Sarwat Muzammil’s Post

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups had a fantastic day at National Landing, learning from today’s amazing sessions that were packed with insights and strategies to accelerate growth! Some engaging sessions included: 💼 Scaling Smarter: The Power of Strategic Partnerships, where experts like Irfan Siddiqui, Amelia DeSorrento, Ximena Gates, and Michael Stiefvater demonstrated how strategic partnerships can fast-track your startup’s success. 🚀 💡 Finding our "Silicon", with Katherine Hill Ritchie, Tom Weithman, and Paige Soya, delivered key insights into building the next trillion-dollar startup ecosystem in the DMV. 🔥 🎯 Unlocking Opportunities, led by Tiffany Moore and Ximena Gates, shared growth strategies and tips for leveraging CTA and CES for business success. 🦄 How Do I Become a Unicorn Company? featured Lister Delgado and Craig Snodgrass, who shared the secrets to turning startups into billion-dollar unicorns. Today’s sessions left everyone energized and ready to take on the next big challenge! And we’re just getting started—stay tuned for more excitement as we head into Day 3! #DCStartUpandTechWeek #DoItAtDCSTW #NationalLanding #StartupLife #InnovationStartsHere

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups had a fantastic day at National Landing, learning from today’s amazing sessions that were packed with insights and strategies to accelerate growth! Some engaging sessions included: 💼 Scaling Smarter: The Power of Strategic Partnerships, where experts like Irfan Siddiqui, Amelia DeSorrento, Ximena Gates, and Michael Stiefvater demonstrated how strategic partnerships can fast-track your startup’s success. 🚀 💡 Finding our "Silicon", with Katherine Hill Ritchie, Tom Weithman, and Paige Soya, delivered key insights into building the next trillion-dollar startup ecosystem in the DMV. 🔥 🎯 Unlocking Opportunities, led by Tiffany Moore and Ximena Gates, shared growth strategies and tips for leveraging CTA and CES for business success. 🦄 How Do I Become a Unicorn Company? featured Lister Delgado and Craig Snodgrass, who shared the secrets to turning startups into billion-dollar unicorns. Today’s sessions left everyone energized and ready to take on the next big challenge! And we’re just getting started—stay tuned for more excitement as we head into Day 3! #DCStartUpandTechWeek #DoItAtDCSTW #NationalLanding #StartupLife #InnovationStartsHere

💡 Do you have a startup, or a strong idea for a startup? 🚀 👐 Join us on 10th June at the "Nordic Founder Hotseat: Pitch Your Startup Idea to Investors & Experts" (online) pitching event organized by Founder Institute Nordics and moderated by Naimul Abd (CEO, Connect Sverige Region Öst). 👉 At this event, founders can pitch their startup ideas in an elevator pitch format to startup experts and investors for rapid feedback. No formal pitch deck is needed. Even if you don't want to pitch, you can learn from other founders pitching and watch how the panel/jury analyzes business ideas and elevator pitches. 🎤 🌟 At the event, in addition to being part of the panelist/Pitching Jury, I will also be speaking about my experiences as an angel investor, LP, board member, and business advisor in startups and scale-ups over the challenging past years. Currently, we are seeing a market that appears to be brightening, and many companies in my portfolio are starting to perform very well. The challenge is to maintain reasonable short-term expectations while continuing to build companies poised for international and global success. Those who can balance caution and ambition will be the winners. 🌍🏆📈 #investments #startup #pitch #funding

* Empowered and Inspired!* On October 18, I had the privilege of attending an eye-opening Executive Development Program (EDP) session led by the remarkable Dilnawaz Khan, a truly inspiring entrepreneur. This session was a game-changer, offering valuable insights into the entrepreneurial journey, the dynamics of pitching, and why startups need funding. Key Lessons: Types of Pitches: Understanding how different pitches-be it elevator, investor, or product-focused-are crucial in conveying your startup's vision effectively. Why Startups Need Funding: Dilnawaz broke down the various stages where startups require capital, and how funding can drive growth, innovation, and scalability. How the Startup Ecosystem Works: From ideation to execution, we delved into how the entire startup ecosystem operates and the importance of having the right support network and resources.

