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🌟 Exciting Recap from Abstract Group's Scale-Up Workshop 🌟 Abstract Group had the privilege of hosting not one, but two dynamic workshops at Britain's Got Startups Bath Semi-Finals! Emily Wells Liam Sanders We delved deep into the critical topic of "Are Your Partnerships Enabling Your Growth?" and here are some key insights we explored: 🗺️ Market Mapping for Top Talent: • Your partners should be your allies in the hunt for the best talent. • Market mapping ensures you don't miss out on exceptional candidates. 🧠 Thinking Outside the Box: • Sometimes the perfect fit isn't where you expect it to be. • Embracing creativity in hiring can lead to game-changing results. 🎯Strategic Alignment with Growth Plans: • Understanding your growth trajectory is key. • Ensuring your hires align with your future goals sets you up for success. 📈Investment in Your Growth: • True partnerships mean shared goals. • Your talent partners should be as invested in your growth as you are. In the fast-paced world of scaling up, choosing the best talent partners strategically is paramount! A huge thank you to all the incredible attendees who made this workshop so engaging! If you're ready to Transform your Growth Journey? Click here to get In touch https://bit.ly/4doMno6 Jenson Brook Christopher Lowe Amba Wilkes Tom Snowden Shannon Swift Vestd #Scalingup #Businessgrowth #Britainsgotstartups #DigitalTransformation #AbstractGroup

Last week was my first week in full founder mode. And it ended with motivational rocket fuel 🚀 I was so privileged to be invited to the Nexus Leeds 5 year anniversary dinner. Nexus is an amazing innovation hub in Leeds. Dr Martin Stow described it as the place for the investment of: → Time → Talent → Resources Nexus was described as being at the heart of a region on the RISE. And at the heart of Nexus was a room full of the most incredible purpose-driven founders and leaders ✨ There were so many highlights including: 1. A guest appearance by Naga Muchetty. 2. Paul Hallett's key note speech. 3. The fireside chat with an incredible panel. Storytelling is such a powerful way to capture attention and Paul's key note speech had not one, but 5 stories. All told through 5 conversations that changed the trajectory of his company, Vet AI. The key takeaways for me were: 1. Great SUPPORT from your spouse helps you build solid foundations. 2. Take OPPORTUNITIES by embracing sliding doors moments. 3. If you have an idea, go GET IT! And most importantly with: ✅ Intentionality ✅ Courage ✅ Focus You can get to where you need to. The fireside chat was amazing too. My key takeaways were: 1. Kamran Rashid's ideology that: → It takes a village to raise a child. → And it takes an ECOSYSTEM to raise an entrepreneur. 2. Eve Roodhouse's focus on: → The power of RELATIONSHIPS. → And the commitment to a VISION to bring about real change. 3. Sophie Copley's commitment to keep connecting to WHY we're doing what we're doing. Thank you Paul for the kind invite. I was incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to learn, be inspired and gain clarity on my own vision. I’m at the start of my founder journey but seeing what's possible on that night, I can't wait to get started!

In an era where 9 out of 10 startups fail, we're sharing hard-earned secrets to scaling a business in 2025. 🚀 At Privalgo, we’re passionate about helping businesses grow, adapt, and thrive in a constantly changing and challenging world.  That’s why we brought together founders, CFOs, and CEOs for our recent Secrets of Scale event to share hard-earned lessons and actionable insights on what it really takes to grow a business in 2025 and beyond. Now, we’re excited to share the full report, packed with invaluable advice on scaling your business. From managing uncertainty to building high-performing teams, this report is a must-read for any business leader ready to take on their next big challenge. Download your copy and get inspired by expert strategies, practical tips, and unapologetically honest stories: https://lnkd.in/egWxw6-W Let’s scale further, faster – together. #SecretsOfScale #BusinessGrowth #Scaleup #Privalgo 

Key Board Decisions and Processes The next Startup Board Academy Online Workshop is coming on July 2nd 📅12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CEST Workshop Highlights: 🔹Key Board and Shareholder Decisions: Master effective decision-making processes. 🔹Key Board Processes: Streamline and optimize board operations. 🔹Strategy: Develop and refine your business strategy. 🔹Risk Management: Recognize potential risks early, assess impact, and implement effective mitigation strategies. 🔹Mini Business Case: Practical application of concepts. 🔹Fundraising: Strategy, financing needs, types, and timing. 🔹Exit: Plan and execute successful exit strategies and understand the board's role in the process. Why This Workshop Is Useful for You 🔸High-Level Expertise: Learn from board experts with deep startup 🔸experience. 🔸Strategic Networking: Connect with peers in the startup ecosystem. 🔸Interactive Workshop: Engage in a tailored board workshop. 🔸Convenient Schedule: Held during lunchtime for ease of attendance. This workshop is designed to empower board members with the skills needed to navigate complex governance challenges, ensuring your startup’s long-term success. 👉 register here: https://lnkd.in/dxKzfYGG Virginie Verdon Benedict Stalder Brigitte Baumann Gervais

