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#ObsessivelyEnthusiasticInvestor #UnreasonablyEnthusiasticInvestor #IrrationallyEnthusiasticInvestor at REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund. We look for the people we believe are doing the best work in Industrial Transformation & Supply Chain Technology; Attempting the impossible. Then we go all-in on them. With obsessive and unreasonable enthusiasm. Join us. #IndustrialTransformation #SupplyChain #Innovation #Technology #Startups #VentureCapital #DemandTheImpossible #UnreasonableEnthusiasm #ObsessiveEnthusiasm #IrrationalEnthusiasm 

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Why Diverse Teams Are More Successful ▶️ Broader Perspectives ▶️ Increased Creativity ▶️ Better Decision Making ▶️ Improved Performance ▶️ Enhanced Employee Satisfaction If you need diverse ressources for IT- or Digitalization Projects, check Taskforce Solutions #humanresources #personaldevelopment #innovation

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Some really interesting (and slightly disappointing) data from Female Founders on the decline in female angel investors. Given the amount of female founders who are able to secure the capital they need comes from female angel investors, this is a concerning trend. It’s why I am grateful for organizations who are advocating and educating more women on the benefits of angel investing. the Evangelistas for example, who just launched their first Super Angel co-hort this month is a great example. More female investors means more funding for female founders, we’re all part of the same ecosystem striving for change and equality. 🙌🏼

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Best Thing About the Job? 🗣️ Speaking to great founders. 🌟 Meet Paulius Taraškevičius, Justin B., Irmantas Motiejūnas and Tomas Martunas. And of course also the fact I'm working with Mauro 😉😉. 🤝 Tomas and I, from completely different backgrounds and countries, clicked instantly. It’s amazing how much we had in common right from the start! 🛠️ They’ve crafted an incredible product – even simple souls like me get it (and use it daily now)! 📈 Our Passion: Helping founders gain access to growth, revenue, key contacts, and capital. These guys are a perfect match... 🔗 Open conversations about challenges and opportunities, plus a good laugh? It’s simply the best way to wrap up the week. 👉 Want to learn what they're doing so great? WhiteBridge.ai Happy Friday, enjoy your weekends. #founders #changethewaywework #thefutureofworkisnow #firstdegree

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ADCR Capital is still looking for the perfect proof-of-concept companies to add a company builder as COO, CEO or CRO and to "go long" with you in 2025. Companies with the real potential to go to 100 mio ARR (and beyond), where we can complement the founders' zone of genius, whether it be product or technical - or both. As an operating partner, we go further, by going long - and building up (leveraged sweat) equity while we do so, making our fixed fees (in cash) significantly lower. That's also how we build up a portfolio as a Capital Firm. Finally, as a stand-alone or combined with being your operating partner, we can also broker capital for companies between 0-100 mio ARR. This in 7 countries (BE, NL, FR, UK, GER, DK, CH) in 4 categories, being Venture Capital, Private Equity, Non-Dilutive Capital, and Business Angel Networks. Trusted by our broad network of Capital Partners, having our validated operators on board as the company builder is a major plus. Both operationally, strategically, and in terms of creating a more interesting financial product together, when it comes to funding and raising capital. If you'd like to learn more about our operating partner model, get in touch. If you're raising capital, do let us know! We can help. Capital Firms interested in joining our network of Capital Partners, are also very welcome!

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The average number of planned market entries seems to drop after a certain amount raised (European tech companies). I'd welcome suggestions as to why that might be the case! Two hypotheses: - Founders that have raised more know how difficult it can be - Prior investment was used to expand already to a target market (not mutually exclusive) #internationalexpansion #fdi #capitalraising #startups #fundraising #founders #venturecapital #investors #vc #vcfunding #technology

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In the 17th century, Rare Tulips sold for as much as a mansion In the 90s, having .com in your company name added $Billions to its value One of these trends changed the World, the other never recovered. Both cost investors Billions! Hype drives prices to absurd heights, only to come crashing down. Tulips fizzled out, never to return to the same prominence. The Internet became a Multi-$Trillion Industry. Investing in a Hot New Trend is Risky. You might be investing in the Next Tulip Bubble. Or, the Internet. Even if you Invest in the Right trend, you might be investing at a peak that will take years to recover. There's also no guarantee you're picking the next Amazon. It's a Game of Uncapped Potential Gains and Massive Losses. But, for many Investors, that's a Risk they're willing to take. The Key is to avoid Catastrophic Losses. If you want to learn How Bubbles Form and deep dive into a popular investment strategy for Risky Assets, You'll love this Tuesday's edition of my newsletter. Try it out through this link👇 https://lnkd.in/dCqakQH2

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2024 is coming to its end, and I am writing here about a book from 2022! Still super relevant, with timeless lessons, insights and great stories. I read Sebastian Mallaby's "The Power Law" this year and absolutely loved it. Strongly recommend. Here are my three key takeaways: 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏽👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏻 A small group of people can change the world: 70% of the companies born in Silicon Valley trace their origins back to Fairchild Semiconductors. 🔬🧬 Deep tech is fundamentally different: capital does not equal growth. 💰🔮 Big successes in venture capital are all about uniqueness: the best startups have unique talent and intelligence, and the top-performing funds and firms have unique approaches. Has anyone here read it? Any thoughts, insights or favorite passages? Share below and let me know. Additionally: what is your favorite book about VC?

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What about #Mnemonica? What about the miracle of #finding things immediately amid the myriad files of a #filmproduction? Yes we said finding, not searching. The difference is our flat #indexing: no hierarchy among files, no folders that hide assets away, but flexible tagging + smart filters. As #filmprofessionals say in this new short episode of #WorkingWithMnemonica: «Mnemonica does this: I tell you where to find things and you go not to look for them but to find them». Enjoy! To check all the other WWM episodes, here is the link: https://lnkd.in/dzebp9qz #postproduction #filmmaking #DreamScreenDeliver

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How to Estimate the Valuation of Your Startup (very personal post 😎 ) We are currently in the fundraising stage with Grechka Buckwheat Super Grain. Earlier this year, we had extensive negotiations with investors, but we couldn't agree on the strategy. I learned a lot from that experience, which I shared earlier. I'll put the link to that old post in the comments. Valuing an early-stage startup is a blend of personal ambition, your background, market opportunity, traction, and peers' cases. It’s not a simple mathematical equation, which is what makes it so challenging. This summer, we received new interest from investors, and the main topic was, of course, valuation. I had a gut feeling about our valuation—something that resonated with me, reflecting our potential, vision, and achievements. But how to estimate it more formally? That’s when we got invaluable advice from Sam Simpson at FounderCatalyst, who provided a straightforward approach to valuation (link in the comments). Their method made everything so clear, and you know what? My intuition was right—the valuation I had in mind matched exactly what we arrived at after the discussion with Sam. So, yes, valuing an early-stage startup can be tricky, but there are methods that align with your values, inner voice and give you confidence. If you’re a founder, what has been your experience with early-stage startup valuations? I’d love to hear your thoughts! P.S. Ha-ha! My dog Kuki just got tired of me working so hard on building the buckwheat revolution 😆 #femalefounder #startup #fundraising

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Are you a startup founder wondering what role AI will play in building your business? The question is no longer if AI will be part of your startup journey but when you'll start leveraging its endless potential. To get started, I invite you to join us at tomorrow's Lisbon AI Meetup and meet Altar.io's in-house AI expert, Rui Vas. He knows a thing or two about creating startups and even more about AI. I couldn't think of a better person to discuss this topic. If you're interested, register for the event at https://lnkd.in/ddfQwda2!

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Whenever I sit down with successful entrepreneurs, I notice one thing in common. They have a fire of success in their minds. This was especially evident during our roundtable discussion with Dominik Mate Kovacs, founder and CEO of Colossyan, organized by Future Founders and led by Péter Takács. Dominik shared a profound insight with us about his entrepreneuship journey and how It always feels like they're just three months away from a breakthrough. Then three months turn into six, and six into nine, but they keep pushing until they hit that breakthrough. This statement beautifully illustrates the perseverance required to be an entrepreneur. What struck me most was Dominik's openness in answering our questions. He didn't shy away from owning his mistakes and candidly spoke about areas he needed to work on. To me, this is a hallmark of a great leader—someone who acknowledges their flaws and strives to improve. Dominik also generously advised us on books that would aid us in our entrepreneurial journey and shared his strategies for identifying and addressing startup problems. The most remarkable aspect of Dominik is his willingness to help younger entrepreneurs. His genuine desire to support and guide the next generation is truly inspiring. Thank you, Dominik Mate Kovacs, for an enlightening and motivating discussion. Your insights and advice will undoubtedly help us on our entrepreneurial journeys. Your wisdom and willingness to support the next generation of entrepreneurs are deeply appreciated. #entrepreneurship #leadership #inspiration #businessgrowth #futurefounders #Colossyan

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"In the first nine months of 2023, Bolt revenue totaled $19 million, essentially flat from the same period the year earlier, The Information reported earlier this year. Since then, it’s gone through a series of board changes and disputes with its investors. Earlier this year, it offered to buy shares back from investors at a valuation of $300 million, down roughly 97% from its late 2021 valuation." So...they're now raising at a $14b valuation, which is 740x revenue? On a business that's not growing? With no demonstrated product/market fit? And as part of the fundraise, "Grooms outlines an ambitious plan for Bolt to launch a new 'super app' for consumers that will include shopping and financial management tools, suggesting the company is moving away from its focus as a checkout button on retailers’ web sites." I have to ask...is there kompromat involved here? Is someone being held hostage and this is some kind of ransom payment? Is this tech's equivalent of "The Producers"? Did they put drugs in the water supply of San Francisco? Did they discover a worm hole back to 2021? I'm really at a loss here, folks.

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In the evolving world of digital content, OpenAI is pushing boundaries yet again! Meet Sora, the AI-powered tool that transforms your text prompts into dynamic video content. But with great power comes great debate: are we on the cusp of a new era in content creation, or opening the door to unforeseen ethical challenges? Imagine crafting engaging video content without the traditional time and cost constraints. Sora promises creative flexibility, especially for marketers and content creators. But the questions linger—what are the limits on video length and complexity? And with accessibility currently restricted to paying customers, how will this influence the democratization of video content creation? As Sora aims to redefine video production efficiency and personalization, is this the future of storytelling? Or are we venturing into an area where tech might outpace our ethical considerations? Join the conversation and explore how this innovation could impact industries across the board. #ArtificialIntelligence #ContentCreation #DigitalMarketing #Innovation #TechEthics Read more about Sora and its potential implications: https://lnkd.in/e7zN8Ked

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Generative AI is the new big thing in technology. I was recently interviewed by VentureCapital Magazin about the emerging trends and future prospects of Generative AI. Here are some key takeaways from the interview. Generative AI is here to stay and is definitely not just a fad that investors will lose interest in. There is a lot of interest in AI in the industrial and energy sectors. As a result, there has been a huge uptick in startup investment over the last year. 🔹 Between 2021 and 2023, startup funding will decrease by 37 %, while investment in the GenAI sector will increase by 563 %. 🔹 Bloomberg predicts that the global GenAI market will grow 46 % annually through 2052. 🔹 Germany saw a 67 % year-over-year increase in AI-related startups last year. 🌱 The short-term forecast: AI will dominate sectors such as education, call centers, sales, and consulting. Any sector that can be easily done with language can be replaced or enhanced with AI. The long-term forecast: AI will gain traction in robotics and roles that require repetitive processes. For example, the development of fully autonomous cars will be a major focus. Due to the increasing need for super-fast, high-performance computing, AI will be an essential element in technology hardware and the energy sector. AI will be essential for new data centers and for enabling large-scale electrical power generation. Eventually, we'll see AI fully integrated into technology as a whole, rather than a separate investment theme. One thing is for sure about the future of tech: AI will dominate and set the direction from here. The next five years are a critical inflection point not only for technological innovation, but also from an investment perspective. 🗣 How do you see AI impacting the next five years in tech and startup investment? Check out the full interview, link in the comments below 👇 #D11ZVentures #innovation #GenerativeAI #VentureCapital #FutureTrends

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After 10+ years in B2B sales, I decided to start a B2C startup 🤠 Most of the investors we pitched during our seed financing told us we were crazy, and that they would only invest if we switched to B2B. As a naturally stubborn person 🙃, the more pushback I got, the more determined I became to stick with B2C. Here’s why I believe in B2C: ✅ The market is HUGE. Everyone is a potential customer. ✅ You can scale fast. With the right product, users find you. ✅ Brand loyalty is powerful. People fall in love with B2C products. ✅ You can make a cultural impact. Your company can become a household name. But let’s be real—B2C is MUCH harder. The potential is massive, but it takes relentless effort to figure out customer acquisition, especially in today’s market where you can’t just throw money at Facebook or tv ads anymore. You HAVE to be scrappy. Here’s what we’ve learned: ➡️ Focus on product-led growth. Make your customers love your product so much they want to tell all their friends about it. ➡️ Gamify the experience. Reward and incentivize your users to engage and spread the word. ➡️ Lean into short-form video. Platforms like Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok offer insane potential for virality. When we started Dynasty, our instinct was to go after B2B partnerships with the biggest mortgage companies and fintech startups we could find. We closed massive partnerships, but they completely fell flat compared to the growth we’ve seen through network-driven strategies and viral short-form videos. Here’s the truth: B2B makes it easier to close a $1M+ ARR deal, but B2C has unlimited upside if you crack the code. It takes time, creativity, and a relentless focus on building something people love. Now after nearly 3 years grinding it out in B2C Dynasty helps over 2,000 Americans create a trust every single month—and over 70% of them come through word of mouth. We’re far from perfect, but this progress keeps us excited for what’s ahead. B2C is a grind, but it’s worth it. Don't listen to investors who tell you otherwise.

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Real estate developers and managers: are you ready to sign terms and conditions with companies like Apple and Google? If not, you might need to get ready. Let me explain. 👇 CONTEXT: 1️⃣ Smartphone Wallets are gradually becoming THE place to hold all of our cards. We use them to pay, use public transport and even ID ourselves. Unsurprisingly, they are increasingly getting used to hold the employee badge with physical access rights. You know…the one employees of your tenants use to access your office buildings. 2️⃣ The fact is that the process and user experience around Wallet is arguably the most convenient - both for the employee and the administrator. It might be more expensive in some cases but as Dror Poleg says, convenience trumps cost. And the convenience increase is massive (just try it). 3️⃣ Apple, Google and Samsung are all holders and operators of their own Wallet and surrounding ecosystem. To let anyone benefit from the ecosystem they built, a participating entity will need to sign some paperwork. In summary: 1) Wallet is convenient 2) Big tech are involved in distributing access credential in Wallet to end-users. 3) Obviously because of the benefits for user experience, they are bound to do that gradually more and more. Hence every developer and property manager might need to step into T&Cs with the tech giants sooner or later. Get ready to for some heave reading. But unlike your leasing and investment contracts, no negotiation here:-/. Have you already gone through this? #commercialrealestate #userexperience #tenantexperience #accesscontrol --- I am Ondrej, I share my first-hand observations and experiences in real estate, access control and workplace tech. All opinions are my own. If you are interested in how Sharry can help you digitize your access control, reach out.

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