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Keep your ears to the ground and listen first...act later. It's important to setup your startup based on a thorough understanding of the market, your target consumer and more... Thrilled to lead this session and share experiences with these passionate #founders of some exciting new #startups #gtmstrategy #startupacceleration #innovation EvolveX We Founder Circle Neuronimbus

After high demand for this feature, we are very excited that today we are launching ORCA Explore which gives investors full autonomy to seamlessly navigate through our network of 1,350+ startups and uncover the most talented founders for potential investments. Investors can use Explore to filter on a series of data points such as stage, sector, location, traction, trending, etc. to uncover the most relevant deals to their firm’s thesis before the data exists anywhere else. Every startup on ORCA is backed by the founder which enables investors to request an introduction and receive it instantly in their email inbox to then plan a time to chat with the founder. It also means we have the most up-to-date information on early stage startups that you can track to see updates over time. We have helped countless firms identify and invest in startups prior to some of the top accelerators like NEO, YC, Pear VC, Antler, and many more. If you are an investor looking to increase your deal funnel in a curated manner, then feel free to try our Explore feature directly using the link in the comments without having to sign up! This feature is a pivotal step towards us further executing our mission of helping founders get access to capital by distributing their startups to more relevant investors globally. The ORCA Network team is hungrier than ever to execute this mission in ‘24. A lot more coming in terms of product updates soon. Stay tuned… #networking #founders #investing #vc

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 🌱🌱🌱

If you’re an investor, this is why you shouldn’t miss out on Podim, according to Francois Mazoudier. Reach. You’d have to fly out to so many CEE countries and tech events to see the number of startups & investors you do at PODIM. Quality. Investors and startups are vetted, so you get to meet and connect with relevant individuals and companies. No drinking from a firehose of bad companies wasting your time. Efficiency. PODIM runs like clockwork, it should be a Swiss company. 😉 No time wondering what’s on, where, who. There’s super efficient use of limited time. European style. Nobody is barging in to pitch you. Everybody’s keen to build true relationships, have deep chats. There’s a great choice of places and side events. A soft sell. Pleasant, wouldn’t you say? See you there!

🧐 Do You Know a Game-Changing Innovator or Entrepreneur? Help us spotlight them by referring startups, scale-ups, investors, accelerators, and hubs from around the world. Nominate them to be featured on The FutureList platform, included in exclusive reports, and potentially invited to our events. You'll be recognized as the referral champion for each successful nomination. 🧑🏻💻 Criteria we typically look for: - Tech-Driven Solutions: Companies utilizing technology to solve industry challenges. - Proprietary Products/Services: Companies with unique and innovative offerings. - Growth Stage: Companies in Seed to Series C funding rounds poised for growth. - Product Validation: Companies with released products or promising MVPs demonstrating market fit. Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/d7Zua6VM

LETS GET STARTED!! 🖱 WHY you want to work with NinthLabs for your next Start Up Venture... Access to expertise and resources: NinthLabs have teams of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and technical experts who can provide guidance and support throughout the entire startup process, from ideation to launch and beyond. This can be especially valuable if you are a first-time founder or lack experience in certain areas. Faster validation and launch: Studios often have a proven process for validating ideas and launching companies quickly. This can help you get your product or service to market faster and reduce the risk of failure. Funding and network connections: NinthLabs provide options for Investors and other key players in the startup ecosystem. This can make it easier to raise capital and grow your business. WHY wait? Our team are interested to hear from you: 📱1300 9 NINTH 💻 nintheast.com

Join A2D for our FIRST EVER Online Demo Day! 📅 Date: November 16, 2023 🕒 Time: 6 - 7 PM (Bangkok Time) 🌐 Location: Online - Join from Anywhere! Whether you're an experienced investor, a budding angel, or simply a tech enthusiast, this Online Demo Day is the perfect opportunity to explore the latest innovations and support the startups that could shape our future. Aspiring and early-stage founders can also join to see and learn from other startups pitching! 🚀 What to Expect: 🌟 Innovative Pitches: Four startups will have a limited time to present their vision and products to potential investors. Get ready to be inspired by their creativity and ambition. 🌟 Expert Insights: Gain valuable insights from industry experts who will share their thoughts and advice on investing in startups and emerging technologies. 🌟 Q&A Sessions: After each pitch, engage with the startup founders in interactive Q&A sessions to learn more about their projects, strategies, and growth potential. 📌 Save the Date and Register Today: https://lu.ma/A2D-demo-day #vc #angelinvestors #tech #innovation

#WomenLedWednesday Meet Fiona Triaca and Kate O'Keeffe, the founders of Heatseeker, helping high-growth companies hit product market fit faster with an AI-powered SaaS tool that drives testing and learning in the market. They're solving the problem of 'what' and 'how' scale-ups, and start-ups run rapid experiments for potential users and synthesise the data into real outcomes. Heatseeker can run experiments on value propositions, new segments, new features, new business models and pricing on similar products. I was beyond excited to learn about what they're doing and can't believe this finally exists! ALSO they're raising at the moment and are nearly halfway to their goal. More info on how to support or get involved in the comments below. Thanks Fiona and Kate for hosting an awesome 'Learn Angel Investing' event today, featuring Anne Cocquyt from The GUILD. Some key takeaways from Anne for aspiring angel investors on how to evaluate a startup: 😇 Evaluate the deal - understand what it is, how many people use it, levels of customer delight 😇 Understand the competitive landscape - how different and defendable is it relevant to the current solution? 😇 Idea strength - Is it a good idea? Is it significantly different to what exists? 😇 Red flags - founder defensiveness, claiming they have no competitors, no advisors, missing sources, following vanity metrics over north stars Euphemia Dominic Pym 🌱 Judy Anderson-Firth Aussie Angels Cheryl Mack Anf Chans ☕ #InvestInWomen #WomenFounders #WomenInBusiness #WomenInTech #SupportWomenInBusiness #Startups #ScaleUps #AngelInvesting #AngelInvestors #VC #Investing

💥 Why You Shouldn’t Fear Failure 💥 In our latest Tech Thursday panel, we dive into why failure is not the end, but a powerful beginning. 🚀 Our experts share how setbacks can lead to major breakthroughs, personal growth, and lasting success. 🌟 Whether you're an entrepreneur or just navigating life’s challenges, this discussion will inspire you to embrace failure as a stepping stone to greatness. 💪 Watch the video to learn how to turn your failures into your greatest assets! 🎥👇 #TechThursay #NorthForge #Entrepreneurship #Failure #Innovation #GrowthMindset #SupportSystem

It's not always about reinventing. Often we can build on the great work of others to move forward. I was getting all set to write a summary post from my participation at last week's Tech Thursday event, when I came across this brilliant post below. Well done Bashir Mustapha. It sure tops anything I would have put together! Great video work! This was indeed a great evening: an excellent turnout and a dynamic crowd of entrepreneurs and tech professionals. As I move forward to build the organization BizforClimate it is incredibly helpful to learn from established #founders on the trials and tribulations of building their businesses. A key message: let's not be afraid to fail. Another key lesson: the importance of having the support of our partners, families, and friends, and to that end, I am incredibly blessed and grateful to have so much support around me in this venture. And here is something fun as well... these same business leaders are #ClimateLeaders. 💪 Standard Carbon, Neovation Learning Solutions, and North Forge have all signed on to the BizforClimate Climate Action Pledge and are speaking up to help us respond to the many and growing challenges of climate change. And maybe soon Callia? ✍ Thanks for sharing your story and for your leadership in this community. To learn more, watch this short video: https://lnkd.in/gGp2wHTU Justin P. Dan Belhassen Catherine Metrycki Joelle Foster Whitney Moir Paul Card Corinne Gusnoski