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🔥 Get exclusive access to the Product Discovery Cheat Sheet 🔥 with 26 Product Discovery Methods that will enable you to "build the RIGHT THING" and not just "build the THING RIGHT" for your users. At konversionsKRAFT AG, we collected the most relevant methods that we have used in order to help our clients build and grow their digital products - you can use this board to evaluate your status quo and select the matching methods based on where you stand. To get access, follow these simple steps: 1️⃣ Connect with me and Anastasia Shvedova 2️⃣ Like this post ❤️  3️⃣ Comment on this post ("Brilliant, I want access!") 🚨 Disclaimer: this is the first version of the Product Discovery Cheat Sheet and we are looking forward to your questions and feedback while you are using it. Please feel free to approach us any time with your thoughts! #productdiscovery #discoverycheatsheet #productexperimentation #cromethods #testing #experimentation #growthmarketingsummit #growthmindedsuperheros #productmanagement

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Always asked myself, if I can be happy …always? As an entrepreneur you are in the natural habit of optimizing all aspects of a project so why don’t optimize your life? After many years of learning about what makes us happy, I think it is only a transient state. But maybe we can feel even better … when we are in Flow! Flow is the state of consciousness in which we forget space and time, are maximally happy, motivated and efficient. In this state, we feel our best and achieve the most. What do we need to achieve this flow? Why is it so important for founders and managers? I talk about this in the podcast with editor Elena Todeva Listen in and share your best flow moments. #flow #flowmoment #success #performance #motivation #alignment #leadership #newwork #startup #vc #entrepreneurship

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Beirat für Startups #34 Ein Beirat kann grundsätzlich für Startups von großem Vorteil sein. Wie immer, ist es eine Entscheidung, in der es auf den Einzelfall ankommt. 🛣 Einige Gründe hierzu behandele ich wöchentlich in meiner Beitragsreihe : Zum letzten Post der Reihe: https://lnkd.in/dfQsdEuf The Benefits of a Biotech Advisory Board 🧪🔬 As a leader in the biotech industry, I'm excited to share the advantages of having a strong advisory board with expertise in biotechnology. 💡 Cutting-Edge Insights 🔍 An advisory board composed of seasoned biotech professionals can provide invaluable, up-to-date insights into the latest industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. Their deep knowledge and experience can help guide your strategic decision-making and ensure your company stays ahead of the curve. 🧠 Specialized Expertise 🔬 Biotech advisory board members bring a wealth of specialized expertise across various disciplines, such as drug development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, and commercialization. Their diverse backgrounds can help you navigate the complex and ever-evolving biotech landscape more effectively, ultimately driving your company's success. 🧪 Networking and Connections 🤝 A well-connected biotech advisory board can open doors to new partnerships, collaborations, and funding opportunities. Their extensive industry networks can introduce you to key stakeholders, potential investors, and strategic partners, expanding your reach and unlocking new avenues for growth. 🌐 Credibility and Validation 👍 Having respected biotech experts on your advisory board can significantly boost your company's credibility and validation in the eyes of investors, regulatory bodies, and potential partners. This can be particularly valuable when seeking funding, navigating the regulatory landscape, or engaging with industry leaders. 🏆 Objective Guidance 🧭 An advisory board provides an outside perspective and objective guidance, which can be invaluable in navigating complex business decisions. Their impartial insights can help you identify blind spots, mitigate risks, and make more informed choices that align with your company's long-term goals. 🧠 By leveraging the expertise and experience of a biotech advisory board, you can unlock a competitive edge, drive innovation, and accelerate your company's growth in the dynamic biotech industry. 🚀 #advisoryboard #board #scaleup

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Karriere- und Leadership-Tipps vom besten CEO der Welt Frank Slootman hat mit Data Domain, Service Now und Snowflake drei milliardenschwere Softwarefirmen hochskaliert und an die Börse gebracht. Er gilt als bester Software-CEO der Welt. Das sind die top Karrieretips aus seinem Buch AMP IT UP. "We all need to be careful what “elevator” we get into early in our careers. Some go up, some go down, some don't move. It's largely beyond our control, so choose wisely. We have seen staggering examples of this phenomenon in Silicon Valley. Anybody who spent the last 20 years at Google, Amazon, or Apple would have done spectacularly well, regardless of their individual merit. And anyone who stayed with companies like IBM and HP would have stagnated during that period." "We coped in ways I have used ever since: hire people ahead of their own curve. Hire more for aptitude than experience and give people the career opportunity of a lifetime. They will be motivated and driven, with a cannot‐fail attitude. The good ones would grab the opportunity to accelerate their careers with us." "I would sometimes say in all‐hands meetings that I was personally committed to help each of our employees reach a different station in life as a function of the company's fortunes. In exchange, I was asking for the best they had to offer. That was the deal: we do the best we can for each other. People sometimes gave me an incredulous look: a CEO who is saying that his goal is to elevate our fortunes? Seriously? Yes, and our companies proved it. Sometimes years after a staffer had moved on, I would still receive an email expressing their appreciation for how much our company had changed their life's trajectory." "Not everyone has this visceral sense of contest, especially at companies that shield their people from the real stakes at hand. When leaders fail to explain the industry landscape, employees don't feel the cold winds of competition. Their jobs and paychecks feel secure, but that's an illusion. Good leaders explain that none of us are ever truly safe in our roles for any length of time. If this fact makes people uncomfortable, that's good."

