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Proud to exceed my weekly learning goal, clocking in 188 minutes despite a busy week at the company! 🚀 Exciting news: We've been approved to pitch our business idea at a September competition. Stay tuned for more details! #ContinuousLearning #GrowthMindset #StartupLife #PitchCompetition"

After completing Techstars Tech Central Sydney Accelerator, I learned firsthand how powerful it is to have a community of fellow founders caring about each other's growth and success. That's why, for the first time ever, I'm making the Abundant Vision Bootcamp a "bring a friend" experience. When you join, you can bring a business friend for free! Because planning alongside someone who cares about your success makes the journey so much richer. Over three days together, we'll care for: The lessons 2024 taught us The vision 2025 holds for us The practical steps to get there And yes, we'll dive into why CARE (my theme word of 2025) is such a powerful theme for 2025 and how it can shape your business decisions. As one participant shared: "To be honest, I was going to leave planning to later. But joining the bootcamp gave me clarity... I feel so much more at ease and ready to hit the ground running!" If this calls to you and a business friend, I'd love to have you both join us! All you have to do is sign up and I will share you DOUBLE access. Remember, this special "buy one, bring a friend free" offer is available until January 27th only. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvrZ3yXj #bootcamp #vision #planning #businessowner

📢 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆! The #EarlyBirdDeadline for our #2025BreakthroughToScale program is just around the corner. Submit your application by 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 to get extra eyes on your submission from the LearnLaunch team. With hundreds of applications to review, early submissions give our partners 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗻 and ask follow-up questions if needed. If you’ve started your application, this is the perfect moment to finish strong. If you haven’t started yet, applying early can give you a valuable edge. Applications close February 21st, but why wait? 📚 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: Sign up for an informational webinar: https://lnkd.in/g4682MVe ✍️ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/eeWgvxPa #EdTechInnovation #EdTech #Education #Innovation #TransformingEducation #BreakthroughToScale #EdTechAccelerator #EdTechInvesting #Impact #ImpactInvesting #EdTechFounders #EdTechStartups

What is VentureTeens Arena? 🤔 ✨AN INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS that culminates with an exciting marketplace event.✨ This competition will empower young minds to develop and showcase their business ideas! 🚀💼 📩 Drop us a message for the full event brochure! #Futurepreneurs #StudentEntrepreneurs #FutureLeaders #Education #StudentStartups #StudentInBusiness #BusinessCompetition

🚨 Here is an opportunity for an edtech/ future of work founder to get world class mentoring, advice and networking from Emerge's Venture Partner group 🥁 On Thursday 23rd May, we're hosting a virtual event to bring together our founders and Venture Partners with a virtual speed dating event. 🎉 Before, this has ONLY been open to our portfolio, but this time... we’re opening up spaces to 3 lucky founders outside our portfolio that YOU can apply for. 💫 If you’re a founder building the future of learning or work - this is your chance to meet and get advice from an amazing circle of founders, operators, and executives from industry giants like Andela, Kahoot!, Chegg Inc., Busuu, MasterClass, Emeritus, Minerva University, Springboard, Trilogy Education, Class and more. 💜 Want to join? Leave a comment under this post and apply for a space through the link in the comments.

📈 ScaleUp Week 2024! - Programming Highlights 🎥 That's a wrap (for 2024). Last week we experienced an incredible journey of learning, networking, and growth. Watch the highlight reel to relive the first three days (Gala highlight reel to come!). ScaleUp Week's 2024 Program included: 🔹 24 x 1-hour sessions (recordings will be shared, so watch this space!) 🔹 65 x inspiring speakers 🔹 Over 800 registrants across the whole week! Here's a quick recap of what happened during the first 3 days: 📅 Day 1: Evidence Day (virtual): We examined the latest evidence on scaling up, debunking many of the myths with global thought leaders. 📅 Day 2: Ecosystem Day (in-person): We met as an ecosystem to discuss how the Greater Calgary region ecosystem needs to evolve to support scaling and growth stage ventures. 📅 Day 3: Practice Day (virtual): We discussed and shared the latest best practice on scaling up with those who have been there and done it. Thank you to our fantastic organizing team: Dr. Simon Raby, Tammy Rousseau, Ray DePaul, Maii Ko, Robert Fooks, Sarah Cubillan, Robin Lokhorst, Emily Robitaille, Peter Fenwick, Kassidy Gerhardi, Caitlin McCarthy, Clark Lai, Mariya Besedina, Pietro Breviglieri, Marc Arumi, Adriano Leite, Kathryn Graham, Jennifer Jensen, Brenda Beckedorf Gratitude and appreciation to our 2024 partners for their support in making this event a success: The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Mount Royal University, McLeod Law LLP, Motiv, Growth Catalyst, Calgary Economic Development, The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, Calgary Innovation Coalition, Alberta Innovates Impact Action Lab, ZayZoon, Copoint, The New Network, Bissett School of Business, Viewpoint Investment Partners, VistaVu Solutions, ARC Financial Corp., Business-National Bank of Canada, Miller Thomson LLP, BDC, Nexix Inc. Stay tuned for the highlight reel of the Gala, which will be released shortly. You won't want to miss it! #GrowthCompass #ScaleUpWeek #ScalingUp #Ecosystem #Growth #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Thrilled to lead a storytelling session next week with the brilliant Female Founders in their investment readiness #GrowF programme! This is my 3d time around facilitating and cant wait to meet Batch #13 🌟 an incredible group of up-and-coming startup stars who have already raised some great questions about how to best use storytelling for fundraising. ❓ Is it ok to change your story for different audiences? Absolutely! Tailor your message, but keep your core story—the "why" behind your business—consistent. It’s about adapting to your audience’s goals while staying true to your mission and values. 📝 Think of it like a playlist: different songs (tailored angles), but the same album (core message). ❓ What’s the most important part of your story? Authenticity. Investors connect with passion and commitment. Your story needs to be real and personal—it’s what makes your pitch stand out and feel genuine. ❓ How do you overcome the fear of public speaking? Focus on connection, not perfection. Think of pitching as a conversation where you're inviting people to join your journey. Shift your mindset from performing to sharing. ❓ How can you simplify a complex or technical topic? Find the universal human element. Start with the relatable problem you're solving and then dig into the details. Hacks like carefully chosen analogies and focusing on benefits help make complex ideas accessible. 💡 Pro tip: Have a concise one-liner that summarizes your business model. It anchors your pitch and keeps you grounded as you expand into deeper layers of your story. These are just a few of the powerful questions we'll be diving into next week with my co-star Jule Wilhelm. 💜 Looking forward to sharing more insights next week with these phenomenal founders Katharina Kreutzer Jessica Liew Christina Schaub Marta Daina Maria Antonia Zahlbruckner Kathryn Li Lisa Jerahtina Selina Haupt 👯🏻♀️ #StorytellingForFundraising #FemaleFounders #GrowF #StartupSuccess #WomenInBusiness

