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Good morning! Join us in Monday's episode as we explore Techstars’ journey with Andrew Hippert focusing on the recent closure of accelerators in Boulder and Seattle. Andrew will discuss the impact on stakeholders and Techstars' expansion to NYC. Here is a sneak peek! 👇 #Techstars #StartupAccelerators #NYCExpansion

We are thrilled to announce that DOUBL founders Jessica and Bryn have been selected to be a part of the Dream Ventures Winter Accelerator 2024 Cohort led by the amazing and talented Annie Evans and Kelley Arena!  During the kickoff yesterday we had the privilege of hearing the Hot Smart Rich Maggie Sellers share her investor insights. Safe to say we are obsessed and wanted to share some of our key takeaways: 1. Strategic Partnerships: Understanding the pivotal role of cultivating strategic partnerships, especially in early stages. Collaborations create strong relationships with other founders and build community around a brand which often unlocks new opportunities. 2. Uncovering the Viral Hook: Identifying that magnetic element that captivates and retains users is a transformative revelation. Thinking outside of the box can lead to PR gold.  3. Authentic Investor and Founder Engagement: Building genuine connections with investors and fellow founders by actively supporting their content to enrich our network. Authenticity is the cornerstone of meaningful relationships! 4. Confidence and Innovation: Confidence in our vision, coupled with thinking outside the conventional boundaries, to propel us to explore innovative solutions and calculated risks. 5. Starting Small, Thinking Strategically: We've learned that not everything needs immediate scalability. By prioritizing conversion, pinpointing our hero product, and nurturing our evangelists, we can enhance our foundational strengths. A heartfelt thank you to Maggie Sellers for her mentorship. We are very excited to implement these strategies moving forward, and continue to promote our message.

A week ago we held our late cofounders event… it didn’t go as expected at all. I had selected three speakers from totally different horizons and in completely different companies, expecting a wide range of learnings: ⭐️ Gabrielle Sergent, CTPO Klaro, an early-stage startup on a social mission ⭐️ Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet, CEO Ornikar, a seasoned executive that arrived when KKR put €120m in the company   ⭐️ Alban Sayag, CEO Yousign, serial tech entrepreneur building further the European eSignature leader Well, it turned out that they all shared extremely similar feedback! And that was even better. All three of them expressed that: 1️⃣ One of their key impact was driving the team and culture to new heights: more accountability, more structured and cooperative org, more data-driven decisions. 2️⃣ A late cofounder move is successful when the new comer and the historical founders can both show high humility and desire to learn from each other. 3️⃣ If at first, it’s not your company and never will be (you haven’t started it)… it quickly becomes as fulfilling as if you were a founder, and the equity package is a reflection of that, not the cause. I was also surprised by how much this role resonated, how many ultra involved C-levels identified themselves years after as late cofounders, and how many others wished to find such a role. The impact of such late cofounders is absolutely tremendous for the companies that experienced it, and the ecosystem is now beginning to understand it. With Hexa Scale ⚡ we'll capitalise on these learnings for every late cofounder we partner with!

Yesterday 👏 was 👏 EPIC 🤯 The Rare Founders Investor Conference and Demo Day was an absolute success. 🚀 (Which I do *not* say lightly, I'm usually very critical 😅) 👉But when one of the founders said they had 8 (EIGHT!!) investor conversations after their pitch 😱 👉And another founder literally got chased 🏃♀️down by an investor who wanted to make sure they got a chance to talk (how often do things happen that way around) - you know you did something right. In the short time I've had the pleasure of working with Vasily Alekseenko, I've been witness to his incredible hard work, dedication, and creativity. And it all paid off yesterday. 💪 We had: ✅Over 200 investors 📈 ✅Over 300 founders 🚀 ✅Over 700 day tickets ✅Another 120 evening reception tickets 🍻 ✅4 sponsors, 4 partners ✅40 investor partners ✅25 community partners If you're part of the startup ecosystem and weren't there - why??? 😂 In all seriousness, I could not be more thankful for the incredible community and the team we had around us. Over the next few days, I'll be shouting 🗣️ them out in more detail - stay tuned. But for now, I'm buzzing for one *main* reason: The FEEDBACK 🔥 🥺It seemed to far surpass everyone's expectations. People did NOT expect that some scrappy founders could deliver something so different, and get so many people in a room together. 💯 If you were one of those people, make sure to tag us - the more that people know how great it was, the better we can do next time, and the more accessible we can make it too. 🎉 And THANK YOU for being a part of the journey. It means more than you could know. Stay tuned! 👇 Love and luck!!  Seven 💜

Our pitch deck roasts are heating up, and there's still time to submit your deck! If you haven’t heard yet, here’s the deal: We’ve teamed up with top VCs (Digital Ocean Ventures Starter as the first) for a blind read of your startup pitch decks. No filters, no prep, just raw reactions. You’ll get to see what they think the moment they see it—and yes, it’s all on video for your viewing pleasure (and maybe a little friendly roasting 🔥). Think you’re ready for it? Only one way to find out. ⏳ Deadline is approaching! Don’t miss your chance to get your pitch roasted, VC style. Submit now and let's see how you stack up! 💼💥 Sign up and send your pitch deck here: https://lnkd.in/d28V8nyU #pitchmebaby #PitchDeckRoast #VCRoast #letsgetitroasted Maciej Majewski Maciej Koltonski 🚀 Piotr Boulangé Michał Bańka Ph.D Izabela Domańska Jakub Jankowski Kasia PanekAdam Bartkiewicz Diana Koziarska Milana Slobtcova Jacek Ratajczak Aleksander Potocki Magdalena Olczak - Nowicka, PhD, Mateusz Zawadzki Paulina Muszyńska Maciej Jacenik 🚀 Efi Ben Artzy Nik P. Gabriela Brodzińska Artur Ciachowski Kuba Nagórski Pawel Stezycki Walid Barsali, MBA Aleksandra Haber Michal Sukiennik

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1 day!!! 😱😱😱 I can’t believe it’s almost here! Four months of intense work, all building up to just one day. The amount of effort it took is honestly unbelievable. I feel emotional just thinking about it. The first London’s Largest Demo Day was a massive experiment. I risked everything, and it worked. But I’m never really satisfied with what I do—I’m more into the process and the journey, always thinking there’s room for improvement. This time, it will be better! The ideas I had for Monday’s second episode of London’s Largest Demo Day nearly killed me—I even had to say no to some because I just didn’t have the capacity to pull them off properly this time. What we do at Rare Founders is different because it’s born from my own struggles as a founder—whether it’s connecting with investors, pitching, fundraising, or growing a business against all odds. On Monday, everyone will see that we’re not just another event or conference. We’re so much more. We’re a startup community where everyone grows together—it’s not just about something transactional. And we’re not stopping here. We’ll keep getting better, bigger, and offering more value. Give us time, and Rare Founders will be globally recognized for the quality of startups that come through our doors and the strength of our ever-growing community. I’m proud of what my team and I have achieved in such a short time. Keep following our journey! And even though we haven’t finished this event yet, we’re already working on the next one. If you’re an investor, business partner, sponsor, or even someone who wants to volunteer, reach out and join us!

