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Calling all future game-changers! I'm exploring the idea of launching a startup club designed for aspiring entrepreneurs. Imagine a hub where you can: Share resources and knowledge: Collaborate with other passionate individuals and learn from their journeys. Fuel your startup's growth: Gain access to mentorship and guidance to take your ideas to the next level. Find your co-founder: Connect with like-minded individuals whose skills complement your vision and turn your ideas into reality. This club would be a breeding ground for innovation and collaboration, empowering you to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into thriving startups. Would you be interested in joining a community like this? Your feedback is invaluable in shaping this club's mission and offerings. Let me know in the comments below! #entrepreneur #startup #community #collaboration #innovation

Are you a student with a startup idea? Don't wait until graduation to turn it into reality! 🚀 As we just announced 2.8M in funding - we have even more resources to empower the next generation to build wealth. Here's your chance to: Gain access to the best startup accelerators to launch your venture Gain access to 150+ active investors Get actionable tips on how to launch a successful business Exclusively for students, we've created a FREE entrepreneurship guide packed with actionable advice and insider tips. To download your FREE copy, simply subscribe to our Frich newsletter! In the comments below, drop your email and we'll send it straight to your inbox. Let's get f-rich! 🚀🚀🚀

Calling all aspiring startup founders! Take a look at this hardworking team - they're on their way to launching their dream venture in just 60 days. The 60DayStartup program is designed to help entrepreneurs like you turn your business idea into a reality, fast. With expert guidance, a supportive community, and a proven process, you can go from concept to launch in just two months. Whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, the 60DayStartup can give you the tools, resources, and accountability you need to make your startup dreams a reality. Visit 60daystartup.com to learn more and get started today! Who's ready to join the next class of successful 60DayStartup founders? Let me know in the comments!

🚀 Ready to turn your startup idea into a thriving business? I've got you covered with my FREE 2-week email course, designed to help you build a successful startup from the ground up! In this course, you'll dive deep into essential startup skills, from customer development to transforming an idea into a market-ready product. With step-by-step guidance, I'll walk you through Steve Blank's 4-step framework for customer development and teach you how to minimize risk as you scale up. Here’s what you'll get: ✅ 14 actionable lessons on startup growth ✅ Insider tips to build products that people love ✅ A flexible, self-paced approach—learn right from your inbox Join over 87 entrepreneurs who have already signed up and are on their journey to success. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this course will give you the insights you need. 🌍 And for my Dutch-speaking friends, there’s a Dutch version available too! Don’t wait—drop your email to enroll and start building your dream startup! Check out the first comment to sign up for free! ⤵️

Exciting News for Entrepreneurs! 🚀 Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Join Altitude Accelerator in collaboration with IDEA Mississauga for an empowering startup bootcamp! 🌟 This bootcamp is designed to equip MVP stage and post-MVP stage entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge, skills, and resources needed to successfully scale their startups. Here's what you can expect: ✅ Interactive Workshops: Gain experience and practical insights into key aspects of entrepreneurship. ✅ Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, industry experts, and potential mentors. ✅ Comprehensive Learning: Dive deep into crucial topics such as legal considerations, financial management, and intellectual property protection. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn how to scale your startup. Secure your spot today! 🗓 Date: August 7th, 2024 📍 Location: IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub More information: https://lnkd.in/e4v-TX2B

Are you a student with a brilliant idea, eager to transform it into a thriving startup but facing challenges? Or maybe you’re passionate about starting a business but don’t have an idea yet? We’ve got your back! We’re offering tailored, free resources to help you overcome obstacles and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. All we need is your input to understand your unique needs. Fill out our exclusive survey NOW: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gutctW37 Why Participate? 🔍 Share your startup challenges – we need to hear your story! 📚 Complete the survey and claim *FREE premium resources* on building a successful business as a student. 🎁 Enter to win *personalized mentorship* and surprise goodies! Don’t miss out on this chance to supercharge your startup journey. Let’s turn your dreams into reality! 🌠 #Startup #Entrepreneurship #StudentStartups #BusinessGrowth #Mentorship #FreeResources