Things take time! During #techweek we had another epic gathering of over 125 #founders, #investors, industry people from all over & across verticals, join our weekly Pitch and Run Friday run club. Over the years we’ve provided a very steady & impactful community of support, mentors, investors, knowledge, coaching, jobs & #running & industry events for well over 600+ runners. We curently have over 200 active runners. We meet 2x a week. Things take time! Theres a level of consistency, work, discipline, commitment, intellectual honesty & focus; to the process to building anything of value; that’s required to win & be champion in life, sports & business. Often very underrated; yet well documented & applied, by the greatest of #athletes & founders alike.

🚀 Weekly Update from athena.vc Founders Program 🚀 What did we did last week (22nd July - Today)? 1. We kicked off the first task, "Pick an important problem," from Athena's GuideBook. 2. Following Joseph's suggestion, we dove into studying the industry, its key players, and competitors across various sectors. 3. Imanul and I had some productive brainstorming sessions to outline what our Minimum Viable Product (MVP) should look like. Learning from the Best: 1. As Rob recommended, we explored Sam Altman's investment portfolio. His approach and thinking are truly next level; there’s so much to learn from him. 2. We got the domain for our MVP, so we're one step closer to bringing our idea to life. What We Learned: 1. The AMA with Chinmay Chauhan was fantastic. His tips on early-stage fundraising were real eye-openers and helped us reassess our strategies. 2. Rob's advice to study Sam Altman was spot on. Sam's mantra of "Growth and momentum are what matters. Don’t get distracted by other issues. Intensity matters. Focus, move quickly, work hard, focus on quality, be decisive" really resonated with us. Biggest Challenge: 1. Time Management: We're still grappling with managing our time efficiently and making the most of it. Goals for Next Week 1. We're aiming to complete the first goal in Athena's GuideBook. 2. Plan to post daily updates on LinkedIn about our progress and engage with relevant content. 3. Connect with more people from our target industry to learn from their experiences. 4. Start building a personal brand by consistently posting and engaging with content that aligns with our interests and field. #WeeklyUpdate #GrowthMindset #ContinuousLearning #StartupJourney #AthenaVC #StartupCommunity #Founders #Networking

Hey there, Visionary Coaches and Pioneering Founders! As we dive into the exciting new year of 2025, I just want to take a moment to wish you an absolutely fantastic New Year! This year is your chance to let your bold ideas and wild ambitions take flight! You’ve already shown what it means to be innovators and trailblazers in the online world, and I know you’re ready to soar even higher! May your virtual classrooms be filled with enthusiastic learners, your webinars buzz with eager participants, and your online communities grow stronger with meaningful connections. For the founders among you, here’s to your startups shaking things up, your pitches making waves, and your dreams becoming incredible realities! Remember, in this digital age, there are no limits to your reach and potential! Embrace all the new technologies, trends, and opportunities that 2025 will bring. Let them spark your creativity and push you toward even greater success. As you inspire, educate, and transform lives through your work, don’t forget to celebrate your own achievements along the way. Your commitment to empowering others is truly amazing! Here’s to a year filled with viral content, breakthrough moments, and that sweet sound of notifications celebrating your success! May 2025 be your most impactful, profitable, and fulfilling year yet. Wishing you all the innovation, influence, and incredible success you deserve both online and beyond! Happy New Year!