Alberto Alvarez

Consumer VC firms list. Find #ConsumerVC firms. Access 500 #Consumer venture capital firms list. https://lnkd.in/dKS-HJY2 #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #funding

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Consumer VC firms list. Find #ConsumerVC firms. Access 500 #Consumer venture capital firms list. https://lnkd.in/dKS-HJY2 #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #funding

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Consumer VC firms list. Find #ConsumerVC firms. Access 500 #Consumer venture capital firms list. https://lnkd.in/dKS-HJY2 #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #funding

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Consumer VC firms list. Find #ConsumerVC firms. Access 500 #Consumer venture capital firms list. https://lnkd.in/dKS-HJY2 #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #funding

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Consumer VC firms list. Find #ConsumerVC firms. Access 500 #Consumer venture capital firms list. https://lnkd.in/dKS-HJY2 #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #funding

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Consumer VC firms list. Find #ConsumerVC firms. Access 500 #Consumer venture capital firms list. https://lnkd.in/dKS-HJY2 #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #funding

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The biggest expectation of CMOs from their boards and senior management is to drive "top-line growth". However, only 41% of #b2b CMOs achieved this goal last year. While growth may be the mandate, organizations must have a high level of growth maturity to achieve their goals. If we want to get a better understanding of your current growth maturity, use our Growth Maturity Index ™ (GMI) to rate your organization https://lnkd.in/eCExcJ9B If you would like a PDF of the GMI, mention it in the comments and I will send it your way. #revenue #CMO #growth #makegrowthsimple #value ***** 👋 Follow me for more insights like this. If you like what you read, ♻️ repost it so others will benefit.

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Business Strategy: Reimagining Consumer Insights at PepsiCo Hey, fellow VC & Startup lads! Ready to dive into a case study where data is the new oil and consumer insights are the refinery? Grab your popcorn because PepsiCo’s transformation in consumer insights is one for the books. Stephan Gans: The Man, The Myth, The Marketer Meet Stephan Gans, PepsiCo's Chief Consumer Insights and Analytics Officer. Fun fact: This is his first gig in consumer insights! Yep, a marketer by trade, Gans has revitalized a core function of about 1,000 professionals. Talk about a fresh perspective! The Situation: A Disjointed Puzzle When Gans joined in 2017, he found a scattered situation. Talented folks were doing their own thing without a unified strategy. It was like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the manual. Strategy Shift: From Local to Global Might Gans aimed to leverage global capabilities to add value to local markets. His mantra? “Global might for the local fight.” PepsiCo needed to shift from isolated efforts to a connected, data-rich approach. Real-Time Data: The New Competitive Edge Gans emphasizes that competitive advantage now hinges on data and its smart application. Gone are the days of linear marketing. Now, it’s all about real-time learning loops. Think of it as moving from testing to continuous learning. Case Study: PepsiCo's Digital Transformation 1. Creative Optimization: Tools for everything from banner ads to YouTube videos. 2. Need-Based Segmentation: Understanding human needs globally. 3. Always-On Engine: Predicting trends from online chatter. Real-World Application Imagine understanding why people in 35 countries buy specific snacks for sports events. By digitalizing this understanding, PepsiCo turns global data into local insights. Every new market sharpens the collective knowledge. Mindset Shift: From Order Takers to Business Partners PepsiCo’s insights teams were once order-takers. Gans transformed them into proactive partners, banging on doors with data-driven recommendations. It’s like going from passive waiters to Michelin-star chefs! Lessons for Startup Founders 1. Be Brave: Use data proactively. 2. Simplify: Don’t drown in data; make it actionable. 3. Be Intentional: Focus on understanding problems, not just running tests. Lessons for VCs 1. Invest in Data Capabilities: Companies leveraging real-time data will outpace competitors. 2. Encourage Proactive Insights: Support startups that turn data into actionable insights. 3. Look Beyond Buzzwords: Focus on companies with robust data strategies, not just trendy terms. Meme Break VC to Startup Founder: “You need data insights? Here, take my money!” The Finish Line: A Moving Target As Gans puts it, “Due to inflation, the finish line is now at 33 miles instead of 26.” The journey is ongoing, but the goal remains: to turn consumer insights into a strategic powerhouse.

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𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗠𝗜, 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘, 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢 #𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 It's gonna be four rush days in two of the most important events of the year: 📍 VC LATAM SUMMIT 16 & 17 📍 eMerge Americas 18 & 19 If you are going to be there, I want to #network with you. Send me a DM and let's chat! These two events are, for sure, a catalyst for innovation and investment across the continent, working at the forefront of building entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem #eMergeAmericas #VCLatamSummit #VentureCapital

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The best way to understand if your company has PMF…

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65% of startups fail due to founder conflict, according to Noam Wasserman, author of The Founder's Dilemmas. If you're a cofounder, you know that you can neither go alone nor eliminate founder conflict. You also know you'll be more productive if you manage the conflict better. The good news is that, like all conflicts, you can address challenges between cofounders by unpacking founder personalities and creating the right environment for critical conversations. We are introducing a unique and curated cofounder coaching experience specifically designed to facilitate honest, open, and objective dialogue in a safe, neutral, and nonjudgmental environment. If you'd like to work with us, send me a note.

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Unlocking Podcast Success Through Monetization

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In one of my posts from last week, you may have saw… It mentioned that Edgar Pedroza and I recently launched a new #SEO agency called Proper Leap. We are excited about this new venture for multiple reasons, but primarily because we have long aspired to find a way to utilize our experience and focus our efforts on helping small businesses grow. Over the years, we've seen firsthand how small businesses highly value search rank and visibility. This understanding has driven us to ensure that we offer effective strategies, transparency, and guidance when working with client partners. Our mission at Proper Leap is to demystify SEO, enabling #SMB owners to reach their marketing goals and boost their bottom lines. We're excited and eager to connect with any #smallbusiness owners who have questions about SEO, such as: 👉 Site Audits  👉 Keyword Evaluations  👉 Competitor Analysis  👉 Content Optimization Stay tuned for some insightful SEO posts!

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The Founder’s Roadmap to $100 Million ARR  by Bessemer Venture Partners In this document, you’ll learn: 1. Strategies for product innovation and resiliency: BVP’s investors share frameworks for launch, growth, and revenue acceleration. 2. Authoritative benchmarks: Bessemer guides SaaS and AI-first businesses with good, better, best operating metrics. 3. Battle-tested tactics: You will learn from the legends. Implement and iterate so your #startup can become a market leader.

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𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟏, I decided to 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁 the miserable life at a Fortune 500. That led my wife and I to build a $2M asset. A story of a quitter👇 Quitting the corporate job led me to join a Y Combinator startup at its Seed stage I used my engineering skills to push out new products and PhD background to initiate Data Science efforts in the company. The starting later exited with a $317M acquisition. After 5 and half years, I 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁 the startup. I thought the company became too big for my taste. I looked for other opportunities but I wasn’t excited of the thought of joining yet another company. 𝐒𝐨 𝐈 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫: Starting a one-person company. In the course of running a business in data science, analytics, and data engineering, I acquired valuable skills like consulting and sales along with the technological ones. I built an automated service to earn while I slept. 7 years of running a business helped me not only to have more time with my family but also to make our household netting over $2M of liquid assets, no debt. 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑰 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕, 𝑰 𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒈. Now I recall… A month before I quit the startup, I was on a vacation with my mother, my wife, and my 2 years-old daughter in Sausalito, California. The vacation detached me from the busy mind and pushed my back to 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁. That was 7 years ago… This week, I’m on a vacation in Massachusetts/Maine 🦞 Something tells me it’s time to 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁 again. Something has to be cut off from my life. But as a one-person business, I cannot go any smaller. I can only go BIG from here! #careers softwareengineering #datengineering #entrepreneurship

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🚀 Guide to VC Fundraising for Startups 📈 Starting a business is tough. Millions of entrepreneurs launch new ideas every year, but only 40% become profitable. And those who do, often take years of hard work to get there. This guide breaks down the venture capital (VC) fundraising process. 📘 It covers: 🔹Stages of VC fundraising 🔹Pros and cons of self-funding vs. external funding 🔹Tips on approaching investors 🔹Real stories from founders and investors about what worked (and what didn’t) in their fundraising pitches. Whether you're just starting out, have already founded a company, or are coming through an accelerator, this guide is for you! 🌟 Credit: Pitchbook ……………. ♻️ Repost to inspire your Startup Network.👌🏻 Interested in Startup Business Strategies, Venture Capital & Fundraising? Let's connect!🤝 LinkedIn Dr. Michael Tadros Agile | PMP® | cPgM® | BSc. | MSc. | PhD. #startup #startups #michael_theprofessor #startupfunding #startuplife #success #research #partnerships #fundraising #investing #entrepreneurlife #innovation #projectmanagement #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #venturecapital #investment

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