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Start-ups in Europe: a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!    This article by Nadine Schimroszik in Handelsblatt gives reason for hope for the tech ecosystem, as it summarises a development that has been tentatively emerging for some time: The number of new #start-ups in Germany is growing again, by 17 per cent, as shown by a comparison of the first quarter of 2024 with the same quarter of the previous year.   💡It is particularly interesting to see that most investments are being made in AI. An unmistakable sign that they continue to be a driver of innovation for the German startup ecosystem.   We recently came to a similar conclusion with my team, as part of our analysis of the German startup landscape. Our conclusion: more and more funding are being mobilised for ♻️ #Greentech business ideas that are based on AI-based technologies and have a positive impact on our planet. More info on our research at IRIS can be found in Startup Insider`s Investors Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/dU-5AMPz More info on Nadine’s insightful article here: https://lnkd.in/depicwGA

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🌍 Excited to connect with fellow innovators and explore scalable business models. See you there! InnovaticGroup. Create the Future Now innovaticgroup.com #BornGlobalAcademy #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Networking #InnovaticGroup #BusinessGrowth #SustainableInnovation #BusinessAngels #VentureCapital #LPs #GPs #Innovation #DigitalRransformation #Digitalization #Startup #Scaleup

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We at Dr. Hauschka and many other entrepreneurs are waiting for the #neuerechtsform. Who else? Economy should serve people, profit should not be an end in itself. This is one of the principles at Dr. Hauschka, as founder Dr. Rudolf Hauschka was convinced that entrepreneurship is always linked to responsibility. Hence, Dr. Hauschka / WALA was transferred to a non-profit corporate foundation more than 35 years ago. Dr. Hauschka / WALA has been member of Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum (Foundation of Steward Ownership) since the beginning, supporting entrepreneurs in order to be able to secure the long-term independence of their companies without bureaucracy. 📃 There are proposals from the scientific community to the government on how this legal form could be implemented simply, without bureaucracy, and in an entrepreneurial manner – that's why we want to support and share the #neuerechtsform together with others. The #neuerechtsform provides a suitable legal basis for companies in 'steward-ownership' or 'trust ownership'. This means it... 👉guarantees a legally binding commitment of assets (profits remain within the company and are used for business development),   👉ensures entrepreneurial independence without bureaucracy, and   👉enables the transfer of ownership rights to capable successors, regardless of their financial strength and beyond the immediate family circle. ✏️ If you, as an entrepreneur, are also waiting for the #neuerechtsform support the initiative by adding your name to the waiting list: https://lnkd.in/dx2qjys5 #spreadtheword #warteliste #wirwarten #neuerechtsform #nachfolge #mittelstand #wirtschaftswende #diezukunftistjetzt #wennnichtjetztwanndann

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🌟 Exciting Times at 4GAMECHANGERS Festival 2024 in Vienna! 🌟 Day #1 has already set the stage with riveting debates around #AI, sparking the essential question: "HUMAN OR MACHINE - Who is in control?" …. This and many other questions were addressed in numerous discussions 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzAde_2j The energy is palpable as over 5000 visionaries who gather daily, to dive into a wealth of knowledge through inspiring speeches and interactive panels. #4GAMECHANGERS4GAMECHANGERS is truly the nexus where innovation meets inspiration, bridged by digitalization and entertainment! A huge shoutout to the organizers and partners for making this possible! InnovaticGroup. Create the Future Now innovaticgroup.com #4Gamechangers #TechChange #FutureIsNow #SustainableInnovation #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Networking #InnovaticGroup #BusinessGrowth #SustainableInnovation #GlobalImpact #Investors #BusinessAngels #VentureCapital #LPs #GPs #Innovation #DigitalRransformation #Digitalization #Startup #Scaleup

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How do I actually get proper money as a founder? I spoke about this in the Für-Gründer.de Podcast with editor Elena Todeva. What financing options are there? How do I find the VC that really suits me? When should I bootstrap? Which financing has which consequences in the end? My personal tip for founders: Do some real networking, exchange ideas with other founders, get tips and advice from everywhere, be brave, talk to experienced founders and ask really deep questions and learn always from the experiences of others. Please listen and feel free to write me feedback. https://lnkd.in/de_ZmdZq

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ivoflow has been featured in the latest issue of Beschaffung Aktuell! 📰 In this feature, we explore how companies can tackle cost pressures and explain why ivoflow is more than "just" a Spend Cube. Our platform empowers businesses to uncover and implement savings effectively, while also focusing on sustainability and environmental goals. Check out the article to learn more about our solutions! A big thank you to Beschaffung Aktuell for the publication!  #ProcurementSolution #CostSavings #StrategicSourcing #ivoflow #beschaffungaktuell

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Maybe a small hack for my network. I am lucky to receive a good inbound flow of angel investment opportunities, but am not able to invest into all of the teams. Whenever I am unable to do so, I instead refer them to this URL instead: https://lnkd.in/eyfWEKz3 Thank you Jan Thomas for facilitating this with your Startup Insider team!

