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𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 (𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲) 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬... 1️⃣ Perfecting your pitch 2️⃣ Connecting with investors And 3️⃣ Securing funding At the GreenUP Accelerator, we combine all these at our event: the Demo Day. At the Demo Day, we invite a combination of business angels and VCs and have our selected GreenUP companies pitch their cases. Afterward, we facilitate a networking session between attending investors and companies. Sofie, CEO and co-founder of Paint'R says: "Demo day was a unique opportunity to meet competent investors and advisors with a passion for impact startups. At the same time, it was a fantastic end to a really good startup course in GreenUp. It was the starting point for many exciting dialogues that we will benefit from in the long run."   Our aim is to spark interest between companies and investors that can develop into impactful connections lucrative partnerships, and create value for both parties.

This upcoming Friday at River City Labs I am doing my group mentoring session. So far there are over 40 registrations. But, what even is this group mentoring thing? It's basically the first things that I teach every new person to the startup ecosystem, delivered in a group setting. I've been doing it on and off for roughly ten years. I'll be going through: critical analysis - dealing with inconsistent advice radical candour - working in a team, cohort, community entrepreneurial strategy - how to explain what you do and why you have to do it pirate metrics - measuring what's important ...and more based on the questions from the audience If you want to see what the fast replays of the sessions look like, there's four years worth of them here: https://lnkd.in/gvcFjy7E They have evolved a bit. I'll put the first one (posted here) and then the most recent one in the comments below. Register here: https://lnkd.in/giBFiv4v Come along. Send someone along.

At the recent Founders N' Funders event, I got to see our founder Eduardo Henriques give a quick 30-second pitch for Ponder.ly - a really exciting glimpse into what we're building. For those interested in seeing the full pitch and learning more about our AI-powered consumer intelligence platform, Eduardo Henriques will be presenting at the upcoming Pitch Deck Review Session on May 20th. This is a great opportunity to observe his pitch to a panel of startup experts who will provide valuable feedback. As a co-founder, I'm really passionate about the problem we're solving - enabling brands to ethically collect customer data and generate deep insights, while empowering consumers to control and benefit from sharing their information. Our approach using interactive branded data communities, gamification, and AI is truly innovative. I'd encourage anyone interested in disruptive marketing/research technologies to sign up and check out Eduardo's pitch. It will give you a window into how Ponder.ly is pioneering the future of transparent data exchange between brands and customers. Looking forward to getting more exposure and feedback as we continue growing Ponder.ly into a game-changing platform! Thanks to Jeff Erickson with Founders N' Funders because without his support and unconditional belief in startups like ours, we wouldn't have opportunities like this. Supportive ecosystems play a vital role in nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/guFgMib4 Tanner S. Zyanya Bejarano David Reyes Jose Octavio Carrillo

We’ve curated an experienced group of mentors to help our Spring cohort of high-growth startups cultivate better outcomes at every stage of their journey. Mentors in our program serve as advisors, providing feedback and advice on everything from pressure testing their business to preparing to pitch to investors. #startupCBUS #venturedevelopment

Is your startup ready to scale? Learn how early-stage mentorship can be the missing brick in your foundation. An Opportunity for founders running growth-ready companies. Don't miss out on the "Startup Essentials" webinar by VC4A! Learn how to build a strong foundation with early-stage mentorship and supercharge your growth in 2024. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dTT5wRWc #RLabs #MakingHOPEContagious #FF2024 #VC4AMentorshipMarketplace #VC4AWebinar #Startupessentials

We had the privilege of hosting some of the brightest minds in the industry at our recent event Startup Growth: Transforming Business Development Strategies. Featured Speaker: Syed Moazzam Ali ✔. His engaging talk on 'Survival of Startups in Digital Ecosystem,' inspired and motivated attendees. Stay tuned for more highlights from our event! #talhafakhar #eventmarketing #businessgrowth #startupfounders #businesssolutions 

🔥 Did you know? Nearly half (42%) of startups fail due to a lack of product-market fit🔥 Nailing this fit is every startup's dream. Yet, knowing when you've hit the bullseye is often debated. While product-market fit varies by product, industry, and business, there are specific tips to consider on your journey to this pivotal milestone. 🚀 Join Miryam Lazarte for a 1-hour webinar as she delves into the strategies needed to conquer market fit challenges in North America. 🔗Click here to secure your spot now - https://ow.ly/a2PW50PWUfF

💡 The Secret to Pitching Like a Pro? It's All in the Playbook! Imagine having a guide that not only breaks down the essential elements of a winning pitch but also gives you access to real pitch decks from successful startups. That's exactly what our latest playbook offers! From showcasing your impact to highlighting your team's unfair advantage, we cover all the key ingredients of a compelling pitch. But that's not all - we've also curated a list of top-notch pitch deck experts who can help you refine your content and design to perfection. Ready to pitch like a pro? Access our free playbook now and unlock the secrets to a pitch that secures funding! 🔐 https://lnkd.in/gp8SEXPh

Dive into learning tips and tricks to kickstart your Entrepreneurial journey with the Startup Club Webinar Series 🏆 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to interact with our special guest, Kris Jones. RSVP Here - https://lnkd.in/gqZiV8iM