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it must be a balance of both but as heavily techincal that we are, its imperative to drive the business based on fact and cost to support CEOs in business situations and decision making.

Business acumen and technical expertise….. how do you blend the two together? I saw a great post by Adam Horner which began to discuss this topic. It was clear that once you have your technical knowledge, being able to relate and articulate it to business benefits, goals and ambitions is key to show how highly valuable the engineering and technical teams are to the success of many organisations. You can develop and learn the skills to make you an all rounded IT leader by improving your presentation skills. It’s the art of presenting and articulating technical information to senior executives and non-technical audiences to help take them on the journey. As a technical leader or CTO, do you agree? Are there other skills you have had to learn through your career as you take on senior roles? I’m a Technology Consultant who helps organisations save money and develop their technology strategy to help grow profitable businesses, through supporting CTO, CIOs and IT leaders. I also deliver my unique Presentation skills training programme for IT professionals to help them elevate their careers for success. #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #EffectiveCommunication #PresentationTips #EngageYourAudience #CTOStrategy #EnterpriseArchitect #Transformation

Next week, Sec. Hao is speaking at #SBW2024, a conference from Startup Boston that will bring together founders, startup teams, and ecosystem supporters from every industry. Learn more at sbw2024.startupbos.org! 

Want to elevate your pitch deck game and make a lasting impression on investors? I'm thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar that I'll be hosting: "Design Winning Pitch Decks: A Guide for Tech Founders." Whether you're a tech founder, startup team member, or innovation manager, this session is for you. 🗓️ Tuesday 6th August, 2024 ⌚️ 10:30 am - 12 noon 💻 Online 🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP early as spaces are limited) 👉 RSVP: link below in comment Special shoutout to Julian Boaitey and the team at GoodTech Ventures for making this happen. Let's get it!! 🤑💰

Headed to #StartupGrind next week? ⚡️ Join us for this fireside chat ft. our Head of Startups & Strategic Partnerships, Jason Mok, and Sasha Orloff, Co-founder and CEO of Puzzle. The two will be diving into how to to think about today's startup landscape, including how to navigate a rocky macroeconomic landscape, and more. Get the details: https://bit.ly/3w4O2OA

"We receive a lot of pitch decks at M13. It's hard to stand out." Enter M13 RocketGuides. Last week at VC Platform Summit by VC Platform Global Community, M13 Partner (and former founder himself!) Rob Smith shared our interactive pitch deck template for early-stage founders working on fundraising. Rob explains: “Sometimes, there are great ideas that could be packaged more strongly. We wanted to create a resource for those founders. There are thousands of articles with "10 quick tips" to make sure your startup gets funded—I’ve gone through a lot of them myself—but we wanted to create more of a masterclass. Something interactive, not just an article you read. A choose-your-own-adventure where you can say, I need help with this or this specifically.” Built by founders, for founders, RocketGuides is one of our most valuable offerings—and the fundraising guide is just the beginning. Check out the full series here: https://lnkd.in/eeEsh2cA 

How to Attract Investors: A Key Tip from Danil Kislinskiy At #CESV, we caught up with Danil Kislinskiy, the creator of Go Global World, a platform that connects investors with founders. We asked him for one key tip for founders looking to attract investors. His advice? #CESV #GoGlobalWorld #StartupSuccess #InvestorInsights #Entrepreneurship #startups #siliconvalley #siliconvalleypulse

An insightful discussion on team building! Whether in tech or any industry, fostering a team's growth by pushing boundaries and expanding capacities is fundamental to effective leadership. The three C's—competence, capabilities, and commitment—remain at the core of building a successful team. When you find individuals embodying these qualities, onboard them; they'll always bring value to your team. #TeamBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #TechIndustry #schoolleadership

Applications are now open for the fall term at Techstars!   What does this mean for startups? In 2024, they plan to invest in 700-800 companies through 50+ accelerator programs in 30+ locations around the world. When you join a Techstars accelerator program, you’re joining a truly global network of support that’s with you every step of the way. Not to mention, access to capital, top-tier investors, bespoke startup education, 1:1 mentorship, small classes, and countless moments to learn from your peers. Check out the full lineup of programs below and thank you to Keith Camhi! #Investors #Accelerator #Startups

🗣️ "Investors are talking about Twinbase behind our back" was one point in our quick internal summary of the Arctic15 startup conference. Which means that we are starting to find the right way to pitch our rather complicated deep tech solution. 🧑💻 Just wait until we have our visual platform ready for demoing, making it even easier to grasp the advantages of our approach. 💡 Overall, the event confirmed that we are doing the right things also from the investor perspective!