Jim Roberts’ Post

In the world of startups, the most repeated question arises after funding is, do we need a co-founder or not? If yes, then how to find one? If you look at the top 50 companies by valuation, you will notice that they all have co-founders. Having a co-founder gives you someone not only to split up taxes with but someone to split the emotional burden of starting a company with. https://lnkd.in/dc3vS6mf

In the vibrant ecosystem of startups, the difference between a fleeting idea and a thriving business often comes down to one critical element: the pitch.

In the world of startups, the most repeated question arises after funding is, do we need a co-founder or not? If yes, then how to find one? If you look at the top 50 companies by valuation, you will notice that they all have co-founders. Having a co-founder gives you someone not only to split up taxes with but someone to split the emotional burden of starting a company with. https://lnkd.in/dmPT8DkP

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Every #venturecapital firm chases unicorns 🦄 - but the proof is in the batting average. See why we’re among industry leaders in the percentage of $1B+ startups in our portfolio.  📈 via  PitchBook

Venture Highlights✨ WEVESTR has entered a strategic partnership with Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub to support its fast-growing global community of startup founders with equity management 🤝 Managing startup equity is one of the most important parts of the business and one that often gets easily neglected (especially with early stage startups). Founders tend to underestimate equity decision and more times than not end up: • Drowning in complicated and never-ending Google Spreadsheets  • Chasing agreements  • Losing track of equity admin across multiple tools With this multi-year, global partnership WE.VESTR’s SaaS-based equity management tool can help early-stage founders remove some of those challenges right from the start. Congratulations WEVESTR✨ #venturebuilding #portfoliocompany #wevestr #venturerock #microsoft #startups #startupecosystem #startupfounders #equity #captable #earlystagestartups

🚀 Navigating the Path to a Budget-Friendly MVP 🚀 Startups, are you ready to challenge the status quo by launching a product that meets core market needs without draining your resources? The journey from idea to a market-ready MVP is fraught with financial and strategic decisions. Our deep dive unravels the essentials of building an MVP that balances cost, functionality, and market appeal. From choosing the right tech stack to understanding the impact of geographic location on development costs, we've got you covered. Plus, learn why a polished MVP is your golden ticket to attracting investors. Embark on the path to success: https://lnkd.in/dFZRmbNr #LeanStartup #TechInnovation

I believe it is time to pivot our focus to a venture building framework with solid foundations, not just chasing investment and headlines. In recent times, we have seen many startups falter, despite initial success. In this article, I have discussed why embracing appropriate venture building practices is crucial to the entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem at large. Kindly read here: https://lnkd.in/dNnXUVXb

This #NationalBlackBusinessMonth, we celebrate Tope Awotona, the CEO and founder of Calendly. He founded the scheduling software company after three failed attempts in other startups. Calendly is currently valued at $3 billion and is one of the most sought-after software for creating business efficiency. #BlackBusinessMonth #AepiphanniCelebrates #Aepiphanni #Businesstransformation #Businessstrategy