping mold him into the resilient startup leader he is today! Have a listen to what he had to say 🔊 READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02mBplJ0 ⬅️ #StartupResilience #FounderResilience #CoFounder #BusinessRelationships #AltitudeAccelerator

Last week, our CTO and Co-Founder, Amir B., joined an exclusive panel with the top 4 companies leading the list of the #50 Most Promising Startups for 2024 by Calcalist כלכליסט. Amir shared our company's inspiring story of resilience and teamwork during these challenging times. Click the link below to read the full story >> https://lnkd.in/d7nr4TqG Amir B. | Tamir Cohen | Elad Schaffer | Alon Webman | CTech by Calcalist

The anticipation has been building, and the day we've all been eagerly awaiting is finally upon us! Haven't secured your spot yet for our dynamic pitch practice event with investors and experts? You still have a few precious hours left to do so! During this exclusive live online session, you'll master the art of crafting a pitch that's not just concise but compelling—essential for capturing investors' attention from the get-go. Then comes the exciting part—presenting your pitch to a panel of seasoned experts and receiving instant, personalized feedback to refine and elevate your startup ideas. Even if you're not quite ready to take the pitching plunge, joining us promises a wealth of knowledge. You'll gain invaluable insights into the anatomy of a successful startup pitch and witness firsthand how experts dissect and evaluate pitches. Don't let this opportunity to fast-track your startup journey slip away! Register now: https://lnkd.in/dQF5Cqyy. Jatin Kataria, Startup Ecosystem Specialist ☀️ Sameer Babbar Idowu Akinde Pommie Lutchman Tamzin Lovell Bhairav Patel Stephan Wessels Sanjay Soni CA(SA) S'onqoba Vuba Maushami Chetty Johann Ungerer Alan Fok Greg Serandos Gareth Bleazard Keshni Morar #PitchPractice #FounderInstituteSA #WinterCohort #BusinessSuccess #BusinessGrowth #ExpertFeedback

When I got this invitation, initially I was shocked. - A networking event that charges early stage founders but free for investors? - Isn't this exploiting young entrepreneurs and creating an unhealthy founder/investor dynamic? - Shouldn't pitch events showcase the most qualified startups, not a pay-to-play model? But then I considered another perspective: - If a founder doesn't know where to start raising, would this be a good intro? - If a startup invests in this opportunity, will it attract more serious founders? - An event like this adds value to founders, so doesn't it make sense to charge a fee? Genuinely curious about thoughts from founders / investors. What pros/cons from both perspectives about an event like this? Should there be more?

Our CEO Paul Byrne rocked the stage at one of Texas's most esteemed tech entrepreneur meetups last month to discuss success factors for startups and growing businesses, and it was nothing short of incredible! Here are some of our favorite highlights… #TechEntrepreneur #SuccessInTech #TechEngineering #SoftwareDevelopment #TechStacks

Regascold is among the #topten in the AC2 Startup #Competition of GründerRegion Aachen. 🌟 We utilize the cold energy that is usually lost in traditional regasification processes. As our co-founder, Sven Hudy, perfectly puts it: "The cold is already there; why leave it unused?". 🌬️💡Read the full article here. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKtTtjAH