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Over $50,000 in prize money! Brandy Old and I are giving away the secrets that helped four coachable entrepreneurs we recently worked with win over $50,000 at pitch competitions in Canada, the United States and Singapore.  - Peloton co-founder, Graham Stanton, won his category at a Fintech Conference in New York called FATE, run by StrategicCFO360.  - Alberta Medtech founder, Leyla Kara, won $20,000 for coming first in her category AND an additional $20,000 at the Slingshot competition in Singapore held by Agorize.  - 19-year-old Hayk Aghayan, the CTO of Workscore.ai, won the People and Productivity category at the same fintech conference as Graham  - Alex Bilyan, also with Workscore.ai, won the level-up pitch competition held by the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas. This free three-part series is available globally via Zoom, and you can register for any or all three sessions here - https://lnkd.in/gDAuh-Qq After each session, links to our slides and recordings will be emailed to those who registered for that session. The three sessions are titled:  1) Five Ways to Attract Investors  2) Nailing Your Pitch on The First Try  3) Mastering Customer Acquisition Using the Traction Canvas These sessions are made possible by the support of Alberta Innovates and are in collaboration with Alberta’s eight regional innovation networks: - APEX Southeast Alberta - Calgary Innovation Coalition - Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network - CARIN - East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network - Edmonton Unlimited - Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism - GPRIN Northwestern Alberta - Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA)

If you are putting together your first pitch deck or trying to get your first customer sales, this series is for you! Craig Elias and I are hosting FREE workshops to teach you what to put in deck, getting ready to talk to investors, and doing your first sales. What I really like about this series is that we have time for workshopping, so you get to apply what we usually teach and get real-time feedback from us. Maybe you can be one of the next successfully funded founders we have the privilege to coach!

Great sessions to learn about pitching to investors or to remind you of the dos and don'ts!

💡 If you succeed, that progress/traction will change everything! 👨💻 Stefan Sollberger is the CFO Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) and the CEO of Sollberger KMU Treuhand. He has an extensive number of years of experience and expertise as a Partner, Advisor, Mentor and Investor. 🎧 English Translation: "Statistics show that few startups make it all the way from an idea to a successful company. Many things can go wrong during this process. Maybe you won't be able to put together a great team. Maybe you can't build a great product. And in the idea phase (without customers), it's hard to argue that you'll attract a lot of customers later on. But progress, i.e. traction, is changing all that. Imagine a gaming app. Maybe the team didn't get investors in the idea phase because the investors didn't believe they could do it. But maybe they still managed to develop the game and put it online. If you succeed, that progress/traction will change everything. Results from real customers/users beat any prediction! " ⬇ Curious about how an investors mind works ? Comment on any question or topic you would like Stefan Sollberger to write about in his future posts . . Brought to you by The Digital Socialitez - Official digital marketing and social media management partner of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) . . . . #SwissChamberofCommerceInTheNetherlands #SCCN #BusinessExpansion #EuropeanMarket #MarketAccess #StrategicGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurship #Startups #entrepreneurs #Business #europeanbusiness #Investors #Europeannews #euronews #Europeaninvestment #Europeancountries #Europeaninvestments #Europeanfunding #TechUK #TechGermany #TechFrance #TechNetherlands #TechSweden #Investment #Entrepreneur #InvestorMindset #InvestmentAdvice  #InvestorMindset #DeriskStartup #InvestmentRisk #StartupDeRiskin

💡 If you can convince an investor to bet on your market, product/tech and team, there will be an investment. 👨💻 Stefan Sollberger is the CFO Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) and the CEO of Sollberger KMU Treuhand. He has an extensive number of years of experience and expertise as a Partner, Advisor, Mentor and Investor. 🎧 English Translation: "Professional experienced investors know that the difference between a successful startup and a failure is not the unique idea, but the hard work of the team in the many years after the original idea. And that's exactly why most investors don't invest in ideas. So if your idea isn't enough, what do investors look for? What kind of progress/traction do they want to see? Of course, every investor is different, but their analysis focuses on the following three areas within which they evaluate your startup's risk/reward profile: (1) Market: Are there customers for your product? (2) Tech: Can the product be implemented? Can it be produced at a competitive cost? (3) Team: Do you and your team have the skills you need? Can you execute this idea and bring it to market better than the teams of the competition? Result: If your team can't convince, there will be no investment. " ⬇ Curious about how an investors mind works ? Comment on any question or topic you would like Stefan to write about in his future posts . . Brought to you by The Digital Socialitez - Official digital marketing and social media management partner of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) . . . . #SwissChamberofCommerceInTheNetherlands #SCCN #BusinessExpansion #EuropeanMarket #MarketAccess #StrategicGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurship #Startups #entrepreneurs #Business #europeanbusiness #Investors #Europeannews #euronews #Europeaninvestment #Europeancountries #Europeaninvestments #Europeanfunding #TechUK #TechGermany #TechFrance #TechNetherlands #TechSweden #Investment #Entrepreneur #InvestorMindset #InvestmentAdvice  #InvestorMindset #DeriskStartup #InvestmentRisk #StartupDeRisking  #InvestorThoughts #InvestorMindset #InvestorThoughtoftheDay

