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A new approach to start-up acceleration 🚀 ☀ We are more than excited to announce the launch of 1024 Ventures, a project and company that originated by combining our passion for health and wellbeing with our professional curiosity and creativity in design, branding and go-to-market strategy. 1024 Ventures is not an agency, but a venture studio through which we will both invest human and financial capital into promising early to growth stage companies as well as work in exchange for long-term revenue or performance based fees. In an aim to provide start-ups with access to the leverage a strong and cohesive brand image provides at a lower cash cost, we want to build lasting, long-term win-win relationships with a small number of great companies rather than complete transactional work for many. Over the past months we have already entered agreements and started work for several great founders that have compelling visions that we look forward to announcing. In case you are reading this as a founder or investor and would like to hear about any potential means for collaboration please feel free to reach out to one of the Founders: Keno Peer, Nicholas Gnan

More and more founders are asking this question as they look to build their startups and new ventures... Do I find a venture studios or do I apply to an incubator/accelerator? Here are key differences: - 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Venture studios offer tailor-made resources, from funding to expert mentorship, significantly de-risking the entrepreneur's journey. - 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Unlike incubators that support early-stage concepts (but don't generally roll up their sleeves), venture studios actively participate in building businesses from scratch. - 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: With venture studios, there’s skin in the game. They invest resources upfront in exchange for equity, aligning long-term success goals. This collective approach underlines the essence of venture-driven growth: leveraging shared expertise to turn bold ideas into reality. As we move forward, understanding these nuances becomes crucial for founders navigating their entrepreneurial path. Venture studios represent a paradigm shift—where success is not just envisioned but engineered.

Dianna Lesage is on to something - revival studios are making a push, and it makes sense. The same things that make new Venture Studios effective at launching 0-1 ventures help Revival studios address the most common failure vectors of launched but flagging investments. 🎯 Clarify, then focus on your target mission and vision 👥 Build the right team to win with 🚩 Be disciplined and rigorous as you move from stage to stage of your business #VentureBuilding #VentureStudios #RevivalStudios #VentureInvestment

Why take a chance on a venture which has gone sideways? A few potential reasons: - Good team, bad strategy: with some refinement of the business plan, a team which failed before can now find some success. - Good idea, bad team: sometimes teams need to fail to realize that they are unorganized, perhaps bloated, or lacking critical expertise. - Different market conditions: some teams and ideas just find themselves in the wrong market at the wrong time. When the market favors them, they do better. Of course, this doesn't mean all ventures are salvageable, or that it's worth the effort even if they are, but so many failures are rooted in fixable mistakes that it's always worth a look at these types of opportunities.

More and more founders are asking this question as they look to build their startups and new ventures... Do I find a venture studios or do I apply to an incubator/accelerator? Here are key differences: - 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Venture studios offer tailor-made resources, from funding to expert mentorship, significantly de-risking the entrepreneur's journey. - 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Unlike incubators that support early-stage concepts (but don't generally roll up their sleeves), venture studios actively participate in building businesses from scratch. - 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: With venture studios, there’s skin in the game. They invest resources upfront in exchange for equity, aligning long-term success goals. This collective approach underlines the essence of venture-driven growth: leveraging shared expertise to turn bold ideas into reality. As we move forward, understanding these nuances becomes crucial for founders navigating their entrepreneurial path. Venture studios represent a paradigm shift—where success is not just envisioned but engineered.

Venture Studios go beyond traditional advisory roles, becoming true operational co-founders in your entrepreneurial journey. They offer hands-on support, bringing seasoned multi-domain expertise typically out of reach for solo founders. With shared risk and deep commitment, venture studios actively drive operations and accelerate growth. Learn why partnering with a venture studio could be the key to navigating startup challenges and turning your innovative vision into success. Follow YE STACK for more content on insights on venture studios. #venturestudio #founder #startup

