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"Entrepreneurship is a team sport" - DC Cahalane A very true statement and sentiment shared on the latest goosed.ie Podcast where DC Cahalane, Venture Partner for Sure Valley Ventures joined me to talk about the thriving Irish Startup scene and discussed why Ireland is one of the best places to launch a business. In this episode, DC provides valuable advice on what founders need in their locker to succeed and navigates the unique opportunities and challenges in the Irish market. If you're an entrepreneur or aspiring founder, tune in now to listen to a really fun podcast and learn more about the vibrant startup scene in Ireland! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eM4NenZU #IrishStartups #Entrepreneurship #BusinessInnovation #StartupAdvice #Ireland #Founders

E21: The Heart of Nordic Startups: Kay Michelsen’s Insights on TechBBQ, Community Building, and Leading with Kindness Happy Summer, everyone! Join us for this episode of Perception Paradox as we explore the world of event innovation and community building with Kay Michelsen. Kay is the Head of Program for ⁠TechBBQ⁠, Scandinavia’s premier startup and innovation summit, and the mind behind the ⁠MondayFriday⁠ newsletter, covering startup news from the Nordics. We explore Kay's journey, from her early days at TechBBQ to her thoughts on the future of events. Discover the importance of communities, the challenges of running major events, and how to lead with kindness in the fast-paced startup ecosystem. This episode brings some inspiration, exploration of cultures and belonging, and a unique perspective on blending Nordic culture with international relevance. Links in the comments! Like, share & subscribe <3 #perceptionparadox #underdogfounders #startupecosystem #entrepreneurship #communities #techevents #thenordicway

Ever wonder how failure can fuel your journey to success? Erica Rankin, the fearless entrepreneur behind Bro Dough, shares how she turned setbacks into stepping stones, building confidence and thriving in the competitive world of startups. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their failures into unstoppable momentum. Erica's journey is a testament to resilience and confidence, as she shares her experiences of building a brand from the ground up and overcoming challenges in the startup world. She is committed to inspiring others to embrace their failures and keep pushing forward with confidence.

We’ve been highlighting AbleVu Accessibility in short form this week, but if you’re interested in learning more about Meegan Winters’ full back story, check out this Expert Connexions episode! Lots of insightful points in there, along with an emphasis on how to prioritize smart scaling and ensuring financial returns while maintaining the full integrity of a company with a deep-rooted social mission. #FounderStories #ExpertInsights #StartupStories #BusinessInsights

🔬 From Academic Labs to Cutting-Edge Startups: Meet Frederik Ceyssens of ReVision Implant Ever wondered what it takes to transition groundbreaking research into a world-changing startup? 🚀 In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr. Frederik Ceyssens, the brilliant mind behind Revision - a startup that's quite literally helping the blind see! 👁️ Highlights: • The journey from academic research to founding a medtech startup • How Revision is revolutionizing visual prosthetics using brain-computer interfaces • Insights on navigating the EU vs. US startup ecosystems • The challenges and triumphs of deep tech entrepreneurship Whether you're a tech enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the future of medical technology, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/gM9XuHAK #MedTech #Entrepreneurship #Neurotechnology #StartupJourney #InnovationInHealthcare #Podcast

🌟 Ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality in 2024? Join us this Wednesday on CPTV for the ultimate startup roadmap! 💼💡 Unlock the strategies that could set your business on a path to unparalleled success. Don't miss out on this episode that could be your blueprint to a thriving startup journey! 🚀📈 #StartupRoadmap #CPTVInsights #EntrepreneurialSuccess

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be the content lead for another one of the Birdhouse Physical Deep Dive weeks in their upcoming cohort, which starts in November '24. This will be my 9th time leading these sessions—time flies! 😎 The Deep Dive week, hosted in Antwerp, focuses on something I've been working on throughout multiple ventures over the past 9 years - validating product-market fit 🤝  The sessions are not just about understanding market fit, but truly validating it so you’re 100% sure on how to move forward. During this week, we’ll dig into the core of your business, challenge assumptions, refine your value proposition, and ensure you're ready to scale. We'll also tap into founder motivation & challenges, a topic very close to my hearth ❤️ If you’re looking to validate your market fit and set your startup on the right path, I definitely recommend joining the next Birdhouse cohort. You can still join, since registrations are closing on September 23rd, and the program kicks off in November 📅 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d_HJdZMs #startup #productmarketfit #entrepreneurship #growth

