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So proud of my friend Kelsey (Young) Brennan and the team at Strella for their launch today! If you're looking for an AI-assisted interview tool to better collect customer feedback at scale, Strella is for you. See below to learn more about Strella!! #AIInterview #CustomerObsession #CustomerFocus #MarketResearch #AITechnology https://lnkd.in/gEWVPhaK

#Shapeways is in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, I saw this coming since September 29,2021 the day they IPO'd and they raised just under 90 million dollars. We had a party where Ryan Seacrest does the New Years broadcast from, it was a colossal waste of money. When I was there I had to fight to buy hard drives for our failing infrastructure and yet they bought us hats, Northface jackets , Otto tee shirts and yet our infrastructure was old and failing.Warren Buffett buys into management, he would never invest in a SPAC or Shapeways. This management team was the weakest I have ever seen my entire career. Between, the outright foolishness, to the nepotism, to the mismanagement of funds, buying insolvent companies, hiring dozens of people without knowing what they would work on with exorbitant salaries , to the idiocy of OTTO. Shapeways had impressive tech and the marketplace, but they refused to rein in spending, the term drunken sailor applies. I hope the EHV team rises above this chaos and like a phoenix is reborn. #SparkofInnovation #MadeInTheFuture #3dPrinting #Spac #WarrenBuffet #Mismanagement

🚀 Big News: Announcing Strella! 🎉 I’m thrilled to share that Strella is launching publicly today! At Strella, we believe that the customer’s needs should be a company’s North Star. But until today, collecting in-depth, continuous feedback from customers has been extremely slow and cumbersome. Using Strella’s AI-moderated interviews with real-time synthesis, companies can make informed decisions in hours, not weeks. Here’s a sneak peak of what Strella offers: ⭐ AI-moderator to run qualitative research at scale across time zones and languages ⭐ Instant synthesis of findings into shareable, actionable insights and highlight reels ⭐ Streamlined setup, recruitment & scheduling (including access to our panel) We couldn’t be more thrilled to share our vision and journey on this big day! Follow along for more updates as we continue to grow! A big thank you to my co-founder Priya Krishnan our incredible team who has made this all possible: Kelsey (Young) Brennan Paweł Borkowski Robert Koprowski Adam Barley. We’re hiring! Check out our coverage in VentureBeat (https://hubs.la/Q02TqPlQ0) Get in touch with us on our website (strella.io) or email me at lydia@strella.io 🎉

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🚀 Got an Idea? Let’s Make It Big! 🚀 Red Bull Basement is back!! 🤩 It’s your chance to turn your groundbreaking ideas into reality! ✨ Whether you're flying solo or teaming up with a friend, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact with AI-powered innovation or with an idea of your very own!! Why Jump In? - 🌎 Global Stage: Your idea could take you to MIT in Cambridge and the World Final in Tokyo, Japan! - 🚀 Accelerator Program: Win and jet off to Silicon Valley & LA for a 3-week innovation sprint where you'll bring your concept to life! - 💼 Exclusive Mentorship: Gain insider access to top mentors, industry leaders, and VC insights to supercharge your project. How It Works: 1. 💡 Submit Your Idea by October 27, 2024! Don’t have an idea yet? No worries, our AI tool can help spark inspiration! 2. 🎤 Pitch at MIT: The top 10 ideas will present at the National Final in November for a chance to advance. 3. 🌏 World Final in Tokyo: Represent the USA at the epic World Final this December! What’s in it for you? - 🌐 Global Recognition: Showcase your idea on an international stage. - 🧠 Cutting-Edge Learning: Dive deep into AI, emerging technologies, and sustainable solutions that are conscious of our world’s future. - 🏆 Epic Prizes: Win access to resources, connections, and experiences that could launch your future career. Why This Matters 🤔: In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation isn’t just about creating the next big thing—it’s about creating solutions that are mindful of the environment, society, and the challenges we face globally. Red Bull Basement empowers you to leverage AI in ways that make a real, sustainable difference. Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity pass you by! 🌟 Apply Now and take your first step toward changing the world! Message me if you have applied!! https://lnkd.in/gPMs5Y7C

📓 Story time! Together with the buyer, we celebrated a big exit that wasn’t. It all started with a tap on my shoulder on Castro St in Mountain View. I heard: “Are you guys from Beep Science?” and saw a finger pointing at the logo on the back of my silver company jacket. “You should meet our biz dev guy.” the voice continued. The meeting was arranged at CES in Las Vegas. We hardly said a word while receiving a valuable lecture about business in a fancy hotel lobby bar. During goodbyes, he concluded: “You guys are great!” The buyer loved us. Our CEO (👋 Jan Rune) negotiated a deal. The buyer’s management team, excluding the CEO, flew to Oslo for a chaotic final due diligence sprint. There were too many people asking about too many things from a team that wasn’t fully prepared or prepped. But checkboxes were checked; the buyer still loved us. Everyone was cheerful at the closing dinner in an expensive Norwegian restaurant, involving a half-a-man-sized bottle of red wine and a wooden crate. They planned to book a seat for the empty bottle and take it back across the Atlantic Ocean. The next day came the blow; “We cannot do the deal.” said the message from the publicly listed buyer’s CEO. Poof, the big exit was gone. The year was 2007, the global financial crisis had just begun, and the Toronto Stock Exchange had started to crash. Some learnings from the incident; 👕 Company swag works! 💌 When the customer or buyer loves you, you will notice. 💸 A deal is not done until the money is in the bank. 🎡 Business is always cyclical. PS. The gentleman who tapped my shoulder (👋 Bill) became a board member in my next startup, and almost exactly ten years after we did an exit together. This is a series of true stories and learnings from my #thuglifeofstartup career. Happy to hear how you experienced the events ( 👋 )!

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