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Join me on 7th August for a fireside chat with Naimul Abd at Connect Sverige Region Öst where we talk about the Estonian startup and innovation ecosystems, Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) and its role in mobilizing early-stage investment in the region, and my advice to upcoming investors and startup founders in the region. Registration link in the comments.

⚡️ Improving the 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: what a mission! 🚀 We’ve had the pleasure to chat with Alessio Boceda Co-Founder of Startup Geeks discovering the project and its mission to bring together all the figures in the startup ecosystem to boost growth. 🔥 From the idea to the business, valuing every talent out there: that’s the cool project that features our column 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀. 👉 Head here to read the 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://lnkd.in/d8Vh-D49

What's the secret to a perfect pitch? It's all about leaving your audience eager to learn more — and no one knows this better than Nick Hughes, the founder and CEO of Founders Live, who joined us in our latest Roadmap episode. Founders Live started as a simple 99-second pitch competition in Seattle and grew into a global startup ecosystem connecting early-stage startups from 50+ countries with potential investors. So it's safe to say Nick knows a thing or two about pitches. In our chat, we also talked about: ➡ What's the biggest difference between American and European founders? ➡ What should you avoid when pitching? ➡ What's the best way to open a pitch? You can watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dKqFp7UB

Can you pitch your startup in 60 seconds? ⏰ ================================ • What is it: 0-5 CTP is the 'science of the next century'. • Mission: 5-10 Advance the civilization of humankind - technologically, scientifically, spiritually, and consciously. • Problem: 10-25 Our world faces many crises. Anyone with a basic awareness should already be aware of several global problems humanity faces - TODAY. • Solution: 25-40 'Next century' level solutions across multiple industry and verticals. Think: "If 'Star Trek'-like level solutions were available TODAY? That's essentially CTP 101. One may then begin to appreciate CTP's higher advanced level mindset: the 'science from the future'. • Traction: 40-55 This revolutionary new science foretold by Nikola Tesla is so advanced - many are still processing it. Imagine the internet being introduced in 1849. The most important thing to consider - is NOT where CTP is today, but where CTP will be in the coming future. CTP is global phenomenon in the making. • The Ask: 55-60 CTP has been offered over $3bn to present date. Future advanced CTPSci applications and industry - will be worth even more, by far. Serve more by far. ================================ #startup #startups #startuplife #startupfunding #startupstory #startupstories #heiroftesla #founder #founders #founderstories #foundersjourney #founderlife #founderinsights #foundershub #founderinsights #foundersleague #founderinstitute #foundersday #foundermindset #deeptech #deeptechstartup #deeptechstartups #deeptechfounder #deeptechfunding #deeptechcapital

Can you pitch your startup in 60 seconds? ⏰ ================================ • What is it: 0-5 CTP is the 'science of the next century'. • Mission: 5-10 Advance the civilization of humankind - technologically, scientifically, spiritually, and consciously. • Problem: 10-25 Our world faces many crises. Anyone with a basic awareness should already be aware of several global problems humanity faces - TODAY. • Solution: 25-40 'Next century' level solutions across multiple industry and verticals. Think: "If 'Star Trek'-like level solutions were available TODAY? That's essentially CTP 101. One may then begin to appreciate CTP's higher advanced level mindset: the 'science from the future'. • Traction: 40-55 This revolutionary new science foretold by Nikola Tesla is so advanced - many are still processing it. Imagine the internet being introduced in 1849. The most important thing to consider - is NOT where CTP is today, but where CTP will be in the coming future. CTP is global phenomenon in the making. • The Ask: 55-60 CTP has been offered over $3bn to present date. Future advanced CTPSci applications and industry - will be worth even more, by far. Serve more by far. ================================ #startup #startups #startuplife #startupfunding #startupstory #startupstories #heiroftesla #founder #founders #founderstories #foundersjourney #founderlife #founderinsights #foundershub #founderinsights #foundersleague #founderinstitute #foundersday #foundermindset #deeptech #deeptechstartup #deeptechstartups #deeptechfounder #deeptechfunding #deeptechcapital

How Founder Fridays' in-person connections amplify the journey of founders What is Founder Fridays? • For Founders, By Founders: Local meetups hosted worldwide for startup founders to connect, share struggles, and grow together. • These events bring founders into intimate groups to ensure impactful discussions. • From Austin to Amsterdam, these meetups are transforming lives by addressing the loneliness of entrepreneurship. Why It Works: • Founders learn best from other founders. • Real-time feedback builds confidence and accelerates decision-making. • Tight-knit groups encourage honest, actionable conversations. Curious? Check out https://lnkd.in/eHyCXjNM!

An insightful discussion on team building! Whether in tech or any industry, fostering a team's growth by pushing boundaries and expanding capacities is fundamental to effective leadership. The three C's—competence, capabilities, and commitment—remain at the core of building a successful team. When you find individuals embodying these qualities, onboard them; they'll always bring value to your team. #TeamBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #TechIndustry #schoolleadership

⭐️A Winning Team.⭐️ It’s one of the magic factors of a successful startup. But how well do we really know the people we invest in? 🧐 In this training by FiBAN Partner HRS Advisors Oy, we discover how to evaluate startup teams effectively and what to look for. Join the breakfast to learn how to recognize a winning team. Limited seats! 👉https://lnkd.in/dzcFf3vq

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Speakers from Ramp and Integrated CPA + Cooley's Andrew Gunther are speaking on November 21 during a webinar tailored for early-stage startup founders and exploring startup fundamentals. 📆 Learn more details here: https://bit.ly/4hSuBeS