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🚀 Week 26 of Venture with Grace: Exciting Lineup of Speakers! 🚀 I'm thrilled to announce the amazing lineup for Week 26 of my daily LinkedIn Live podcast, Venture with Grace! Join me for insightful conversations with top venture capitalists and industry leaders. Here’s what we have in store: 📅 July 1, 10:30 AM 🗣️ John Simon - Managing Director at Sigma Prime Ventures 💡 Topic: Disruptive Tech & Social Impact: John Simon's Dual Venture Approach 📅 July 2, 1:30 PM 🗣️ Vivek Ramaswami - Partner at Madrona Venture Group 💡 Topic: Scaling Startups: Vivek Ramaswami of Madrona on Enterprise Tech and Fintech 📅 July 2, 3:00 PM 🗣️ David Hornik - Founding Partner at Lobby Capital 💡 Topic: VC Innovator David Hornik: Founding Partner at Lobby Capital 📅 July 3, 9:00 AM 🗣️ Jordan Viniar - Partner at Prudence 💡 Topic: Transforming the Built World: Jordan Viniar's Journey at Prudence Ventures Don't miss these sessions filled with insights, strategies, and stories from the forefront of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Mark your calendars and tune in live! 🎆 Reminder: Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 Enjoy the holiday celebrations and make sure to catch these exciting talks before the festivities! #VentureWithGrace #LinkedInLive #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #TechInnovation #SocialImpact #FourthOfJulyReminder

🚀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 I'm thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking podcast episode featuring Dan Bowyer, co-founder and partner at SuperSeed, where innovation meets venture capital to redefine startup success. In this episode, Dan shares his unparalleled insights into empowering technical founders and transforming startups into industry-disrupting giants. Join us as we delve into Dan Bowyer's strategic vision for marrying profitability with positive impact, setting a new standard in the venture capital ecosystem. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 5 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: 👇 🔨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬: "Challenging the business status quo for efficiency and innovation." (00:36:52) 🌍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲: "Investing early in startups to transform how the world works." (00:10:31) 🔄 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: "Prioritizing both profitability and societal impact." (01:32:02) 📈 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: "Using client engagement as a diligence process." (01:04:24) 🤝 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: "Solving problems should be the core of every board meeting." (01:22:37) Tune in for an in-depth exploration of these transformative strategies and more. (Links to the full episode in the comments) Which insights from Dan Bowyer resonated with you the most? Like, comment, and share with those who would benefit from this visionary approach to venture capital. Your support enables us to bring more transformative content like this to our community, featuring influential speakers like Dan Bowyer. 🌟🚀 #VentureCapital #StartupSuccess #Innovation #DanBowyer #SuperSeedVC #TechStartups #PositiveImpact #BusinessTransformation #Entrepreneurship #GlobalLeaders

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Dive into the heart of venture capital with Arjun Dev Arora's latest insights on the Ignite Podcast! 🌟 From his transition out of 500 Startups to uncovering the latest trends in tech, Arora brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. 💡 Join us as we explore Arjun's journey through the ever-evolving world of venture capital, his unique investment philosophy, and the emerging technologies shaping our future. Arora also sheds light on the critical role of diversity in fostering innovation and shares invaluable advice for both emerging fund managers and startups. 🚀 Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Tune in now to gain cutting-edge insights that could transform your approach to venture capital and entrepreneurship. 🔗https://buff.ly/3vAF6jo #VentureCapital #StartupAdvice #TechTrends #DiversityInTech #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentInsights #ArjunDevArora #IgnitePodcast

We were honored to host Chang (CK) Kim, a seasoned serial entrepreneur and investor, as the guest speaker for our New Venture Challenge. Chang's inspiring journey resonated deeply with our founder participants, imparting valuable insights into navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. Chang emphasized the importance of hard work, perseverance, and humility in the face of success and failure. He also shared his perspectives on the challenges faced by startups when trying to go global and the significance of building a product for the global market from the outset. Here are some of the topics we discussed: ✅ The Role of Luck and Team Dynamics ✅ Global From Day 1 Strategies ✅ Motivation for Serial Entrepreneurs ✅ Transparency and Communication ✅ Relationship Building and Fundraising Strategies ✅ Recommended Reading and Podcasts ✅ Myths and Observations on Being a Founder ✅ The Future of AI Companies We are incredibly grateful to Chang (CK) Kim for sharing his wisdom and inspiring our New Venture Challenge participants. His insights will undoubtedly fuel their entrepreneurial journeys. We highly recommend checking out Rabbit VC and following Chang (CK) Kim's LinkedIn for more insights into the world startups and Venture Capital! Thank you again for your great sharing! Chang (CK) Kim #Ethosfund #RabbitVC #NVC #startup #growth

