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Tune in to the latest ReGen Brands Podcast featuring our very own Jesse Smith, Director of Land Stewardship, and Kyle Sullivan, Director of Marketing and Communications! 🎙️ They sat down with Anthony Corsaro (AC) to discuss all things Figure Ate, from our regenerative agriculture initiatives and unique food products to the challenges and triumphs of building a purpose-driven brand. 🌱 Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gkbmgidQ Episode Highlights: 🌎 Creating a global hub for regenerative agriculture ⁉️ Why does a non-profit have a food brand? 👉 Building enterprises that support ecological stewardship 🤯 The ecological complexity at the Jalama Canyon Ranch 🍶 Why persimmon vinegar was product #1 🔥 Developing domestic Elderberry supply + new products 😡 Dealing with legal and regulatory challenges in marketing 💪 Leading with nutrition claims on packaging 👀 New biltong flavors coming soon 💫 The quorum of energies that will scale regenerative Don't miss this insightful conversation! Be sure to follow Kyle Krull and Anthony Corsaro (AC) for more updates. #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #cpg #regenbrands #food #beverage #podcast #sustainability #innovation #entrepreneurship #startups #business #inspiration"

Yesterday was such a great day at the Innovation Portal ! I related so much to David’s story and really took to heart his lessons in business. My son has worked with him at QB Country and really love his love for teaching young men to be better players and good people! Check out the interview below. #founderstories

The Shoedini Struggle: When New Products Solve Nothing ❓ Have you ever heard of the Shoedini? It was a product aiming to innovate the process of putting on and taking off shoes. However, it ended up being an example of a “solution seeking a problem” that kind of does not exist, resorting to expensive and impractical tactics to try to gain traction. This tale acts as a cautionary story for entrepreneurs: fixating solely on creating a cool or novel product can lead to irrelevance. When bringing a product to market, remember, it's an uphill battle – fighting for attention, shelf space, and ultimately, a customer's hard-earned money. So, ensure your product solves a genuine pain point. Key takeaways from the Shoedini debacle: - Obsess over the problem, not the solution: Understand your target audience's challenges deeply before diving into design and development. - Don't be afraid to pivot: If your initial idea doesn't resonate, be open to adapting based on feedback. - Focus on the value proposition: Clearly communicate how your product will improve your customer's life. The Shoedini may not have revolutionized the shoe-tying experience, but it serves as a valuable lesson: true innovation comes from identifying unmet needs and crafting solutions that resonate with your target market. What products like the Shoedini have you purchased or laughed at? Share your experiences of products that missed the mark in the comments below! #fangled #productdevelopment #innovation #entrepreneurship #startuplife

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After 20 years as an overseas entrepreneur, I often think the Australian Innovation Welfare state is designed by bureaucrats who are chained to a wall in a cave. They interpret innovation by the shadows cast on the wall from the light outside. “There is no need for Angel Investors and AngelLoop as, this idea works overseas so it should work here!” They spend $billions on fake or Veblenian Entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/gVi87gwm based on shadows they see in the cave and can’t figure out why their programs don’t work. Plato described this problem 2500 years ago. If you are interested in an alternative view on how we solve this country’s innovation commercialisation crisis then join me at my next Accredited Startup Investor(ASI) course. https://lnkd.in/gqcBWC97

Thanks Anastasia Koroleva @ExitParadox for a fun podcast discussion on Entrepreneurship, Growth, Exits, Life, and Leadership. A couple highlight: - Invest heavily in GREAT people into your life both personally and professionally. It’s the only way to success (happiness, purpose, love and reward). - be INTENTIONAL about it all. Do things for a reason. - never stop learning - be OPTIMISTIC and VULNERABLE and STRONG #entrepreneurship #startups #growthhacking #beintentional #Leadership #exits Great Pet Care (A Covetrus Solution), Fathead, Petco, PetCoach (acquired by Petco), Pet360, PetSmart, IAC

Saurabh Mehta, the founder of NOTE, sat with us at Startup Mahakumbh, to share the story of his extremely interesting entrepreneurial journey. Watch Episode #3 of RCF Studio now to learn more about his experience with developing the world's first environmentally friendly pen, made entirely of paper. Incidentally, NOTE stands for "No Offense To Earth". Do tell us how you liked this one! https://lnkd.in/gmbQqKim

For local peers in Sweden - recommend checking out this program if you need to derisk an asset in Your portfolio. Our #ILP100Oral is a #BIOX #Accelerate alumni and the asset is now at #IND stage following a great #FDA preIND meeting - for the treatment of #ICI induced #colitis in #cancer patients 💊 💊💊💊 Last 18 months was a period of belt tightening for us as for most of the pre-revenue biotech sector. Having two assets and two projects with partial grant funding has been instrumental to the company, stakeholders and our shareholders in this period of high uncertainty. Now both assets are ready for the next phase of clinical development and we even got new grant research funding to advance a third asset! 😁 #EIC #STUNS #Nordicmade #impact #value #innovation #investment

This Clemson startup is the king of organic PR.... From viral TikToks, Shark Tank airing, and landing a FREE ad slot on the largest channel on YouTube, MrBeast?! Kanga Coolers is the worlds first iceless cooler for your case, keeping beverages cold for up to 7 hours. The co-founders all had expensive coolers that could keep their drinks cold for 3 weeks, but never used them to keep their drinks cold for 3 hours. They were too bulky to carry, and getting ice each time was a hassle. So, they would just grab a cold case from the store and just drink it as it got warm. That’s when it hit them: if they're already getting a cold case from the store, why not just keep it cold for the entire time they're actually going to enjoy it? The concept behind the Kase Mate was born: a soft cooler that slides around a cold case of beer, and keeps it cold for up to 7 hours without the need for ice. Featured: Austin Maxwell on Starting Small Media #Founder #StartingSmall #entrepreneurship #KangaCoolers #startup

This is what happens when you are in a zone. About to go on stage and win (as it turns out) a debate, when a friend asks you for a quick interview. At Tractor Ventures we provide non dilutive funding for startups! And that is all I have to say on the matter 😂 To elaborate that means: - If you are a tech based business (#ecommerce, #startup, #scaleup, #hardware manufacturer with scale) with revenue exceeding $50k per month we can lend you money to speed up your revenue growth - We lend between $100k- $1.5m - We lend it to you if you have at least 3-6months runway, have been trading for over 12months and are based in Australia or New Zealand (and other assessment criteria) - We will give you an answer within the week (if we have all your info) - It will cost ~10% simple interest or ~20% effective interest (APR) - It will help you grow your revenue if you know what sales/marketing spend you need to make - That growth will help you increase your revenue, profit and valuation and reduce dilution - And we will support you with our enormous community of peers, investors and growth partners DM me if you want to talk about it 😃