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📈 The Critical Importance of Scalability 📈 Scalability is the lifeblood of any successful venture. If a business can't demonstrate its ability to scale, it's not truly scalable. Too often, we get caught up in perfecting our product, hoping that once it's flawless, scaling will naturally follow. But that approach is flawed. This is now our focus: ensuring that our business is built to grow. I'm excited to share that we've recently partnered with Hungry Hub , which will enable us to scale within the dining, restaurant, and hospitality sectors - in Thailand and beyond. This partnership will help us deliver beautiful, curated experiences to our customers on a larger scale. But we’re not stopping there. Our next step is to integrate with an experiences provider that goes beyond dining, allowing us to offer a diverse range of experiences. Our goal is ambitious but clear: We're targeting a 10:1 ratio—10,000 members to at least 1,000 varied experiences, including dining and more. The point I want to emphasize is that scalability is paramount. If you can't scale, you don’t have a venture—you have a ‘project’ #Scalability #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess #MVP #ScalingUp #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #GrowthMindset #Partnerships #TechStartup #CustomerExperience #VentureCapital #Leadership #BusinessDevelopment Klook Bill Alena BEENEXT Y Combinator Antler TiE Singapore Draper Startup House Icehouse Ventures Blackbird WOWS GLOBAL Anna Mowbray Nick Mowbray Kunal Shah Anupam Mittal Prakash P. Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala Sameer Handa MNZM Sam White Sam Halse Mahesh Muralidhar Prantik Mazumdar Geoffrey Handley Stephen Roux First Move Whatnot Startup Studio Amarit C.A2D Ventures Prateek Tosniwal Prashant Aggarwal Sandeep Krishnamani Rod Snodgrass Craig Donaldson David Downs Kevin Brockland, CFA

"We focus on drivers, not passengers" About leadership, decision-making, product development, and tools: Levent Künzi🚀, CEO and co-founder of properti reflects on his best entrepreneurship lessons. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/euCUzhsY - About: properti represents a paradigm shift in the realm of real estate transactions by seamlessly integrating the expertise of seasoned professionals with advanced technology on an easily accessible platform. The proprietary platform empowers customers, agents, and service providers to maximize their performance potential through the provision of cutting-edge functionalities. The proptechs risk-free services within the housing ecosystem provide transparent and simplified processes at every step of the real estate business. Properti has been a 2023 laureate of the TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award, and represented the Swiss National Fintech Team on their Venture Leaders roadshow to London. #VLeadersFintech #TOP100SSU #SwissStartups

**Can Celebrity Investors Revolutionize B2B Startups? 🤔💡** The business landscape is evolving, and the role of celebrity investors is becoming increasingly multifaceted. While it’s clear how a figure like the Chainsmokers can boost consumer brands through their star power, how do they plan to offer similar advantages to B2B startups? Alex Pall and Drew Taggart of Mantis VC believe they’re onto something special: a fresh take on value addition in the B2B sector that goes beyond traditional funding methods. Their approach centers around leveraging their popularity and unique insights into both technology and culture, creating a connective tissue between innovative ideas and commercial viability. Understanding that iconic names often come with substantial expectations, Pall and Taggart are brainstorming ways to translate their celebrity status into actionable strategies for growth within startup ecosystems. By fostering connections across industries and utilizing their extensive network, they aim to help these businesses navigate challenges in creative problem-solving while capitalizing on market trends. Will this model reshape how we think about investment in professional services or tech startups? Let's dive deeper into what this could mean for corporate innovation! Are you ready for your startup's breakthrough moment? 🚀 Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #Chainsmokers #MantisVC #CelebrityInvestors #B2Bstartups #StartupEcosystem #InnovationStrategy #ValueAddition #TechInvestment #NetworkingForGrowth #MarketTrends Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dkUF9F97

Some Days Having A Great Team Is ENOUGH! In the world of ecommerce and service startups, success hinges on more than just a good idea—it's about having the right team. As co-founder and director of a startup revolutionizing trade between households and informal market vendors, I've witnessed firsthand the power of teamwork. Our team's shared passion and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in driving the vision forward. In the face of challenges, our collaborative efforts have enabled us to innovate rapidly and overcome obstacles with resilience. Moreover, the camaraderie and mutual support within our team create a culture of trust and empowerment, fostering a positive work environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to excel. With teamwork as our cornerstone, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry. In the fast-paced world of startups, challenges are inevitable, but with a strong team by your side, anything is possible. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, challenge you, and share your vision—together, there's no limit to what you can achieve. Bargnbay #Teamwork #StartupSuccess #Ecommerce #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Happy to share that our start-up has taken a major step forward with the completion of our Minimum Viable Product (MVP)! This is a significant milestone that validates our team's hard work and unwavering commitment to our vision. Developing an MVP is a critical phase for any start-up. It allows us to test our core hypotheses, gather invaluable feedback from early users, and demonstrate the tangible value of our solution. Our MVP has been carefully crafted to showcase the key features and benefits that set our product apart in the market. With our MVP in hand, we now have an exceptional opportunity to engage with potential customers and partners. We're excited to showcase our solution to companies across various industries and demonstrate how it can drive efficiencies, unlock insights, increase social safety, and create a competitive advantage. In the coming weeks, our team will be focusing on securing meetings with decision-makers at innovative companies that align with our target market. We're confident that our MVP will resonate strongly and open doors to fruitful conversations, pilots, and, ultimately, commercial engagements. Building an MVP is just the first step in our journey, but it's a crucial one. It provides a solid foundation from which to iterate, refine, and scale our solution. We're committed to listening closely to the market, incorporating feedback, and continually enhancing our product to exceed customer expectations. Exciting times lie ahead as we embark on this next phase of our start-up journey. With our MVP as a powerful tool in our arsenal, and the ongoing support of Genesis (USYD), we're well-positioned to accelerate our growth, forge strong partnerships, and make a lasting impact in our industry. #startup #MVP #innovation #productdevelopment #entrepreneurship #Genesis

🚀 The Formula for Startup Success, Inspired by David Ogilvy 💡 In the journey of entrepreneurship, every startup or MSME founder must master three essential steps: 1️⃣ Build your personal brand – Establish yourself as a creative force. People follow leaders they trust and admire. 2️⃣ Collaborate smartly – Surround yourself with talent that challenges and surpasses your own. Diversity and expertise will unlock new dimensions of growth. 3️⃣ Empower your team – Micromanaging kills innovation. Give your people the space and autonomy to thrive! At Mardesinno Ventures, we live by these principles. We help startups and MSMEs unlock their potential by connecting them with experienced mentors and strategic partners. 🎯 🌐 To know more, visit us: mardesinno.com and book 1:1 online consultation with our mentors today.✨ #Startups #MSMEs #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #DavidOgilvy #MardesinnoVentures #Innovation #GrowthMindset #AccessToAgility

Unit of Value: A Framework for Scaling by Greylock Partners For startups aiming to scale efficiently, understanding your "Unit of Value" is pivotal. Jerry Chen provides a deep dive into how startups can effectively determine and scale their unit of value to maximize market impact and revenue. Here’s what every entrepreneur needs to grasp: 1) Define Your Unit of Value: Identify the smallest unit of your product or service that delivers value to your customers. This could be anything from API calls to user licenses, and it's what your pricing and scaling strategies will revolve around. 2) Align GTM with Unit of Value: Your go-to-market strategy should align seamlessly with your unit of value, ensuring that your sales and marketing efforts are as efficient as possible. 3) Scale Intelligently: Consider how you can scale your unit of value without diminishing its quality or delivery. This might mean automating certain aspects of your service or enhancing your product features to support a larger user base without additional overhead. 4) Build Non-linear Value: Aim to create value that scales exponentially with your customer base. This involves leveraging network effects, enhancing product capabilities, or integrating with other services that increase the intrinsic value of your own offering. 5) Iterate and Innovate: Don’t be afraid to refine your unit of value based on market feedback and internal analysis. The goal is to continually adapt and optimize to meet evolving market demands and customer needs. -------- Follow All Chance to learn from more innovative insights. #Startup #innovation #entrepreneurship #sustainability #investing #networking #venturecapital #fundraising #money

