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Onto the mentors for the entrepreneurship track, we are happy to welcome Joachim Clodic! Joachim’s diverse background in business, psychology, and neuroscience has allowed him to explore a wide range of industries, including private equity, market finance, data science, and tech investing. Currently serving as a Talent Investor at Entrepreneur First, Joachim is focused on helping exceptional individuals build tech companies from the ground up. As a mentor for the entrepreneurship track, Joachim brings a unique perspective to the competition. Participants will benefit from his understanding of both the human and financial aspects of entrepreneurship, gaining insights into how to build successful tech companies by harnessing talent, innovation, and strategic investment. #biotech #competition #entrepreneurship

Last week, we began our inaugural Female Founders Program! 💪🎉 We'll be posting more about the founders, the diverse and downright impressive expertise they bring to this cohort, and more on what they're up to in the coming weeks. Led by Katrina Van De Ven MBA, GAICD and supported by a team of expert Entrepreneurs in Residence (Sophie Rankine, Victoria Romeo, Sarah Q.) this cohort is DEFINITELY one to watch 👀 but don't worry, we'll keep you in the loop! 🔵🔵🔵 Keen to grow your startup idea but missed out on this cohort? Not to worry! Applications for our next Pre-Accelerator program, which will be business agnostic and open to all, will open in early 2025. To receive a reminder when applications open, head to the Pre-Accelerator link in the comments and fill out your EOI today 🤓#preaccelerator #entrepreneurship #innovation

Our goal for this series was not just another pitch competition, but to equip founders with the essential tools needed for pitching, a fundamental aspect of the founder journey. 🚀 We enjoyed connecting with every one who attended, and we truly believe everyone is capable of crafting a winning pitch. This is exactly why organizations like ours exist—to support founders with free resources and education on their journey. A special shoutout to our pitch competition winners – yes, there are two, because their pitches were just that phenomenal! Congrats Jessie Ma, Werkflow and Luciano C. Oviedo, LearnHaus. 👏 They have each earned a spot in the Startup World Cup Regionals and will go on to compete for a spot at the Global Grand Finale, with $1M prize! Additionally, two more finalists from this series were chosen for the Regional Competition based on their impressive applications: Dayoon Yoon, MBA,Heavenly and Hamilton Perkins, Hamilton Perkins Collection. Amazing work! 👏 Lastly, a huge thank you to our partners HumanBulb for collaborating with us on this pitch series. Their startup OC/LA Regional Competition takes place later today at UC Irvine and is a great opportunity to network with other ecosystem players while witnessing 10 incredible founders competing live, in front of investors, to become the Startup World Cup OC/LA Regional Winner and advance to the Global Grand Finale to compete for $1 million! You can still RSVP for the event happening later today: https://lnkd.in/g7yrGJKS #Pitching #Entrepreneurship #Founder #PitchCompetition

For those who've been curious about what actually happens when a county and a comprehensive online entrepreneurship ecosystem collaborate, we're sharing our story. 📖 Over the last three years in Westchester County, we've witnessed remarkable transformations: small ventures growing into brick-and-mortar businesses, contractors expanding beyond the 9-to-5 grind, retirees launching income-generating passion projects, and tech startups advancing to more intensive accelerator programs. 📈 If you're interested in how these developments can enhance economic resilience and growth, we're hosting a webinar to unpack what we have learned. Entrepreneurship is a practice that builds the economic resiliency of any community. 📆 Join us to explore how we can collectively build the economic muscle of our regions, starting from the ground up. This session is especially relevant for stakeholders in economic development looking to replicate or understand these achievements. 🔗 Link to the event in the comments.📍 #EconomicDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Webinar #CommunityGrowth #Innovation #EntrepreneurReady #WestchesterCounty #Launch1000

🚀 Are you ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? 🚀 As an Active Seeker, you’re driven, passionate, and determined to succeed. At Prepare 4 VC, we’re here to help you accelerate your path to success with our Breakthrough Accelerator Program. Gain access to: ✅ Intensive mentorship ✅ Exclusive resources ✅ Pitch Practice Sessions ✅ Pitch Events with potential investors ✅ Tailored Networking Events Don’t just take steps; make leaps towards your entrepreneurial goals! 👉 Check https://zurl.co/aD3A to learn more and apply for the Breakthrough Accelerator Program today! #Prepare4VC #Entrepreneurship #ActiveSeeker #StartupJourney #BreakthroughAccelerator #StartupSupport #PitchPractice #NetworkingEvents #TurnVisionIntoReality

Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of small businesses within our region on National Small Business Day. From local shops to innovative startups, these enterprises drive economic growth, create jobs and enrich our communities in countless ways. At the Partnership, we understand the vital role small businesses play as powerful economic engines for inclusive economic growth. Check out our report, "Elevating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem from Baltimore to Richmond," powered by Deloitte, outlining ways across sector leaders can eliminate barriers these founders experience and unlock unprecedented prosperity for our region: https://bit.ly/3Ry6K9O #NationalSmallBusinessDay #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship

🔈 Exciting news from The NEF+ Programme - Centre for Entrepreneurs, a part of Founders Forum Group - the official launch of Founder Mosaic! 🖌️ Designed for early-stage founders building high-potential start ups who are interested in personal development, and peer-to-peer learning, Founder Mosaic is curated, intimate circles of 6 founders from diverse backgrounds coming together to achieve real results, faster than ever before. 🔗 Head to the link below to learn more https://lnkd.in/e8WWPHXt ⚡ + If you know ambitious early-stage founders ready to propel their business forward, tag them below! #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #tech #entrepreneurs #founders

🌟 A huge thanks to Selma Prodanovic 🌟 🎤 Her session on "Leveraging Public Investments: The Strategic Edge of Angel Investing in Tech" was nothing short of inspirational. Her vision and expertise have undoubtedly inspired countless individuals to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.🌍 We look forward to crossing paths again soon. #TechnologyForum #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Digital #Thessaloniki #Event #TechTrends #OpenInnovation #selmaprodanovic

Just had the phenomenal opportunity to listen to Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, Neha Khera, Leah Nguyen, and Michelle Scarborough discuss how unrepresented groups can build a company in today’s climate despite being disadvantaged. 🙌 As an aspiring entrepreneur, here are my key takeaways about working with investors in the development of a company: 1. Seek Alignment and Evaluate Expertise ⭐️ Despite the possible scarcity of funds, don’t jump at the first chance of investment if there isn’t a good fit. Look beyond capital and consider the expertise and strategic value an investor can bring to the table. Ensuring strong alignment between your company's vision and the investor's values, goals is often more beneficial in the long run than the funds themselves. 2. Prioritize Mutual Success 🤝 Choose investors who are genuinely invested in your success, not just their own returns. A supportive investor will be more valuable in your entrepreneurial journey. Work with investors you trust. Look for transparency, demonstrated expertise, and proven competency in their previous investments. 3. Understand Investor Criteria 🧠 When approaching investors, be aware of what they’re looking for: A) Resiliency: Demonstrate your ability to persevere through challenges. B) Scalability: Showcase a business model that can expand significantly by presenting a compelling long-term vision for your company. C) Problem-Solving: Highlight your understanding of the problem you’re solving and the impact your solution can have. Thank you such an educational and supportive event BDC Capital (Canada) ! #Startupfest #Tech #Startup #Montreal #Entrepreneurship

💡 How Do We Empower Financiers to Drive Systemic Change? Niranjana Balram Menon and I explored this topic during a session on 'Augmenting Financing Decisions with Systemic Venture Assessment' at Catalyst 2030’s Catalysing Change Week, where social innovators, entrepreneurs, and financiers gathered to accelerate systems change. Our session focused on empowering financiers with the right tools to evaluate organizations that have transformative impact potential, also known as systemic ventures. 🔍 Not sure what a systemic venture is? Check out our whitepaper for more information here: https://lnkd.in/ddCeaGEd Together, we dissected the intricacies of assessing these ventures through a financial lens, contributing to the evolution of Metabolic Ventures’ Systemic Venture Framework. Thank you to all who joined us in this collaborative dialogue! Missed it? Learn more about our methodology here: https://bit.ly/44h4OH1 or reach out to us via our website to explore further. #SystemicVentures #SustainableFinance #CatalysingChangeWeek2024 #CCW2024 #Catalyst2030 #SDGs #CatalysingChange Niranjana Balram Menon Chris Monaghan Roeland Koelman Elliot Caleb Shapiro-Nevin and others