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Last week at Entrepreneurship Studio (ES) from our Media vertical: 1️⃣ Gained 39 and 6 followers on LinkedIn and Instagram, respectively. 2️⃣ Achieved over 9k impressions and 222 reactions on our LinkedIn page, all organically through informative content. 3️⃣ Reached over 1.6k accounts on Instagram but didn't get the expected conversions to followers. Hope to change it in the next couple of weeks. 4️⃣ Made a lot of UI/UX changes to the website. We officially have a blog section for startup education. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gWA3-F9u 5️⃣ Two blogs are live (Would love feedback if you read it): - "How to Craft the Perfect Pitch Deck for Venture Capitalists" - "The Pros and Cons of Different Funding Sources for Startups" 6️⃣ We are experimenting with video format content on LinkedIn and Youtube Shorts. Not getting a good response to videos on Linkedin, but again, LinkedIn has never been a platform for that. #LastWeekAtES #SmallVictories #EntrepreneurshipStudio

⏰ DAY 15 Business Idea - ‘AIRBNB HOST MARKETPLACE FOR AMENITIES’ 👇 💰 PROBLEM - Sourcing, buying, collecting or having delivered ALL the essential items you need for your Airbnb is a nightmare! (trust me, I've been an Airbnb host for over 10 years). 💰 IDEA - An Online marketplace for Airbnb hosts to shop, buy and have delivered ALL the essential items they need to successfully run their Airbnb business. 💰 BRAND NAME - AirStocked.co.uk (available via GoDaddy). 🚀 P.S - My main channel for these short-form videos is @MrFounder on TikTok but I thought there would be value in sharing them here on Linkedin - everyone here loves business, right? #businessidea #entrepreneur #mrfounder #startups #business #digitalmarketing #innovation #d2c #directoconsumer #online #marketing #startup #buildinginpublic #newbusiness #contentcreator #airbnbbusiness

𝐏𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐌: 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 📈 Amidst a challenging funding climate, one startup is setting an inspirational example. With its upcoming funding round, Pocket FM, a reputed audio entertainment platform, is making waves 🌊 in the startup ecosystem. The platform, helmed by the dynamic trio Rohan Nayak, Nishanth KS, and Prateek Dixit, has captivated a massive audience with its array of content across multiple languages and genres. Following a significant Series D funding round of $103 Mn, the startup is now in discussions with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for a fresh infusion 💰. This funding is expected to skyrocket 🚀 Pocket FM's valuation to a staggering $1.2 Bn, potentially cementing its place in the coveted Unicorn league! The proposed funding round includes plans for a secondary sale of shares by existing investors, amounting to an impressive $100 Mn. This development comes as Pocket FM aims to fortify its presence in the US and expand into Europe and Latin America markets, while also developing a robust content library and creating a strong IP playbook for writers. With over 1 Lakh hours of content, including more than 2,000 exclusive audio series, Pocket FM is revolutionizing the audio entertainment industry. Their growth is a testament to the power of innovation and resilience. This news is a ray of hope 🌞 for other founders, showing that even in a funding winter, strategic planning, robust unit economics, and impressive gross margins can attract significant investor interest worldwide. Let's celebrate the success of this Indian startup as they chart their path to becoming a global phenomenon. #PocketFM #StartupGrowth #FundingRound #UnicornLeague #Inspiration

Exciting Perks for Our HealthTech Portugal Community! 🚀 We’ve teamed up with HubSpot for Startups to bring you a suite of exclusive offers—perfect for taking your startup to the next level! Don’t wait—these resources are only available for a limited time! ✨ What’s in Store? $1,500 TikTok Ad Credit: Boost your brand visibility and connect with a wider audience. Fundraising Kit: Master the fundraising process with essential tools to set you up for success. $1,000 in Google & LinkedIn Ad Credits: Scale your reach across top platforms. Founder Tech Stack Guide: Access discounts on key tools designed to fuel your startup’s growth. How to Claim: Apply to the HubSpot for Startups Program 👉 https://lnkd.in/dKVghkaC Unlock all these benefits and more to fast-track your journey! Let’s make the most of these tools and bring your vision to life! 🌍💡 #HealthTechPortugal #HubSpotForStartups #StartupSupport #GrowthTools #Innovation #DigitalHealth #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurship #TechForGood #StartupCommunity #FoundersNetwork #HealthTechInnovation #FutureOfHealth