Two weeks ago, I landed in Timișoara to start a short journey along Via Transilvanica (highly recommend exploring it if you get the chance!), coinciding with the announcement of Tazz joining the largest food delivery company in the world. This trip brought back memories of my first flight to Timișoara five years ago to meet the Eucemananc team (soon to be Tazz) – a startup in which eMAG had just invested.  Today, Tazz stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved when entrepreneurship, a vibrant ecosystem of founders, and supportive investors come together. I’ve had the privilege of being close to Tazz and Alin Serban over these past five years, witnessing their journey from a team of literally a dozen people working out of a small apartment shared by three friends. Fast forward to today, and Tazz has grown into a team of over 200 people, with 10,000 partners and an impressive over 150x business growth. This is, to me, a true example of entrepreneurship: identifying a big opportunity and seizing it fully. During this journey, I’ve watched the people of Tazz grow alongside the company, experiencing firsthand what it means to work within an agile organization where the time from idea to execution is remarkably short. Each step has been a testament to the resilience of Alin and his team as they adapted to both favourable and challenging conditions. And none of it would have been possible without the investment ecosystem that believed in and supported the team’s vision. Today, Tazz has not only scaled rapidly but has also maintained a unique organizational culture that fosters continuous growth and development. They’ve built a relatable, local brand with a friendly, rebellious spirit that resonates deeply with consumers and within organizations. Reflecting on this journey, here are some key takeaways that stand out to me: • 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – Tazz exemplifies the ability to identify a market need at the right time, take risks, mobilize resources, and adapt at an impressive pace. • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – Alin and his team adapted remarkably well through both highs and lows. • 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Tazz quickly built a relatable, local brand with a rebellious edge. • 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – Tazz has preserved a growth-oriented culture with a “can-do” spirit, even amid rapid scaling. • 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 – This journey was made possible by the trust and support from multiple rounds of investors. It’s been an inspiring journey, full of stories and lessons. I hope that someday, someone with a talent for storytelling captures them all. For now, I’m grateful to have been part of this adventure with Tazz and I look forward to seeing where they go next. 🚀

Venturing into new international markets is a significant step for any business. However, directly transplanting a Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy from one market to another often fails to yield the desired outcomes. In his post, Laurent Gibb provides valuable strategies and insights that can enhance your chances of success in a new market. At Tarralugo, we have frequently engaged in this dialogue and concur with Laurent's perspective.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 ‘𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞’ 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. In entrepreneurship, we often face seemingly insurmountable challenges—those moments where the impossible seems to stare us down, daring us to find a solution. This is where the philosophy of ‘Square the Circle’ comes into play, a concept rooted in ancient geometric puzzles, symbolizing the quest to achieve the unattainable. So, What does it mean to ‘Square the Circle’? To ‘Square the Circle’ is to embrace the mindset of making the impossible possible. It’s about innovation, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. For startup founders and managers, it means breaking through conventional barriers and redefining what’s achievable. & Why is it imperative for today’s entrepreneurs? In today’s hyper-competitive and ever-evolving business landscape, standing out requires more than just a good idea. It demands a work ethic that doesn’t settle for mediocrity. Here’s why adopting the ‘Square the Circle’ philosophy is crucial: 1. Innovative Thinking: Challenges are opportunities in disguise. By striving to ‘Square the Circle,’ you push the boundaries of creativity and innovation, crafting unique solutions that set your startup apart. 2. Resilience: The path to success is rarely straightforward. Embracing this philosophy fosters a resilient mindset, empowering you to navigate setbacks with tenacity and grace. 3. Excellence in Execution: True success lies in the details. The pursuit of seemingly impossible goals encourages meticulous planning and flawless execution, ensuring your product or service not only meets but exceeds expectations. 4. Leadership by Example: As a founder or manager, your team looks to you for inspiration. Demonstrating a commitment to the ‘Square the Circle’ philosophy sets a powerful example, motivating your team to push their limits and achieve greatness. So, let’s redefine what’s possible - remember every challenge is a call to innovate. Embrace the ‘Square the Circle’ mindset and turn the extraordinary into your new normal. Follow me on Eklavya Chandra for more & repost if you feel this content deserves a larger audience. 🙏 #StartupSuccess #FounderJourney #Inspire #Saathi #abhongekamyaab #StartupIndia #ESG #VentureCapital #SquaretheCircle #Motivation #StartupJourney