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If you listen to the latest episode of the Venture For America Pulse podcast, you’ll hear Sherrod Davis share his wisdom. In this conversation, he explains how his diverse startup background led him to EcoMap, and how we’re opening doors for entrepreneurs by building better-connected ecosystems. 💪 As he says, “I believe by exposing and making information more accessible, you create opportunities for everyone to participate.” Listen here: https://hubs.li/Q02C_SWR0

This was a fun conversation, talking about WIRED and then moving onto #entrepreneurship and #ventures today. Let me know what you think? https://lnkd.in/dBPCDhbC

Is innovation more illusion than reality at today’s scaled organizations? High Alpha Innovation CEO Elliott Parker joined Tiffani Bova on the What's Next Podcast with Tiffani Bova to discuss what modern innovation strategies actually entail, whether corporations have gotten worse or better at creating lasting impact, and the alternatives large enterprises have to performing a "charade" of innovation. Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gj8mVdhs #IllusionOfInnovation #VentureBuilding #CorporateInnovation

Why are startups running out of cash so quickly? Tune into Rishi’s podcast to discover strategies that’ll help you avoid cash burning and drive innovation. #Podcast #Startup #Entrepreneur #Innovation

Inexperience leads to innovation🤔 Together with Margus Uudam we discussed: What should teens do when they finish their studies? 💡Start a startup? ➕Not knowing how it is “normally” done brings innovation ➕More energy ➕More opportunistic ❗️More likely to fail 👨💻Work in the industry first and then found a stratup? ➕Better understanding the market ➕Better perception of risks-opportunities ➕Scaling know-how ❗️ Risk of being trapped “in the box thinking” I believe that the world needs both type founders… What do you think? Clip from Latitude59 podcast

Happy 2025 everyone! Another new year, another new episode of the What Great Looks Like podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by the insightful Robin Schaffer of Schaffer AR. Robin is an #analystrelations expert who shares with me her experience working with the analyst community at all stages of a company's development. In this clip Robin shares how early stage #startups can get onto industry analysts' radar and why that's so important, even when the startups don't have the resources for a paid advisory seat. What are your secrets for working with analysts as you're developing your initial product? I'd love to hear in the comments. And as we embark on the new year, if you find that your #sales and #marketing teams work in silos and lack the alignment that ensures you'll crush your numbers in 2025, hit me up. I'd love to break down those silos and build alignment in your teams.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 (Listen to my latest podcast) Excited to share my recent conversation with Thomas Helfrich on the Never Been Promoted podcast! We dove deep into the challenges and opportunities startups face in today’s fast-paced world, touching on key topics like: • Why startups are running out of cash faster than ever and how to avoid common pitfalls. • The transformative power of purpose-driven leadership in building resilience and clarity. • Strategies for leveraging global talent to drive innovation and mitigate risk. I also shared some of the lessons I’ve learned over 25+ years of helping companies innovate and scale, including why starting with the problem, not the solution or the technologies like AI, is the key to success. 🎧 Check out the full episode [link in the comment] #podcast #startup #entrepreneur

Sharing a great conversation with Mandi Ford Argo on the Venture For America Pulse podcast. 🎙 I’m proud to be an advisor for this organization, particularly because the team aligns with our vision to support the growth of diverse ecosystems, and empower entrepreneurs. In this episode, I got to chat about how my startup career led me to EcoMap Technologies, Inc., why connectivity is so important to building communities, and how we’re democratizing information. And as an added bonus, we got to bond over our education backgrounds in philosophy. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eG5_Wzhr #Entrepreneurs #EcosystemIntelligence #Podcast #StartupAdvice 

Startups: Analysts want to hear from you. Never assume analysts are only interested in big, established players. Analysts are constantly searching for companies that challenge the status quo. If you can show analysts how your approach reshapes the market — or solves a problem in a way others haven’t — you’ll get their attention. And when analysts talk about you, the market listens. So, don’t wait until you’ve “made it” to connect with analysts.  —-- Learn more game changing Analyst Relations tips. Dive into my in-depth conversation about Analyst Relations best practices on Gary Schwartz’s latest episode of the What Great Looks Like podcast. #TechAnalyst #AnalystRelations #TechnologyConsulting #IndustryAnalysis #Startups

We had a great conversation with Richard Harris™, author of "The Seller's Journey" and veteran sales consultant on our podcast. Here are the top takeaways 👇 → Richard’s journey to becoming a leading sales consultant → Differences and similarities in working with startups vs. larger companies → Insights into Richard's book, "The Seller's Journey," and why it’s a must-read → How to build effective sales strategies and overcome common sales challenges Want to know more? Check out the full episode for invaluable insights into sales strategies and the do’s and don’ts for startups 🚀