What do you do if your startup fails but opens doors to valuable networking and industry connections?

When a startup faces failure, it's essential to focus on the silver lining and leverage the valuable networking and industry connections gained. I believe in maintaining these relationships and nurturing them for potential collaborations, partnerships, or future opportunities. Reflecting on the experience and learnings from the failed startup can also provide valuable insights and prepare for future endeavors. Networking events, industry conferences, and mentorship programs can further expand the network and open doors to new possibilities. Ultimately, turning a setback into a stepping stone by leveraging the connections and experiences gained can be a valuable strategy for future success in the entrepreneurial journey.

When facing the challenge of a startup not meeting expected outcomes, leveraging the invaluable networking and industry connections cultivated during the journey becomes paramount. Embracing the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, foster relationships, and explore potential collaborative ventures emerges as a strategic pivot. It's about transforming setbacks into stepping stones, harnessing the power of relationships to navigate new paths and seize fresh opportunities in the professional landscape.

O risco de uma startup é o risco da inovação. Ter em mente conceito como ambidestria é fundamental. Por vezes sua ideia "core" pode não ser exitosa, mas certamente a experiência pode te proporcionar outras oportunidades. A mente sempre aberta para as possibilidades é fundamental. Já quebrei duas empresas, uma por me deixar levar pela paixão ao projeto e outra por estar à frente do tempo... erramos o timing! Mas o aprendizado foi o de um MBA. Certamente o network conquistado nessa jornada me ajuda até hoje em outros empreendimentos, afinal, o recurso humano é o que faz acontecer, sejam eles fornecedores, fontes financiadoras, competências específicas e mesmo consultores pontuais podem fazer a diferença em nossa jornada profissional.

Eso es lo más valioso que puedes obtener! Las relaciones se generan en escenarios de fracaso y éxito, pero las que se dan en el fracaso pueden llegar a ser más auténticas que las otras, ya que las que se generan y perduran en el fracaso, son las que te ayudarán a salir adelante y recuperarte más rápido del fracaso. A estas relaciones les importas principalmente tú, y el negocio, aunque no deja de ser importante, no es el motor, si no el camino y meta que te fijas. Aunque parezca extraño, después del éxito, el fracaso es lo mejor que te puede suceder, porque permite replantear tu propósito y quedarte con la gente y las relaciones que necesitas para seguir mejorando.

> Don't let connections fade. > Stay in touch, offer help when you can, and attend industry events to solidify relationships. > Analyze what went wrong. > Share learnings with your network and highlight the valuable skills you gained during the startup journey. > Use your network and insights to find the perfect job or explore a new venture. > Your connections can be your springboard to future success.

After your startup fail, one of the best thing which you can do for the long term vision is to network smartly. Simply it mean actively engaging with your new contacts. Reach out with open and clear mindset. Now your AIM is to make or to build genuine relationships rather than seeking immediate benefits. Share your learnings, experiences and the lessons you've learned in your startup jouney in order to make the relationship stronger. Surely help in future. Signing Off!

Slack was a video game company before becoming the Slack we know. Stripe did not start as a financial service company, That is part of the game and the journey !

Be a chess player, Chess players don't play with no plan, they think 3,4,5,10 moves ahead. They have a goal in mind => Victory Set your long term goal and retro plan how to get to it.