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🚨 The #1 Reason Startups Fail (and It’s NOT a Bad Idea) 🚨 Most startups don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because of bad timing. Too early? You burn cash while waiting for the market to catch up. Too late? You’re stuck fighting an uphill battle in a crowded space. So how do you get timing right? MIT has studied this in-depth, and I just dropped a newsletter breaking down their insights on why even great startups fail—and how you can avoid the timing trap. 🔥 Bonus: This edition also includes a handpicked list of London startup events for the next 10 days. Link in the comments. Curious—what’s the worst case of bad timing you’ve seen in startups? ⏳👇 #startups #entrepreneurship #founders

Startups: What It REALLY Means to Own One Dreaming of being your own boss? Intrigued by the startup world but unsure of what it entails? This video dives deep into the reality of owning a startup! Our expert panel, featuring seasoned advisors and inspiring ambassadors, unpacks everything you need to know. Whether you're a curious college student or a seasoned professional considering a leap, this video is your roadmap to understanding the exciting yet demanding world of startups. Leave a comment below with your biggest startup question! #startupindia #entrepreneurship #innovation #startyourbusiness #techstartups #startupjourney #startupsuccess #newbeginnings #indianstartups

Is your startup ready for funding? Let’s break it down! 💸 From Pre-Seed to Series C, each stage of funding is a crucial milestone in a startup’s growth journey: ✅ Pre-Seed: Transforming ideas into prototypes. ✅ Seed: Laying the foundation for your vision. ✅ Series A: Scaling your product and growing your team. ✅ Series B & C: Accelerating growth and expanding market dominance. At Falak Startups, we’re dedicated to empowering ambitious founders at every stage. If you’re ready to take your startup to the next level, visit falakstartups.com to learn more and fill out our form to kickstart your journey. Your startup could be the next big success story 🚀 #FalakStartups #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #ScaleYourStartup #Entrepreneurship #FundingStages #BusinessGrowth

Founders - Every Monday gather your team and ask..👇 "Are we following the advice in the image below?" The longer you're in the game, the easier it is to form bad habits. Majoring in minor things happens far too often in startup-land. Startups are about building momentum and stacking wins. This weekly check-in helps refocus your team on what's important—making something people love. #startups #entrepreneurship #tech Thanks and credit: Kevin Jurovich

Ready to secure funding for your startup? I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our Mastermind program! 🎉 with Thea-Isabella Otto who has been working with me for past couple of months on exciting startup projects. Starting January 8th, 2025, we will kick off this intensive 12-week journey to help startups like yours secure funding faster and more effectively.💰 Here’s what you can expect: - Expert guidance on investment readiness - Weekly sessions with industry leaders - Personalized feedback on your pitch -Access to great investor network This program is designed to accelerate your growth and connect you with the right investors.🚀 Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your startup's future. For more details, reach out to us at ask@agataandryszczak.com. #Startups #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship

**STARTUP FRIENDS -- if you're at TechCrunch #DISRUPT this week, let's connect! We have two things going on: 1) If you are a Foundersuite or Fundingstack user, we are doing several 5-min "mini-interviews" at Disrupt. DM me here on LInkedIn if you'd like to be featured ( = free social media love for your #startup :) 2) Join us for a FREE "Funders + Founders After Event" with our friends at FundVoyage and Nixon Peabody LLP featuring startup pitches, wine and h'ordeuvres (took me a few tries to spell that correctly... :) Reg link 👇 STARTUP TRIVIA: can you correctly name what's going on in this photo? Post your answer in the comments :) #startups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #raisingcapital

Most founders make these 5 mistakes. And it sinks their startups. Don’t be one of them. Here are 5 traps to avoid: 👉 Ignoring your customers 👉 Underestimating real costs 👉 Inflating market size 👉 Raising capital too soon 👉 No long-term strategy These are the mistakes that 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀. Swipe through to learn how to 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 and build smarter. Avoiding these pitfalls won’t guarantee success, but it will dramatically improve your chances. Focus on customers, stay realistic, and always have a plan. —  👉 Like & share if this was helpful!  👉 Follow for more tips on building tech products as an early-stage founder. #startup #entrepreneurship #founder #productdevelopment #startupsuccess

🚀 Why Startups Should Think MVP First! The biggest mistake founders make? Trying to build the perfect product from day one. 🚀 An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) helps you: ✅ Launch faster – Get real user feedback before burning cash. ✅ Reduce risk – Validate ideas before going all in. ✅ Attract investors – Show traction, not just a pitch deck. At TechPrysm, we help startups build MVPs that scale, ensuring you don’t waste time or money on unnecessary features. 💡 What’s your biggest challenge with building an MVP? Drop a comment below! 👇 #Startups #MVP #TechPrysm #Entrepreneurship #ProductDevelopment

The Biggest Mistake Startups Make Early On 💡 "Do you know the #1 mistake many startups make in their early days?" It’s trying to do too much, too soon. When you try to solve everything, you end up solving nothing. ✅ The key is focus. Start with a niche, solve one problem better than anyone else, and grow from there. Some of the biggest companies we know today—like Amazon and Google—started with one core offering before they expanded. ✨ Remember: It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing it better. 💬 What’s one thing you’re focusing on this year to grow your startup? Share your thoughts—I’d love to hear about your journey! #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Focus #BusinessGrowth #StartupCommunity #Innovation

🚀Struggling to find your next big startup idea? You don’t need to wait for a sudden 'aha' moment! Join us on 📅 October 24, 2024, at 9:00 am (Asia/Tokyo) for an interactive session with Jonathan Greechan, Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute, where you’ll learn structured methods to consistently develop innovative startup ideas. RSVP Now ➡️ https://fi.co/e/351287 🎯 What You’ll Learn: The common mistakes and misconceptions around startup ideas. Proven methods and six frameworks for generating great ideas. The best practices for getting feedback and refining your concepts. 🎤 Featured Speaker: Jonathan Greechan – Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator with 7,000+ companies and nearly $2B in venture funding. Don’t miss this chance to transform your ideas into scalable startups! #StartupIdeas #Entrepreneurship #FounderInstitute #Innovation #StartupJourney #IdeaFramework #GlobalEvent #StartupGrowth #AspiringEntrepreneurs #Networking