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Hello, everyone! I hope you’re all doing well and making strides in your ventures. 🚀 I have a question for all the investors out there. As someone deeply involved in the startup ecosystem, I'm curious to know what common red flags 🚩 and green flags ✅ you notice when evaluating startups and their ideas. It doesn’t matter what stage the startup is in or the industry it’s targeting—I’m interested in understanding the universal signs that raise your confidence or concern. Whether it’s the team, the market fit, the innovation, or something else entirely, your insights would be invaluable to me and the community here. Please share your thoughts, and feel free to tag fellow investors who might have some great input. Let’s start a conversation that can help founders better align with what investors are truly looking for! Thank you for your time and insights. 🙌 #StartupInvesting #RedFlags #GreenFlags #InvestorInsights #StartupCommunity #StartupCommunity #InvestorInsights #Entrepreneurship

🤔 Why do I read so many posts and blogs about why startups fail and why founders seem to deliver terrible pitches all the time? It looks like many people are fixated on the negative, zooming in on every mistake and misstep. Especially from the investment side like VCs there is a lot of grief shared on social media. Sure, there is a lot that founders and startup teams can do better, and let’s focus more on that! #Founders: share more wins even small steps and the start-up / scale-up community share more best stories and how we can support each other. There is so much knowledge and experience in this field! And we know it is hard as I also wrote in an article last year: https://lnkd.in/dzFax-mV “Launching a start-up is like playing a ball game. Except that the founder(s) play all roles on the pitch.” We need more cheers and less boos! #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #Founders #VC #StartupCommunity Birdhouse

At Grid110, we’ve been working with early-stage founders for the last 8+ years. From inaccessible resources, to lack of supportive community, we’ve observed that one of the toughest leaps to take in building your business, is to take that first step—to go all in. ✨ That’s why our Idea to Launch Bootcamp provides the support and resources needed to accelerate founders from concept to reality. Designed for LA-based founders in the earliest stages of their venture, this 6-week self-directed bootcamp will support startup teams that are looking to launch a functional product or service within the next three months. 🚀 Founders will develop the foundational skills necessary to validate a business idea, discover and understand their customers, and work towards launching a functional product or service, all while growing their network in the LA startup ecosystem! 📣 Applications are due May 27, at 9pm PST. Learn more about the bootcamp and apply here: grid110.org/idea-to-launch 📣 Register for our info session on May 14, at 12pm PST: https://lu.ma/k37wqd88 #Idea2Launch #EarlyStageFounder #Accelerator #Entrepreneurship

Our very own Managing Director, Eileen Lee, was on the panel at Venture Atlanta’s ‘State of Startup Investing in Atlanta’ event a few weeks ago. This event fostered some incredible connections, conversations, and opportunities within Atlanta’s vibrant tech community. Here are a few key takeaways from the event: 💥Despite facing a challenging external environment, local investors observed a significant resurgence in 2024, marked by heightened interest and activity across various sectors. 💥There is a strong emphasis on supporting diverse founders and underserved markets, with strategic investments in AI, health tech, and fintech taking the lead. 💥The focus is on leveraging Atlanta's regional strengths and fostering collaboration to build an interconnected startup ecosystem. Did you attend the State of Startup Investing in Atlanta? We want to hear all about it. Drop some of your key takeaways in the comments! 🔑 #investinginatlanta #atlantatech #atlantastartups #entrepreneurship

I love it when we can help a client move forward in attaining their goals Last week we went to Venture Connect where we saw over 50 pitches by startups to investors. This week a client of ours asked us if they could present their pitch deck to me so I could provide feedback. I was thrilled to be able to use the insights I gained by attending Venture Connect to help him with his deck. After all, that was our main goal in attending - to hear the conversations startups are having with investors and to be able to bring value back to our clients! #entrepreneurship

