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🌟 Discover the spark behind Airwallex's innovation! Jack Zhang recently joined other esteemed entrepreneurs at the #FoundersForum in Oxfordshire, sharing how the challenges of running a Melbourne coffee shop nearly a decade ago led to the creation of Airwallex. Join him, Alison Darcy, Martin Varsavsky, and Robert Weeber as they delve into how strategic partnerships, mentorship, and true innovation can keep entrepreneurs ahead of the curve. 🔗 🎥 Catch the replay of their insightful session organised by Founders Forum Group below! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FFGlobal2024

Jeff Barnes and Joshua T Berglan are here to shake up your perspective! In this thought-provoking video, they tackle some of the biggest ideas of our time, from entrepreneurship and investment to global economic forces. But it's not just about money - they dive deep into the fourth Industrial Revolution and the potential impact on personal autonomy and financial freedom. Join them as they explore the control of information and the role of technology in our rapidly evolving world, and consider the possibilities for a new world order. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the future of society, this video is a must-watch for its insightful and captivating discussion. #JeffBarnes #JoshuaTBerglan #Entrepreneurship #Investment #GlobalEconomy #FourthIndustrialRevolution #PersonalAutonomy #FinancialFreedom #ControlOfInformation #Technology #NewWorldOrder #FutureSociety #ThoughtProvoking #InsightfulDiscussion #MustWatch https://lnkd.in/gAZrhhUv

🌟 Exciting Episode Alert: Dive into Decision-Making with Cobble's Jordan Scott! 🚀 We're thrilled to share our latest episode featuring Jordan Scott, the genius behind Cobble. Discover how Cobble is revolutionizing the way we make decisions and plan adventures together. 🌐 👉 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dpUzMMQP Ever struggled with making plans? Share your story below! #Cobble #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Conversations Matter – Let’s Talk! In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Kevin Wilson, Executive Director of the Small Business Empowerment Center, join us to share his invaluable insights. With over 20 years of experience in providing SBA technical assistance, Kevin has been instrumental in helping aspiring entrepreneurs transform their business ideas into thriving ventures. 🚀 What We Discuss: Challenges and Triumphs: Kevin takes us through the journey of overcoming the typical hurdles of starting and growing a business in the urban core. Empowering Tools & Resources: Discover the wealth of support available through the Small Business Empowerment Center. Securing Funding: Practical advice on navigating the financial landscape to fund your business dreams. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the business! https://lnkd.in/gQz9jdgg #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategy #Funding #StartUps

From a Melbourne coffee shop to the Founders Forum Group stage! Follow Jack's journey and discover how a business challenge almost a decade ago turned into an opportunity for innovation. 🌟 Hit the link for the replay of this insightful session! 💡🎥 #FFGlobal2024

From a Melbourne coffee shop to the Founders Forum Group stage! Follow Jack's journey and discover how a business challenge almost a decade ago turned into an opportunity for innovation. 🌟 Hit the link for the replay of this insightful session! 💡🎥 #FFGlobal2024

The second episode of the FounderJourney Podcast by NuFund Venture Group (hosted by Guy Reams) is now live! 🎧 Fascinating conversation between an early investor, Dean Rosenberg and a founder Eugene Cho (Founder of Discover Echo Inc.) as they dive deep into their fundraising for building a successful startup. Some of the highlights - Discussion around the challenges of early stage funding for founders, including the development of Discover Echo and their success with angel investors and super angels. - Background in sales and the development of Discover Echo, a company that aims to build better microscopes than the current market leaders. - Eugene raised a couple million dollars from friends and family, had traction with micro VCs for a $5 million raise, but the deal fell apart, leading them to apply for and eventually win the TCA Quick Pitch competition in San Diego. _ Good discussion about differences between venture capitalists and micro VCs - Dean Rosenberg says he was impressed with Eugene's ability to engage with customers and extract money for value - Eugene discusses the value of receiving "smart money" from angel investors, who not only provide financial support but also offer advice and guidance in fundraising and business development. - Eugene and Dean worked together to secure funding for a series A round, initially aiming for $5 million but ultimately raising $7.5 million, while also forming a board, fulfilling orders, scaling up, hiring a team, and eventually expanding after securing the funding. - Good discussion around how early stage founders often give away too much equity too early, which can be difficult to get back and can lead to issues with incentivizing employees and retaining equity in the company. - Discover Echo experienced significant growth after Series A funding and attracted interest from venture capital, private equity, and strategic buyers at a conference, leading to potential offers. Love happy endings #FounderJourney #NuFund #Podcast #Startup #VentureCapital #Fundraising https://lnkd.in/gywESz6b

Thanks for having me on the show John H. Wilson, PhD! Had a blast chatting and sharing OpenOcean's story. Check out the full episode here. And be sure to subscribe to John's channel for more lessons on entrepreneurship!

Quick update: The video of Michael Conger's talk with B Academics today on Trends in Social Entrepreneurship and B Corp Research is available now on YouTube.

🎙 On this episode of #ProfessionalsontheRise, Councilmember Angel Encinas interviews two Chandler Endeavor program participants - EnKoat and Agoge. Tune in to learn about their entrepreneurial journey and hear about how they are making a positive impact in Chandler.