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Our CEO Sam Staley could also be considered CEO of startups 📈 We loved seeing Sam get to talk more about his entrepreneurial spirit, background and tangible tips on how he’s been able to start multiple successful businesses… just like Event.Gives! 🎉 Check out the conversation between Sam and Megan Nager of @wake-and-make-media on their latest episode of Let’s Get Digital. #wakeandmakemedia #letsgetdigitalpodcast #entrepreneurialpodcast #howtostartabusiness #serialentrepreneur #startupowners #startupbusiness

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 I asked Usman Asif Bhai a question: "If someone already has a good job but plans to start their entrepreneurial journey, when is the ideal time to transition from employment to entrepreneurship?" His response was insightful and truly eye-opening. He emphasized that the answer really depends on individual circumstances. If you have the support of your family, some wealth, a stable home, and can manage your finances without your current job, then it's wise to leave and pursue your entrepreneurial passion without delay. However, if your family relies on you—whether it's supporting parents, children, or other dependents—it's essential to take a more cautious approach. In such cases, Usman Bhai advised working during the day and dedicating evenings to building your business. Only consider leaving your job once you are generating an income that closely matches your current salary. This perspective is crucial, especially for those feeling unfulfilled in their jobs. Many view entrepreneurship as a way to escape dissatisfaction, but it's vital to remember that the journey shouldn't come at the cost of your financial security. Communicating this balance to the younger generation is essential. Yes, entrepreneurship is important, but it should not jeopardize your survival. #Entrepreneurship #CareerTransition #FinancialSecurity #WorkLifeBalance #Inspiration

Last week, our Chemovator Core Team came together for a Strategy Day in Mannheim to review the past year and discuss current projects as well as tackling future challenges. 🚀 Even though not all of us are based in Mannheim, we always make sure to plan for regular, personal exchange. Talking about Chemovator's strategy and getting together for a joint lunch afterwards was a great opportunity to strengthen our team bond and motivate each other to achieve great things together. 💛   Let's get going and bring the year 2024 to a successful close! 💪 #Strategy #Teamwork #success #startup

Through my work with Beekee and several other startups, I have come to appreciate more and more Dr. Patrick Flesner's genius book, Fast Scaling. Patrick provides a really simple yet highly relevant, fact-based framework to assess whether a startup is ready to scale, or still needs to do some homework. If you watch the first 10 minutes of this video, you will understand the five key elements of the framework. Highly recommended! #startup #scaleup

Building a $3M bootstrapped business taught me: 1. Don't fantasize about scale at $0 revenue 2. Consistently upskill yourself 3. Treat customers as your VCs It took me years to learn this. But you can access these lessons & more from 50+ exceptional founders today. Read their stories here: https://lnkd.in/gidZZYjz #startup

Founders and Product leaders - Join us on July 10 for Insights from 2 of the best on what it takes to scale your start up to the next level!

https://buff.ly/4gize0e Co-authors Mike Maples, Jr and Peter Ziebelman set out to explain to readers what it is that makes some #startups truly revolutionary. Discover the pattern-breaking ideas and the pattern-breaking actions that can turn an ordinary entrepreneurial venture into a business that revolutionizes the way people live.

The face of an organization, especially a #Startup, is typically the Founder. However, the Founder is only one factor of the entire equation. The true success of an organization are its people. Grapevine: Your Virtual Office Platform is no exception to this rule and that's why we wanted to recognize the team as we prepare for our launch on June 10th. It started with an idea but only became a reality because of our amazing team ✨🤩. Help us celebrate our achievements today by celebrating our team. #TeamGrapevine #TheOfficeForTheFuture #VirtualOffice #VirtualHQ

🚀 When is the right time to start your startup? Timing the market? Don’t sweat it. Check out Startup 101 where we break down why the macro environment doesn’t matter as much as you think. From the long road to IPO, to the power of passion and runway—see how some of the greatest companies were built during tough times. 🌱 #StartupJourney #FounderAdvice #EntrepreneurMindset #Startup101

The right time to start a company is when it works best for you. Don’t try to time the market or a trend. It’s really as simple as:  - a market you’re passionate about and  - 12 months of personal runway.