Dylan Boyd’s Post

When you hear: Building Human Power, what comes to your mind? I will be holding a workshop on September 4th at the Nordic Venture Academy by Nutty Ventures. 🔥In this 3 hour workshop you can get tools to grow and strengthen the Human Power in your business, helping you to accelerate your growth. 💸 Right now there is a summer launch promotion for the workshop which gives you a 50% off on the first workshop by typing in the code LAUNCH. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eV7UPcfm

Congratulations to our FUND Conference award-winning Pitch Lounge regular observer and pitch alums, Karen Frame (Makeena) for growing from strength-to-strength with her business over the past 5 years! *** To observe this month´s live FoodTech pitches, please click “Attend” on the LinkedIn event page and register on our website via the link on the event (also in the comments below). https://lnkd.in/gywanb4s *** Want to pitch? ☑️ We have pitch slots available for this event - please submit your investor pitch deck via the short and simple form on our website (please see the direct link in the comments). We also have more upcoming in-person networking and online/hybrid pitch event dates for your diary (29 Apr | 2 May | 30 May | 6 Jun | 13 Jun | 27 Jun | 4 Jul | ETC). If you have any subsequent questions, please email [email protected] #pitchevent #startup #foodbusiness #foodtech #investor #founder #award

*shakes off imposter syndrome* I was honored to be part of this VC roundtable discussion with some of the most brilliant minds in Utah. Here are a few of my favorite takeaways from the conversation: 1) Blake Modersitzki said, "One of my partners used to say that if you can’t explain the business on the back of your business card, it’s too complicated. VCs have a very short attention span." 👉🏻 Distilling a business's edge to catch the attention of investors, customers, and partners couldn't be more important, especially in a dry fundraising environment. 2) Davis Warnock said, "One of the biggest bummers for me is when the things I wrote in my notes in a face-to-face conversation don’t align with the data in the data room.  I don’t know what’s true, which lengthens the due diligence process." 👉🏻 Founders should focus on creating a consistent story supported by data. Words become opinions or lies if they are not supported by data. 3) John Mayfield said, "One lesson I’ve learned is that you’re playing over a decade, not on a single deal. Do what’s right for the entrepreneur, not just the VC, because this is a human business. When there are too many people, I think it is good for someone to step up and step away." 👉🏻 Social capital is the hardest type of capital to earn, but is easily lost. Business is personal. Thanks to Utah Business, Amy Rees Anderson, and Jeff Bowman for hosting an insightful discussion.

Exciting times ahead for CLARITY as we embark on this new venture 🚀

📢 FOUNDERS: Have you taken part in a European accelerator and wish you had noticed the red flags, known which elements were actually worth it or simply have learnings from the process that you think others would benefit from before taking part? I want to hear from you, for a piece in Sifted on what founders have learned from their accelerator experiences! Drop me a DM on LinkedIn or an email at [email protected] 📩

In a recent interview, Johnny Ream, a partner at Stray Dog Capital, shared his personal and professional journey in the venture capital landscape. His story is a powerful reminder of how personal experiences can shape our business perspectives and goals. Johnny's insights into the future of food, the role of alternative proteins, and the impact of climate change on investment strategies provide a glimpse into the thoughtful approach that Stray Dog Capital takes towards its investments. Read more of the interview and Johnny's insights here: https://lnkd.in/gZ5d_z5d #StrayDogCapital #FoodTech #SustainableInvesting #HealthandWellness

Today is LAUNCH DAY at Roundtable! 🔥🔥 6 months ago, I embarked on a new journey at Roundtable to help European leaders launch their investment communities and founders raise their funding rounds. And the team has already hit some pretty cool metrics since launching our SPV-as-a-Service product last year: 200 communities of investors supported, co-investing in 450 deals for a total value of 250M€. But today we’re going one step further as we’re announcing our new Fund-as-a-Service product: Any investor in Europe can now quickly and easily launch their own VC fund with Roundtable ✨ In short: 🏦 Investors can establish a fund within a few hours (yes, hours) instead of months 🌍 Fund can be marketed through Europe and the US (including to non-professional investors) 🎯 Target size: 8-100M€ Be ready to see new VC funds popping up all over Europe in the coming months! Reach out to us if you want to learn more 👋

Thrilled to announce that I've been selected to join the prestigious 12th Cohort of Venture Fellows at Vencapital Spring Program! 🚀 Excited for the opportunity to network with top industry professionals, sharpen my skills, and dive deep into the world of venture capital. Grateful for this chance to learn and grow alongside fellow professionals, entrepreneurs and investors. Let's make some magic happen! 💼💡 #VCFellow #VentureCapital #SpringBootcamp #Vencapital #Entrepreneurship

Last Friday marked a significant milestone—graduating from Dream VC's Launch into VC fellowship! Just like Dream VC says, it’s been a summer of steep learning curves, community bonding, and inspirational meet-ups. ⛰️ 🙏🏾 I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, thanks to our founders, Cindy Ai and Mark Kleyner, all our speakers, and of course my cohort of fellows. A room full of African visionaries? Pure magic ✨ 🌍 My biggest revelation: African venture capital is not a carbon copy of its Western counterparts. Our exits, market sizes, need for geographic expansion, and overall heterogeneity among African nations dictate uniquely African solutions for African challenges. 🔜 Looking forward to applying my learnings upon my return to Bain & Company next month, and diving deeper into the African VC ecosystem in years to come. #DreamVC #AfricanVentureCapital #NewBeginnings

Josh and his team are on a mission to radically reduce workplace injuries, leveraging the power of AI to not only eliminate avoidable insurance costs, but to literally save human lives and keep workers safe. Ecstatic to see where CompScience goes from here.