Over the past week I've been on-boarding the first group of Founders into my 2X Accelerator Community. It's an amazing group of who are bought into creating a ruthlessly simple business that can consistently accelerate - without sacrificing their sanity. For every new member of 2X, I do a personal Gameplan session to understand where they are - and set their plan for going through the key steps in our sprints. The first key step is to identify their Core Offer. This is the one offer that they can consistently sell and deliver. This is the foundation of their business. We need to be clear on it so we can create a clear path for customers to it. I've seen a pattern in this conversation. Without exception, they are all experts in their fields. They all have strong visions of how to create transformational results for their customers. It's not that they don't have an offering. They have a bunch of them. And our first order of business is to figure out which one will be the one we are going to focus on. It's a super important question, because you can't grow consistently and sanely if the offer at the center of your business isn't clear, simple and delivers for you. So we'll go through the different things they are selling. Inevitably there will be some things aren't quite ideal. Maybe one thing is lower cost and easier to sell - but doesn't create enough revenue for the amount service. Maybe the customer type isn't great to work with. Maybe you can get the customer but they don't stick around. Usually, there is something that is more ideal. Or at least elements of what would be ideal. But they haven't totally leaned in. Sometimes they are in resistance to it. To which I suggest... "Maybe sell the thing you most want to sell." It tends to be one of those non-obvious things that's suddenly obvious. And we dial in the offer for them that they will take through the process to validate and quickly launch. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about: - How to discern what you most want to sell - Why this question is the heart of your business - Overcoming the surprising mental barriers to this This 13-minute listen will give you some serious food for thought for your business. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship

What is the secret to startup success? In this video, Linktree Co-Founder Alex Zaccaria explains how he turned a side hustle into a tech unicorn. Linktree now boasts 50 million global users, including celebrities like Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez and Olivia Rodrigo, and even the official account of the President of the United States and the White House. Watch below then let us know in the comment section — what makes a startup successful? What is your favourite startup success story? Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/Linktree 🎥 Marty McCarthy

Over the past week I've been on-boarding the first group of Founders into my 2X Accelerator Community. It's an amazing group of who are bought into creating a ruthlessly simple business that can consistently accelerate - without sacrificing their sanity. For every new member of 2X, I do a personal Gameplan session to understand where they are - and set their plan for going through the key steps in our sprints. The first key step is to identify their Core Offer. This is the one offer that they can consistently sell and deliver. This is the foundation of their business. We need to be clear on it so we can create a clear path for customers to it. I've seen a pattern in this conversation. Without exception, they are all experts in their fields. They all have strong visions of how to create transformational results for their customers. It's not that they don't have an offering. They have a bunch of them. And our first order of business is to figure out which one will be the one we are going to focus on. It's a super important question, because you can't grow consistently and sanely if the offer at the center of your business isn't clear, simple and delivers for you. So we'll go through the different things they are selling. Inevitably there will be some things aren't quite ideal. Maybe one thing is lower cost and easier to sell - but doesn't create enough revenue for the amount service. Maybe the customer type isn't great to work with. Maybe you can get the customer but they don't stick around. Usually, there is something that is more ideal. Or at least elements of what would be ideal. But they haven't totally leaned in. Sometimes they are in resistance to it. To which I suggest... "Maybe sell the thing you most want to sell." It tends to be one of those non-obvious things that's suddenly obvious. And we dial in the offer for them that they will take through the process to validate and quickly launch. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about: - How to discern what you most want to sell - Why this question is the heart of your business - Overcoming the surprising mental barriers to this This 13-minute listen will give you some serious food for thought for your business. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship