Lars Albright’s Post

Being a part of Academy was a turning point for our company. You can find the terms and agenda on their website but here's what it did for Dalus. We were stuck in pivot hell when we started Academy. John and Tyler helped us find our balance between our expertise, values, and market opportunity. We went from building AI agents for consultants to solving one of the largest problems in robotics infrastructure. Sales for a pre-PMF startup are very different from enterprise SaaS sales motions. There's no MBA class, no youtube video, no blog that can really tell you how this works. Doug taught us exactly how to structure and measure our sales cycles that helped us onboard critical early partners. Unusual helped us cut through the noise on what matters to investors the most and hone our pitch. Dalus placed #1 on the Robotics Pitch Day organized by Spacecadet and Boost VC, who are now investors in Dalus as well. Our pre-seed round closed 2 weeks later. Unusual Ventures's Academy puts you in the front row seat with experts who have decades of experience in Venture Capital. It helped us go from nothing to credible design partners and a pre-seed round in 3 months. To quote John, "Anyone can dribble a ball, but what matters is if you can do it at an elite level" -- and that's exactly what Academy helped us do. Applications due Sep 9!

🔋StartUp companies! Tune into this webinar on 📅Dec. 10 to learn what ChargeUp and New York State can do for your company. If you're ready to embark on a fundraising round, but not sure your company is ready? This is an excellent opportunity to KNOW when you're ready to pitch your innovations to investors. Get an expert-led curriculum, a solid data room, feedback on marketing and a hybrid program that gives you flexibility with a strong cohort bond. Register for the Dec. 10 webinar "Tips on Applying to ChargeUp:" 👉https://bit.ly/3Zehxtf

Exciting News! Phase 2 of the New Frontiers Programme is now open! 🌟 Turn your idea into a successful, revenue-generating business with our full-time, 6-month intensive programme. 🔑 Key Features: €30k+ support package, including a €15k tax-free allowance Workshops, mentoring, and milestone reviews Expert advice from seasoned mentors, investors, and alumni Introductions to capital networks 👥 Who is this for? New to business or from a different industry Ready to leave full-time employment to grow your own business New Frontiers will equip you with the right connections, the right skills, and the right route to capital. We’ll empower you to build a successful and sustainable startup business. Ready to develop your idea and turn it into a revenue-generating business? This is the right time! #newfrontiers #enterpriseireland #businessdevelopment #leomeath #thinkmeathfirst

Our 4-week virtual investor readiness support program is tailored to help entrepreneurs attract investors and secure funding. Over the course of the program, you'll receive expert guidance on creating comprehensive business plans, compelling pitch decks, and accurate financial projections. We will teach you how to articulate your business vision, analyze your market, develop a scalable business model, outline effective marketing strategies, and present your financials convincingly. With hands-on support and personalized feedback, this program is designed to transform your business ideas into investor-ready opportunities, ensuring you are well-prepared to impress potential investors. Criteria: - Open to startups, early-stage companies, and ideas looking for seed funding or seeking investment. - Startup must be less than 3 years - Participants must commit to the full 4-week program and actively engage in all sessions and activities. - Ideally, at least one co-founder or key team member should participate to ensure comprehensive understanding and application of the program’s teachings. - The program is conducted in English, so proficiency in the language is required. - Reliable internet connection and access to a computer, tablet or phone for virtual sessions. - Open to businesses across various sectors, with a focus on innovative and scalable business models. Register: https://bit.ly/venturesup

Teaching kids about business at a young age can build their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities… It can also add immense value to their future startups. They : 1. Learn the value of hard work. 2. Learn the importance of planning. 3. Learn that money doesn’t grow on trees. 4. And much more (check out the cheatsheet below)

We are inviting you to apply for our December 5-7 Redemptive Lab. We only have two spots available! We would like to introduce the Redemptive Frame, a way to think about living out your faith in your business life, and the Redemptive Lab, which is a 2 1/2-day no cost, curated event where like-minded founders, business owners and mentors explore what it looks like to build a redemptive venture. The Redemptive Lab experience is designed for a business owner’s specific needs and opportunities — generating experience-based insights and discussions about how to apply the Redemptive Frame to what we build, how we build, and why we build, sharing vision presentations, and getting 1:1 mentoring from experienced venture builders. After the Lab, founders will leave with fresh ideas, practical tools, new relationships, and critical feedback from peers and mentors. This experience is part of the mission of the North County Innovation Center to support and serve business owners as they seek to grow and build in faith. Select link to apply: https://lnkd.in/gr24C7vw

Did you know? In the UK, small businesses in the education sector have been thriving, with a remarkable 22% increase in startups over the past year alone! This exciting growth reflects the innovative spirit and dedication of educators eager to make a difference. If you're considering starting your own venture in education, study your field, reach out to myself or other small business owners because now is the time to seize the opportunity and contribute to shaping the future of learning. #SmallBusinessSuccess #EducationInnovation 🚀

I have a meeting starting in 6 mins. It's the second day of this meeting schedule. Purpose - Focus work to solve a core problem in one of the startups. Goal - To set processes for a fast-scaling business. Method - Get on a one-on-one call to write down everything happening around it. (Basically - back to basics) Progress- Day 1 was really good, hoping to continue the streak 6 days a week. Learning - Reflecting on your work should be a regular practice. We will end up doing unproductive or time-consuming tasks from time to time in our career as individuals and as a company. It is important to evaluate the same from a top view and define what matters and what's at stake. See you. meeting in 4. Bye!

The checklist to know if you can manage a startup’s finances ✅ ☑ You have established a clear 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 ☑ You know the different 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 ☑ You know how 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 work and their long-term impact ☑ You have designed a robust 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 If you are missing one (or more), then the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 course is for you💡 You will learn the financial intricacies through 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 curated from The Startup CFO's experiences, providing practical insights that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and actionable strategies Enroll now and gain knowledge that goes beyond the textbooks 📚 #TheStartupAcademy