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If you are a founder/operator in the consumer tech space, then join us next Monday (8th July) as we host three stellar founders who will be discussing their journey of starting and scaling their ventures. Link in the comments below.

🚀 Dive deep into the critical strategies for hiring in both startup and scaleup businesses. Watch the recording of last week's insightful presentation where Russell White, Director of Future Work, explores the unique challenges and best practices associated with hiring at each stage of business growth. 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eir-udHS

Every few years things fundamentally change in tech, but mostly they remain the same. Increasingly at Everywhere Ventures we look for founders who exhibit a few steadfast characteristics boiled down as: ⏩ High cadence problem solvers. This sense of urgency is palpable in how meetings are scheduled, run, organized, and how follow up happens. When you engage any investor, the clock starts. 💪 Coachable and humble to take feedback, thick skinned, reasoned and thoughtful, passionate but not dogmatic or stubborn. 💁♀️ Brand builders from day zero. There is no waiting around because you "can't afford a CMO." Great founders are brand builders and growth hackers. They invest in content, not ads, and there are zero excuses. ➕ Get more out of less. Leverage AI and new tools as part of your stack. You do not need to "be an AI company," but just be smart about how you leverage tools. We've built a global fund with 4 FTE because we love it. And we expect the same from our #founders. We're constantly refining how we do what we do, and these were take away's from yesterday's call, hundreds of investments deep. What are the most important characteristics you see in successful peers or founders? #venturecapital #earlystage #preseed Jenny Fielding, Conor Harbeck, Eileen McRae

🚀 Dive deep into the critical strategies for hiring in both startup and scaleup businesses. Watch the recording of last week's insightful presentation where Russell White, Director of Future Work, explores the unique challenges and best practices associated with hiring at each stage of business growth. 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e-WhbBBN

All platforms keep asking... what's on your mind, Bala? I just had to have a visual representation to share whats on my mind. On most days, whats on my mind is the journey of the founders we have backed. Their challenges, their struggles, their learning, failures and victories. The constant drum and march of technology which consistently leaves humanity behind and how to bridge that gap or adapt to build a better future is what is on my mind. #Startupthinking #buildingthefuture #founders

Not taking credit for this meme or adding too much commentary — I'm not a founder myself. But I've worked closely with founders for most of my career in tech, experiencing the full spectrum of management styles—from chaotic trial-and-error phases to the more structured, proven processes. I've seen it all: flat organizations, multi-layered hierarchies, and everything in between. There’s nothing more irrational than starting a company. Followed closely behind joining an early-stage startup with its endless uncertainty and the relentless grind of helping build someone else’s dream from the ground up. (That’s why they call them startups, right?) Chamath Palihapitiya's tweet on the topic resonated deeply with me given my recent experience. “When your company isn't working, the only solution is to take the time, as laborious as it sounds, to break your business down to its core essentials and rebuild it from the ground up with zero nostalgia or loyalty to people or technology.” I have immense respect for founders. With a decent awareness of my own limits, I can confidently say: I don’t have it in me… at least, not right now. Maybe someday I’ll eat these words, but I just haven’t felt that call. What I do know is that I’m passionate about working with early-stage companies. Directly with founders. I thrive on that sense of purpose, the feeling of influence, and the hope and ambition that comes with shooting for the stars and building rocket ships mid-flight. And I’m feeling that itch to get back in the game...

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗬 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 Ever wondered what the magic recipe for startup success is? 🚀 Dive into Michael Seibel's treasure trove of insights from Y Combinator—it's all right here. Here's what you'll discover: - Why a technical co-founder is your secret weapon. - Crafting and validating that game-changing idea. - Building an MVP that actually works. - Strategies to skyrocket your growth and traction. - Navigating the fundraising maze with ease. - The dos and don'ts of operations and hiring. PS. check out 🔔 for a winning pitch deck the template created by Silicon Valley legend, Peter Thiel https://lnkd.in/ea6QGvHt

We're revolutionary. We've developed a groundbreaking product. We're disruptors. We're glad for you, but what does this mean for us? When companies are too focused on their 'we stories': * Leaning into features and benefits. * Talking about the small ways they outclass competition. * Explaining how they are going to change the world. What do we do, tune out. Why? More on the difference of the impact of 'you stories' versus 'we stories' in the video! --- 👋 Hi y'all, I'm Kris. 🎒 The founder of Zanate Ventures based in Austin, Texas. 🖋 I'm unlocking core stories and crafting content systems to help well-funded companies drive repeatable revenue. 🤝 To learn how we work, check out the links I share in the comments of these posts and the Featured Section of my profile.

Your team isn’t telling you the whole truth. Listen to this short video and learn: - How to uncover hidden truths within your company - Why tech CEOs can’t solely rely on their team's input - The role of mediators and external consultants in gaining honest feedback – P.S. I help tech CEOs scale their startups to unicorns. Learn about my approach here: https://www.midstage.org/

Brad Chandler's Journey: From Startup to Scaling and Building a Team Learn about Brad Chandler's timeline for scaling and hiring employees. Check out the full Episode! https://lnkd.in/gXrbmRMh #scaling #businessgrowth #scalingup #growthstrategy #ScaleInvesting #RealEstateWealth #PropertyPortfolio #InvestmentOpportunity