💡 An investor's risk/reward profile is what determines whether or not they will invest in your startup. 👨💻 Stefan Sollberger is the CFO Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) and the CEO of Sollberger KMU Treuhand. He has an extensive number of years of experience and expertise as a Partner, Advisor, Mentor and Investor. 🎧 English Translation: "A common misconception among startup entrepreneurs is that the risk/reward profile is solely influenced by your industry and product. This is not the case. Your business model, who you are, and the progress or traction your startup has achieved also influence the risk and potential returns that investors assume. By building different business models, you can adjust the risk/reward ratio to your own preferences. In the same way, you can use different business models to attract different types of investors. Examples: ⬇ Industry - Low Risk / Low Reward Software: Consulting (billed by the hour) Biotech: Consulting, Joint Venture ⬆ Industry - High Risk / High Reward Software: Product (Software development and distribution. Licensing) Biotech: Development of own intellectual property rights / patents, development of medicines, implementation of clinical trials. " ⬇ Curious about how an investors mind works ? Comment on any question or topic you would like Stefan Sollberger to write about in his future posts . . Brought to you by The Digital Socialitez - Official digital marketing and social media management partner of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) . . . . #SwissChamberofCommerceInTheNetherlands #SCCN #BusinessExpansion #EuropeanMarket #MarketAccess #StrategicGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurship #Startups #entrepreneurs #Business #europeanbusiness #Investors #Europeannews #euronews #Europeaninvestment #Europeancountries #Europeaninvestments #Europeanfunding #TechUK #TechGermany #TechFrance #TechNetherlands #TechSweden #Investment #Entrepreneur #InvestorMindset #InvestmentAdvice  #InvestorMindset #DeriskStartup #InvestmentRisk #StartupDeRisking  #InvestorThoughts #InvestorMindset #InvestorThoughtoftheDay

🚀 Invitation to Meet Simon Sprince from the UK Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) Calling all Estonian scaleups! Ok, maybe not all, but the ones who would benefit from a UK-based HQ. And that's a lot. Who wouldn't want direct access to Europe's largest technology hub, with the biggest markets for fintech, enterprise software, health, energy, and transport? 🌍 📢 Exciting news for Estonian scaleups seeking to expand into the UK market! From 15-18 October, Simon Sprince, a Dealmaker for the UK Government’s Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) and founder of Focus Innovation & Curator Technologies, will be in Estonia to connect with businesses like yours. Simon brings over 20 years of expertise in software, data, and business intelligence, aiding numerous international businesses in successfully entering the UK market. His insights cover market entry strategies, compliance, investment, and R&D grants. 🌟 Key Highlights about Simon Sprince: - Founder of Focus Innovation & Curator Technologies - 20+ years of experience in application production and commercialization - Specialises in UK market knowledge, sales strategies, compliance, and legislation - Proficient in securing investment and R&D grants, with hands-on experience in investment materials and university collaborations - Industry focus areas: EdTech & e-Learning, eCommerce & Connected Retail, AI & Data, Health Tech The Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) by the UK Government supports innovative international businesses aiming to establish themselves in the UK. Since 2004, GEP has assisted over 1,000 founders in setting up in the UK, with companies securing over £2bn in investment. GEP also backs the UK Innovator Visa for entrepreneurs looking to reside and work in the UK. 🏆 GEP has previously aided Estonian companies like Fyma and Jobbatical, and now looks forward to assisting more Estonian businesses in prospering in the UK market. Ready to explore opportunities in the UK market and make your mark internationally? Reach out to arrange a 1:1 meeting with Simon Sprince and gain valuable insights for your company's growth!  🇪🇪 🤝  🇬🇧 #GlobalExpansion #BusinessGrowth #GlobalEntrepreneursProgramme #InvestinGREAT #Estonia #Innovation #ScaleUp

Earlier this week, I attended the EEN Can Help 2024 event, where key topics like the talent gap, competitiveness, and innovation were discussed. While these are of course crucial for business growth, we must also remember the vital role that local, independent, and social impact driven businesses play in our economy. 💡 This focus on supporting businesses carried over to yesterday's Touch B.A.S.E. programme's final pitch event. Each participant took the stage with confidence, delivering insightful presentations that showcased just how far they’ve come. Their growth, dedication, and ability to turn ideas into impactful businesses left the audience in awe. This is the kind of entrepreneurial spirit that drives real change! ✨️🚀 It’s been an incredible journey watching them grow, develop their ideas, and turn them into real, impactful, and sustainable businesses. Seeing the outcome is truly the cherry on top! 🙌 And as we look to the future, it's clear that the success of businesses - whether innovative tech, local independent, or social impact businesses - will shape the strength and diversity of our economy and all must be supported to create a balanced ecosystem. Let’s not forget: every business, big or small, has the power to shape a better tomorrow! 🌱 #businesses #innovation #sustainability #social #supportlocal #entrepreneurship Vanessa Schummer | Charlotte Christensen | Social Business Incubator - SBI | ULESS Luxembourg | LBAN - Luxembourg Business Angel Network | University of Luxembourg | Oeuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte 🙏

Exciting times ahead as our CMO heads to HVCA in Hungary this week! 🇭🇺  Looking forward to insightful discussions and networking with industry leaders.  Stay tuned for updates and key takeaways from the event! 🚀 #HVCA2024 #Leadership #Innovation #DaytripTravels

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