Three things building roam has taught me about building startups: 🎓 1. Pick something you know: Building in the international student market in the US makes sense because I've been through a lot of the things an international student in the US goes through. The problems we are solving are ones I faced myself. ✈️ 🔍 2. Pick something niche: Our target audience is international students in the US, former, current, and future. This makes the market large enough to scale but still small enough to make us a niche provider. This makes it easier to deeply understand who we are servicing. 🌍 🔧 3. Build it your way: There is no rulebook to building a startup. A company is a manifestation of your vision, efforts, and belief systems. You should incorporate your personality and the way you do things into what you’re building. 💡

I woke up today with this question in my head: Which is the most costly problem incubators have? In my professional opinion as a failure or alumni, I believe it is the success rate or the real impact they have that comes from maybe accepting founders without the appropriate Technological and Business readiness level. Also could be the famous "solutions to unexisting problems" in which case the founders might not need an incubator but a marketer 😁 or maybe is that the solutions lack the empathy to be meaningful to their users 🤔 Anyway, with those thoughts in mind, I had a conversation with Gemini and its response to my surprise is about sustainability, storytelling, and social responsibility 😊 although I confess I'm still learning to frame my questions objectively. Here is the summary, do you agree with it? 😎 "In today's era, where sustainability and social responsibility are increasingly shaping supply chains, founders need to possess a unique set of skills to thrive in incubators and beyond. While technical proficiency and business acumen remain essential, several emerging skills are becoming indispensable for success: -Social impact and purpose: Ethical leadership, purpose-driven business. -Global awareness: Cross-cultural understanding, supply chain ethics. -Sustainability: Environmental consciousness, circular economy principles. -Digital transformation: Tech savviness, technology adoption. -Resiliency: Identifying and adapting to changing circumstances is crucial. -Storytelling: compelling narrative for attracting investors and customers."

Join us on Thursday, Sept 26 @ 8:30 am at the Startup Zones Caffeinate & Innovate. Come to practice your #Startup #Pitch and receive feedback. Join us if you're looking to start a new business but don't know where to start. #accelerate #growth #tucson RSVP at our Meetup Group: https://lnkd.in/gp3ESKNY The Post Workspaces - 7400 N Oracle Rd Suite 150 Suite 145 · Tucson, AZ Look for the Suite 145 door, with the Startup Zones sign, directly from the parking lot. These meetups give founders an opportunity to practice their venture pitch and seek advice. It's a place to chat, help, and brainstorm startups. What you can expect at these meetups: https://lnkd.in/gEZkCRtp Founder practice pitches and feedback. Subject matter experts on specific subjects impacting startup founders. Lots of startup shop talk. The power of community. Let's not forget free coffee. People giving of their time and talent to help entrepreneurs and growth of our startup ecosystem... This is a no-sales-zone. We are here to help you advance your startup journey to success. ------------------- Also join us most Saturdays at the Oro Valley Startup Zone which is open to entrepreneurs are open to startup entrepreneurs and trained 300 Mentors. We have no agenda other than to assist you to work on your ideas.

When do you stop thinking and just take the damn leap? That was the real question on the table last night at Antler’s Vol. 2 event, Corporate or Startups. What kicked off as a typical panel morphed into an unfiltered, gloves-off discussion about the messy transition from corporate life to startup hustle. Stephanie Ping (WORQ), Kai Song E. (GuruLab), and Murali Krishnamurthy (BoomGrow ) didn’t hold back. They shared the raw realities of stepping away from the comfort of a corporate paycheck to build something new—from scratch. The key takeaway? Entrepreneurship isn’t about waiting for the stars to align or the perfect idea to hit. It’s about asking the right questions—of yourself, of your ICP, and of the world around you. If you’re not asking, you’re not learning. And if you’re not learning, you’re not moving forward. The same way you dig into your customers' real needs, you've got to dig into your own motivations. What’s the problem that keeps you up at night? What’s the one thing you need to know to make the leap? That’s where you start. At Antler, we’re committed to creating spaces where these real, tough conversations happen—because that’s what it takes to push founders toward their next big move.