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Another thing I want to share. Tomorrow the demo day takes place and it is always an event that fascinates me. Why? Because founders proactively show their solution to the ecosystem. The difficulties and obstacles are forgotten for a few minutes. Everything is focused on the positive side. Because yes they make impact. The journey of building something is what founders have to admire. That's easier said than done. I know. Well, tomorrow I'll hear pitches from inspiring founders again. And I'm looking forward to it. Will I see you there, too? 🤔 ___ PS: In addition to pitches from startups, you get the chance to connect with other key players in the AgriFoodTech world. And that's already worth a lot. And I will moderate a session on stage. See you then! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eS73uibr

Excellent insights shared by Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of Persistent Systems. Dr. Deshpande's approach of building a differentiated company instead of following the software services business model has delivered significant returns to investors. Startup founders can gain valuable takeaways from his strategies. Watch the insightful interview here https://lnkd.in/gwku_uXD

The great founders are frugal” Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt “I can always tell when we’re dealing with a proper founder by how they are spending their money. Whenever I go to startups that have beautiful offices and really nice chairs, I cringe… The great founders are frugal. They understand that the money needs to be used precisely for certain areas. Many of the most successful founders begin with no salary at all… If you’re not prepared to live that, you don’t really understand what being a founder is like.” Do you agree? Let's open a discussion in the comments #startupfoundners #frugal #startupsuccess

Did you know some startups hit €1M ARR 🫰 in just two years, while others take decades to get there? The secret lies in three key factors. Recently, Harry Stebbings highlighted the success of Buena, a portfolio company that achieved this milestone in the competitive European market. Check it out ⤵️ ⤵️ ⤵️ 1. Exceptionally hard-working founders 🐜 2. A massive market with huge revenue potential 🔑 I believe this is the key factor — no matter how hardworking you are, if you're operating in a tiny market, scaling will still be impossible. The industry the founders operate in is real estate. 3. Speed of execution and scaling ⚡ The team is growing their annual revenue by €1M every 12 days—an impressive pace. We run a newsletter about longevity (brogevity.com) that’s growing organically at an impressive pace. Now, we’re exploring larger markets where our expertise and technology can make the greatest impact. I’ll share updates on our journey here! 🔎🦄

90% of Tech Start-Ups Fail: What Do the Other 10% Know? Simon Morris from Connected Vision Advisors dives into the stark realities and statistics behind startup successes and failures in the tech world. Here are some crucial insights: 1) Founder Dynamics: Having two founders increases investment chances by 30% and triples customer growth. 2) Market Understanding: Most startups fail due to not addressing a real market need or running out of cash. 3) Age and Experience: A founder at 60 is three times more likely to succeed than one at 30, emphasizing the value of experience over just passion. PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ejp-Bhnu

I've been blown away by the response to the Future 50, a list detailing some of the highest potential startups in the world. It's quickly become one of The Generalist's best performing pieces of the year, and climbing! If you haven't had a chance to check it out, I'm sharing an even more granular sneak peek below. Here's what you can expect from the full Future 50: ✨ An incredible list of 50 startups, nominated by elite investors. ✍️ Clear, easy-to-graph descriptions for all of them. ☝️ Point-by-point rationale explain why we chose them. 🔥 Metrics outlining their traction (ARR, customers, etc) 🔗 Links to leadership to see the people behind the business. 🗣️Headcount information, giving you a sense of their size. 📊 A private database, helping you scan and filter. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/eNMSAX2q

Dear Founders -- When it comes to earning revenue, knowing the market is the most important step. Whether you are selling hard tech durables or soft tech services, acquiring capital is going to look a lot different depending on your product. In the 20th issue of the Startup Playbook Blog, former ClimateHaven Startup Advisor (and former CEO) Ryan Dings discusses the key factors to establishing a foundation of revenue in the early stages of the startup life cycle. This post is structured around the three questions founders should ask themselves when analyzing a plan for gaining revenue: 1.    What are you selling? 2.    How are you selling? 3.    How are you going to finance it all? To learn more, click the link below for The Startup Playbook, No. 20 - The Race to Revenue: A Climate Tech Marathon. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dTzhgSAZ

🔔 Excited to invite you to these upcoming events on ScaleupStream! Join me for: 1. From Zero to Growth: Marketing Strategies for Lean Startups:(https://lnkd.in/gi2QazWx)  2. Marketplace Mastery - A Comprehensive Marketing Dive (https://lnkd.in/gevhqKDy)  3. Marketing Strategies for Early-Stage Startups (https://lnkd.in/g7mHvWbE)    Don't miss out on these insightful discussions and networking opportunities! 🌟 #StartupMarketing #ScaleupStrategies #MarketplaceSuccess

Start-up marketers - whether an individual, a team, an agency, or partner - it's time to be recognised at the inaugural The StartUp Marketer #OSSUMAwards (that's Operational Strategic StartUp Marketer to you and me). There are 25 categories across a diverse range of disciplines, experience, and support, so lots of opportunities to shine. Further details on how to enter in the post below. #IndustryAwards #StartUpMarketer #TooManyDreams

The end of a calendar year is the perfect time to take stock of all you’ve accomplished and think about how to make things even better next year. 2021 Tory Burch Fellow and Symba co-founder/CEO Ahva Sadeghi shared her best advice on what to include in your startup's new checklist. She reminded us that while it's important to dig into the data and analyze your performance, don't forget to leave time to thank your village, too. As she said, "No one builds a startup alone." Take the time to connect with everyone who helped you in the past 12 months, and consider sending them an end-of-year report to keep them engaged going into the new year. #ToryBurchFellows