Dive into the experience of Pitch Fest 5.0 through the eyes of Mr. Eswar Koushick from Well BE. 🚀 Mr. Koushick shares the invaluable opportunities, connections, and insights he gained at our latest event. From uncovering new potential to networking with industry leaders, see firsthand how we're helping entrepreneurs like him thrive. We are always committed to nurturing growth and sparking innovation among startups. Could your story be the next one we help shape? #StartupTales #PitchFest5 #EntrepreneurSuccess #StartupGrowth #Innovation"

At Whales, every month we evaluate dozens of startups looking for investment opportunities. It’s also consistently one of the hottest topics at industry events. Whether we’re at Web Summit, EU Startups, or Vivatech, Slush - meeting hundreds of entrepreneurs and reviewing countless pitch decks - one trend stands out: 🔑 Everyone wants to impress potential investors, but not everyone is ready to present a clear, compelling vision of their product. To help founders avoid common pitfalls, our co-founder Vlad Kytainyk has outlined 5 critical mistakes startups make when pitching to VCs. These insights are drawn from our investment committee discussions and post-pitch analysis. Swipe to save time, avoid these mistakes, and boost your chances of securing that round.

It takes two flints (or more) to make a fire 🔥 In August 2024, #InnovaTeam partnered with BNI Ventures to arrange a business matchmaking between startups and business units under the BNI Group, Match Arc. Please welcome the superteam behind the program! Ready to fuel innovation and amplify your impact? Let's connect! #InnovationFactory #InnovationProgram #BusinessMatchmaking #StartupMatchmaking

SoundTech Accelerator Program: Camp 2 is happening next week! 😍 Our focus will be on Human and Financial Capital. Participating startups will come to our hub to dive into the essentials of building the right team and talent mapping to ensure they have the best people to drive their ventures forward. Understanding the investor landscape is crucial, and this camp will provide insights into identifying and engaging potential investors. Additionally, growth marketing strategies will be explored, equipping the startups with tools to scale their businesses effectively. Our experts and mentors will guide participants through these critical aspects, helping them to strengthen their foundations and prepare for sustainable growth. We’re excited to welcome everyone back to our hub and continue this incredible journey! #SoundHubDenmark #SoundTechAccelerator #TeamBuilding #TalentMapping #InvestorLandscape #GrowthMarketing #StartupJourney #Camp2 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Investing in startups is challenging because there is no track record to assess. If I were to back one, my first focus would be on the management team. Are they aligned in vision? Is their collaboration productive? Do they have clear meeting rhythms and accountability? A cohesive leadership team is crucial for navigating the startup journey. Next, I’d evaluate the strategic plan—both short-term (3-5 years) and long-term. Even if the goal is an exit in 10 years, I’d want to see a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) for growth and positioning for acquisitions after the exit. Execution is critical. Strong founders can launch an idea, but building a scalable business requires embedding core values, purpose, and brand promise into execution. Cash management is also a priority. I’d need a clear plan for long-term revenue and, more importantly, short-term cash flow. Don’t just convince me your burn rate is accurate—show me you can manage and anticipate cash flow effectively. This process is easier for established companies, but startups need deeper scrutiny of both the people and the plan.

Pitch Your Startup to South Asia's Top Investors & Experts Are you ready to showcase your startup or idea to leading investors and startup mentors? Join us for a unique opportunity to receive actionable, instant feedback and elevate your pitch to the next level. Event Details: Date: July 2, 2024 Time: 07:15 PM (Ktm +5:45) Location: Online Event What You'll Gain: Learn how to craft a clear, concise, and compelling 1-minute pitch. Understand what investors are looking for in a startup. Get specific advice and feedback from a panel of seasoned investors and startup experts. Don't miss this chance to make a lasting first impression and attract potential investors or customers. Prepare your one-sentence elevator pitch ahead of the event using our Madlibs format for an even greater impact. Additional Information: Make sure your introduction is captivating—those first 30 seconds are crucial. Watch and learn how investors and experts analyze startup pitches. Elevate your pitch and increase your chances of securing funding or new customers. Sign Up Now and Get Ready to Impress! https://lnkd.in/d97PtYVq.