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💬 We asked our alumni what #scale means for them, and the answers were predictably varied. For some, reaching scale is simply moving past the pilot stage and focusing on market penetration. Many alumni have specific user targets set for the next several years and reaching these will signal they are operating at scale. For others, scale is about replication. Read this blog to find out 'What is scale and how can start-ups achieve it?' 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ejJid9k3 #GSMAInnovationFund #Startups #UKAid #SIDA

It's day two of #GECAfrica2024 and we are here! "Lets keep pushing and moving forward for a bright future," according to Alderman James Vos who says the City of #CapeTown is cutting red tape to better enable startups. We know it takes an ecosystem to raise a startup. Let's #ConnectAfrica and make it happen. #GEC #GENGlobal #ConnectingAfrica #startup #scaleup

Karnataka continues to lead in innovation and entrepreneurship, with a strong collaboration between Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and startups. This partnership is driving economic growth and fostering a dynamic startup ecosystem. The mutual relationship between these entities is paving the way for new opportunities and sustainable growth in the state. As Chairman of the Startup Vision Group, Prashanth Prakash highlights the importance of this collaboration in shaping the future of commerce and society in Karnataka. The report underscores the vital role of talent, resources, and a supportive ecosystem in driving this progress. Learn more about the initiatives propelling Karnataka’s startup revolution at https://lnkd.in/gX3Dnpz7 #Innovation #Startups #KarnatakaTech #GCC #Entrepreneurship #Collaboration

Local #Startup Meets are always an exciting event. This was organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur at Hindustan Chamber Of Commerce Chennai a few days ago. Wonderful to be a part of the panel discussion along with fellow panellists Nithish Kumar Balamurugan SP GUVI and Padmanand Vasanthasekaran on an interesting subject - 'how funding affects/impacts the culture of a startup?' Great points, interesting insights, numerous examples shared during the sessions, and I hope the session added value to the audience. Pranav Jaiganesh #startups #entrepreneurship #startupmentoring #startupmentor #businessgrowth #funding #investors #founders #edupreneur #startupecosystem Startup Xperts

How many unicorn startups have been recently minted, and what share of them call the Bay Area home? Of the 177 U.S. unicorns minted since Jan 1st, 2022, 71 (40%) are headquartered in the Bay Area.  Thanks to #MattRegan with the #BayAreaCouncil for a fascinating recent presentation on Bay Area economics. #MattRegan #BayAreaCouncil #SiliconValley #SFBayArea #BayAreaBusiness #technology #innovation #startups #thebayadvisors #bayareabusinessbrokers #bayareabusinesssales #bayareabusinessbroker #businessbrokers

Amid the ongoing funding winter, Peak XV Partners MD Rajan Anandan has said that the VC firm has a dry powder of Rs 16,000 Cr to invest in Indian startups. Speaking at the ‘Global IndiaAI Summit’, Anandan said, “Our firm has over Rs 16,000 Cr of dry powder. We just want more people starting up in AI.” 🚀 Join the startup revolution! Follow StartupTrak for the latest and hottest startup news, inspiring stories, and game-changing innovations! 💯❤️🔥 . . #PeakXVPartners #VentureCapital #FundingWinter #IndianStartups #DryPowder #AIStartups #GlobalIndiaAISummit #Investment #TechFunding #StartupGrowth #RajanAnandan #VCFunds #AIInnovation #StartupEcosystem #StartupNews #StartupTrak

#StartupMahakumbh2024 Excitement is in the air at the Indian Angel Network booth at Startup Mahakumbh! Don’t miss out on the experience - check out the IAN booth in Hall 4! Startup Mahakumbh #StartupMahakumbh2024 #StartupEcosystem #InvestInStartups #IAN #IndianStartups #InvestmentOpportunities #FutureEntrepreneurs #EmergingStartups

The power of business preacceleration 💥Meet one of the winners of Tech-Park Kaunas preacceleration program’s #DemoDay ⭐Indre Karaliute from NutriHack and Rokas Staniulis from #micma and discover their insights! 🎙️#TechParkKaunas director Paulius Nezabitauskas, Viktorija Trimbel from Coinvest Capital, and entrepreneur, and private investor Darius Bagdziunas dive into the startup world in this Kas vyksta Kaune article ⤵️ #Startuolis #preakceleration #Kaunas #techparkkaunas #startups

Plutomen's Founder and CEO Keyur Bhalavat will be moderating an insightful session titled “BSE Startups IPO: A Game Changer or Just Another Option” at #DigitalManagementConclave2024! Alongside expert panelists Ajay Thakur and ABHISHEK JAIN, they’ll explore the transformative potential of the BSE Startups IPO and whether it can reshape the startup funding landscape. This is a must-attend session for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone curious about the future of startup financing. Don’t miss it! GESIA IT Association #BSE #Startups #IPO #DMC2024 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GESIA #GesiaDMC2024 #StartupDigitalTransformation #TechTransformation #ITEcosystem #Gujarat