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📢 Call for participation in an exciting study on digital transformation in the manufacturing industry 📢 Dear network,  Together with Fraunhofer IGCV and renowned partners, Drees & Sommer is conducting a study on digital transformation in the manufacturing industry with a focus on holistic digital factory planning. We are looking for participants who work in the manufacturing industry and have points of contact with the topic of factory planning. The survey involves answering 13-17 questions and takes about 12-15 minutes. Participation is voluntary and all data will be treated confidentially.    By taking part in the study, you will help to record the current status of digital transformation in the manufacturing industry with a focus on factory planning and gain valuable insights. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to register to receive the results once the study has been completed.     If you are active in the manufacturing industry and have points of contact with the topic of factory planning, we would be delighted if you would take part in the study. 👉 Just follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dHuMb5Dk    Participation is possible until the end of May. The more participants, the more meaningful the results will be!  At our New Manufacturing World on 11 and 12 June in Stuttgart, you can also find out how you can digitalize and optimize your production, transfer it to Metaiverse, control it with AI and adapt it to current requirements. 👉 Get your ticket now: https://www.dreso.com/nmw   #Study #Research #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturingindustry #Factoryplanning #NMW #NewManufacturingWorld2024 #NMW2024 #dreso #automotive Source: Fabian Bermpohl, Project Manager Fraunhofer Augsburg, 26.4.2024.

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I'm thrilled to share that @Smart Reporting has successfully closed a financing round of 23 million euros, with TVM Capital Life Science leading this Series C funding. A warm welcome to our new investors, including Bayern Kapital, as we bolster our resources to expand further into #NorthAmerica and #Australia. This significant capital infusion will accelerate our #mission to revolutionize medical reporting with advanced, AI-supported products. As we step into the #future, our focus is clear: to enhance healthcare IT markets globally and introduce cutting-edge, AI-based solutions that transform radiological and pathological reporting. The power of #genAI and large language models (#LLMs) is redefining what's possible in the healthcare sector. At Smart Reporting, we're harnessing these advancements to provide crucial support to radiologists and pathologists, making their work not only faster but also more accurate. As we gear up for this growth phase, I'm also pleased to announce the expansion of our management team, welcoming Christian Matzen as our new CFO and COO, and recognizing Sigrid Auweter's expanded role as CPO. A big thank you to our existing #investors for continuing on this journey with us and to our new investors for believing in our #vision. The road ahead is exciting, and I look forward to what we will achieve together in making #healthcare more efficient and effective worldwide. #HealthTech #Investment #ArtificialIntelligence #MedicalReporting #Radiology #Pathology #GrowthStrategy #Innovation #AI

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To all founders, here's a very detailed overview and comparison of VC investors in Germany 💸 Who's your preferred VC, what should they bring to the table and what are their preferences? Also: Excellent portrait of First Momentum Ventures 😉

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🎙️I recently had the pleasure of joining Max Ostermeier on his podcast, the Startcast Podcast. Max invited me to share my journey as a founder – from the very beginning to where we are today with MVP Factory. In our conversation, we delved into the lessons I've learned along the way, my perspective on startups and the mindset shift of Zebras vs Unicorns, founding in times of crisis, and some of the incredible projects like Yarded we're working on at MVP Factory.
 Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just curious about our journey with MVP Factory, listen in and share your thoughts with me. We covered a lot of ground, from the early challenges to the innovative solutions we're bringing to life today:
 🔹 The pivotal moments in my entrepreneurial journey 🔹 Insights on building and scaling startups  🔹 Behind-the-scenes stories from MVP Factory projects  🔹 How joining Ness Digital Engineering enables us to drive more innovation A big thank you to Max for the invitation, the great conversation, and your patience (it took us a while to find an appointment). I'm looking forward to part two ;) I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it! 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: ▶️Spotify | https://lnkd.in/ddhf9ywf ▶️Apple I https://lnkd.in/dFmBuVG5 #Startcast #Startups #MVPFactory #Innovation 

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The first project that gets all my attention focuses on Commercial Excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. As a cancer survivor, this has been both exciting and encouraging for me. 🎀 The innovation being driven by new technology even in its various intricate regulatory restriction, is truly astonishing. The future promises a more integrated healthcare system. I strongly believe in incorporating more holistic approaches into #healthcare. A #DigitalTwin could change how we think about next best actions in a way that makes sense for the industry and is the best for the patient. Bringing conversations like this to the forefront, especially with experts from #Grünenthal, #Pfzier, #Bayer and other pace setters in this industry, is very enlightening. #GenerativeAI, makes me more confident than ever that there is a better way to do things. This is a great step forward in getting to understand those limitations and possibilities. Looking forward to learning more and onboarding great minds!

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