The complete TC Early Stage 2024 agenda is here! We’re excited to uncover the implicit agenda, packed with keynote signifier speakers and interactive roundtable sessions. From fundraising insights to maturation strategies, articulation america arsenic we navigate the startup scenery unneurotic astatine TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 connected April 25 successful Boston. Don’t miss retired — secure your spot now for an unforgettable acquisition of learning, connection, and inspiration. Prices spell up astatine the door! The Agenda Women successful Tech Sunrise Breakfast: How AI Is Impacting Founders Lily Lyman, Partner, Underscore VC Rudina Seseri, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Glasswing Ventures Milo Werner, General Partner, Engine Ventures Selecting the Right Accelerator oregon Incubator Emily Knight, President, The Engine Accelerator The Ins and Outs of Seed Funding — Roundtable Sponsored by: Latham & Watkins LLP Spencer Ricks, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP Naomi Smith, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP Dan Hoffman, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP Stephen Ranere, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP Adapt & Thrive: Mastering the Chameleon Mindset — Roundtable Sponsored by: Prepare 4 VC Christopher Dube, Chief Innovation Officer, Prepare 4 VC Jason Kraus, CEO, Prepare 4 VC Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast Sponsored by Fidelity Private Shares Kristen Craft, Vice President and Business Partner Manager, Fidelity Private Shares Laura Stoffel, Partner, Gunderson Dettmer Melissa Withers, Founder and Managing Partner, RevUp Capital Exiting via M&A: What Acquirers Are Looking for and How You Can Prepare for a Successful Acquisition — Roundtable Dana Louie, Senior Manager, Corporate Development, HubSpot Grabbing Investors’ Attention successful a Competitive Market: Tips for Early-Stage Startups — Roundtable Sergey Gribov, Partner, Flint Capital From Inception to Cash: How I Wandered into an Idea and Jump-Started a Company Sponsored by HomeHQ.ai Oliver Palnau, Co-founder & CEO, HomeHQ.ai Vinny Romano, Co-founder and COO, HomeHQ.ai Archetypes for Product-Market Fit Jess Lee, Partner, Sequoia PR 101 for Founders: Branding Strategies to Win Over Investors, Customers and Partners — Roundtable Edith Yeung, General Partner, Race Capital Never Raise VC Money (and How to Keep More of Your institution if You Do) — Roundtable Jake Cohen, Partner, Vinyl Capital How to Build an MVP and Navigate the Startup-Industrial Complex James Currier, General Partner, NFX Building the Investor Relationships You Need — Before You Need Them and successful the Right Way Lily Lyman, Partner, Underscore VC Product Myth Buster: The (Actual) Right Time to Hire a Product Leader arsenic an Early-Stage Company — Roundtable Rachel Weston Rowell, SVP, Onsite Product & Tech Center of Excellence, Insight Partners Scaling Through Chaos: The Art & Science of GTM Paris Heymann, Partner,...

🎧 Hear it back - Founders in Focus: Paul Jozefak 👨💻 Join this episode of Seedcamp's This Much I Know, where Paul Jozefak, the Co-Founder and CEO of receeve, shares valuable industry insights and more. In this podcast, Paul engages in an insightful conversation with Seedcamp Managing Partner, Carlos Eduardo Espinal MBE, exploring various topics, such as: ✅ Paul's journey through venture capital and entrepreneurship. ✅ An examination of the current landscape for SaaS enterprises. ✅ The significance of luck and good timing in the business world. ✅ How receeve successfully navigated the challenges posed by the COVID crisis. ✅ Strategies for building strong relationships with co-founders. ✅ The pivotal role of receeve in reshaping the future of debt collection and recovery. 🌱 Seedcamp, established in 2007, is a prominent European venture capital firm and startup accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to early-stage startups, contributing significantly to the growth of the European startup ecosystem. 🚀 As a digital-first company backed by Seedcamp, receeve is transforming debt management by leveraging AI-powered collections and data-driven performance. 🔗 Tune in now: https://hubs.la/Q020NkgQ0 #SaaS #Startups #Innovation #DigitalFirst #Collections #DebtManagement #receeve #Seedcamp

SCV COMMUNITY | In the early stages of development, start-ups face many challenges, with the biggest one revolving around the ability to navigate uncertainty and manage various aspects of the business simultaneously. It is crucial for them to have strong support from the onset. Check out this short clip from our annual Summit, where all of our founders come together to share experience and help each other. ⬇️