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Since we started in August '23, we've had chats with numerous founders. Of everyone we've spoken to, 33 folks agreed to spill the beans and contribute to our debut report, Common Threads. We're excited to share the results with you on Monday 5 February, but first of all, let's answer the why. Why did we do this? We want to get to the core of why founders embark on their journeys. We're convinced that when enough people share their journeys, they serve as inspiration for others, and that's reason enough to do this. But we also wanted to build a community of like-minded people. Whether they're just getting started or seasoned founders, our stories serve as evidence of experiences, lessons learned, and the strength that comes from navigating the good times and the bad. We'll share more details in the coming days, but as ever, thank you to all the founders for sharing their experiences with us. #Founders #FounderStories #WeAreFounders

What is the end goal, and what does great look like? At 1848 Ventures, asking another question is central to the work we do every day. We ask “how might we,” and we respond “yes, and.” We develop empathy for others. Hear directly from our storytellers, the People of 1848 Ventures, how our Culture Catchphrase “Ask Another Question” comes to life. To learn more, visit: https://insde.co/b4gj

As a founder, you should consider yourself fortunate if people confuse some of your early employees or investors as co-founders :) Of course, not all early employees or investors will be co-founders in the traditional sense. It is just that some of them choose to operate that way without even being asked to. Their contributions often go beyond their job descriptions and expectations, including making a few intentional sacrifices that only founders make otherwise. 🙌

More often than not, the hardest part of any new venture is getting started. However, with a little bit of courage, you'll soon discover that it is always worth the risk. #NewBeginnings #CareerLaunch #ProfessionalGrowth"

Happy Monday! 🌟 Let's start the week with energy and enthusiasm. Focus on your goals, embrace the challenges, and make this week productive. You've got this! #MondayMotivation #StartStrong #GDLcapital #InvestmentCommunity #TogetherWeGrow #SynergyInInvesting #UnityInDiversity #CollaborativeGrowth #SharedSuccess #JoinTheMovement #FinancialAllies #InvestmentJourney #ElevateTogether

If I’ve learned anything over the past two years, it’s this: when Samuel Gerace offers insight into building businesses, listen as closely as you possibly can.

As a Questioner myself based on Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies framework, the ethos of 1848 Ventures, backed by Westfield resonates deeply with me 🚀 Curiosity and the quest for knowledge are at our core, embodied in our Culture Catchphrase 'Ask Another Question.' It's not just about asking - it's about understanding and empathy. 🎥 Watch our team share their experiences and insights on how this culture of inquiry shapes everything we do. hashtag #1848Ventures #CultureOfCuriosity #InnovationThroughQuestions #AskAnotherQuestion

Curious about the unexpected paths that lead to success? Discover how Havener Capital Partners Founder & CEO, Stacy Havener, turned life's curveballs into a thriving career! "I felt like a rose amongst thorns. I owned it, and maybe that was my own version of self-preservation, to not feel the pressures that are so easy to feel in that situation." Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4eta7YD #WomenInPrivateLending #privatelender #MondayMotivation

Unveiling the unseen: learnings from last week's international 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 Break Thru sessions. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 can get lost in the noise. After years in the founder hot seat, bombarded by information and events, it's easy to disconnect from what makes you good at this - and why it motivates you. This disconnect then clouds your communication, causing right-fit customers to miss your true value. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 can blind you. You know so much about your subject that you lose sight of its value to your customer. Product people and engineers are often victims of this. A little knowledge goes a long way if you don't know it - don't undervalue what you knowm or assume everyone else knows it. I'm currently setting up a new company with a boutique investment bank in New York. Every week, we interview founders who are stuck and want help breaking through to the next level. These sessions are part of our testing for a new service we're creating. They're currently free, but not for long! Comment 'Breakthrough' below if you're interested. Every Monday, I'll share a video what we learn - and how it can help you break through too. I'll also share my journey setting up this new venture Counterpart OS. Stay tuned for more insights and breakthroughs. #breakthroughsessions #counterparts #newideas #backtobasics #founderjourney #buildinpublic

Since welcoming our baby girl into the world, my life has been filled with equal parts joy and chaos. And I wouldn't have it any other way. But it's also made me realize how shit I am at managing my time. So, I'm going to try to be much more focused about when I post and what I post. 📅 SUNDAY = Structure Sunday I'll talk about all things structure, as in structured vehicles (income share agreements, revenue share agreements, SEALs, etc.) for financing early-stage companies. on deck for this Sunday = INCOME SHARE AGREEMENTS 📅 MONDAY = Model Monday I'll release one model per week which I regularly use to help navigate the early-stage space. on deck for this Monday = the only 'financial model' I use for early-stage companies - the SARM (stakeholder acquisition and retention model). it's about landing zones for the big-ticket items (# of customers, cost of acquisition, etc.) and the credibility of those landing zones. no bells. no whistles. 📅 TUESDAY = Takeaway Tuesday I'll share my takeaways from the previous week's interactions with founders and investors. the goal is to highlight what I'm seeing that's working; what isn't, etc. most of my content will relate to early-stage founders who aren't targeting VCs (for a variety of reasons) but angels who write $25-100k checks. on the docket for this week: how to optimize your time with an investor to get to the 'neg' as soon as possible so you can spend the rest of the meeting addressing their concerns. then the cycle repeats again on Sunday. 3 days per week is doable. My hope is the content is valuable.