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Every founder feels out of their depth at some point while they’re building a business. The good news is that if you’re a founder feeling lost in a particular area, you have a great learning opportunity in front of you. We see this trajectory all the time with our founders at Innosphere Ventures. Typically, they come from an academic background, which means they’ll have deep familiarity with the rationale, performance, and differentiation of their product. But they often find their blindspots are in areas like regulatory, clinical, reimbursement, and finance - which is where they have to drink from the firehose to catch up. Many of our founders describe this process of acquiring these new skills as akin to learning a foreign language. It’s exciting, but it’s not easy. So if you’re a founder and you’ve discovered your blindspot, that’s great. It’s normal to have inherent strengths and inherent weaknesses, and it’s a standard part of the process to supplement your knowledge gaps. You’re on the right track. Keep learning and stay the course.

Evan Finkel's journey in venture was definitely unplanned. But it's been an inspiring one for sure! It all started in college, where he juggled neuroscience and finance. After graduation, he spent a few years at a boutique consulting firm. Then came an unexpected turn. He was recruited by Anheuser-Busch, the beer giants! 🍻 Evan led a team that was doing data science ROI attribution for their massive marketing budgets. It was intense but rewarding work. After a while, he decided to hit the books again and earned a second bachelor’s in computational and applied math, plus a master’s in machine learning. He had plans for a PhD and a startup, but the future had other plans for him. What was next? Meeting with one of the founding partners of Integra by chance. This is how he fell in love with the venture and started to work with Integra. Seven years later, he is proud to have built a global venture platform from the ground up, investing in funds and startups worldwide. 🌍 Here’s to the unexpected paths! Those that lead us to exactly where we’re meant to be! ✨ #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

We've got big plans for 2024. By this time next year, we plan to have have helped at least three companies raise new rounds; invited at least two more ventures into our studio; expanded the Roadrunner model to new regions; and developed new partnerships with companies, investors, and governments. The great American technological renaissance is beginning anew. 🦾 Interested? Join the movement here. #deeptech #venturecapital #hiring #investing

I love new opportunities, new ideas, new connections, new bonds and new solutions ✨💡🔗🤝👩💻. That’s the exciting part of building a venture, isn't it? But this process truly shines when we regularly take the time to sift it through 🔄. It's all about choosing which paper planes shall fly 🛫 and which ones we need to drop or postpone. Why now? 🎯 The new quarter has already kicked off, flying new chances your way.  🔊 You wouldn’t want to miss out, right?  🤝 So, now is the perfect time to carve out a moment for prioritizing once more. Happy prioritization day! And remember, this approach doesn’t just apply to building and growing a venture; it’s also golden for early-phase drug discovery 💊 :) 📣 – Bringing data and biology into harmony –  – For better research for better health – – 1st time academic entrepreneur – – Join me on my journey –

What does it take to make DeepTech ventures truly thrive? Let's dive into the core pillars driving our journey:   1️⃣ Embrace the Scientists: It's crucial to intertwine the brilliance of scientists with the venture path. Take, for example, Jonas Bylander, a scientist who's not just a visionary but a builder of ventures. The world needs more trailblazing scientists like Jonas!   2️⃣ Collaboration is Key: The truth is, we can't navigate this path alone. To bring groundbreaking solutions from the lab to the market, we require robust, enduring partnerships. Atlantic Quantum, for instance, emerged from a powerful collaboration between scientists from both Chalmers University of Technology and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We've co-invested with The Engine and other prominent U.S. investors. Now, we're extending an invitation and hope to see even more investors in Europe to join our thrilling DeepTech journey.   3️⃣ Long-Term Vision: Success isn't just about capital; it's about pairing the right expertise with the right resources at every stage. Chalmers Ventures is at the forefront of DeepTech investments and DeepTech company development in the Nordic region. The Engine leads the way in the U.S. Our quest? To find more steadfast long-term partners who share our passion for investing in pioneering research.   What's your vision for the future of DeepTech investments? How do you see these pillars shaping the world we live in? 💬   #DeepTech #ResearchMatters #linkedinnewseurope