I had a great conversation with Nicola Marchese on his Scenarionist podcast about how to build and scale deeptech startups, including how to pitch to investors. If you're building a deeptech startup, especially in cleantech, please take a listen.

"👨💻 Technology is surprisingly the most neglected area of due diligence by VCs" In our latest episode, meet Tushar Kansal, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader in the world of startups and venture capital. With a remarkable background and extensive experience, Tushar is the founder of Kansaltancy Ventures, a network of 500+ VC funds, family offices, financial institutions, and more. 🚀 In this enlightening episode, Tushar shares key insights and takeaways, including: 1️⃣ The right stage to raise venture capital for your startup. 2️⃣ Navigating the intricacies of debt vs. equity in fundraising. 3️⃣ Building a strong network of investors and partners effectively. 4️⃣ The due diligence process and factors that investors evaluate. 5️⃣ Exciting trends and emerging markets in the startup ecosystem. 🔗 If you're passionate about startups, entrepreneurship, and the ever-evolving world of venture capital, listen now and gain valuable insights from Tushar Kansal's wealth of experience: Youtube: https://lnkd.in/datN_kCr Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dbgWvVV7 Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dZNrSEMe #StartupPodcast #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #StartupWisdom #PodcastEpisode

Article: Creating more Diversity in the VC World 🙌 We had a brilliant chat with Ladi Greenstreet and Julia Rabin, CEO and Head of Growth at Diversity VC. With a global reach and local expertise, Diversity VC aims to close market-specific gaps in DEI knowledge to help build locally-representative ecosystems. Check out some highlights from our podcast in our blog piece, where we chat about why there is a lack of diversity in the Venture Capital industry and what Diversity VC does to create a more representative ecosystem Read the blog 👉 https://bit.ly/46LqriD -- #Metta #MettaTalks #startup #founders #ecosystem #entrepreneur #technews #startupbusiness #startuplife #tech #innovation #culturematters #inclusiveculture #techforgood #womenintech #femalefounders #DEIintech #inclusivityintech

Startup founders wants quick money!  I am sorry if that pinched these founders but this is the sad reality.  I recently tuned into a podcast by Eric Melchor and Gian Seehra, offering invaluable insights for startup founders.  🎧 You can listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/dhk25yKa  In just 25 minutes, this podcast tells us on how to effectively build relationships and present your startup to private investors and VC firms.  It's a must-listen for understanding why many founders struggle to progress beyond initial introductions. 📈 Gian Seehra coined term from a famous VC from Silicon Valley and he goes “Investors invest into lines, not dots.  The meaning of this terms is that “There is no single meeting that makes an investor want to invest into a founder. It’s a series of meetings or conversations that makes an investor excited to invest into a founder. 🌟 Founders, it's time to level up your approach!  Embrace the gradual journey of networking and fundraising. 🤝 Remember, securing funding is crucial, but so is partnering with investors who align with your vision and can propel your startup towards high growth, potentially reaching unicorn status. 🦄 Here are some tips: • Fall in love with the networking process. ❤️ • Proactively reach out to investors. 📞 • Ensure you are presentable and articulate. 👔 • Use introductory calls to showcase not just your startup, but who you are as a person. 🗣️ Investors often back founders as much as their startups. They look for: • A willingness to learn, unlearn, and relearn. 📘 • Openness to suggestions. 💡 • Strong leadership qualities. 👨💼 • The right attitude and aptitude. 💪 By making these incremental improvements, you'll significantly enhance your chances of success. Stay tuned for more insights and tips. 🔔 ------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Bilal Ahmad Khalid Founder & Managing Partner Stallions Consulting #startups #startupfunding #funding #VCfirms #privateinvestors #equityinvestors