⚡️ New Newsletter Alert ⚡️ We're thrilled to unveil RightShift Pulse, a bi-weekly newsletter tailored for the dynamic startup ecosystem. Whether you're an accelerator director, an early-stage investor, or a seed-stage founder, this newsletter is your direct line to the latest insights, trends, and best practices driving innovation. With each power-packed edition, you can expect: 💡 Thought Leadership: Gain exclusive access to key takeaways and expert analysis from our cutting-edge research and publications. 🚀 Operator Essentials: Dive into a carefully curated selection of must-read articles, videos, and resources tailored for founders, accelerators, and investors. From fundraising strategies to operational tactics, we've got you covered. 🌟 RightShift Roundup: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest news, updates, and success stories from the trailblazing RightShift community. Whether you're seeking to optimize your accelerator program, make informed investment decisions, or propel your startup to new heights, RightShift Pulse will deliver the resources you need to succeed. Get ready to accelerate your journey with our inaugural edition coming this week 🥳 Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eZU2N7Fk #RightShiftPulse #StartupAcceleration #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Newsletter #Subscribe

In a recent pitch idea swap we ran for our startup community we focused on the Problem and Solution slides of the pitch deck. I know many founders struggle to explain simply what their business does and the problem it's solving - usually because they are so close to the business. So we explored how using a customer journey can help to: ⭐Explain the main motivations their users have to engage with a business ⭐Highlight a startups core product and its appeal to users ⭐Demonstrate the viral nature of their business Tony Eames, co-founder of Total Active Hub and one of our community members, shared his experiences, and explained how using a customer journey had resulted in a shift in the way investors engaged with his startup when pitching. You can read more about Tony's experiences in our blog (link in comments) and do share any tips you have that help bring problem and solution to life in a pitch deck. #startup #investing #pitching #entrepreneurship #FundingMastermind

SoundTech Accelerator Program: Camp 2 is happening next week! 😍 Our focus will be on Human and Financial Capital. Participating startups will come to our hub to dive into the essentials of building the right team and talent mapping to ensure they have the best people to drive their ventures forward. Understanding the investor landscape is crucial, and this camp will provide insights into identifying and engaging potential investors. Additionally, growth marketing strategies will be explored, equipping the startups with tools to scale their businesses effectively. Our experts and mentors will guide participants through these critical aspects, helping them to strengthen their foundations and prepare for sustainable growth. We’re excited to welcome everyone back to our hub and continue this incredible journey! #SoundHubDenmark #SoundTechAccelerator #TeamBuilding #TalentMapping #InvestorLandscape #GrowthMarketing #StartupJourney #Camp2 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

🆘 Help! I messed up an investor convo! 😬 Balancing the ever-shifting landscape of pre-seed startups can be a real head-scratcher for founders. 🌱 As an entrepreneur, I've been navigating (and trying to stay consistent!) in this whirlwind of change. 💨 I've had lots of investor-driven convos lately, gathering some awesome feedback (and a few offers) that's been fuelling updates in our approach, strategy, and pitch material. 🚀 What's been tripping me up? Effectively communicating this ever-changing terrain. Early-stage startups are by their nature, rapidly evolving. These rapid changes directly impact our investment strategy, where my initial talks centre around one strategy, only to pivot based on new info and feedback. 🔄 As a founder, I'm grappling with genuine questions: Does this sound like I haven't gone deep enough? Do I seem unsure of the company's needs? Am I coming off as inconsistent? 🤔 My go-to move is framing changes positively (because they are!) and communicating the data that led to this pivot. For instance, "We had a huge discovery in technology that rapidly speeds up our time to market. As a result of our personal investment in the product, we're now pursuing a different investment strategy, XYZ." 🚀 I'm finding this challenge when I'm speaking with F&F and pre-seed investors, less relevant beyond seed stage as your MVP is out. I don't usually seek advice in my posts, but this one's been on my mind since I started this journey. Calling on fellow entrepreneurs and investors to share your experiences here. 🤝 It's a positive journey of discovery and iteration, but does an investor see it that way? 🤔💡  #StartupStruggles #InvestorInsights #startupjourney #entrepreneurship #earlystageinvesting #preseedstartups