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Thinking of Launching A Startup? At PaperJet Ventures, we provide aspiring founders with actionable guidance that helps to launch a startup successfully. Here are some insights: 👥 Build a Solid Foundation: "The founder team is pivotal. Many startup failures stem from founder disputes and a lack of market demand." 🤝 Founder Dynamics: "Trust and commitment are crucial. It's a longer journey than you think." – Ryan Endacott, YC Founder, Hustle Fund Angel Squad member, and friend. 💰 Equity Distribution: "Properly distributing equity is paramount. It's vital to consider roles, responsibilities, and expectations." 🎯 Customer-Centric Approach: "Prioritize learning and insights over immediate fundraising. Comprehend essential requirements and identify vital user needs." Dive into our insights here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/grz9Bf4X You can find more insights and actionable advice in the complete guide on Substack. Don't miss this opportunity to lay the foundation for a successful startup journey!

How to launch a startup as a non-technical founder🤔 Mark Zuckerberg. Bill Gates. Jeff Bezos. What do they all have in common? Aside from being billionaires, they all had a background in tech before launching their startups. In fact, their technical expertise formed the bedrock of their future companies. 👀How do you launch a successful startup as a non-technical founder? 👀What skills do you need? 👀What questions should you ask? 👇 We're covering all that and more below 👇 #startupsmagazine #startups #entrepreneurs #technology #smallbusiness

In the world of startups, the product and business strategy are like two sides of the same coin, deeply intertwined and influencing each other constantly. Many founders deprioritize the business strategy part, and focus on the product part but balancing vision with practicality, you can increase their chances of navigating the challenging startup journey and achieving your goals. #businessstrategy #startup #productstrategy #strategy https://lnkd.in/eGsZ3tmS

From @Pitching Angels, if you're in the contemplating stages of starting a company, particularly in the "tech startup" area, read this blog first. And if you've already started one, maybe check in and ensure you're still thinking about your motives in the same way. And regardless of where you are in the thought process, please read #0 tip carefully! #startupadvice #startupfunding #startups #vcfunding

🚀 Just published! Dive into our latest article exploring the pivotal role of Technical Co-founders in startup success. Have you ever faced challenges in this area? We'd love to hear your thoughts! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3Kyp2Um #startups #cofounders #technicalcofounder

I enjoyed sitting down with Sunil Nagaraj from Ubiquity Ventures to talk about how to build products that achieve Product Market fit. Check it out here (and if you're a founder who is building software beyond the screen, reach out to Sunil!)

Calling all bold founders, visionary accelerators, and savvy investors 📢 Today, we're thrilled to unveil RightShift: a game-changing product studio designed to increase startup success rates and accelerate the journey from idea to market domination. With decades of design, product development, and go-to-market experience, we propel startups to the forefront of their industries and revolutionize the way accelerators and VCs support their cohort and portfolio companies. Six years ago we launched Intuitio Labs to help startups overcome product and technical challenges. Though our team has 50+ years of combined startup experience, we made a lot of mistakes. We began developing playbooks to help us from repeating these mistakes… a collection of how to and how not to, based on our experiences. We are seeing startup founders making a lot of the same mistakes. Rightshift was conceived to solve this. Our mistakes are your lessons learned: RightShift was created to move the success curve for early stage vc’s and accelerators + create a multiplier effect for startups. We provide strategic direction, operational support, hands-on resources, and direct mentorship to help startups navigate challenges, scale their operations, and achieve their full potential. 🌟 For Founders: RightShift becomes an integral part of your team, providing the seasoned support and expertise needed to conquer short-term challenges and seize strategic opportunities. 🌟 For Accelerators: You're the guiding force behind tomorrow's trailblazers. With RightShift by your side, you can elevate to new heights. Our team complements your expertise, empowering your cohorts to reach MVP milestones faster than ever before. 🌟 For Investors: Your portfolio's potential is limitless – and we're here to unlock it. RightShift empowers your ventures with unrivaled product strategy, technical prowess, and operational excellence. Our experience sets us apart: 💰 Our clients have raised over $10M in funding. 👥 We boast a powerhouse team of 80+ strategists, designers, developers and marketers. 🚀 We have successfully launched over 35 groundbreaking products. By partnering with us, you gain access to top-tier talent without the overhead of full-time salaries. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of product development, accelerate validation, and dominate the market like never before. Right Shift represents a new era of opportunity and growth for startups and investors alike. With its unique approach, strategic vision, and commitment to driving positive change, Right Shift is poised to make a lasting impact on the startup ecosystem. Ready to transform your vision into reality? Visit https://lnkd.in/eBWGFk6K now to learn more and book a call. The future of your startup begins today – with RightShift.

🚀 Looking to scale your tech startup but wondering how much your company culture influences your path to growth? CultureBoom.co has been leading the charge, basing their company model on the belief that the culture of a startup plays a significant role in securing industry growth.📈 Curious to know more? We've delved deep into the topic in our newest article 📝: "Scaling Tech Startups: How vital is culture in securing industry growth?" We uncover the secrets of building a growth-ready culture using data and tools available today. Sounds intriguing? Head on to learn more: https://UKT.news/?p=10275 #StartupCulture #TechStartups #IndustryGrowth #CompanyCulture #ScaleUp #StartupGrowth

On the CrowdSolve platform, our climate tech innovators do a personality assessment across the so-called "Big Five" personality traits. Knowing your personality tendencies is essential for first-time founders. The latest research across a large sample of tech start-ups shows that founder personality is associated with outcomes across all phases of a venture’s life. #startups #founders #crowdsolve #leadership

Three more VCs sign on to Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 One of the best ways startup founders can hone their pitch until it’s sharp enough to impress VCs — and bring home the bacon — is by watching other founders pitch to investors. And there’s no better place to do that than by watching the Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Be in the room where it all goes down: Buy a Disrupt pass before August 11, and you’ll save up to $600. Twenty contenders will pitch to panels of top-tier VCs, followed by an intense Q&A. That’s where you’ll gain invaluable insight into how VCs think, what they look for in a founder and what motivates them to invite you to that all-important first meeting. Meet three more judges for Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 We’re thrilled to announce the next squad of stellar investors who will join our first and second groups to determine the Startup Battlefield champion. Mamoon Hamid, partner, Kleiner Perkins Mamoon Hamid has been an early investor in, and served on the boards of, some of the most innovative software companies of recent times, including Box, Figma, Intercom, Netskope, Slack and Yammer (acquired by Microsoft). Prior to joining Kleiner Perkins, Hamid was a co-founder of Social Capita...