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In a recent interview with First Round Capital Partner, Todd Jackson, and Clay co-founder and CEO, Kareem Amin shared the highs and lows of this incredible journey. From narrowing down their ideal customer profile (ICP) to embracing product discipline and building a thriving community, Amin's insights are invaluable for any founder. 🌟 #Startups #ProductMarketFit #Entrepreneurship

Once customer Desirability is established, the second question to ask is about the feasibility? Startups tend to focus on the technical feasibility alone. And then they discover there are many more bottlenecks. Here are 4 areas you definitely need to look at to ascertain feasibility. Thoughts? Follow me for actionable tips on finding product market fit at Mad Hatter Ventures. And please hit that 🔔 for me.

Ready to Catapult Your Startup? Finding the perfect investor is like assembling the dream team. Join us on a quest to decode the diverse world of investors and learn how to match your startup with the ideal partner. Your success story starts here! #InvestmentSuccess #NSUStartupsNext

At a time in the world when everyone is getting flooded with information and constant messaging, how will you cut through the noise and have YOUR message be heard? Hear why, from an investor standpoint, this question is so crucial for founders to address! #MakeYourMark #StartupMarketing #BusinessGrowth #InvestorInsights #FlyingWithFounders Reuben Levinsohn Corey Hart Whitney Allred - Brand Catalyst 💫 Startup Grind Lansing Startup Grind Grand Rapids

To startup, you don’t need a unique idea, you just need a better idea than the already existing one. _______ 𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩? 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 🔔 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦

As an architect having spent a lot of development time on gaining commensurate skills and knowledge, I wanted to understand the business journey.  I just finished the course “Brad Feld on Validating Your Startup Idea” by Brad Feld! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eXipXDRu #startupdevelopment.

Mark your calendars for the first #StartupNOLA ecosystem meetup!

I was writing a post about the book below, 'Building Startup Communities in Your City' then noticed StartupNOLA was starting Monthly Ecosystem Meetups and decided to share info on our own Louisiana ecosystems instead, as many of the principles the author espouses are at work here. According to the author, Brad Feld, entrepreneur led startup ecosystems, acceptance of individuals and ideas and frequent events in the community are key factors to building a true startup ecosystem. Consider Nieux Society , The Idea Village , Startup NOLA in New Orleans and other startup boosters like Opportunity Machine in Lafayette, STartUP Northshore in Mandeville, SEED Center Business Incubator programming in Lake Charles and others all along the I-10 corridor, as well as north Louisiana where there is plenty of steam in Shreveport Bossier with the Startup Prize: Focus on Health, these gathering places for entrepreneur spirit are where the enthusiasm to help all levels of entrepreneurs in the state can be found. Check out Brads book, I read it once a year as I'd love to see Louisiana truly embrace the global movement towards digital economies. Book Link -> https://lnkd.in/gstDPcDA "Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City" is a comprehensive guide on fostering entrepreneurial communities. The book highlights the emergence of "startup communities" in various cities and countries, emphasizing their role in driving innovation and small business energy. Authored by Brad Feld, a Boulder-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist with over twenty years of experience, the book shares insights into creating entrepreneurial communities anywhere. It discusses the importance of nurturing connections among entrepreneurs and mentors, enhancing access to entrepreneurial education, and other key aspects. The book outlines four critical principles necessary for building a sustainable startup community and is aimed at entrepreneurs and venture capitalists seeking innovative ideas and opportunities [[❞]](https://lnkd.in/gjm7pTQ5).

Dear founder, Don’t get carried away by the desire to have a deck that’s "different" all in the name of being creative. The truth is that all winning pitch decks have exactly the same (though flexible) structure. In doubt? Compare the decks of successful startups, and you will see the pattern. This winning structure together with your brand's unique story, market gap, solution (not product or service), market segment, business model, etc. will make your pitch deck appealing to investors.

The Startup Grind: It's a long-haul game! 💼 If you're eyeing that entrepreneurial path, get ready for the marathon, not a sprint. It's about investing time and unwavering determination. Shine on, future founders! Watch the full video here: https://buff.ly/46wYJGR #StartupHustle #PersistencePaysOff #LongGame