🌟 Are you and your organization considering the exciting journey of developing your own physical product, creating an electronic app framework, or even building a portfolio of Airbnb properties? Let's dive into the reasons behind your aspirations and explore the best ways to turn those dreams into reality! At **The Grit Show**, we believe that having a clear vision is just the first step. Our experience in the industry has shown us that navigating these ventures can be challenging. That's why we emphasize the importance of learning from those who have been there and done that—those who have really earned the T-shirt! We’re thrilled to offer a FREE two-day consultation where you can gain valuable insights from real-world experiences. Our team is ready to share proven strategies, practical tips, and lessons learned from our successes (and failures) along the way. Whether you want to innovate with a new product, build a robust app, or manage a successful Airbnb portfolio, we’re here to guide you through the process. Don’t rely on guesswork; let’s discuss your vision and create a roadmap tailored to your organization's unique needs. Ready to take the next step? Call us anytime to schedule your consultation. Your journey to success starts here! #TheGritShow #ProductDevelopment #AppFramework #AirbnbPortfolio #Entrepreneurship #Consultation #RealWorldExperience #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #Startups #Mentorship #FreeConsultation #MakeItHappen

⏰ DAY 30 Business Idea - ‘VENDING MACHINES FOR AIRBNB'S’ 👇 💰 PROBLEM - Guests who stay in the property typically want convenient access to a whole range of products, but…finding them in a foreign city is a nightmare 💰 MARKET SIZE - 300k hosts in the UK who welcome more than 11 million guests per year. 💰 IDEA - Vending machines for Airbnb hosts 💰 BRAND NAME - AirVend.com (available via GoDaddy). 🚀 P.S - My main channel for these short-form videos is @MrFounder on TikTok but I thought there would be value in sharing them here on Linkedin - everyone here loves business, right? #businessidea #entrepreneur #mrfounder #startups #business #digitalmarketing #innovation #d2c #directoconsumer #online #marketing #startup #buildinginpublic #newbusiness #contentcreator #advertising #creativemarketing #airbnb

Great to meet up again with Uy Ear this week 😊 🚀 He is the founder of the super convienient mouy app - that is transforming the way we network 📲🤝 …anything that makes networking easier is more than welcome in my book! ✅ I also discussed how - from an events organiser perspective - added functionality on the app could streamline pre, during and post event connectivity - it’s exciting stuff 😅 Cambodia Lifestyle #connections #connectivity #networking #startups #mouy #entreprenuers #cambodianbusiness #phnompenh #cambodia #investcambodia

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𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓. Building an MVP is like constructing the foundation of a house—you start small, ensuring it's solid before building up. Many founders fall into the trap of trying to launch a fully-featured product on day one, often wasting time and money. Instead, launching a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) allows you to focus on testing key functionalities and learning from user feedback before scaling. For instance, a Nigerian agtech startup might launch with a simple marketplace to connect farmers and buyers, and as user demand grows, they can gradually add more advanced features. 💡 𝘈𝘯 𝘔𝘝𝘗 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵—𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺.💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗩𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 🎈 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: MVPs allow you to validate your idea without a full investment, ensuring there's demand for your product. 🎈 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Early users provide insights on what's working and what needs improvement, helping you refine your product. 🎈 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸: By starting small, you minimize the risk of wasted time and resources on unneeded features. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗩𝗣: 1️⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: Identify the most essential feature that addresses your users' main problem. 2️⃣ 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: Get your MVP out to users quickly and gather feedback for iteration. 3️⃣ 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: Use user feedback and data to continuously improve your product, step by step. 💡 Remember, MVPs help you learn fast and adapt quicker, setting the foundation for scalable success. 💡 👉 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗩𝗣 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲? 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵? 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! #MVP #ProductIteration #TechInAfrica #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #LeanStartup

🚀 Hunch The New-Age Social Media App That’s Changing the Game with Polls! 📊 Since the internet boom, social networking has taken a life of its own. From Six Degrees introducing the concept in 1997 to the rise of giants like Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter (now X), these platforms have shaped our digital lives. But what if there was a fresh approach to social media one that empowers users to express their opinions authentically? Enter Hunch, the brainchild of Co-founder and CEO Ish Goel. Founded in 2022, this India- and Dubai-based social media network is making waves by using polls as its secret weapon. Let’s dive into what makes Hunch stand out: 1️⃣ Authenticity: Most apps lack true authenticity. Hunch aims to change that. “If you look at the basic insight into how humans operate,” says Goel, “most people typically want to follow something else even if they have their own opinion… this disturbed me to some extent.” Hunch gives users the power to express themselves anonymously—a mini declaration of how they feel. 2️⃣ The Power of Polls: While other platforms rely on text or photos, Hunch puts polls at the center of its experience. Historically, polls have been seen as a non-sexy format, often relegated to surveys. But Hunch transforms them into something interesting. Users ask questions about their day-to-day lives, seeking opinions from their audience. Need help deciding what to wear to work? Convert that question into a poll and let the community decide! 3️⃣ Funding Boost: Hunch recently secured a whopping $23 million in a funding round led by Alpha Wave Global and Hashed Emergent. This injection of capital will fuel Hunch’s expansion across the United States and India. 4️⃣ The Next Frontier: While incumbents like LinkedIn and X also use polls, Hunch places them front and center. It’s not just a feature it’s the heart of the platform. #socialmedia #hunch #polls #innovation #startup #newage #entrepreneurship #founders #india #funding