Our BAI Pitch Competition is just around the corner!
You’re welcome to join us at WCC on November 2 at 1:00 PM. $10,000 in prize money will be given away. Should be a phenomenal time as we pour into the local startup community.
Sign up to join us here (registration requested but not required) :
https://lnkd.in/enNJAXN9
Do you have a startup that needs funding?
Tomorrow, I will be speaking at the "How to Get Funded as an Early-Stage Startup in Nordics?" (online) panel discussion organized by Founder Institute Nordics and moderated by Naimul Abd (CEO, Connect Sverige Region ÖstConnect Sverige).
We will discuss how founders should prepare for early-stage fundraising and the Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) role in the Finnish and Nordic startup and funding ecosystems.
Join us: https://fi.co/e/346944
💰 Startups with female founders generate 78 cents in revenue for every dollar of funding compared to 31 cents for male-founded startups
💪 Startups with a female founder perform 63% better than those with all-male founding teams
*Women founders tend to build businesses that generate more revenues, create higher job growth, dream bigger, and execute better.*
DC is a great place for female founders. Female founders are great for DC.
#WeBackFounders
*Stats from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), MassChallenge, and First Round Capital.
DC is one of the best places to build a startup.
Especially if you’re a female founder.
The Agora Initiative DC is giving away $10K in non dilutive funding to one DMV based female founded company this May.
Applications close March 27th. I can't wait to review applications with an all star crew of DC based VCs and operators.
We'd love to hear from you!
Reposting for visibility + couple thoughts:
- it would be great to know the source and the methodology behind this data
- very surprised that SFBA is not on the map
- the subtitle of the map doesn't match the title. The subtitle says it's shows the "change", while the title says that this dataviz is about "top metros". These are very different things.
To illustrate, if you have a metro that had 1 new woman-owned startup in 2022 and 2 in 2023, then the growth is 100%. In another place, if you had 100 startups in 2022 and 101 in 2023, then the growth is 1%, and the second place won't make this "top" list. But the second place is still much better than the first one in terms of new startups, since it has ~50 more startups than the first one.
This is likely the explanation for the absence of SFBA (and, likely, some other cities) in the list.
Still, that's some interesting and encouraging data.
#dataviz#startup#equity
DC is one of the best places to build a startup.
Especially if you’re a female founder.
The Agora Initiative DC is giving away $10K in non dilutive funding to one DMV based female founded company this May.
Applications close March 27th. I can't wait to review applications with an all star crew of DC based VCs and operators.
We'd love to hear from you!
At the recent Founders N' Funders event, I got to see our founder Eduardo Henriques give a quick 30-second pitch for Ponder.ly - a really exciting glimpse into what we're building. For those interested in seeing the full pitch and learning more about our AI-powered consumer intelligence platform, Eduardo Henriques will be presenting at the upcoming Pitch Deck Review Session on May 20th.
This is a great opportunity to observe his pitch to a panel of startup experts who will provide valuable feedback.
As a co-founder, I'm really passionate about the problem we're solving - enabling brands to ethically collect customer data and generate deep insights, while empowering consumers to control and benefit from sharing their information. Our approach using interactive branded data communities, gamification, and AI is truly innovative.
I'd encourage anyone interested in disruptive marketing/research technologies to sign up and check out Eduardo's pitch. It will give you a window into how Ponder.ly is pioneering the future of transparent data exchange between brands and customers.
Looking forward to getting more exposure and feedback as we continue growing Ponder.ly into a game-changing platform!
Thanks to Jeff Erickson with Founders N' Funders because without his support and unconditional belief in startups like ours, we wouldn't have opportunities like this. Supportive ecosystems play a vital role in nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation.
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/guFgMib4Tanner S.Zyanya BejaranoDavid ReyesJose Octavio Carrillo
Founders who have strong personal brand and media coverage are 25% more likely to attract capital.
Was happy to share several key tips on how to start securing media coverage when you are an early stage founder
Base Camp is an opportunity for founders to learn from Web3 pioneers across different areas of the industry. Victoria Vaughan, the ex-CEO of Cointelegraph and Founder of B612, shared important nuances about PR for web3 startups in one of our sessions.
