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🌟 Unlock Richard Branson's Investment Secrets! 🚀 Curious about how Richard Branson attracts angel investors and plans successful exits? Tune in to Startup Mantras on August 12th, 2024, to uncover his secrets! Learn how to attract angel investors, craft winning exit strategies, and apply Branson's insights to your startup journey. Don’t miss out on this chance to transform your startup with expert advice and real-world examples! 🌍💼💸 https://lnkd.in/duKMdMAv #RichardBranson #AngelInvesting #StartupFunding #ExitStrategies #StartupMantras #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentTips #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess #FounderJourney

🌟 Unlock Richard Branson's Investment Secrets! 🚀 Curious about how Richard Branson attracts angel investors and plans successful exits? Tune in to Startup Mantras on August 12th, 2024, to uncover his secrets! Learn how to attract angel investors, craft winning exit strategies, and apply Branson's insights to your startup journey. Don’t miss out on this chance to transform your startup with expert advice and real-world examples! 🌍💼💸 https://lnkd.in/dhY-UrC7 #RichardBranson #AngelInvesting #StartupFunding #ExitStrategies #StartupMantras #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentTips #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess #FounderJourney

We’re thrilled to see our amazing EIR Masha Levin featured in Inc. Magazine answering the frequent question - what even is an EIR, and why do founders need one? If you’re lucky, your VC firm will have an Entrepreneur-in-residence - a current or former #founder with tons of experience - getting their hands dirty helping portfolio #startups navigate the ups and downs of scaling a business. For us, that’s been Masha - she’s happily jumped in when a startup needed to avert a crisis, build a launch strategy, assemble a team, and raise follow-on rounds. Now, she’s penned an op-ed on why it’s so important to have an EIR by your side, sometimes even more so than a VC. See link in the comments for the full article! #VC #EIR #entrepreneurship #earlystage #scaling

Bootstrapped founders enjoy an automatic 3x-30x exit multiple compared to their VC-funded peers! "A smaller piece of a bigger pie" is the common refrain convincing founders to take VC money. But how much bigger does the pie really have to be? The answer is astounding. Up to 30x! And that's ignoring typical VC terms like liquidation preferences, participating preferred, and investor anti-dilution. These can result in founders getting literally ZERO even if the pie were infinitely bigger! How is this even possible? The math is simple. Here is a slide from my presentation at the Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso event yesterday explaining this shocking but little known gotcha for founders. #bootstrapping #startups #vc #entrepreneurship

This week, let's shine a spotlight on an exemplary investor and entrepreneur, Sarah Tavel. 🌟 Sarah Tavel is an Entrepreneur & Investor famous for her pivotal role in VC at Benchmark Capital. Beyond her work at Benchmark, Sarah has extended her expertise to mentoring numerous startups. Today, Sarah shares her wealth of experience through engaging presentations, offering invaluable insights into the nuances of entrepreneurship and investment. She advocates for investing in marketplaces, SaaS, and the future of work, recognizing the potential for transformative impact. Perhaps your startup could be the next success story in these domains? 👀 Founders, make sure to share your business ideas and ventures with her! 🙌 #Startup #Investor #BusinessIdeas #VentureCapital #AngelInvestor #StartupBusiness

For the founders, who are BOLD ENOUGH TO START UP! Having some experience in this industry, I have learned that the real game changers aren’t those who duly fit into the mould; it is the misfits, rebels, and visionaries, who break the norm and redefine the industry. Some founders see things differently. Many times, they are misunderstood, and sometimes, they are just ignored. They dare to dream, they have the audacity to visualise a future that others cannot. Let us remember, that the most powerful startups in the world have been crafted by audacious unconventional founders, those who dare to think differently. As investors, our job is to spot their genius and supply the fuel to make their bold ideas realities. Let us raise a toast to “The crazy ones” who believe they can change the world, are the ones who actually do it. Tag some “crazy ones” that you have met in your life - would love to exchange thoughts with them. PS: Image from X #FounderLife #Entrepreneurship #Startup #VentureCapital #Founders #Investments

Are you and your VC aligned? When founders and VCs partner, they're often looking for the same key qualities in each other. Here are the three most important factors both parties prioritize and why do they matter? ➡️ Personal Chemistry Helps build trust. You can’t work with someone you don’t get along well with. ➡️ Sector Experience While VCs are looking for the assurance that the founder will perform well (due to prior experience), founders look for sector experience to ensure the VC advisors can add value. ➡️ Speed This is actually more important than perceived. If your speed levels (work, decision-making, milestones) don’t match the other person, it gets difficult. #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #startup #businesspartnerships #founderVCrelationship Serial Entrepreneur & Investor Helping Startups Become Unstoppable – David Hauser

Navigating Business Model Changes Kyle York shared his invaluable perspectives on navigating business model changes: 📈 Volatile Climate: Our current economy, politics, and world scenarios are quite chaotic. This turbulence greatly impacts business models, particularly in startups and early-stage ventures. 💸 Funding Challenges: The closure of IPO markets and late-stage funding rounds has resulted in early-stage startups facing significant liquidity issues. Entrepreneurs need to strategically navigate this funding landscape. 🌟 Entrepreneurial Resilience: Despite the challenges, Kyle has strong faith in the entrepreneurial class, predicting that they will make a substantial impact in the decades to come with their innovation and grit. Tune in to the episode for a deep dive into how startups can adapt and thrive amidst rapidly changing circumstances. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/ed3KVvgN #BusinessModels #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

🌟 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗨𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆! 🌟 Your portfolio isn’t just a collection of #startups—it’s a carefully crafted #strategy. Ready to elevate your #impact and returns? Dive in and discover how to #invest smarter and stay ahead! #founders #entrepreneurs #angelinvesting