On this week’s dose, we have Joshua Rahn, Co-Founder and General Partner at Oceans, an early stage venture fund focused on the New York entrepreneurial ecosystem and other emerging tech markets like Austin. Here's what to expect from this week's dose: Josh embarked on a captivating and winding journey into the world of venture capital. His trajectory began with the acquisition of a company from his fraternity brothers at Wash U, propelling him into the trucking and logistics industry post-college, where he truly caught the entrepreneurial bug. His ventures extended even into the music industry, including a stint as the assistant tour manager for Hall 'n Oates. Subsequently, he was a founding member of a company that was later sold to Sony. Taking a leap of faith, Josh followed a trusted boss and mentor to a fledgling startup called Facebook. Nine years later, having played a significant role in establishing Facebook's NYC office, Josh garnered invaluable experience and forged connections with influential figures in the tech industry. After a hiatus prompted by his son "firing him from the house" post-Facebook, Josh rekindled his passion for entrepreneurship. He began advising founders in New York, eventually realizing that this was his true calling. Teaming up with like-minded friends, Josh co-founded Oceans. Each member brought specific expertise to the table, enabling them to support founders in a hands-on manner that went beyond the financial aspect. This approach earned them a stellar reputation among their founders. In the interview, Josh shares captivating stories, hearty laughs, and valuable lessons from his illustrious career. We're thrilled to present this engaging conversation with Josh to our audience. Without further ado, here's our discussion with Josh. #founder #investor #venturecapital #podcast https://lnkd.in/g85vGdQM

Today, I had the privilege of a pitch call with Gary Fowler for Kraftography, one of my early stage startups. Though it became clear that we're a bit early to seek investment from GSD Venture Studios, Mr. Fowler patiently listened to our pitch, giving us a full 10 minutes of his valuable time. He even instilled confidence in us that we are heading in the right direction and asked us to keep him in mind when we gain traction, which is what we need at this stage. More than an investment, it’s the unwavering belief and encouraging words from individuals like Mr. Gary that propel us forward, motivating early stage startup investment seekers like us to push even harder towards our goals. Once again, thank you, Gary Fowler - your belief in us will serve as a source of inspiration and motivation. #earlystagestartups #earlystagestartups #investments #kraftography #gsdvs #startuppitch #kg #ecommercebusiness

As soon as Roosh transitioned into an investment group and Roosh X emerged as a separate entity, we wasted no time in securing our first successful collaboration with an awesome partner: Roosh X and Tiny Studio. Today, we're excited to announce our official partnership to empower entrepreneurs who seek more than just a quick exit or another fundraising round. Together, we offer a unique blend of growth capital, access to top-tier talent, and strategic guidance to not only help your business grow but also thrive sustainably. We have a keen interest in technology companies poised for profitability and are prepared to invest between $500K and $10M in businesses boasting stable revenue streams exceeding $5M (smaller companies can be considered case by case). Our engagement is crafted to assist you in boosting revenue, enhancing profitability, and expanding your market presence. Whether we're paving the way for an optimal exit strategy or broadening your growth horizons, we're committed to supporting you every step of the way. Let's forge a lasting partnership Oliver Low!

Diversity in the Boardroom - It is More than just checking a box! Here's the deal: Boardroom diversity is evolving, but at a snail's pace. The stats are in, and they're telling us we need to pick up the pace. In the startup world, only 22% of new board members are women - that's half the rate of public companies. 📈 Nasdaq's new rules have stirred the pot, especially in smaller companies. But the big question remains: Are we really embracing diversity, or just ticking off a regulatory checklist? Remember, diversity isn't just about filling seats. It's about bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table, enhancing decision-making, and driving innovation. Let’s do more than just comply. Let’s lead the charge in making our boardrooms as diverse as the world around us. Shout out for those VC's who're already focused on bringing diversity founders to the game: Angeles Investors, Backstage Capital, BBG Ventures, EchoVC Partners, Ganas Ventures, Harlem Capital, Kapor Capital, New Money Ventures, One Way Ventures, Overlooked Ventures, Pipeline Angels, Precursor Ventures, Rethink Ventures, Rogue Women's Fund, Springboard Growth Capital, Unseen Capital, Wocstar Fund, Black Angel Tech Fund, MaC Venture Capital, Dreamit Ventures, humble ventures, Base Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), 500 Startups, KEC Ventures, Halogen Ventures, Reach Capital, Hustle Fund, Chingona Ventures And Let Your social media managers share Your current focus in the comment section! 🏳️🌈 💜 💭 Stay tuned with Alex Sherman & YS Horizon for more startup insights 🚀 #diversityintech #diversity #inclusion #inclusiveleadership #venture #vc #boardmember #fundraising #investment #funding