Clem Delangue 🤗’s Post

Hello to all my LinkedIn connections! I hope you're doing well. Today, I'm seeking your valuable thoughts on a new venture. Would you consider sharing your innovative startup idea, one you believe has immense potential but you're uncertain about execution, in exchange for a 10% stake? Firstly, I'd love to know if you'd be open to such a collaboration. Secondly, how prevalent do you think this challenge is? Are there numerous individuals out there with brilliant ideas looking for collaboration and willing to share? Your insights are greatly appreciated! #StartupCollaboration #InnovationOpportunity

Just read this interesting article in Financial Express “Business family scions have good run in startup world”. It describes that the success rate of startup is high if the founders are coming from family business backgrounds or are second or third generation business persons. Examples like Rare Rabbit, Clark Hotels, Go Zero, etc. Interestingly VCs and PEs have a positive review for these founders and their startups as they view them as safer investments, some key reasons for that are:- It goes unsaid that early stage startup carries risks which get mitigated by these founders as they have much needed business acumen, experience to handle the complex problems. These founders are more inclined to make brand legacy which creates a trust factor. They understand the governance of business which is essential to build mechanism for scalable output. Already established network and connections which required stakeholders. Last but not least proven track record. I myself coming from business background can totally relate to that.

The more founders I meet at Techspark, the clearer it becomes. Success isn't just about the startup. Vision ≠ Victory. There's a common misconception. A startup can only disrupt so much market. A founder can only pitch so many ideas. A company can only scale so fast. But the underlying reality? Success is about the journey it enables. Success is about the innovation it sparks. Success is about the change it drives. Craft a meaningful startup journey ↓ 1. Begin with an "Innovation Letter." → Write to your future self about your impact. What solutions have you created? Who is your startup helping? What change have you ignited? 2. Separate your satisfaction from your startup. → Beyond business, consider your broader mission. This isn't just about the next big thing. It's about stepping out of the startup box. And truly understanding your purpose. 3. Backtrack your impact goals. → Determine what your vision really needs. Forget about valuation figures for a moment. Start with the change outlined in your "Innovation Letter." Then, trace back to the resources you'll need to get there. This isn't mere business modeling. It's mission crafting. And it's what leads to the legacy you'll leave behind. I have started learning what it takes to build a startup. Do you want to follow me on my journey? Follow Megha Sharma for more such insights. #founder #startupstrategies #investmentplanning #brandingtips

🧑🚀 5 Reasons How Relativity Explains Difficulties in Observing Your Startup as the Founder 1️⃣ Observation can vary based on the observer's position, and observing the systems we're involved in can be challenging. 2️⃣ According to time dilation, changes within a startup can feel gradual to those involved daily but stark to outsiders. This difference in perception affects how founders assess progress and change. 3️⃣ The closer you are to a situation, the harder it is to see it objectively. Founders may miss out on the bigger picture, especially if they're too close to daily operations. 4️⃣ Distortion of space and time can make successes and failures in a startup distort a founder's perception. Whether hit or missed, milestones can lead to overconfidence or undue pessimism. 5️⃣ For founders juggling tasks and hopping between meetings, time can also feel like a blur. 🌟 Just as such ideas transform our progress, a fresh perspective can revolutionize your startup’s success. 👉 DM us, and let’s transform your startup from relatively successful to really successful. #CLC #StartUp #Business #Bussinessgrowth #growth #Startupstruggles #progress #success

Without going into competing definitions of what a startup is, it is interesting to take the single lens of adoption and sales, a lens that can appeal to some founders and investors with high-risk appetite. Paul Graham, founder of YCombinator, shows how it can be beneficial for startups to take the single lens of (sales) growth (or adoption) in his classic 2012 post Startup = Growth. This part resonated: Starting a startup is [like being a] scientist: you're not committing to solve any specific problem; you don't know for sure which problems are soluble; but you're committing to try to discover something no one knew before. A startup founder is in effect an [research scientist.] Most don't discover anything that remarkable, but some discover relativity.

🎢 Myth: Starting a startup is a smooth ride from idea to impact. 🚀 Fact: The truth is, the startup journey is more like a rollercoaster with ups and downs! ✅ Building a startup requires perseverance, hard work, and grit. ✅ It involves facing numerous challenges, from securing funding to finding customers. ✅ Failure is a common part of the journey, but it's important to learn from it and keep pushing forward. ✅ Success doesn't happen overnight; it takes time and dedication to make an impact. 💡 In reality, starting a startup is a thrilling rollercoaster ride that challenges you and pushes you to grow. Embrace the ups and downs, and remember that each twist and turn is an opportunity for growth. #ReachifyMe

Tired of the monotonous 9-to-5 routine? Imagine a business model that unveils groundbreaking opportunities without hefty startup costs! It's a Revolutionary approach to unlocking your full potential. Intrigued? Drop your questions below! #FlipTheScript #ExploreOpportunities

Learnings for a Startup Marketing Director 6️⃣ : Nobody knows everything. Being part of a leadership team in a startup means helping each other on their learning journeys and how to respond together for the good of the company. The great thing about startups is that what you are doing is new (see previous post), so everyone in the business, starting with the founder, is constantly learning. If you aren’t then you’re not pushing yourself or finding new opportunities to grow. Sometimes (more often than you’d think) blindsiding happens, and how you cope is dependent on how you help each other out. Most people haven’t had to navigate a global chip shortage (remember that?) or endless algorithm changes or how pandemics may affect their business, so being open to not knowing everything means being open to finding potentially faster and better solutions together. #startup #scaleup #fractionalCMO #marketingdirector #culture

Your career is your startup. Just like a startup, it requires vision, strategy, and continuous investment. Each day is an opportunity to innovate, pivot, and grow. Embrace challenges as learning experiences, build your personal brand with integrity, and always stay curious. Remember, you are the CEO of your career—drive it forward with passion and purpose. #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #EntrepreneurialMindset