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Top B2B Tech Private Company Fundraises Last Week 💰 ➤ Miami-based AI bookkeeping startup, finally, raised $200 million in funding ➤ InMobi raised $100 million from Mars Growth Capital for AI acquisitions. ➤ Spotter raised over $7 million to support creators with AI tools. Top B2B Tech Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships 🫱🏻‍🫲 ➤ Deloitte partners with NVIDIA and Oracle to accelerate GenAI solutions with AI Factory. ➤ Vodafone Qatar partners with Microsoft to drive digital transformation through Azure and AI. #AI & #Robotics were the focus areas for B2B funding.

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Benchmark (YC W23) is the fastest way to screen deals and analyze investment data. Each year, investment teams spend thousands of hours reviewing investment opportunities that die. Not only are those hours lost, but so is all of the valuable data that is tied to those opportunities. As a result, investment teams spend way too much time focusing on low-probability opportunities, digging through old files for comps, and redoing old analyses. Founded by Alec Dunn, Connor J., and Joshua Kerber, Benchmark allows investment teams to screen deals in minutes while automatically aggregating all of the valuable deal data for future analysis. With it, investors can focus on high-probability opportunities and build permanent institutional knowledge that gives them a significant edge over their competitors.

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Struggling to crack the code on growth? You’re not alone‼️ Our Growth Product Management Program is here to change that. In just 5 weeks, you will gain real strategies, hands-on tools, and the confidence to scale your product effectively—whether you’re at a startup, a major company, or building your own vision. Work with industry experts, join an incredible community, and transform challenges into growth. Enrollment closes today!!! Get started now: https://lnkd.in/dmprQhM6 #GrowthMindset #ProductManagement #ScaleUp #TechCareers #entrepreneurs #growthproductmanagement

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Become the Ultimate Product Manager with Praxis. Praxis gives you the tools to: 💡 Anticipate customer needs with confidence 🚀 Turn ideas into impactful products 🛠️ Tackle challenges creatively 🎯 Deliver value aligned with business goals Subscribe by the end of 2024 and secure our early access pricing—just £/$/€29 per month for your first 6 months. #ProductManagement #UltimateProductManager

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How to define pre-product valuation? Whatever the market is willing to pay is your valuation in the first round. Ultimately, it is the team that tends to determine first-round valuation. If your team is full of serial entrepreneurs who have successfully built something very similar, you'll simply get a higher valuation. Beyond that, consider the following aspects: have you taken risks, built a demo, have users already, what kind of product are you building, what is the target market like, and what kind of returns can the investors expect. #valuation #officehours #askanything 

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One of the most important communication tools in a PM’s arsenal is generally product requirements documentation. We'll help you craft a PRD that impresses stakeholders and communicates effectively the details that matter most when it comes to your project. 🌟 Download our free SEO product requirements template here: https://bit.ly/3uq6ArY

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Ever heard people say that startup collaborations lack impact? Let's challenge that notion! The Startup Policy Forum (SPF), launched with 30 groundbreaking startups, including Swiggy, CRED, and Dream11, is proving that collaborations are vital for progress. Just like a well-oiled machine, the SPF fosters harmony and growth in India's new-age economy. These startups are uniting to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and policymakers, addressing key policy challenges and shaping the future. From driving conversations on data governance to tackling competition with global platforms, it's clear that a strategic alliance can turn challenges into opportunities. The SPF is organized into four councils - the Fintech Policy Council (FPC), Consumer and Commerce Council (CACC), Emerging Tech & AI Council (ETAC), and New-Age Public Companies Council (NPCC) - each focused on addressing unique sector-specific issues. With strong leadership from Shweta Rajpal Kohli and support from Piyush Goyal, India is on its way to becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047. It's an exciting time, filled with promise and potential. Giving up on collaboration? Not an option. Let's innovate, optimize, and push for better results. The future of India's startup ecosystem is bright, and SPF is leading the charge. #StartupCollaboration #InnovationInIndia #PolicyForProgress #FutureOfIndia #SPFImpact

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🎙️ Want to raise venture capital and scale your startup? 🚀  I’ve chatted with C-levels, VPs and investors of top companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, Pepsi, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn and more—and now, I’m sharing their strategies in my new Maven course! 💡 Here’s what you’ll learn: 🔑 How to pitch and fundraise like a pro 🤝 Build strong relationships with top VCs 🎯 Perfect your pitch to attract talent and capital 📚 "If you're serious about raising money and growing your business, this is the edge you need! Join me on Maven—let’s make it happen. ✨ Seats are limited—use this code to sign up today! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/g3ASpERZ 👉 #StartupTips #VentureCapital #FounderLife #Fundraising #LearnWithMe #MavenCourse #ViralTips

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🚀 Industry Insights: Weekly Knowledge Share "Unlocking the Power of MVPs: A Step-by-Step Guide" 🚀 We came across this insightful guide by Clearbridge Mobile that dives deep into planning your Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this article provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to developing an MVP that can help you validate your ideas, gather essential user feedback, and optimize your resources. 🔍 Highlights of the Guide: Understanding the core principles of an MVP. Identifying and prioritizing key features. Building a roadmap for your MVP development. Tips for launching and iterating based on user feedback. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/fvMegkn #ProductDevelopment #MVP #TechInnovation #StartupTips

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Want to gauge your SaaS product's performance and make informed decisions? Look no further than Userpilot's Product Metrics Benchmark Report 2024! Get key insights for product teams and compare your company's performance to others. #SaaS #productmetrics #productteams #productgrowth

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❌ don't focus on Revenue or Fundraising Rounds If you want find (and scale) Product Market Fit... → simply focus on derisking your venture milestones Because that's your leading indicators to revenue and fundraising rounds ✅ So here are your 4 core venture milestones to focus on... 1️⃣ Problem Discovery & Solution Experiments Often called Founder Market Fit these days. This stage will typically line up with your pre-seed raise and most startups are sub $250K in revenues. 2️⃣ Problem Solution Fit This is where you've proven you can make customers happy. This stage typically unlocks your seed round and for most startups they're doing between $250K to $1M in revenues. 3️⃣ Go to Market Fit This is where you've found a repeatable & scalable GTM motion. This is usually a prerequisite for raising a $10M Series A (and being able to spend it productively). Most startups are doing between $1M and $3M when they figure out a GTM motion that works. 4️⃣ Scale Product Market Fit #1 This is where you've figured out your ideal customer profile, you've proven that you can make them happy, you've derisked a GTM motion that can scale and you've actually proven that you can scale it. This is typically what Series B investors are looking for and most startups will be doing $5M to $10M in revenue at this stage. By this stage you'll be somewhere on the middle of the S-curve for your first PMF and eventually your growth will start slowing... You'll need to expand to new products and/or new markets And you'll want to repeat these 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣ core milestones for each new version of PMF 💪 Credit, thanks & kudos to: Michael Ho

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The Founder’s Roadmap to $100 Million ARR by Bessemer Venture Partners In this document- Startup to Centaur, you’ll learn: 1. Strategies for product innovation and resiliency: BVP’s investors share frameworks for launch, growth, and revenue acceleration. 2. Authoritative benchmarks: Bessemer guides SaaS and AI-first businesses with good, better, best operating metrics. 3. Battle-tested tactics: You will learn from the legends. Implement and iterate so your startup can become a market leader. -------- Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights. #startups #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #investing

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🌟 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 is a game-changer for product owners, project managers, freelancers, solo-founders, agencies, and startups. Check it out → https://productmagic.ai/ This innovative tool transforms weeks of work into minutes, simplifying the complex and eliminating creative blocks. The primary challenge was to build a comprehensive software solution that could seamlessly guide users through every stage of product development. Ready to see how we made it happen? 🔗 Read Full Case Study → https://lnkd.in/gDAb8W4x #Outsourcing #SME #VirtualAssistant #Offshore #Tech #StartUp #SoftwareDevelopment #IT #devs #casestudy #coding #productdevelopment #productmagic

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Most startups hit a wall and don’t pass the early years. Like how 29% of startups fail due to cash flow issues, yet successful founders find smart ways to manage money and pivot fast. This article digs into key lessons from successful entrepreneurs who’ve cracked the code. Whether building your dream or struggling to scale, these insights are for you. #StartupLife #LessonsLearned #KeepBuilding #ProductDesign #DesignPeeps

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You get to create your first product management portfolio in our pivot to product management program🤭 Enrollment closes in 3 days, so what are you waiting for? Enroll now: https://lnkd.in/dFp3dAtf 🥳 #productmanagementbeginner #productmanagement #productmanagerbeginners #transitiontotech #nocode #productmanager

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𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀. Plug them while they're tiny. At Blueprint Visions, we’re all about plugging the gaps in your customer experience through clever design and smart problem-solving. So we plotted the 10 rules we live by for sound user interface (UI) design for better engagement: 1. 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽: UI design is more than just aesthetics. It’s about functionality and user flow that seamlessly guide your audience. 2. 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: Simplify your interface to amplify engagement. Don’t overwhelm users with unnecessary clutter. 3. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱: Slow load times kill engagement faster than you can say “refresh”. Optimise your UI for lightning-fast performance. 4. 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁: Don’t launch without rigorous testing. User feedback should drive every iteration of your design. 5. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: Tailor UI elements to cater to individual user preferences and behaviours. One size does not fit all. 6. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱: Too many options can paralyze decision-making. Streamline choices for a smoother user experience. 7. 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆: Users scroll if the content engages them. Prioritize content hierarchy to keep them scrolling. 8. 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: Design with mobile users in mind first. Accessibility and usability on smaller screens are critical. 9. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Ensure your UI design is accessible to all users, regardless of abilities or devices used. 10. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Use analytics to refine and optimize UI elements continually. Let data guide your design improvements. >>>>>><<<<<<< 💡 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗨𝗜 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.𝗰𝗼.𝘇𝗮. #UIDesign #UserExperience #DigitalTransformation #Engagement #DesignThinking #UXDesign #Innovation

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