Flying With Founders

How fitting that our friends at Adventurely® have listed El Salvador as one of their top 5 picks for time zone friendly countries to work remotely abroad. Not that we'll be working the entire time, but on our upcoming January retreat to El Salvador, founders will get a taste of the beauty and inspiration offered by this country that also make it a place conducive for growth and refreshed work! Message us to learn more about upcoming retreats! https://lnkd.in/gTf6YVRw #FoundersRetreat #BusinessDevelopment #WorkAbroad #ExploreTheWorld #TakeFlight #FlyingWithFounders Reuben Levinsohn Mita Carriman Techstars

Picking up where we left off in this crucial conversation with Vanessa Lane, an expert on the topic as co-founder of BetterPlay Studios, Inc., about risk management for founders. The potential for an unexpected disability to hurt your business is no joke. Make sure you take appropriate measures to protect not only yourself as a founder, but your partners, stakeholders, customers, and the foundation of the business itself. Not sure how to get started in mitigating this risk? Get in touch today and let’s talk. If you missed the beginning of this series with Vanessa, we encourage you to go back and get more information on founder mental wellness in our previous short videos! #MentalHealth #FounderWellness #StartupStories #flyingwithfounders #VideoGameInnovation Reuben Levinsohn Renaissance Venture Capital Washington Avenue Advisors Entrepreneurs' Organization Startup Grind Lansing

2/3 of disability claims stem from mental illness such as anxiety or depression, all of which can be truly crippling to a founder. How can you take the best care of your business if you haven’t taken the best care of yourself? Vanessa Lane of BetterPlay Studios, Inc. has addressed this question head on in the development of her gaming platform, developed with leading psychologists to create games that improve mental health. In this clip, she comments on the importance of building mental health checks into your co-founder agreements, too, putting a plan into place from the beginning in case you need to step away at some point to get treated — for any disability — that will protect you, your partners, investors, and audience. #FounderWellness #MentalHealth #DisabilityAwareness #RiskReduction #FlyingWithFounders Reuben Levinsohn Invest Detroit EO Detroit Michigan Founders Fund Start Garden Techstars

Introducing Vanessa Lane, Co-Founder of BetterPlay Studios, Inc.—a gaming company that believes video games can have a positive impact on mental wellness. Vanessa and the BetterPlay team believe that video games can be a resource for profound impact, and are working to improve the mental wellbeing of users around the world with their gaming platform, in partnership with mental health professionals. We had a great conversation about mental health and wellbeing for founders; stay tuned this week for more, and connect with Vanessa to learn more about the exciting work being done at Better Play! #MentalHealth #FounderWellness #StartupStories #flyingwithfounders #VideoGameInnovation Michigan Tech Week Reuben Levinsohn Midwest House Renaissance Venture Capital Washington Avenue Ventures Techstars

Building a business that scales and supports your lifestyle—that’s a real goal. 💥 By 35, Francisco José Ruiz García has grown entradium.com to over $40 million in ticket sales with a streamlined model that gives him thousands of clients and the freedom to live life on his terms. As he says, if you’re constantly overworked, it might be time to rethink your business model. Maybe there's a way to build your dream and enjoy it, too.  #FounderLife #BusinessModel #FlyingWithFounders #Entrepreneurship #Scalability Reuben Levinsohn Washington Avenue Advisors EO Detroit Entrepreneurial Mindset Entrepreneur Magazine Startup Grind

Every step in the journey matters. 💪 As founders, we often start with big goals and timelines in mind, but the reality? It usually takes longer than we expect. Instead of feeling pressured by the clock, focus on the progress you’re making right now. Push forward, but always remember why you chose this path—to live the founder's life, with its challenges and rewards. Keep going, and never lose sight of the why. 🌟 Thanks to Francisco José Ruiz García of entradium.com for sharing these insights with us! Francisco is a founder who’s been through it all, and has lots more to share on how he overcame challenges to build what is now the leading online ticketing platform in Spain. #FounderLife #EntrepreneurJourney #BusinessMindset #FlyingWithFounders Reuben Levinsohn Techstars Techstars Detroit Entrepreneurial Mindset Entrepreneurship Startup Grind EO Detroit

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We’re going international! Well, flying over Detroit, but with an a founder of an international company. Francisco José Ruiz is the founder and CEO of entradium.com, the leading platform in Spain for online ticket sales for event organizers for over a decade. Check out this piece of Francisco’s story, about how Entradium disrupted the online ticketing industry within just two weeks of launching! Stick with us this week to hear the advice for founders that Francisco shared during our conversation. #FounderStories #FlyingWithFounders #InternationalImpact #Entradium #BusinessInnovation Reuben Levinsohn Invest Detroit EO Detroit Techstars Washington Avenue Advisors  

Learn about the ambitious plans to build the world's largest aerospace company and serve remote communities. Discover the future humanitarian air force with Orb Aerospace! Can you picture it: pilotless, humanitarian drones delivering resources and relief to underserved populations? It was so inspiring to hear the vision of this company from Alex, who wholeheartedly believes in the work he and his team are putting into the world. Truly, this startup is going to make some waves!  #Aerospace #HumanitarianAid #FutureTech #flyingwithfounders #TechTrends  Alexander Taylor Brian Davis Justin Juntian Chen Hunter McNeel Jacob Bruner

Tomorrow is Election Day!  As we approach this pivotal day, it’s helpful to understand how elections can influence financial markets. Here are a few areas where we may see shifts: • Corporate and personal tax policy • Industry regulations in areas such as healthcare, energy, etc. • Government spending and investment • Trade policies and foreign relations Each of these factors can affect different sectors, bringing both temporary and long-term impacts. Understanding the factors at play can be a step toward making informed financial decisions. At Washington Avenue Advisors, we’re here to help you navigate any changes ahead. Stay informed, exercise your right to vote, and remember that we’re here to support you and your financial future, no matter the outcome! https://lnkd.in/gvEk2-Hc #ElectionDay2024 #FinancialAdvising #YourVoteMatters #FinancialFreedom #WashingtonAvenueAdvisors This content does not serve as investment advice, financial advice, legal, or tax advice. Investment advisory services offered through Washington Avenue Advisors, LLC ("WAA"), an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.