If you are a founder, apply to one of our open Base Camps today:
https://lnkd.in/eHFJic6
Dissertation in Social Studies Raises Questions About Generalizability and External Validity
In an academic setting, it's commendable to recognize the strengths of a dissertation while also critically assessing its limitations. Valentina Wieltsch's dissertation exploring the influence of language used in startup pitches on the evaluation process of corporate accelerators is undoubtedly a significant contribution to the field. The meticulous analysis and insightful findings offer valuable insights into the dynamics of accelerator-st startup interactions.
However, it's crucial to acknowledge that the scope of the research may have limitations. The reliance on data from a limited group and region might restrict the generalizability of the findings beyond that specific context, potentially limiting its relevance for startups pitching outside Germany. While the unique and powerful data utilized in the study offer depth and richness to the analysis, it's important to recognize the need for broader cross-cultural and cross-regional perspectives to ensure the applicability of the findings in diverse startup ecosystems.
Furthermore, the dissertation's reliance on funding from eXplore, while beneficial for the research process, raises questions about potential biases or influences on the study's outcomes. Transparency regarding funding sources and their potential impact on research findings is essential for maintaining academic integrity and credibility.
Overall, while Valentina Wieltsch's dissertation represents a commendable scholarly effort, future research endeavors could benefit from addressing these limitations to enhance the breadth and relevance of the findings for a broader audience and diverse startup landscapes.
Professor and Head of the Institute for International Business at WU Wien
Another cool dissertation in my team.
Valentina Wieltsch just finished with a great dissertation focusing how the language used in startup pitches towards a corporate accelerator influences how the accelerator staff evaluates the startups!
We were able to use unique and powerful data and we profited from the generous funding of eXplore!
Thank you ! And Congrats to Valentina!
TODAYS THE DAY! Sign up via the link in the ad for the Reverse Pitch Party, at 3PM AEST today (Friday, 10 May). You'll hear 18 of Australia's most active startup investors try to convince you why you should pick them!
Last call for Friday's virtual event. We currently have over one hundred attendees registered and four fast growing early-stage companies being showcased. If you're an Angel Investor you don't want to miss this event. If you qualify you can invest as little as $2K into some of these companies through AAN's syndicate. Join us to learn more! #pitchevent#angelinvesting#venturecapital
We are excited to share that the Aggie Angel Network (AAN) and Seed Round Capital have collaborated to present the Texas Startup Showcase on March 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gVQACXY7
This virtual pitch event is catered to investors interested in early-stage startups.
FluxWorks, Agile Data Decisions, Direct Kinetic Solutions, Everlasting Power, and Wootz will each present an eight-minute pitch, followed by Q&A.
Pitch events like this are normally available exclusively to members of the AAN, but the Texas Startup Showcase is open to all accredited investors, free of charge. Join us and invite a friend for the opportunity to learn more about AAN and SRC! Attendance will be capped at 250 and are filling fast, so sign up today using the link above.
Dedicated to the *DBC* (Dad Building Companies) community started by James Roycroft-Davis few months ago, where dad founders juggle startups, family life, and “innovative” solutions using minimal resources!
Recently, DBC scaled up, and I’ve got to say, it's the most resourceful group I've joined.
Sharing a recent gem from the dad-hack: mid-air on a 13-hour flight, with a restless little one (3 yrs old) and a seat screen that *just wouldn't* turn off. Did I break out any fancy tech? Nope. Just a napkin, a little finesse, and the screen stayed covered, letting my son finally get some sleep. (Trust me, it felt like a DBC-level win!)
P.S. – This isn’t an airline review. It’s a shoutout to every DBC dad making it work with what we’ve got!
#DadBuildingCompanies#DBC#InnovativeDad
We are excited to share that the Aggie Angel Network (AAN) and Seed Round Capital have collaborated to present the Texas Startup Showcase on March 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gVQACXY7
This virtual pitch event is catered to investors interested in early-stage startups.
FluxWorks, Agile Data Decisions, Direct Kinetic Solutions, Everlasting Power, and Wootz will each present an eight-minute pitch, followed by Q&A.
Pitch events like this are normally available exclusively to members of the AAN, but the Texas Startup Showcase is open to all accredited investors, free of charge. Join us and invite a friend for the opportunity to learn more about AAN and SRC! Attendance will be capped at 250 and are filling fast, so sign up today using the link above.