🚀 From Dreaming to Doing: What's Holding You Back? 🚀 We recently attended an innovative networking event where one question kept popping up: “When is the right time to start?” and “I have this great idea, but…” It’s totally normal to feel like you need the perfect conditions or every detail in place before taking action. But here’s the truth: the magic happens when you move from “thinking” to “doing.” 🌟 At GLZ, we specialize in helping businesses make that leap. Whether you’re a startup looking for your first break or an established company ready for the next big step, we’re here to turn your strategic dreams into reality. From optimizing capital to navigating market entry and securing funding, we’re all about turning those great ideas into actionable plans. So, what’s holding you back? Let’s chat about how we can turn your vision into a successful venture. Drop us a message or comment below — we’d love to hear your thoughts and help you get started! 👇 #BusinessGrowth #StrategicConsulting #StartupJourney #MarketExpansion #Innovation #ClientSuccess #GlobalNetwork

In this workshop, we will equip the startup board with essential tools and knowledge for making educated, strategic decisions. We'll cover key decision-making processes, including identifying issues, analyzing data, evaluating options, and implementing solutions. Participants will learn how to effectively drive the company forward using important tools and frameworks, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that align with the company's vision and goals. This workshop will prepare the board to navigate the complexities of running a startup ! Steve Swinson Jean-Marc Wismer Fulvio Maccarone, CFA Jacques Bonvin Karim Maizar Björn IGNELL

How to successfully pitch in front of investors? 🤔 The questions seem endless: What to show? How long should it be? How to prepare? I remember those early days, spending countless hours refining our pitch and following every best practice the internet could offer. Now, as we gear up for our own pitch event at Start2, I sat down with the winners from our last event and asked them for practical, hands-on tips. Here's what they shared: 🔵 "Instill curiosity" - Dr. Tim Breker from Vytal Investors are human too. To get the conversation going, create curiosity. Use cliffhangers so they feel compelled to reach out and learn more. 🔵 "Think about what really resonates" - Rick Hodgson from EMROD Too many slides are overflowing with information. Take a step back and focus on what truly resonates. Cut out all unnecessary details. 🔵 "Your pitch is just the start" - Fritz Lange from 3D Spark The pitch is only the beginning. It’s about sparking interest and delivering the core value of your solution for the next conversation. 🔵 "Keep it simple" - Fritz Lange Tell your story so that even your mom can understand it. Then, simplify it further—so your grandma can understand it too! One thing’s for sure: It’s better to keep things simple than try to sound smart. --- PS: Our next Cashwalk pitch event is on November 7th. For almost 10 years, this event has been helping startups connect with investors. Apply now and find your next investor (details in the comments). 👇🏼 #startup #investor #pitch

🆘 The Startup Journey Vol. 2: Don't forget to smile I talk about the negatives and challenges of building Peak 72 a lot. And the reason I do that is because, like how I want to run the business, I want to be open. Be transparent. Be honest. Because people appreciate honesty. But at the same time, it's not all negatives and challenges. There are huge positives, and parts of the day that are amazing. Which counter those that are a bit shit. I get to talk to amazing people every day. From the most junior to seasoned CEOs. And I get to talk at length to brilliant leaders about their experiences. I've never learnt more than I'm learning now, every day. And it's great. And that's without even mentioning that email or phone call that comes in to say, 'Can you help us?'. They're the best. So it's not all bad, sometimes it's pretty f*cking good. Just need to remember: don't forget to smile.

This morning Stacy Lyden-Sauppe and Sophia Merola pulled off another stellar London’s Brightest Businesses panel discussion, a Workspace Group events series bringing business leaders who have taken space with us together to share their experiences with our customers, led by an expert host. We’ve previously hosted panels on sustainability, mental health, scaling up and more - today we had a fascinating group of founders and PE experts discuss funding and investment with Emilie Bellet moderating. A few nuggets from the panel: Connect with investors ‘Pitching well is about thinking who your audience is and ultimately finding connections between people. Even if the distance between them is wide, there are ways to bridge that gap…but also, ask if you need outside funding. Sit with yourself and consider whether you need Venture Capital or if one angel investor will get your business where you want to be in five years.’ Varaidzo Tendai Moyo, CEO and co-founder of Ruka Hair Think before you leap ‘Be frugal - haggle and get a deal. Treat the money as your own and make it a point to ask yourself if you can be more creative with it. But be wary of new methods of investment - unless it’s been proven to make your business grow quicker, step back and ask if it’s right.’ Vanesa Pazos, partner at NoBa Capital Keep your shares ‘It is so easy to spend money in a business…there’s a fine balance between not having enough cash and selling off too much [equity]. We’ve done our best work when cash is an issue and the hustle mentality has come to life. It [forces you] to get really creative.’ Zak Walters, co-founder of Vinca Wine Ride the wave(s) ‘In consumer brands there’s always a moment of excitement and energy with launch and/or a new branding strategy, and then a dip of months to years that is essentially just hard grind. [Growth] is jagged and bouncy and it is rarely an uphill trajectory. Generally speaking, assume that innovation will happen during the times when you’re struggling to make ends meet in the slog in between [cash flows].’ Jonathan Trimble, co-founder and CEO of And Rising #startups #smallbusiness #networking #myworkspace