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💡Ideas are worthless. Until they have been thoroughly rumbled and sharpened. If you have an idea that needs to be taken to the next level - here is your chance!

Don't forget to sign up for the weekly #newsletter, which I have linked below. We are building some really cool things in there and all over the site so check it out, click on the subscribe button in the top left and help me spread the word of #OrlandoTech! News in there from MyRadar / ACME AtronOmatic, LLC , Black Orlando Tech, InnovateOrlando.io, Orlandopreneur and a really great quote from Shawntia Lee about #entrepreneurship. Please #share the newsletter on your networks, if you have friends or connections who want to follow along the ecosystem. #Orlando #technology #news

Exciting News! Join the Young Founders Forum (YFF) and supercharge your professional journey! At YFF, we believe in empowering young entrepreneurs to reach new heights in both their professional and personal lives. Our values are the foundation of our community, and they fuel the support and success of each member: Work: YFF is your resource for advancing your career. We are a knowledgeable and well-connected group, leveraging our collective advantage to support each other in our respective careers. Life: As entrepreneurs, we understand the unique challenges that come with the business world. With similar backgrounds and aspirations, we foster a strong interpersonal support system. Balance: We recognize the turbulence in our lives, with long work hours and high expectations. YFF strives to create a space where you can achieve balance and face challenges with confidence, thanks to shared experiences. How YFF Works: Growth Rounds: Join engaging sessions where we discuss personal growth and business development. You'll be part of assigned groups that rotate every season, facilitating personal growth in a dynamic environment. Mixer Rounds: Connect with new members and expand your network in our mixer rounds. These invaluable connections will open doors to exciting opportunities. Various Other Rounds: Our offerings don't stop there! Benefit from guest speakers, real-life events, one-on-one sessions, feedback sessions, and much more! Success Stories: Check out inspiring achievements from our exceptional members who have unlocked their potential with YFF. YFF at Universities: We're expanding our impact by establishing active YFF hubs in universities worldwide. Active YFF Members: With 30+ active members in 8+ countries, our global network empowers entrepreneurs on a massive scale. Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? 🔗 Click below to become a YFF member and seize the endless possibilities! Young Founder's Forum Don't miss this chance to join an exclusive community of like-minded young founders. Let's embark on this journey of growth and success together! #YoungFoundersForum #Entrepreneurship #StartupCommunity #JoinUs

Get your questions for funders in early to help deliver a great event for entrepreneurs at the DMC next month - Either comment below or answer the question when you sign up below 👇

What do Peyton Manning, Magic Johnson, Victoria Allen, Crystal Washington, and Guy Raz have in common?? They are all speaking in INDIANA at Rally on August 29-31st. If you haven't heard of this massive event that Elevate Ventures is putting on, let me give you some insight into what is happening: 1. It's the largest global cross-sector conference. 🌎 2. $5M in investment prizes for the pitch competition (my shark tank dreams are coming true 🤗 )! See the finalist in the comments. 3. 1:1 investor meetups between VC/Investor and startup founder/team. 🤝 4. And an entire Demo Arena where you can pitch to investors, customers, and partners. 🗣 There is still time to grab your tickets to this must-attend event! I'll be there volunteering and would love to connect. https://lnkd.in/gMYJ-kzB

Let’s hear what our fellow founders say about MasterClass 🌟🤝 At SEA Founders, we're passionate about nurturing genuine connections that stem from our gatherings. We're not just a platform; we're a tightly-knit community that provides a safe haven for founders to express their true selves. When you participate in MasterClass, you're not merely attending a workshop; you're entering a space where you can freely interact with our speakers during Q&A sessions and engage in collaborative discussions with your peers about scaling, growth, and overcoming entrepreneurial challenges. Imagine the thrill of mingling with other founders who, like you, run innovative startups and are eager to share ideas and foster those game-changing moments together. The essence of our masterclasses is waiting to be experienced. Let’s dive into the candid experiences of your fellow founders 👋🏻 🗣 “Spending the weekend workshopping our future with visionary SEA Founders was incredible!” Daan van Rossum shared 🗣 “One of the biggest challenges as a founder is the loneliness that our role implies, as it’s hard to find peers that can relate to what we experience. I found SEA Founders to be my tribe, a community where I can learn from other fellow entrepreneurs.” Carlos Andres Herrera Parra shared Discover more of our founders’ insights below👇 See you there! -------------------------------------- Eager to be part of our one-time masterclass program? Take the leap here: https://lnkd.in/gvpeRJiS For additional information about our events and membership, visit our website at seafounders.org #Masterclass22 #SEAFounders #Feedback #Masterclass_testimonial

Fun video recap of #FoundersLive #Cairo shared by their hosting partner EGBANK ! Around the world, our venues make a huge difference in the event experience, especially when they’re engaged like this one. Your brand can get in front of our awesome #founder community by partnering with us locally, regionally, or globally. Link in comments. #founderstories #startup #entrepreneurship

What Starts Here... Entrepreneurship is in the DNA of Austin, TX and The University of Texas at Austin. Check out the amazing array of organizations, programs, classes to support students develop entrepreneurial mindsets and enterprises.

On the train to Edinburgh for an exciting and busy end to the week (cue 9 meetings in 36 hours) but first stop this morning was breakfast at Harper Macleod LLP to hear Mark Wheeldon’s exit story. Mark is an exceptional entrepreneur, whose journey of self-awareness and continuous learning led him in the end to gain the best out of others and the best out of himself as the founder of Formedix. Sharing some super-duper takeaways. 1. I already know some of my fellow founders will feel like raving about this as much as I do. Mark is not a fan of the term MVP. Hallelujah! Me either. 😂 Instead he prefers the milestone: * MINIMAL SELLABLE PRODUCT * #genius I had to come on here to shout about that. 2. It doesn’t matter how intelligent or experienced someone is, if they are not friendly, don’t hire them. Find people to join you who are self-starters. Believing you can WIN 🏆 must become engrained in your culture. 3. Oh and, start thinking about your exit, now. It’s never too early. Thank you Paula Skinner for organising an event that allows us to celebrate success in Scotland. Here’s to more events that give us room to learn from others and map out the journey ahead. When the vision is clear, the goals make sense.

It's only Tuesday, but I've attended five #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek events so far this week, including my speaking engagement last night. I'm anticipating that I will be thoroughly exhausted by the end of the week. Not only am I attending as many GEW events as I can, but I'm also still running my business. The most impactful GEW event so far was yesterday's panel on 'Leveraging the Tulsa-Based Ecosystem for Black and Brown Founders. The panel was facilitated by Sydni Sayles of Build in Tulsa and included Laticia Calvillo of Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator, Taleya Mayberry-Smith of ACT House and Naomi Sanon of Build in Tulsa. I'm still relatively new to #Tulsa, so I really appreciated the insights that the panelists shared. Right away when I moved here I was pleasantly surprised with the programs that are in place specifically to support Black and Brown founders. As we mentioned by the panelist, there is a wealth of resources here including coaching, pitch competitions, accelerator programs, etc. Key takeaways: 💡 Founders in Tulsa are just one person away from getting the social, financial, and human resources they need. 💡 Having grit and a willingness to learn are key to overcoming barriers and gaining support from funders. 💡 Founders have to have a solid belief in why they are the best people to work on solutions and have a full understanding of the problem they are seeking to solve. If you are a #founder, can you check the box ☑️ for each of the takeaways? #entrepreneurship #BlackFounders