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If someone tells you “building a startup is easy”... …be sure they’re lying to you. Many founders know what they are signing up for. Others have no idea. Hopefully you don’t feel like Daniel Craig. 😀 Wherever you stand, enjoy your weekend! ☀️ P.S. How different is your founder's reality, compared to your initial expectations? Share with me below. ⬇️

Proving product-market fit is critical for every startup, but the journey to achieving it isn't always clear. Writing in Forbes, our CEO Ray Zhou reflects on three lessons he learned while building Affinity. Learn why it's important not to obsess over the solution, what role early customers play in the process, and how measurement is your key to reaching PMF: https://buff.ly/42Dsc0v

Want to elevate your pitch deck game and make a lasting impression on investors? I'm thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar that I'll be hosting: "Design Winning Pitch Decks: A Guide for Tech Founders." Whether you're a tech founder, startup team member, or innovation manager, this session is for you. 🗓️ Tuesday 6th August, 2024 ⌚️ 10:30 am - 12 noon 💻 Online 🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP early as spaces are limited) 👉 RSVP: link below in comment Special shoutout to Julian Boaitey and the team at GoodTech Ventures for making this happen. Let's get it!! 🤑💰

"I quickly realized that this time, no VC would do the validation for me” Second-time founders have many privileges, but they also face unique challenges. In our ideas rip launch event, Ron Reiter talked about going through the ideation-validation journey as someone who has been there before, and how it makes things look different. VCs’ enthusiasm to invest in him - no matter what he planned to build - made him take a step back, understanding that he needed to convince himself, rather than anyone else, that the idea for his second startup was truly viable. Watch the full video for more of his insights ⬇️ follow the first comment for more clips from the event

What's the secret to a perfect pitch? It's all about leaving your audience eager to learn more — and no one knows this better than Nick Hughes, the founder and CEO of Founders Live, who joined us in our latest Roadmap episode. Founders Live started as a simple 99-second pitch competition in Seattle and grew into a global startup ecosystem connecting early-stage startups from 50+ countries with potential investors. So it's safe to say Nick knows a thing or two about pitches. In our chat, we also talked about: ➡ What's the biggest difference between American and European founders? ➡ What should you avoid when pitching? ➡ What's the best way to open a pitch? You can watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dKqFp7UB

⚡️ Improving the 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: what a mission! 🚀 We’ve had the pleasure to chat with Alessio Boceda Co-Founder of Startup Geeks discovering the project and its mission to bring together all the figures in the startup ecosystem to boost growth. 🔥 From the idea to the business, valuing every talent out there: that’s the cool project that features our column 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀. 👉 Head here to read the 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://lnkd.in/d8Vh-D49

👀 These are the headlines on Hype this AM: * Get To Know Rodrigo Dantas e Silva at Gabriel Money 💰 * GTM Buddy talks the future of B2B sales 💬 * What's new up in Knoxville with Market Square Ventures 🎒 * Plus details on the next Standups & Startups event! 😂 Check out the comments for the link to our latest newsletter!

Crafting your startup story is an essential step in demonstrating your company’s potential to future investors and customers. Blumberg Capital’s Startup Growth Toolkit emphasizes the importance of a compelling theme in your pitch. By focusing on a strong theme, you can differentiate your startup in a crowded market and connect more deeply with key audiences. Check out the full article to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eWx7rCYm

Are you leveraging networking, learning, and mentorship to their fullest potential? 🌟 Flick through some of our top tips for early-stage founders to connect, grow, and thrive in the startup ecosystem. We look forward to building with you, The foundercentre team #NetworkingTips #LearningForGrowth #MentorshipMatters