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In this episode of The Spartoncast, we welcome Alistair Lobo as our distinguished guest, delving into the world of startups and the challenges they often encounter. Join us as we explore the pitfalls that startups face, the factors that can lead to both success and failure, and the crucial role of mentorship and outside guidance. Alistair Lobo, a seasoned entrepreneur and business expert, shares his insights and experiences in navigating the turbulent waters of the startup ecosystem. From securing funding to building a strong team, Alistair discusses the key ingredients for startup success. Discover the importance of having a mentor who can provide valuable guidance and share their knowledge. Learn from Alistair's own journey as he reflects on the mentors who played a pivotal role in shaping his entrepreneurial path. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers valuable lessons and advice to help you navigate the startup landscape. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and take away actionable insights to steer your startup towards success. Join us in this engaging conversation, all in the comfort of British English, as we explore the world of startups with Alistair Lobo on The Spartoncast. #TheSpartoncast #AlistairLobo #StartupTalk #EntrepreneurialJourney #MentorshipMatters #StartupSuccess #BusinessInsights #BritishEntrepreneur #StartupChallenges #BusinessMentor #SuccessFactors #PodcastInterview #UKBusiness #EconomicGrowth #BusinessLeadership #SpartoncastEpisodes

⚡️NEW Episode (138)! Starting another company after exit, pre-requisites for growth, why LinkedIn makes sense for founders & practical tips for balancing startup vs family Martins Lasmanis is the CEO & Co-founder of Supliful and a serial entrepreneur having co-founded and exited his previous company. In this episode we talk about: - Starting a company after exiting a previous one - How to achieve and sustain high growth in early stage - Tracking KPIs and productivity in business ops - How to create content and use social media as a startup founder - Tips for balancing startup and family life Links to the full conversation in the comments! #startup #growth #worklifebalance

Hi all! New podcast on my YouTube channel! Join us in this insightful episode of the Thoughtful Edge Podcast as we delve into the world of tech startups with Eugene Gusarov, an investor, founder of a startup studio, and mentor for SaaS startups. From his journey as a product manager to venturing into entrepreneurship, Eugene Gusarov shares valuable lessons and experiences. Discover how he guides technical founders through the challenges of idea validation, customer acquisition, and investment. Gain insights into startup investment criteria, the importance of team dynamics, and the evolution of AI in the tech industry. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on navigating the ever-changing landscape of tech startups. https://lnkd.in/gqqu5tX4

Here’s 3 key pieces of advice every founder should know from someone whose been in the game from 30 years 👇🏻 1️⃣ Investors rarely invest in solo founders. They prefer founding teams with a vast array of skills and experience. 2️⃣ Take time before choosing a co-founder and observe them not just in business settings, but also socially 3️⃣ Founders who are ‘coachable’ and have a growth mindset tend to succeed. If you’re not open to critique and learning, forget it. If you’re a founder looking to grow your startup, this #BigRiskEnergy episode is for you. CEO of StarterStudio, Dawn Haynes, has been helping startup founders to start and scale their businesses. I’d really encourage any founders reading this to give it a watch/listen - link in the comments below! 👇🏻 #MiamiTech #Founders #Investors #TechStartup #Startups 

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Over the past week I've been on-boarding the first group of Founders into my 2X Accelerator Community. It's an amazing group of who are bought into creating a ruthlessly simple business that can consistently accelerate - without sacrificing their sanity. For every new member of 2X, I do a personal Gameplan session to understand where they are - and set their plan for going through the key steps in our sprints. The first key step is to identify their Core Offer. This is the one offer that they can consistently sell and deliver. This is the foundation of their business. We need to be clear on it so we can create a clear path for customers to it. I've seen a pattern in this conversation. Without exception, they are all experts in their fields. They all have strong visions of how to create transformational results for their customers. It's not that they don't have an offering. They have a bunch of them. And our first order of business is to figure out which one will be the one we are going to focus on. It's a super important question, because you can't grow consistently and sanely if the offer at the center of your business isn't clear, simple and delivers for you. So we'll go through the different things they are selling. Inevitably there will be some things aren't quite ideal. Maybe one thing is lower cost and easier to sell - but doesn't create enough revenue for the amount service. Maybe the customer type isn't great to work with. Maybe you can get the customer but they don't stick around. Usually, there is something that is more ideal. Or at least elements of what would be ideal. But they haven't totally leaned in. Sometimes they are in resistance to it. To which I suggest... "Maybe sell the thing you most want to sell." It tends to be one of those non-obvious things that's suddenly obvious. And we dial in the offer for them that they will take through the process to validate and quickly launch. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about: - How to discern what you most want to sell - Why this question is the heart of your business - Overcoming the surprising mental barriers to this This 13-minute listen will give you some serious food for thought for your business. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship

Over the past week I've been on-boarding the first group of Founders into my 2X Accelerator Community. It's an amazing group of who are bought into creating a ruthlessly simple business that can consistently accelerate - without sacrificing their sanity. For every new member of 2X, I do a personal Gameplan session to understand where they are - and set their plan for going through the key steps in our sprints. The first key step is to identify their Core Offer. This is the one offer that they can consistently sell and deliver. This is the foundation of their business. We need to be clear on it so we can create a clear path for customers to it. I've seen a pattern in this conversation. Without exception, they are all experts in their fields. They all have strong visions of how to create transformational results for their customers. It's not that they don't have an offering. They have a bunch of them. And our first order of business is to figure out which one will be the one we are going to focus on. It's a super important question, because you can't grow consistently and sanely if the offer at the center of your business isn't clear, simple and delivers for you. So we'll go through the different things they are selling. Inevitably there will be some things aren't quite ideal. Maybe one thing is lower cost and easier to sell - but doesn't create enough revenue for the amount service. Maybe the customer type isn't great to work with. Maybe you can get the customer but they don't stick around. Usually, there is something that is more ideal. Or at least elements of what would be ideal. But they haven't totally leaned in. Sometimes they are in resistance to it. To which I suggest... "Maybe sell the thing you most want to sell." It tends to be one of those non-obvious things that's suddenly obvious. And we dial in the offer for them that they will take through the process to validate and quickly launch. In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about: - How to discern what you most want to sell - Why this question is the heart of your business - Overcoming the surprising mental barriers to this This 13-minute listen will give you some serious food for thought for your business. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship

Startup founders, here are some great tips for pitching to VCs: ✔️ Be open and transparent ✔️ Show your passion! ✔️ Don’t be afraid to talk about past failures Being upfront about all aspects of your business will help you find the VC that is the right fit for your startup. We love how our guest, Joshua Gilbert from Freestyle Capital, sums up his firm’s approach to the VC/founder relationship 👉 “We want 110% of you in this business because we’re going to give you 110%.” Tune in to the latest episode of #StartupSuccess to hear more expert advice from Josh. 🎧 #VentureCapital #startup #StartupFounders

According to a review by Venture Intelligence in 2022, only 29% of seed-funded startups raise Series A capital. I have a speciality in coaching Seed to Series A Founders. That means that by Venture Intelligence's estimates, the odds are 71% of my clients's businesses may fail to get to the next round of funding. To be clear, not getting to Series A is not equivalent failure. But the Founder game is a tough one. No matter had good your idea, no matter how driven you are, success is not guaranteed. To misquote the Hunger Games, the odds are ever not in your favor. And whether your business takes off or fizzles or somewhere in between, you get kicked in the teeth a lot. My game as a coach is to do everything I can to improve your odds. For Founders, this breaks down into three core areas: Accelerate PMF and scalable sales Build a high performing organization Becoming the leader your business needs In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about the most impactful things you can do to beat the odds. I cover: The 3 lever points of PMF and scalable sales The 2 most important elements of a high performing org The 1 thing you need to focus on the become the leader your business needs This 13-minute listen offers some helpful wisdom for both business and life. #startups #startupgrowth #founders #entrepreneurship

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