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Jeff James Martin Martin has worked with startups that've raised / exited for $2B+ He's gotten to see under the hood of more businesses than most founders Here are some of his biggest takeaways on why startups fail 👇

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They are leading by example. They know startups. So they can help scale yours. They are a Belgian 🇧🇪 collective across all borders. We are thrilled to announce our first Ecosystem Partner for the Belgium Startup Awards: Syndicate One! They think big. They act strong. They are openly ambitious and super talented. They are fostering our 🇧🇪 startup ecosystem by making early-stage investments in the most ambitious Belgian entrepreneurs, wherever they are building the next generation of technology businesses. As an engaged community collective, they empower 🇧🇪 Belgian innovators with seed capital to start, hands-on operational advice, tools, mentorship and events to grow, and access to a broad network of founders, operators, investors and industry experts to scale. We couldn't be more aligned ❤️ Let's scale it up! 👏 #startups #scaleups #buildingbridges

🚀 Helping startups succeed, every step of the way ! At dups, we know that the fundraising journey can feel overwhelming, especially for young startups. 📈 Our mission? To make this process clear, manageable, and focused—so founders can keep building their vision with confidence. Thank you to Bastien Taquet from Satochip for trusting us to navigate the details together! 🙌 #clientsuccess #fundraisingsupport #startupjourney #entrepreneurship

Please join us for the next Startups Streamlined in-person event: Navigating Cleveland’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem In this session, we’ll delve into the entrepreneurial landscape of Cleveland. Situated within the top 150 startup ecosystems worldwide, Cleveland boasts a burgeoning community ripe for further expansion. We’ll uncover the opportunities and dynamics driving Cleveland’s thriving startup ecosystem and explore its potential for growth and innovation. Additionally, we’ll explore crucial topics, including venture debt, tax implications such as QSBS 1202b taxation for C corporations and the employment challenges that startups commonly face. Schedule of Events: 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Registration and cocktail reception 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Program Presenters: Hardik Desai, Managing Partner, JumpStart Ventures Lindsay Karas Stencel, Partner, Thompson Hine Thom Butchko, Partner, Thompson Hine Alexis Kim, Senior Managing Associate, Thompson Hine Hannah Caldwell, Associate, Thompson Hine                Register today – https://bit.ly/3Je1Nxq #Startups #QSBS #Cleveland #Founders #ThompsonHine #venturecapital

Building a Startup in Uncertain Times? Join the UDC Marathon!🚀 Tired of the noise surrounding startups? Wondering how to validate your idea and find customers before launch? On May 28th🗓️, I'll be joining Kostyantyn Solovyov and Oleg Bolotnov for a special UKRAINIAN DIGITAL COMMUNITY marathon on building startups! We'll tackle the tough questions founders face, including: 🌎Navigating uncertainty in the startup world. ❓The question most founders fear (and how to answer it). 💡Validating your idea and attracting early customers - without a product! Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with the UDC community!🤝🏻 #UDCmarathon #Startups #Ukraine

🏄🏻♀️ Although August marked the end of summer, these startups successfully kept the spirit alive. 😎 | Let's take a look at two Greek startups that raised funding in August! 🎉 Congratulations to Moveo.AI & Piramidal (YC W24)! May this investment launch your businesses to success! See you next month to learn more about the Greek startup ecosystem and its exciting developments! 🇬🇷✨ #StartupGreece #GreekStartupEcosystem #InnovationLeaders #BusinessInnovators

What is a startup? What types are there? What impact do they have on the entrepreneurial ecosystem? 🫨 So many questions about the world of startups and we answer all of them in this article👇 https://lnkd.in/dmwjfk7K

Greece’s thriving startup ecosystem stands as a beacon of what’s possible when equity ownership becomes a driving force for growth. The recent surge in record-breaking exits and the rise of unicorns highlight the potential rooted in a strong commitment to equity. As noted in the 2023-2024 Startups in Greece report, this shift is paving the way for sustained entrepreneurial success and competitiveness in Europe. SeedBlink's involvement reaffirms this outlook, supporting the growth of startups through innovative funding solutions. Learn more about Greece’s upward trajectory in our latest report Angel Hadjiev #StartupsInGreece #PoweredByFoundation #SeedBlink

⚠️ Did you know that only 1 in 10 seed-funded startups successfully raise a Series A round? We’re here to help you become that 10%. Download the cheatsheet: https://lnkd.in/g-SFrbzw #FoundersXchange #AspireForStartups #ForEntrepreneursByEntrepreneurs