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Last fiscal year, our business felt like a Spotify playlist. Some tracks were hits, some needed remixing, and we kept adding fresh beats to stay on top. We're chuffed to share our Spotify-inspired annual update! Think of it as a mixtape of our highlights from the fiscal gone by. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/didmHbCJ Report Yak Deck Sherpa ScreenRoot Prototyze Tanmay M. Priyanka Kane Rahul Deo Bharadwaj Vinay Tanna Nikhil Sahakari Amit Vengurlekar Shyam Bandekar Ralph da Silva #culture #entrepreneurship #startups

Here's a quick recap of what we have been up to in the last few months — in Spotify-wrapped style!

"What does your cap table look like?" 📊 It's a question that frequently comes up in conversations about Subscriby. And every time, I'm pleased to be able to say that Georgios and I are still the sole owners of Subscriby 💜 (and yes, we proudly operate as a female-majority-owned company). A few months ago, an exciting opportunity presented itself – the chance to 🥾 bootstrap 🥾Subscriby. While Georgios has been fully dedicated to Subscriby, I've taken on a part-time consulting role, proudly contributing to the expansion of the infrastructure in Stockholm. This role enables me to secure the financial resources needed for Subscriby, paying our salaries and the few expenses we have. We made this strategic choice because our primary focus at this point in time is on developing a robust product and nurturing a loyal customer base, which will pave the way for sustainable long-term growth and profitability. Fast forward four months, and it's evident that this approach has been a success for several reasons: 🚀 By eliminating the constant need to seek external funding, we've gained precious time to focus on building our company. We've achieved significant milestones, securing our first five customers, locking in five LOIs, and receiving over 25 verbal commitments – a testament to the substantial market demand for our product. 💪 We've retained complete control over our company while keeping costs in check. This autonomy empowers us to make swift decisions, aligning seamlessly with our industry insights and long-term objectives. 💰 Presently, we find ourselves in an enviable position with a seemingly endless runway. This means we can be highly selective about whom, when, and how we bring in external stakeholders. As Subscriby continues to grow, we'll gradually expand our operations and consider seeking funding only when it's truly necessary and to the extent we genuinely need it. We're firmly in control and ready to push the take-off button when the time is right. Stay tuned for the exciting journey ahead! 🚀 #SubscribyGrowth #BootstrappingSuccess #Founderjourney #startupjourney

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GM makers, updating/extending my punchline for microlaunch.net this morning my shortlist A - "Launch, get feedback and first sales" (current) 🚀 B - "Products loved and used by makers" 🥰 C - "Unfair startup advantages: products, trends, deals"✨ D - "Distribute your products programmatically"👨🏻💻 tradeoff: should be appealing to both makers & potential users/customers.. which one would you pick?

🎉✨ **Celebrating a Year of #FounderListening at CrossBorders!** ✨🎉 As we step into 2024, we at CrossBorders are excited to reflect on the incredible journey that the past year has been. 🌐💼 👂 #FounderListening: A Pillar of Our Success** At CrossBorders, we believe that the heart of our success lies in our commitment to listening. Listening not just as a passive act, but as an active and transformative force that shapes our strategies, decisions, and ultimately, our impact. In 2023, we made a conscious effort to prioritize #FounderListening, recognizing it as a cornerstone of innovation and collaboration. 🌱 **Cultivating Ideas, Nurturing Growth** We understand that every founder's story is unique, and by actively listening, we tap into a wellspring of creativity and diverse perspectives. By giving founders a platform to share their visions, challenges, and aspirations, we've not only strengthened our partnerships but also fostered an environment where growth is not just encouraged but celebrated. 🤝 **Building Meaningful Connections** #FounderListening isn't just a one-time commitment; it's a continuous dialogue. In 2024, we're dedicated to deepening our connections, understanding the evolving landscape, and adapting to the ever-changing needs of our founders. Together, we'll navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and build lasting success stories. 🌟 **Looking Ahead: A Year of Possibilities** As we embark on another exciting year, we are filled with gratitude for the trust and collaboration that defines our relationships with founders. Here's to a year of pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and achieving milestones together! Thank you to all those incredible founders, who believed in us. #CrossBorders #FounderListening #NewYear2024 #Innovation #Collaboration #BuildingTogether

Our experience spans ambitious startups to enterprises, each with unique budgets and visions. Yet, they all share a crucial need: aligning expectations with available resources. That's where prioritization becomes essential, acting like a GPS for product development. How did focusing on the right features accelerate development, captivate initial users, enhance usability, and unlock new funding for a client? Discover the power of prioritization in our success story at the link in the comments. 👉 Swipe for key takeaways and more insights.

In 2018, I founded Lodago. It all started with a Google beta and a lot of passion! As an engineer, I love building things. When Google introduced a dynamic email language, I saw potential. I embraced the beta, faced numerous challenges, learned extensively from failures, and crafted a solution from scratch. Through this journey, Lodago emerged—a sophisticated SaaS platform, thoughtfully developed to elevate in-person events for organizers and attendees alike. These setbacks reinforced a crucial truth: In business, embracing new tech isn't just an option; it’s a necessity. Knowledge, even gained from failures, becomes your superpower! Eager to hear your story: Which setback turned into a profound lesson for you? Comment below. #eventtech #entrepreneurshipjourney #B2Bevent

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At zupply, we ring the bell to celebrate small victories on our journey 🔔 Today, I haven't rung it, but it reminded me how building this company sometimes is like a boxing match 🥊, where each day is a set of "rounds". Here's a glimpse into today's: - The "speed round" 🥊 --> 2 hours ensuring our latest product developments are spot-on for a client we're onboarding at week's end - The "sharpness round" 🥊 --> 2 investor meetings, always a "round" of challenging questions. - The "talk to clients round" 🥊 --> Addressed 8 customer support emails to help our existing clients thrive. - The "metrics round" 🥊 --> Sent 3 important updates to our existing investors. - The "hustling round" 🥊 --> Sent sales deck and marketing materials for a major potential client. - The "round of I don't have a clue, but i need to become an expert fast" 🥊 --> Learned how to use better NFC/RFIDs to track circularity. - The round of "Did I just lost focus? " 🥊 --> Conducted a 1-hour strategy workshop aimed at delivering more value, faster??? - "The round of lets connect and a cool network" 🥊 --> Met with a great person in the startup ecosystem over a talk of baseball. - The "round of I don't speak Danish but I wanted to start a company in a foreign country so now I have to figure it out" 🥊--> Called public organization for an issue with our company affairs. ...happily it's only 6:30 PM! Yet, I am still making circularity happen! P.S. I've started bringing a cap to the 'boxing arena' each day—it helps me stay focused and dodge the "punches 🥊" that come my way. #zupply #CircularEconomy #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #makingcircularityhappen