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June is packed with must-attend events for the LA Startup Ecosystem! If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or just passionate about innovation, these Early Stage LA events are perfect for you. 🚀 StartupStarter Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, gain invaluable insights, meet investors, and be inspired by industry leaders. But hurry—tickets are going fast! Sign up now and don't miss out on shaping the future of innovation in Los Angeles. See link to the event list in comments. See you there! Like this post? Feel free to repost with your network. ☺️ I partner with early-stage tech startups reach product market fit by deeply understanding customer needs and providing candid product strategy advisory. #LAStartups #EarlyStageLA #Innovation #Networking #Entrepreneurship

Are you ready to connect, innovate, and grow at Switzerland's biggest startup event? Join us at Startup Nights on October 31st and November 1st for two days packed with opportunities to fuel your entrepreneurial journey! Why you can’t miss this: 🔗 Exchange ideas with fellow founders 💡 Pitch your startup to potential investors 🤝 Expand your network and make valuable connections 🛠️ Attend workshops and keynotes on innovation, entrepreneurship, and scaling 🚀 Explore startup booths or showcase your own! This is your chance to thrive in an inspiring atmosphere, gain insights, and elevate your startup to the next level. Don't wait—grab your tickets now and be part of the future of innovation! (Link in the comments)

Over 500+ applications were submitted for our pre-seed Avant Now Accelerator. 🤯 But the real magic happens behind the scenes, thanks to our incredible jury members who bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the table. The selection process involves pitching rounds and specific deep-dive questions to the startups to ensure that we onboard the most competent founders with the most promising ideas, both in impact and market potential! After a rigorous internal screening, the top-listed startups were interviewed and assessed by our valued jury: 💚Dr. Johanna Richter, Founder and Managing Director of the Stiftung Entrepreneurship & Founder of an impact startup & award winning filmmaker.  💚Daniela Mahr, Founder & CEO of reflecta.network, the leading german speaking community for changemakers.  💚Kerem Ergün, Startup Coach, Storyteller & award winning filmmaker. 💚Kajarin Yotdam, Senior Program Manager at Avant Now Accelerator,  💚Viktoria Trosien, Founder & CEO at avant now & Avant Now Accelerator Selecting the best  startups out of so many incredible applications requires a lot of effort, diligence, and dedication. It would not have been possible without our jury. Thank you for lending us your time, market know-how and insights. ▶️Are you a founder interested in applying for our Avant Now Accelerator? Then apply for our Cohort #5 here:  https://lnkd.in/exYsHnug #avantnow #FutureIsNow #unleashyourimpact #ImpactfulFutures #NetPositiveFuture #AvantNow #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechForGood #StartupAcceleration 

🚀 How do you turn an idea into a global success story? This is the million-dollar question for many aspiring entrepreneurs. And who better to answer it than Verena Judmayer, Co-Founder & CEO of MATR®? 🌍 📅 On November 19th at 18:00 CET, Verena will be joining us as a panellist at our online event: "How to Start a Global Startup from Vienna." Why is Verena's experience invaluable? 🔄 MATR is on a mission of revolutionising the B2B mattress industry across Europe with its circular economy model. 💡 Born as an idea during a hackathon, MATR tackles the problem of 30 million mattresses ending up in landfills in Europe every year. 🏨 They’ve already partnered with top hotels in Austria and expanded into Germany, setting a blueprint for international growth. 🌱 With a background in innovation consulting from Pioneers.io and a passion for sustainable entrepreneurship, Verena embodies the essence of building a startup that's not only profitable but also impactful on a global scale. What you’ll learn from her: ✅ Best practices for scaling from an idea to international success ✅ Navigating the unique challenges of the current business landscape ✅ Why integrating sustainability can give you a competitive edge If you're an aspiring founder with global ambitions, Verena’s insights are what you’ve been looking for. 🌟 💡 Ready to get actionable advice from those who’ve done it? Secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/dSDXCycA Let’s make your global startup dream a reality! P.S. Know someone who’d benefit from this? Tag them below! ⬇️

Is it just me or can we find similarities between the Grand National and Startups? ✅ Preparation and Training: Just like a startup meticulously prepares its business plan 📝, secures funding 💰, and develops its product or service, a racehorse undergoes rigorous training, conditioning 🏋️♀️, and grooming before the big race. ✅ The Starting Line: As the race begins, startups launch into the market with excitement and anticipation 😃, just like the horses lining up at the starting gate, eager to sprint ahead. ✅ Obstacles and Challenges: The Grand National is notorious for its challenging course with daunting obstacles like fences, ditches, and water jumps 💦. Similarly, startups face numerous hurdles such as competition, funding gaps, technical difficulties, and market fluctuations. ✅ Strategy and Agility: Successful startups, like skilled jockeys, must navigate through uncertainties and adapt their strategies 🧭 on the fly to overcome obstacles and stay in the race. ✅ Pacing and Endurance: Startups need to maintain a steady pace, conserving their resources and energy for the long haul, just like racehorses pacing themselves over the gruelling distance of the Grand National 🏁. ✅ Surprises and Upsets: Just as unexpected twists and turns can shake up the race, startups often encounter unforeseen challenges, market shifts, or breakthrough opportunities that can dramatically alter their trajectory 📈. ✅ The Finish Line: Crossing the finish line isn't the only measure of success. For startups, reaching key milestones 🏆, achieving profitability, or making a significant impact on their industry can be akin to winning the Grand National. ✅ Celebration and Reflection: Whether a startup emerges as a frontrunner or faces setbacks, there's always a period of reflection, learning, and planning for the next race—continuing the journey with renewed determination and resilience 💪. In essence, both startups and the Grand National embody the spirit of competition, perseverance, and the unpredictable nature of the journey toward success. Good Luck #thegrandnational #startups #founders

🚀  𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭!  🚀 Driven by a vision for global impact, The Nest empowers entrepreneurs to build sustainable innovations. We co-found, co-create, and co-navigate the intricate journey from idea to success. We are transforming innovative ideas into successful ventures through a hands-on approach that combines an incubation journey, an ecosystem of internal services and expert mentorship to ensure sustained growth and success. ✨ Over the coming days and weeks, we will be unveiling more about The Nest, including: - Our Team: Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission. - Advisory Board: Discover the experts guiding our vision. - Mentorship Projects: Explore the startups thriving under our mentorship. - Partnership Ventures: See the exciting projects we are collaborating on. Today, we are thrilled to kick off with an exploratory collaborative project with dVO - de Vlaamse Ondernemer, the pilot episode of PITCH! 🎥 PITCH! is a video series where startups present their companies to a panel of esteemed judges. We aim to provide visibility and support to emerging startups, helping them secure the resources they need to succeed. You can watch the first episode here: https://lnkd.in/exa7FbSd Thanks to AMOTEK Technologies, Filip Smet, Ilse Jaques, Christ Vandamme and all the lovely startups that participated. Stay tuned for more updates, stories, and opportunities to engage with The Nest. Together, we will build a brighter future for innovation and entrepreneurship. #TheNest #StartupIncubator #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PITCH

Startups are not one-size-fits-all. I know I’m stating the obvious, but consider entrepreneurial cups and accelerators. They usually invest or award the same amount to each company in a given cohort. It’s one-and-done, where the startup either makes it or doesn't. In reality, one company may only need 1/10th of the investment or award to move forward efficiently. And another company may need ten times as much to even be viable. Both cases effectively waste or throw away 90%, or all, of the capital potential. The Brimacomb model is custom and elastic, which maximizes capital potential. And above all, it helps founders calibrate for appropriate capital doses. What does that mean for our investment partners? Better returns! What does that mean for our portfolio partners? More dry powder when they actually need it! rick@brimacomb.com

HOW TO PITCH 4X IN 24 HOURS OR: RUHRHUB ON TOUR IN HAMBURG. What a blast. What an incredible opportunity. What a great group of diverse founders. I am glad for this unique opportunity: Being part of the most recent addition of ruhrHUB on Tour. This time, the city of choice was Hamburg. And besides being a great city, you also offer a great local startup ecosystem. (I’m talking to you, Hamburg). So here we were. Six founders. Four meetings in our calendars. Four chances to pitch. Four chances to get direct feedback. A feedback round after each pitch. Quick pivots. Awesome individuals to learn from. Thank you for having us: YPOG Hamburg Invest Next Commerce Accelerator (NCA) AI.STARTUP.HUB Together with portance on tour: vGreens [Timo Quast can give you the perfect pitch] SIMPL [Dr. Can Azkan can give you the perfect pitch] Nutrilotse [Stefanie Biermann can give you the perfect pitch] odacova [Timo Sievernich can give you the perfect pitch] Medirion (Markus Geffe can give you the perfect pitch) Thank you to Svenja Tietje and Benjamin Heitmann for the great company and guidance on site. Thank you for the great organization, Dr. Yvonne Braukhoff Happy pitching! // Dom PS: Don't have your hands in your pocket when pitching! 😉 #perfectpitch #hamburg #startup #ontour #entrepreneurship #gründen #founderstories #gründer #ruhrhub #nrw #impact

Wondering how to achieve commercial success with your startup? 🚀 This week, I had the opportunity to delve into this question with 15 ambitious startups during an inspiring event hosted by VISTI UNLIMITED. The gathering brought together both in-house startups and external guests for an enlightening afternoon. We tackled the unsettling statistics that many startups face: 60% struggle to become profitable 30% continue losing money 90% of all startups eventually fail The event highlighted the crucial steps needed to break away from these stats: 🔍  Conducting thorough market analysis 📈  Developing a solid go-to-market strategy 🔗  Understanding how strategic partnerships can enhance your business journey and why they are vital By mastering these elements, startups can secure: - Financial Stability: Essential for long-term business survival. - Investor Confidence: Key to attracting and retaining crucial funding. - Strong Market Position: Offers a competitive edge and strengthens market presence. - Innovation and Growth: Facilitates the reinvestment in new products, services, and market expansion. A big thank you to Thomas Visti, Patrick Thomsen and Kirse Overgaard Nielsen for organizing such a fantastic event, and to everyone who contributed with insightful dialogue and engaging questions! 🔥 Ann-Mia Ambjerg, Sandra Schneider Neelmeyer, Alf Olsen, Christian Riddersholm Høj, Mette Nørgaard Nielsen, Martin Petersen, Jesper Borriboon, Caroline Gjerlund Christiansen, Sidsel Hardt, Jack Filipsen, Magnus Monrad-Alexandersen, Henning Forbech, Anders Nysom Knudsen, Jesper Vanggaard (Novrup) Rasmussen, Lisbeth Munk Vittrup, Jeppe Olesen, Marie Højland Henriksen, Ajithan Christian P.s. Interested in learning how to steer your startup’s commercial journey onto the right path? DM me to find out how you can transform these insights into action. #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #StrategicPartnerships #MarketStrategy #StartupLife