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More money for more impact. Series B 💰💵 Congratulations team SPRY on raising series B This is one of the most pivotal point in our journey and knowing what our product teams and RCM teams are capable of I think everyone in the industry should watch out! Cos we are coming stronger with 15 million more reasons Best one yet - Brijraj Bhuptani Riyaz Rehman Roopali Sood Devangi (Bhuta) Bhuptani and team! More here on The Economic Times https://lnkd.in/gU3idr5B

Ask this question and be honest: If social media went away, would my ____________ (small business, non-profit organization, large corporation, patented invention, influencing status, etc.) stand a chance? If the answer isn't yes, make some changes.

Just had lunch with a celebrity. In the food tech world, everyone knows and admires Adam Bergman He has been advisor and banker to the world's most cutting edge Agrifood tech companies , specifically in the Vertical and Cell Based Ag Space. There are a lot of reasons we may be bearish about the industry but today is Friday so let's end on a positive note. Here are takeaways I can share publicly: 🪙 Adam is bullish because the problems of food security, health and climate change are only getting worse. Where there is a challenge, you will find investors looking to support a solution 🪙 Some solutions may be only ready in 2040 so VC investment model does not fit- government, corporates, family offices and high net worth angels who take a generational perspective will lead the way. 🪙 To raise money you have to answer three fundamental questions: 1) Can you produce a product 2) Will someone want that product 3) Will a consumer pay for that product enough for you to be profitable. Answer these three questions before you go to raise money. Adam- I am going into Shabbat with alot to digest. Thank you for food for thought.

How can you raise initial capital from political cornflex? The year is 2008, the peak of the US presidential race, and a small application called Airbnb already has several apartments that are advertised on the site, the reactions are positive but the two students who founded the company ran out of money. What do they do? They think of the most ridiculous idea that came to their mind, to produce a limited edition of breakfast cereals In the names of the contestants, Barack Obama and John McCain. And to sell each package for $40! The CNN network does an article about them in the morning edition, they manage to raise $20,000 and the rest is history. For the next round of fundraising, they no longer had to sell breakfast cereal. Albert Einstein once said "If an idea doesn't sound ridiculous the first time you hear about it - it has no chance" So if you also want to learn how to promote your business with the help of ridiculous ideas, leave me a message and I will help you. Yonatan Ben-Gal a guide to creative thinking www.jbg.co.il Link to the CNN article in the first link

Today, on Small Business Saturday, I'm humbled to share that Pastazerts is 3/4 of the way to our investment goal. 🙏 Ten years ago, I had a wild idea: what if we could reinvent ravioli as a dessert? Everyone thought I was crazy but sometimes the craziest ideas are the ones worth fighting for. What started in my kitchen has grown into a mission to revolutionize desserts. Every chocolate ravioli we create represents countless hours of experimentation, dedication, and an unwavering belief that innovation in food doesn't have to be complicated – it just has to be delicious. Today, we're at a pivotal moment. We're expanding into more retailers, partnering with incredible restaurants in food service, and scaling our production. But more importantly, we're building a community of people who believe in the power of reimagining what's possible in the dessert world. It's not easy and I reluctantly took a few days off this week to rest and recharge. That felt great but there's always that lingering feeling like I'm not doing enough - guess that will never go away. 🎉 On this Small Business Saturday, we're offering a special opportunity: • Investment fees are completely waived (today only!) • You can join our journey starting at $100 • We're already 74% funded - bring us home and be part of the journey! This isn't just an investment in Pastazerts – it's an investment in the belief that with passion, persistence, and a little bit of chocolate, we can create something extraordinary. Ready to be part of our story? Visit: https://lnkd.in/e8mFNjVi With gratitude, Stephanie Founder, Pastazerts #SmallBusinessSaturday #WomenFounders #FoodInnovation #StartupLife #DessertInnovation

Check out our 2023 Impact Report! https://lnkd.in/gPmDGSYT The Impact Report began in 2018; the year Betenbough Companies converted from a standard corporation to a public benefit corporation. The PBC organization type allows a company to have a higher purpose other than profit. We produce an Impact Report each year to demonstrate how our purpose is being realized. It’s a collection of powerful stories that highlight the impact our company had on our people, partners and community in the year prior. Take the time to read about the fruit that came out of 2023! #BetenboughCompanies #ImpactReport #PublicBenefitCorporation #companyculture #purposebeyondprofit #storiesofimpact #peoplefirst

🚀 Special Release Alert! Feasibility studies have felt like an ancient (and dare we say, ineffective?) art for a long time. Let's bring them into the modern age with Leaky Bucket Pro – no more leaking fundraising buckets! #LeakyBucketPro #SpecialRelease #GoodbyeFeasibilityStudies

This is awesome Illai Gescheit Being open to conversations outside the traditional pathways is a powerful mindset shift. We have brought exactly this idea to www.scaling.com.au scaling | grow together While we are focussed on Australian businesses atm, it won’t be long until we are in new markets like London and SF. Give it a try (it’s a freemium model) - it’s a great way to have that first conversation with partners, investors and collaborators - not just for tech and SaaS but for all types of innovative business builders and everyday entrepreneurs. There are currently 3,000+ members and >300m in deal posts…and growing!

It's taken me six months to write this post. Earlier this year my first baby Coconut Bowls, which I started back in 2016, was acquired by a Private Equity company (more on this soon). After eight years, I've taken time offline and have been enjoying some precious time with my young family. This journey started with a simple idea, to turn waste coconut shells into something meaningful... little did I know that these little bowls would end up changing my life. Here are some of the milestones and memories I’m most proud of: - Over $20 million in revenue - More than 200,000 customers from 180+ countries - B Corp certified - $100,000 donated to environmental charities - Built incredible relationships with our artisan workshop suppliers - And, of course, that time I meditated on Shark Tank 😂 Coconut Bowls has proven that profit with purpose is a powerful business model, reaffirming my belief that businesses that win for everyone - customers, employees, communities, and the planet - are the ones that will succeed in the future. Thank you so much to every customer, partner, team member and mentor who believed in this vision and helped bring it to life. And to my family and friends, who have always supported and encouraged me to take a swing - thank you! After four or five attempts at entrepreneurship before Coconut Bowls, it might have looked like an overnight success to some. The truth is, many things went right, great timing, a bit of luck, but it was the lessons from those earlier businesses that truly set me up for this success. I'll be sharing more of the journey over the coming weeks and months.

What makes a business genuinely successful? Most would say profits. I say purpose. The most impactful businesses measure success not just in dollars but in positive change created. Take an organization like Quilts of Valor. More than generating returns, they drive community progress by donating over 200,000 handmade quilts to honor veterans touched by war. Employees and volunteers proudly invest thousands of hours sewing quilts and raising funds. These compounding acts of care and service add up to an organization that is a pillar holding communities up. Now imagine this ethos replicated across sectors. 👉Law firms promoting justice.  👉Tech companies enabling digital access and skills-building.  👉Healthcare providers expanding community wellness. The potential for business to ignite progress is boundless. Savvy leaders don't just market products people want—they help build communities people want to live in. And companies that earn that community currency will be the richest of all.