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🤔 Darn! SimpliCity CMS didn't make it to round 3 of #NVBC2024 competition. But it's okay because I know that all submissions aren't automatic WINS, and #startuplife is full of FAILURES (or, as I like to think of them, learning moments!💡). Some things I did learn: - I have an amazing capacity to push to get a lot of hard work done when everything is happening at once (I was submitting this while at the same time practicing my pitch to CivStart's Pitchfest - where we ended up winning audience choice, and finalizing development of SimpliCity before launch). PS. Just because I do have this capacity, it doesn't mean I want to keep stretching myself so thin! But that's a problem for another day. - As I suspected, the evaluators are apprehensive of solutions who cater to the #government market. While they are encouraging in terms of need for our solution, they aren't convinced it will scale quickly enough. In these early days, I can confirm that sales in the public sector are much slower than in the private sector. All we need are a few more early adopter customers to prove the need and repeat sales....but once scaled and a repeatable process is in place, the #govtech market is HUGE (just look at OpenGov's recent $1B+ valuation for instance. Plus there are quite a few inspiring govtech companies in #BC who are doing phenomenal work AND sales). - New Ventures BC has the whole application and evaluation process down to a science, and they are very supportive of providing startups with continued tools and feedback (even for us non-winners). I appreciate that they stay in touch, provide helpful webinars/events, and were open to providing even more feedback and support. I'll be booking that more in-depth feedback session shortly. - This bump in the road doesn't mean I'm going to stop growing SimpliCity CMS. I'm passionate about making sure people in our communities are properly served at the municipal level, and to better support all staff who support all people! #quality #automation #accessiblity #transparency are all tenants of the work we do, and I can't wait to change the world together, one step at a time. #SimpliCityCMS #OneFrontDoor #GovernmentDX #HeadlessCMS #BCstartup #FemaleFounder

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Applications for the Noire Exposé 2024 Pitch Competition Are Now Open! We’re thrilled to announce that from today until Sunday, you have the golden opportunity to apply for the Noire Exposé 2024 Pitch Competition. This is your moment to shine and showcase how your innovative business is transforming the industry! Imagine pitching your ideas to top investors, gaining unparalleled exposure, and winning incredible prizes to accelerate your growth. This is more than just a competition; it's your chance to elevate your business to new heights. Ready to take the leap? Head over to https://lnkd.in/dS8hX73Q and apply today. Let's make your business dreams a reality! Keep pushing boundaries, keep innovating, and let's continue to elevate Black-owned businesses together. Noire Exposé is powered by The Black Business Alliance (BBA) #NoireExpose2024 #PitchCompetition #TechEmpowerment #BusinessGrowth

Explore why Miami is a top choice for businesses and investors. This clip from our recent webinar covers all of Miami's unique advantages, from its open community to its strategic location. Check the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e5JMxR25 #BusinessInMiami #InvestmentOpportunities #MiamiAdvantages Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Ilona Vega Jaramillo, CEcD, Roberto Sanchez, Alessio Mazzanti

On Monday, we delivered our first pitch in public and in front of investors. Big thanks to Chris Howard for believing in what we’re doing and allowing us to pitch. And to Vasily Alekseenko who put on the amazing conference that made this pitch event possible. No, we did not get investment on the night. No, we did not become an overnight sensation. But yes, the audience and investors were positive about Pary Moppins. Yes, we got a lot of great feedback. Yes, this now gives us the confidence to keep building, faster. Yes, having pitched under those circumstances will make anything else almost feel like a breeze. Hopefully. Yes, off the back of the pitch we're having a lot of interesting conversations. Never know what those turn into. We were honestly blown away by the other selected founders. Dr Michele Veldsman , Philippe Bijnens, Yuru Guo, Chris Leighton, Piers Clark, Gustavo Hinestrosa, Usman Manzoor and Roxanne Pryor. Also great to see fellow Belgians crossing the channel to pitch their very innovative instant-hot-water-shower system Heau bv. Pitching definitely isn’t something I have mastered yet. And it’s going to take time and effort to get better at it. But I know we’ve got something worth pitching. Something that needs to be solved. So, practicing is what I'll have to do. Shoutout to my co-founder and my life partner Sara Gerard who's a natural and injected our pitch with her signature energy. First time ever to be presenting together. More of that, please!

The Boston College-Ireland Business Council has three clear objectives in mind: 1. “To act as a vehicle to connect Boston and Irish Business leaders to build new meaningful relationships.” 2. “To actively engage Boston based FDI alumni to support future investment into Ireland and vice versa.” 3. “To maintain a deeply connected community to act as a soft landing for any transatlantic business ventures in Boston and Ireland.” In sum, these goals speak to a precedent of affinity and friendship between the Boston College and Irish business communities. https://lnkd.in/epsa_SVM

Come see Sarah Brereton speak at the upcoming Private Equity Insights UK conference on 4 September at The Waldorf in London.   Sarah will be sharing her insights on the secondary market, focusing on GP vs. LP led transactions. The panel will explore the key trends and opportunities shaping this area of private equity and offer actionable takeaways for both investors and managers.   Diana Marr and Matthew Cloke will be joining Sarah at the event, and all three look forward to connecting with attendees and contributing to the ongoing conversations shaping the European lower mid market!   #PrivateEquity #PEInsightsUK #LowerMidMarket

⭐Don’t miss Peter Neath on the Panel Next Wednesday!⭐ I’m absolutely thrilled that Peter Neath will be joining our panel next Wednesday! 😃 Back in 2009, Peter and Ian Worton pitched their innovative product, Grillstream, on Dragons’ Den. While they didn’t secure investment in the show, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The pitch led to an overwhelming surge of enquiries, driving their business to a highly impressive turnover. Grillstream, a clever barbecue tray designed to prevent oil and fat spillage, is just one example of Peter’s engineering brilliance. With a strong background in engineering and a knack for problem-solving, Peter is also an expert in Intellectual Property. If you’re working on an innovation project that needs further development or you’re ready to take it to market, you must clear your diary for Wednesday and meet Peter. His insights and expertise are truly invaluable! Looking forward to seeing you there! #innovation #research #innovate #ip #intellectualproperty #dragonsden #investment #investmentreadiness