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The investor approach to decision-making is somewhat different from how entrepreneurs make decisions regarding their businesses. Adopting this mindset can lead to better outcomes, mainly when one takes a holistic view of a business's operations. Founders can be personally invested and emotionally connected to aspects of business in the way investors are not, hence why it is so common for disagreements to emerge between these groups. However, understanding the mindset of the other allows both parties to come to better understandings and make better decisions. #Ledership #VentureCapital #StartupSuccess #Innovation

A venture idea too close to the core business will be crushed by the corporate’s immune system, while one too far away will be starved to death... Getting the distance to the core right is one of the most crucial challenges in corporate #venturebuilding and the usual story goes like this: A newly founded #venturing unit will first try to work on projects relatively close to the core with a clear corporate #unfairadvantage just to later realize, that the utilization of those assets is harder than expected and that corporate rigidity kicks in quite easily. The next couple of ventures might then be more loosely related to the core business. But then the team realizes, that without any right to play, winning is hard and support from the top management is less easy to obtain… How to solve this dilemma? My standard advice would be that for totally unrelated or self-disrupting innovation #CorporateVentureCapital might be the better vehicle, while for entirely core business related activities, the advantages that venture building offers are marginal and business line innovation might be better suited. The remaining sweet spot is where large parts of the business model of the venture are different to the one of the host company, while others are not. This is where corporate venturing delivers the best results Yet this generic statement above hardly provides any advice for the individual corporate. Here I would suggest to start with an honest and transparent discussion with the the top management on the strategic reasons for venturing, the available resources, the expected time to money etc. to then arrive at a set of guidelines for the own venturing activities. Photo shows me in front of our #budapest office thinking about corporate venturing 😄

📩 Founder-Investor Communications: Strategic Frequencies Yield Tangible Benefits📩 In the startup ecosystem, the cadence of founder updates is a critical component of investor relations. Empirical data reveals a distribution of communication preferences among founders: 🔸 60% of founders strategically opt for monthly updates. This frequency is statistically optimal for synthesizing progress and maintaining a steady stream of investor engagement without overwhelming stakeholders. 🔸 21% of founders deliver weekly updates, allowing for a continuous feedback loop and the agility to adapt strategies in near real-time, enhancing operational responsiveness. 🔸 A focused 3% communicate on a daily basis, providing granular insights and fostering an environment of immediate transparency and investor inclusion. 🔸 16% choose a quarterly update cycle, which can effectively condense strategic milestones and financial trajectories into a comprehensive narrative. The attached image exemplifies a concise yet detailed investor update illustrating the utility of structured communication in investor relations. 📊 The analytical conclusion: regular, well-crafted updates are a conduit for sustained investor confidence, risk mitigation, and collaborative growth. They serve as a barometer of a startup's health and a predictor of its future performance. 👉 Which frequency has transformed your investor relationships the most? #startups #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #investing #finance #crossborder #inovexus #startup #VC #earlystage

An excellent example founder-investor communications, clear, understandable, short, without information noise. Without hiding the problem (well, probably not hiding it). And a beautiful example in this letter is the founder’s care for his employees.

When they started Unusual Ventures, John Vrionis and Jyoti Bansal established a core ideology for the firm: "Founder Obsession" This core ideology drives our work throughout the firm. We stay true to our goal of supporting founders across all functions and delivering world-class investment returns to LPs who are making the world better through education, healthcare, and research. Our team recently read "Built to Last" by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras to learn more about why core ideologies are central to building visionary companies, and why it's important to protect your core ideology during challenging times. Check out our entire review:

Realistic Expectations setting is as important as Strategic Planning and Flawless execution The urgency to boost top-line figures as a success indicator is evolving. Investors are now recognizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, urging startups not only to prioritize top-line growth but also to develop a solid plan for bottom-line sustainability. Hence expectations need to be set to convey the importance of a balanced approach between short-term goals and long-term vision. Once the goals are set, it's about doing things right. A large part of success is about executing plans rigorously. I stress the importance of practical execution, like market viability research, consumer research, test marketing before market expansion, competitive analysis, talent acquisition, partnerships, collaborations and technology integration, that will help in efficient expansion. By talking openly with my clients, explaining the time and effort needed for meaningful results, together, we prioritize goals, finding the right balance for steady and sustainable growth while meeting the startup's urgency. Setting Realistic expectations is the Starting point of sure shot and sustained growth. What say? Series on "Maximizing growth at Least Learning Cost" @ Bridge to Ocean 29. #strategicplanning #business #growth, #sustainable #startupstrategy #bridgetoocean29

Dear Investors, I understand your preference for traditional private channels of communication to evaluate opportunities. Social media posts cannot fully capture the range of factors involved. Additionally, the overwhelming number of emails and DMs makes it challenging to respond to everyone. I write these open letters to ensure that great startup and early-stage companies do not go unnoticed. My goal is to shine a light on the exceptional founders I have the privilege to support. These founders are driven by a purpose that goes beyond just seeking capital. In today's entrepreneurial landscape, many mistakenly believe that amassing significant investment funds validates their ideas. However, I assure you that these founders are destined for success, regardless of funding. I urge you not to overlook these opportunities. Consumer products are about more than just transactions. They are about forging connections where customers feel they are purchasing from a fellow human, not a faceless corporation. Keep your eye on this feed. Daniel #food #beauty #angelinvesting #seedcapital #venturecapital #management #cpgfinancialadvisor #innovation

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Pursuing new ventures and initiatives is essential for growth, but knowing when to persevere with an idea, pivot its direction, or discontinue it altogether is equally crucial.    At the heart of this decision-making process lies the ability to effectively assess the desirability, feasibility and viability of each idea or opportunity area. While persistence is often celebrated as a virtue, blindly pursuing an initiative without periodically evaluating its progress and relevance can lead to wasted resources, time and money.    Join us on on April 24th at 14:00 for our roundtable, Scoring and Stage Gating New Venture Ideas.   In this 60-minute session, we'll delve into the intricacies of evaluating new ventures, providing insights on when it's time to make critical decisions on whether to continue with, alter, or abandon your ideas.   Spaces are always free, but limited to 10 participants maximum as to not overcrowd the discussion. Register in the comments below to secure your seat. #innovation #innovationevents #venturescaling #ventures #newventures

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