Great 2024 kick-off last week at Intellectual Labs AS ! 🎉 Every person in the team represents a story of dedication, brilliance, and collaboration. Together, we're not just solving problems; we're shaping the future. Looking at 2023 in review we have nearly doubled the team - picture here shows the combined Intellectual Labs AS , PueroVita Biotechnology and FactoryMind teams with some missing - and launched 2 ventures from ideation to prototype and go-to-market. We have also seeded another two disruptive ventures that we are working to launch in 2024. 🚀 We are scientists, data professionals and company builders - on a mission to solve complex challenges with brilliant founders and dedicated investors. In 2024 we are pushing to create even better value for our ventures and investors, and perhaps to open up new chapters outside of Oslo. The one thing that is certain is that we will continue to push deep-tech innovation forward. Cheers to the team that works hard, plays hard and enjoys the ride! 🥳 https://lnkd.in/d5XVFhNF #IntellectualLabs #innovationbuzz #teamgathering #kickoff #artificialintelligence #datascientists

𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 - 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁? Deep Tech Founders - here is a great "napkin" delivered by the strong First Momentum Ventures team. Some points that stick out: 👉 Leverage grants early. 👉 Show commercial savviness early on – how will you make money? 👉 Proof of Concept (PoC) and industrial pilots matter a lot. 👉 A roadmap with technical milestones that highlight your value inflection points is key – often, this is done too superficially. Valuation suggestions on this napkin might be on the higher end if you are first-time founder. Thanks to Sebastian Boehmer, Andreas Fischer and team for this! #deeptech

🌟Learn about these 6 innovative #deeptech projects. These trailblazers come from various disciplines and backgrounds from across the country and are taking the next step in building their market-ready products. See how Lab2Market Build is supporting these ventures: lab2market.ca/build Dr. Aamir Minhas Khan Anne Halpin David Raveenthrarajan Lin Ge Oluwatomiwa Osin Reza Abbasi

🚀 Exciting News from Dream Ventures & Innovation! 🚀 Hello valued connections, From the heart of Silicon Valley, in the Bay Area, our team at Dream Ventures & Innovation is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation with our data science services. We aim to set new standards in the industry by merging the possibilities technology offers with the needs of the business world. 🌟 Why Choose Us? 🔍 Deep Insights: We dive deep to uncover the true value hidden within data. 🤝 Customized Solutions: We offer tailored solutions that add value to each client's business. 🚀 Fast and Effective Results: Time is of the essence, and we are committed to delivering impactful results swiftly to our clients. If you're looking to elevate your business, stay ahead in the competition, and harness the opportunities that data science presents, get in touch with us! For growing together, shaping with innovation, and capturing sustainable success, the Dream Ventures & Innovation team is always by your side. 🌐 #datascience #innovation #siliconvalley #businessgrowth #dreamventures

Congratulations to our W23 portfolio company Flower Labs on their funding announcement! 💰🎉 With a valuation of $100 million, this Silicon Valley venture capital round led by Felicis Ventures is a testament to the incredible work of co-founders Daniel J. Beutel, Taner Topal, and Nicholas Lane. 🚀 Flower Labs' innovative technology, which enables AI training without centralizing data, is revolutionizing the industry by preserving privacy and security while advancing AI capabilities. 🌐🔒 Their dedication to the open-source community and commitment to making federated learning more accessible has already impacted over 1,100 projects and garnered support from industry giants like Accenture, Orange, and Siemens Healthcare. 💼💡 As they embark on this new chapter, we're thrilled to see Flower Labs expand awareness of federated learning, grow their developer community, and scale their team. 🌸💻 Here's to continued success and innovation! 🥂 #FlowerLabs #FederatedLearning #AI #VentureFunding #Innovation And yes, GPT wrote this post. Curious to see how it does. 😂