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The best indicator that BC is moving in the right direction is if smart young people are moving and staying here. Next Thursday, Boris Mann and I are running a session as part of Vancouver Startup Week discussing why this matters, how to make it happen, and figuring out actions you can take. We’ll be discussing two big questions: 1. How we get smart young people to choose BC? 2. How can you make this We’re excited to see you there. #smartyoungbc

The tech talk is cool and all, but we don't see enough entrepreneurs talking about place. Why aren't we having more public discussions for economic development? Is it only enough that we are growing our daily active users? To the entrepreneurs who've built according to the spaces they want to improve, how can we start ongoing discussions about urban design, civic centers, activating corridors, and so on? Where is the depth when it comes to urban metabolism? Do we yet understand that for every input there is an output/exhaust? And where is this exhaust going? I'm calling out my timeline on this one. Let's start having more conversations on how entrepreneurship affects the growth of a city intentionally. Business is the vehicle by which we develop the world. Let's go!

My advice: start your business as young as possible. When Marco and I were 19, we packed our bags, left our small hometown, and moved to Berlin to launch our first startup. Spoiler alert: It crashed and burned within a year. But honestly? It was the best year of our lives. Here’s why: → There’s no better time to take risks and make bold moves than when you’re young. You probably don’t have a family to support, a mortgage to pay, or an expensive lifestyle to maintain. That freedom? It’s everything. → We had no clue what we were doing. Marco and I had both gone to a tourism school. What did that have to do with building an internet company? Absolutely nothing. But we figured it out as we went. → Time is on your side. When you’re young, even if you fail, you’ll bounce back faster, and you’ll come out with lessons that will serve you for life. 🙌 Worst-Case Scenario – just head back home to your parents’ place, sleep in your old room, and enjoy home-cooked meals. It’s not the end of the world. So, what’s stopping you? PS: Sure, you can start a business later. But if you’re already thinking about it and holding back – don’t wait. Now is the best time to start. We need more daredevil founders in the EU.

This summer heralds the launch of a groundbreaking venture, the C.E.O. CoLab - Cultivating Entrepreneurial Outcomes, a transformative youth-led project aimed at revolutionizing youth entrepreneurship in Long Beach. The C.E.O. CoLab incubator program doesn’t just teach business; it instills a mindset to conquer the challenges ahead. We stand as a testament to the belief that, within our vibrant city, lies a rich breeding ground for the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. We're breaking down barriers to ensure this empowering space is accessible to all youth aged 14-24, equipping them with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to transform their bold ideas into successful businesses. More than just a workspace, C.E.O. CoLab is your summer gateway to a supportive community and network. We’re not merely growing entrepreneurs; we’re nurturing leaders who will become the bedrock of our communities. With wellness practices and collective empowerment at its core, the C.E.O. CoLab is where new paths are forged, and progress speaks in actions.

It is not easy establishing oneself in a new country and navigating the culture (both biz and non biz). In the generation of my parents, immigrants had a brick ceiling. As long as they did useful work in the corner over there --------> and just kept doing the good work and had no aspirations to be leaders, executives, CEOs then they were useful. But that was the 60's and 70's and maybe the 80's. In my generation the picture started changing. Thanks to people like Vinod Khosla who broke the brick ceiling and showed that minorities could start, and grow companies successfully, we've had a long line up of people following him who have been able to navigate new countries and build great companies. Even today in Canada, while I am a minority in the general population, I'm even a smaller minority in most CEO meet ups. But thanks to those ahead of me the path is possible. Often it can feel like every 100m event is life you are starting at the minus 20m and you have to consume energy just to get on an even playing field, but that's the way it is. Having said all that BluWave-ai is where it is because of the vast network of allies, supporters, and friends who have enabled our path. I am totally excited by this effort (below) by Sonya Shorey and team at Invest Ottawa and will assist a few immigrant founders on their entreneurship path with whatever experience I can provide as a mentor. Step number one which my parents told me is you have to do everything 33% better just to be considered average, and your value is from getting things done, not talking fluff. Be a doer, not a talker. I think the applies to everyone anyway. #entrepreneurship #startup

small business The backbone of any economy, small businesses are the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit. From corner stores and cafes to local artisans and tech startups, they inject vibrancy and diversity into the marketplace. Their nimbleness allows them to adapt quickly to changing trends, while their deep roots in the community foster a sense of familiarity and trust. Small businesses are the engines of innovation and the lifeblood of Main Streets around the world

We're live... on a Saturday! The Traction Canvas is a collaboration by Brandy & Craig. And we're unpacking it with awesome entrepreneurs today. They first teamed up eight years ago with the common goal of helping grow the start-up community and tech sector in Canada. Since then, they have helped hundreds of early-stage companies de-risk their businesses, perfect their pitches, and attract investors. Now, they have turned their attention to the problem that plagues almost every start-up – TRACTION! Leveraging over 30 years of sales and startup experience, their work on a Traction Canvas demystifies and simplifies how to capture early customers and helps founders cross the well-known technology chasm. Have a great weekend... never stop learning!

When renowned real estate brokerage Home Bay released a report in April of 2024 naming Atlanta as the best city in the nation for startups, it came as a surprise to no one. 🍑 For the last number of years, the city and its surrounding areas have been recognized for fostering a booming pro-business environment that attracts and supports businesses of all types and sizes, from major Fortune 500 corporations to small locally owned mom-and-pop shops. Here, we look at the top five reasons that make metro Atlanta a leading destination for both new and established businesses year after year: https://lnkd.in/eB-MFtzG

📣 Would you like to learn how to start a business in #Bristol? Come and learn with us! During the Startup Preschool, you will⬇️ ✅hear founders’ personal experiences ✅learn about the legal aspects of starting a business. ✅learn how to develop your idea into a business. ✅get tips on where to start. This is a free and physical event with limited slots. Register here: https://ow.ly/Fepx50QQ3Pf Startup Migrants

In 2018, I couldn’t afford ₹2000 to repair an AC. Today....... Yesterday, one of the ACs in my office stopped working. Without a second thought, I ordered a new AC, and by evening, it was installed. But as I watched the new AC being fixed, my mind went back to 2018. That was the year I started my company. We worked out of a 170 sq. ft. rented office. There was an AC in that office too, but it barely worked—it only blew warm air like a fan. I still remember how we couldn’t afford ₹2000 for gas refilling or servicing. Instead, my team and I adjusted, sweating through long hours in that tiny space, calling the AC our “fan.” Fast forward to now: we’ve grown. By God’s grace, we can afford such upgrades without blinking. But standing there, I couldn’t help but reflect. The one thing I have learned in these seven years is this: Survival matters more than anything else in a startup. Most startups fail not because they lack talent or ideas, but because they don’t survive long enough to see their efforts bear fruit. If you ask me the single biggest reason for success, I’d say it’s this: Stay in the game for as long as you can. Because survival builds resilience, and resilience builds success. What’s your survival story? Would love to hear it. Follow me Nikunj Adeshra for content on sales and building bootstrap business. #startuplife #survivalofstartup