Innovation UBC’s Post

Collaborating, sharing ideas, jointly developing templates is the way to leverage experience, resources and talents to benefit everyone. This is what the community does! This week startup community partners dug deeper into best practices around KPIs, metrics, and the operational tools we all use to track these within our organizations. #startupatlanta #atlantaentrepreneurship Burunda Prince, MBA, Joey Womack, Allyson Eman, Hannah Turner, Laurie Prickett, Jennifer Singh, Kylan Kester, Savannah Muhammad, Olivia Sedlack, Molly McDonald

Excited to announce that Bizi was selected to join Slauson & Co.'s 2024 Friends and Family Accelerator! Just wrapped up a phenomenal week in LA, learning from fellow founders, mentors, and the Slauson team. Can't wait to see where the next 3 months takes us with the support of this amazing community. Check out the article below to learn more about the program and the participating companies! #letsgetbizi

Have you completed our our 6th annual company building survey? We’re building off prior research to deepen our understanding of the current startup landscape. We’re hoping to hear from you on what founders are experiencing in today’s market conditions. Your voice will help us to better understand what the venture community can do to support founders, the challenges founders face while fundraising, and capture a fuller picture of experiencing and perspectives. In less than 10 minutes you can be a part of this important conversation: https://lnkd.in/eMWZ68-W

For Founders & Startup folks - Here's a list of IRL events happening THIS WEEK by amazing community leaders such as Ryan Wong, Ben Su, Forum Ventures, Godwin Chan, & RBCx Trying something new - to see if people like weekly event lists instead of monthly. See you at these amazing events this week! #toronto #events #founders

Check out this seminar and luncheon to learn how startups can create perfectly fair equity by Mike Moyer, author of "Slicing Pie" and entrepreneur of companies including Bananagraphics, Moondog, and more. If you're a startup with partners struggling to figure out how to divide up equity, the Slicing Pie model may be the thing for you. Register by Feb. 23.

Today's the Day! Join Us Tonight at the Under-Represented Founders Event! Hosted at Venture Mechanics Startup Incubator / Accelerator — a hub for innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. 🎟 Haven't snagged your ticket yet? There’s still time! Check out the link below! For those new to my journey, I'm the proud founder of H.O.P Technology Solutions, a thriving for-profit data and ML engineering firm. Over the past year, my focus has expanded beyond our core business to spearhead Actionable Insights Data (AID), a non-profit dedicated to leveling the playing field for procurement opportunities. We've built a comprehensive procurement software platform to democratize access to procurement opportunities for small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses. It integrates various functions such as a central repository for identifying these businesses, data visualization, direct access to contracts based on industry/NAICS codes, and streamlined communication and procurement processes. Our goal? To enhance visibility, simplify procurement processes, and foster an inclusive economic environment conducive to growth across all sectors. Join us tonight to learn more about how we’re shaping the future of procurement and supporting diverse businesses in achieving their full potential. 📅 Event Details: Tonight at Venture Mechanics Startup Incubator / Accelerator 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g2yMwHXx Let's make a difference together, through the Actionable Insights! #Innovation #DiversityInTech #ProcurementRevolution #smallbusiness #technology #procurement #software #startups

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

As a startup community builder, I often talk about the need for a dedicated physical space where our startup communities can gather at all times of the day. While our event communities are thriving and new incubators and accelerators are gaining traction, the next step is to build density—creating a place where both spontaneous interactions and consistent engagement can flourish. It’s natural to wonder, “Who’s working on this?” But as community builders, we know that it’s up to us to take the initiative. Stay tuned as we continue to refine our ideas and make progress in this area.

Pre-product word of mouth for Kweet? Check ✅ I think it comes down to 3 things: 1️⃣ We found a critical gap in the market that no one else is addressing, AND have the skills to build a great product. 2️⃣ Nonprofit leaders are our colleagues through Petners Berlin. Been there, done it - we speak the same language. 3️⃣ Nonprofit consultants are our colleagues through NO BORDERS studio. They know the challenges and see how Kweet fits right in. Early connections matter as much as the product itself - that’s why so many successful startups fall into “I’ve built it for myself” category.

#AI is proving to be an increasingly important feature even in the biotechnologies that we and QB3 are seeing in the companies we support. It's powerful to be in the same ecosystem as Berkeley SkyDeck and their team who can hold a demo day of this quality and intensity. Note the climate tech and agtech companies in the cohort too.