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Are you a new entrepreneur who’s just launched a business? If so, this is for you! I’m excited to introduce Mergify, an exclusive membership network designed for new entrepreneurs ready to become mutual customers, trusted partners, and supporters of one another. Our mission is to harness the power of mutual support within the group to gain early traction, build business credit, and ultimately secure outside capital (be it a bank loan, credit, or angel investment). One reason Silicon Valley thrives is its tight-knit ecosystem of Stanford grads who support each other’s ventures, scaling together while raising capital from fellow alumni turned VCs and angel investors. It’s a wealth-driven network that’s tough for outsiders to break into. Let’s replicate that successful model with people who are intentional and supportive. If you think your business could benefit from being part of something like this, let’s connect! #entrepreneur #business #network #community #sales #customer #ecommerce

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🎉 It's incredible to witness the outpouring of support and likes when someone lands a new job, and rightly so! It's a momentous occasion worth celebrating. But let's take a moment to shine a light on another group of individuals who might not receive the same level of attention – our brave entrepreneurs stepping into the world of small business ownership. 🌱 Starting a business is a journey filled with passion, determination, and countless hours of hard work. Yet, the likes and recognition they receive often pale in comparison to the excitement generated by traditional career milestones. 💼 As a community, let's remember the importance of supporting small businesses. Behind every new venture is an individual pouring their heart and soul into bringing their vision to life. Whether it's a cozy cafe, an innovative tech startup, or a local artisan shop, these enterprises are the backbone of our economy and the embodiment of dreams taking flight. 🤝 So, let's spread the love and appreciation far and wide. Next time you see a friend starting their entrepreneurial journey, give them a virtual high-five, share their story, or simply drop a supportive comment. Every like counts, and every bit of encouragement fuels their determination to succeed. 💪 Together, let's champion the unsung heroes of entrepreneurship and build a community where every milestone, big or small, is celebrated with equal fervor. Because supporting small businesses isn't just about transactions – it's about fostering dreams, nurturing innovation, and strengthening our collective spirit. #SupportSmallBusinesses #EntrepreneurshipJourney #CelebratingDreams 🚀

What does it mean to live on the edge? To me, it's the feeling that it will all crumble in pieces. That's pretty much how most startup founders feel on an everyday basis. Because they don't have customers, MRR, runaway or because they spend so much time working while others have fun. What's the N1 quality of someone who lives on the edge? They don't give up. *Never. Because giving up is losing. Just like with investing, if you sell, you remove any future possibility of benefits from the growth of that stock. To all the entrepreneurs out there, I say:  Keep moving, get unstuck, and believe in yourself and in the people around you. *sometimes you should, and I have been there myself. —— Check out 👉🏻 Pietro Ferracini (me) for the journey of a dyslexic serial entrepreneur 👉🏻 Chatty Insights (my Startup) to get fast, high-quality consumer insights with conversational research

"I got over 100 NO once I went out to the first raising round".❌❌❌ You can #Google "how to start a startup" or "how to raise money" and get millions of resources available online offering you insights and action items. But... there is a huge gap between black-and-white letters and the challenges you face on the entrepreneurial path. 👉 What should you do when your product doesn't sell as you expected? 👉Maybe a sudden regulation started that you didn't expect would limit you? 👉God forbid, your country has been engulfed in war? What would you do? Is there a guide available to check your actions and characters' in real-life struggles? #NO. As an entrepreneur, struggling is part of your life and there is no way around it 😊 Sorry. I can tell you from my experience that while technical methods are important, it's your team and your character that will help you get through. After all, many of the #difficulties you will #experience haven't been explored yet and are unique to your journey. _________________________________________ “Black letters on white sheets always seemed trustworthy but then the actual struggle comes and whips everything you have learned and that's when you’re personally winning “ - Lanor - Sivan Friedman Joseph ShopperAI #enterpreneur #womenentrepreneurs #aitools #retailtech #retailtechnology

Excellent article. Although by no means a silver bullet, we need to do more as a country to provide young people with #appliedlearning entrepreneurship opportunities in similar ways to how #workexperience is provided. Entrepreneurship needs more profile as a viable career, with opportunities provided for young people to give it a go safely and families given a chance to see young people build confidence and skills through opportunities like Young Enterprise UK and others provide. If we’re serious about promoting entrepreneurship in this country we have to start earlier in raising awareness of what’s possible (including making available no credit, under 18 business bank accounts so young people don’t have to trade using personal accounts) and access to #financialeducation could make a big contribution to helping young people be more prepared to consider starting a business.

What sets successful startup fundraises apart? Just one thing: Belief 🙏 The founders don’t have more belief… But they find a way to help investors share it. All pitches start the same. There’s a conviction chasm between you & them. It’s a wide, deep canyon. Your job is to help them cross it.🏔️ How? Build a belief bridge. A good bridge has 3 parts: 1️⃣ Market Target markets are the anchor point. It has to be big, growing, and suffer from intense pain. If your anchor isn’t strong, the other pieces don’t matter. 2️⃣ Solution Your solution is like rope — tied between the anchors on each side. Your product must clearly fix your customers’ pain & get them where they want to go better than other solutions. 3️⃣ Team Your team is the wood slats that keeps everything stable to walk across. Without them, the bridge will be too scary to traverse. They should be capable, credible and driven. These points must be as clear as possible. When building your pitch, remember one thing: 👉 Data > Opinion If you focus on the data that supports your belief, investors will trust your bridge. Anything less? They’ll fall into the chasm. __ Was this helpful? Please 👍 like and ♻️ repost it to help other entrepreneurs.

For many aspiring founders, it’s the perennial question: how do I find my co-founder(s)? And it really is a million £ question. Fully 65 % of start-ups fail due to co-founder fall-outs (source: Noam Wasserman) Some people find co-founders whilst working in start-ups. Others found with people they met at university. But these people seem to be a lucky few. What are the solutions out there for those that aren’t so fortunate? Entrepreneur First brings talented strangers together for a dedicated FT programme. Y Combinator has launched a virtual co-founder matching platform. Yet, the problem persists. We hear it from the Embarc community all the time. So, we teamed up with Antler to come up with a solution. Enter Embarc x Antler co-founder matching 🤝 We are bringing together 24 of London’s best future founders to meet and speed-date. 12 technical, 12 commercial. Engage in rapid-fire conversations. Share your start-up vision. Find co-founders who align with your goals and values. If you’re someone with a vision to change the world through entrepreneurship, and you’re looking for the team to do that with, this is for you. Sign up here 👇

When I started my business Nobody warned me.... That if it was really a piece of cake, why do 9 out of 10 startups crash and burn? ¬> whether it's owned by some of the most successful individuals, such as ElonMusk and Bill gates Building a company isn't just about knowing your stuff It's about understanding the whole picture even the not-so-pretty parts. And these not-so-pretty parts can be your nightmare sometimes. ☠️ Here are three eye-openers that were Hardest to chew on in my entrepreneurship journey: - Your experience rocks only if it vibes with what's hot right now. Otherwise, it’s worthless. - wasting your time will cost you more than wasting money. - You need to be brutally honest with yourself when comes to growth, Face the truth. What to do? -Partner with people who are master of marketing -Use story telling as your secret weapon -Even if your content is educational, it has to be interesting And be prepared for what to come. --------------------------------------------------------- What's been your toughest gig while running your own show? #businessgrowth #digitalmarketer #selfgrowth #marketing