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4 of my clients called me up today with the same challenge. Create a 1-minute pitch - no slides. Yowza! Techstars is asking participants of the Deep Tech Momentum (DTM) to pitch an investors jury in a cut-throat competition. One minute, no slides, one shot. What's my advice to them, what would be my magic sauce? 20 seconds future vision 20 seconds simplified tech 10 seconds success so far 10 seconds dramatic call for action Want to practice on your pitch? Drop me a line. #Techstars #DeepTechMomentum #Startups #PitchCompetition

This is a wild take to me. If you think there are no opportunities, theoretically, it means there are no problems in the world, because everything is functioning perfectly and/or optimally. Problem are eeeeeverywhere, waiting to be solved. And if you wanna tackle BIG problems, just watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. (lbs) #startups #buildinpublic #business #tech

𝗣𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣 👇 - Timely pivots can save your company - Pivots can prevents founders and startups from burning through much needed cash - Better to pivot then keep grinding it out on something that’s consistently failing - Think of pivots as stepping stones on the startup journey Some of the largest companies pivoted! #startups #tech #founders

Investors are sharp when it comes to spotting red flags in startup pitches 🚩 Is your startup scalable? Does your team have the right mix of skills? And does your vision align with what investors are really looking for? Founders, if you're prepping for a pitch, this episode is for you 🫵 Full episode 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbbteHm8 #startups #fundingredflags #scalability #teambalance

Your product is only as great as your ability to sell it. If you don't understand your market and your customers, your product has a minimal chance of survival and success. Join Ian Pollock as he details the critical need customer discover plays in the process of successfully running a startup. See you on September 12. https://buff.ly/4cNiCvn #AECTech #Technology #ConTech #Startups

How do you know your idea is worth it? In this video, Justin Tochukwu FIMC, CMC, MBA (in view) breaks down how you can determine the worthiness of that idea. #kedrus #nontech #startup

From the archives: Finding the right investor can be challenging, especially for pre-revenue med tech startups. Andrew Just, former CEO of Opuz, shares his insights on why individual investors who understand the med tech space are crucial for success. Discover how aligning with the right backers can accelerate your path to achieving a perfect fit. 🌟🚀 #MedTech #InvestmentStrategies #Startups

📢 TD Shepherd will offer FREE training sessions for deep-tech incubators and startups in Munich & Berlin from April 22-30 and May 21-23. Reach out to us to secure your spot! 👉 If you're a deep tech startup or a VC, we want to hear from you! Share your opinion on which training topics are crucial for startups. Swipe through the slides and leave your thoughts in the comments below. 🤝 #startups #deeptech #techstartups #training #incubators #vc

The most important thing that founders need to ask themselves and co-workers: How do I do this faster? - How can I discover what my ideal ICP is faster? - How can I ship my MVP faster? - How can I discover my ideal pricing faster? - How can I fundraise faster Velocity is everything in startups. If you're not accelerating in the right direction, you're decelerating. There is no cruise mode. #startups

We had the pleasure of having Michelle Denogean, CMO of Startup Advisor, and Author of Grow Up, Take Your Startup to the Next Level at the studio via zoom! Michelle can personally guide your start-up to scalable success. Stay tuned for Michelle’s interview on Meet The Experts. Make sure to head over to rvasbn.com and join our newsletter! #RVABusinessCommunity #SmallBusinessOwners #RVABusinessOwners #RVABusinessLeaders #RVABusinessSupport #RichmondVA #BusinessGrowth #Startups