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When we look at newly successful companies, it's natural to think they just got started because our familiarity with them is so fresh. In nearly all cases, though, these businesses have been working toward these public moments for years. One of many reasons I am so bought in on the #VentureStudio model is that studios expedite product-market-fit and de-risk early execution. This compresses timelines and ultimately makes new ventures more investment-worthy, more quickly.

It's generally the case that start-ups tend to grow and succeed by solving problems with solutions that customers are willing to pay for. But simply solving existing problems with existing solutions isn't innovative or what drives long-term technological progress. So start-up success is also about creating new solutions and bringing them to market. This is why the route to product-market fit is winding and bumpy. It's hard for customers to project their needs beyond existing solutions, and it's hard for start-ups to articulate their value prop when the uses cases aren't clearly formed. But both sides eventually get there! It may take a while, with false starts, but persistence and dedication tend to make it happen eventually. #venturebuilding

"Overnight successes take a long time." 👀 As passive observers, we are prone to assuming that newly-discovered sensations and successes must have been generated pretty quickly. 🧪 But that's not really the case. Many companies which on the surface appear to achieve instant success, were actually spending YEARS prototyping, iterating, learning what their customers need, and refining. ✨ Publicity is a lagging indicator, sometimes extremely so. Furthermore, start-ups who are waiting to "catch fire" without actually working towards that ignition will probably never get there. 🧨 That's one of many things we love about studios -- tactical impatience and operational excellence for achieving PMF and traction. That's why studio-born start-ups can achieve seed funding up to 25 months faster. HT: Rubén D. #venturebuilding #venturestudios

Mamazen Startup Studio’s latest White Paper on Ideation and Validation is dropping soon! Dive into exclusive insights from top industry players like Pioneer Square Labs, Builders, Platform Venture Studio,Mstudio , Science, and Vault Fund and many others Discover: 💡 How startup studios turn ideas into thriving businesses. 🔍 Proven strategies for ideation and validation. 📈 Real-world success stories and best practices. 📅 Coming by September! Don't miss out! Follow us for the release and be the first to access this game-changing resource. #StartupStudios

🦇🎃 3 SPOOKY HARDTECH FACTS 🎃🦇 It’s not just ghosts and ghouls that can haunt your dreams; here are three spine-chilling facts that keep innovators up at night! The Innovation Gap - Hardtech startups face an uphill battle with costly and time-consuming R&D, making it difficult to keep pace with software innovation. Manufacturing Delays - One wrong move in prototyping can set production back by months, or even years, costing time and money. High Stakes of Failure - When hardtech fails, it fails hard. The financial and reputational risks are enormous compared to other industries. But don’t fear, our team helps you navigate the pitfalls, accelerate development, and turn your vision into reality while minimizing the risks. Hardtech may be daunting, but you don’t have to go at it alone. These scary facts are exactly why partnering with a hardtech incubator like Garage&co is essential for all hardtech startups. 🚀 At Garage&co, we thrive on pushing boundaries and bringing the future into the present, one breakthrough at a time! 👻 #Halloween #Hardtech #Innovation #Garageandco #ScaryFacts #TechLeadership #StartupSupport

Feeling stuck with your startup idea? Can't find the resources you need for your business? You should apply for Unstuck Labs' Fall 2024 accelerator! Our Fall 2024 accelerator is an immersive, hands-on program that offers mentorship, funding connections, a collaborative community, and a focus on execution. Apply now and turn your idea into reality! #UnstuckLabs #StartupAccelerator

🚄 On my way to TechCon SoCal in San Diego! If you're an early stage founder looking to accelerate your startup's growth and hit your next investment, let's connect! 🌟 Reach out to learn how Uptech Studio can help you in this exciting journey. See you there! ✨ #TechConSoCal #SanDiegoTech #StartupLife

Summer is a slow business season, however, a lot of innovators are gathering their powers to start the autumn with a new adventure. If you want to sail the tides of impact-driven business, you’re going to love our next post series: 5 big questions of the impact startup world, answered by experts. Board the ship, and let’s start with the most important question: what impact means for founders, investors and venture builders, and how can we evaluate impact tech? Answering the question we have a creme de la creme of impact venture: Sasha Lipman 🇺🇦💙💛 — Founder at tech2impact Anne Decker — Managing Director at wattx Michael Boschmans — Founder & CEO of Quest Impact Design Studio Give it a listen and stay tuned for more! #DŌBRA5questions

Don’t work with a venture studio. Unless you want to speed up the process & minimize the risks. At Camplight we've had the privilege of supporting numerous startups on their journey to success. Today, we want to reflect on our experience and shed light on why we believe a venture studio can significantly expedite the path to Product-Market Fit (PMF). What do you receive from working with a venture studio? 1️⃣ Guidance & Support: Enjoy tailored advice and mentorship that resonates with your unique journey, empowering you to make well-informed decisions. 2️⃣ Resources at Your Fingertips: Gain direct access to essential resources such as funding, connections, and a nurturing community that can significantly speed up your startup's growth and save you precious time. 3️⃣ Rapid Prototyping: Benefit from a focus on rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration, which aids in fine-tuning your product to perfectly align with market demands. 4️⃣ Collaborative Environment: Joining a venture studio places you in a vibrant network of fellow entrepreneurs, where you can share experiences, garner insights, and enjoy a sense of fellowship. If you're seeking a pragmatic approach to achieve PMF and appreciate the benefits of a supportive ecosystem, we invite you to connect with us. Together, we can work toward your startup's success. #SoftwareDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #venturebuilding #productdevelopment

Pitch competitions are ingrained in the fabric of the startup ecosystem, and in many ways they can help level the playing field for underrepresented founders. It offers an avenue for funding in lieu of a friends and family round. It can also be a catalyst for underrepresented founders to get in front of potential investors and VCs who maybe wouldn’t have seen their pitch otherwise due to bias or a lack of a shared network. But of course, it doesn’t come without downsides. My latest for TechCrunch ⬇ #startups #founders #pitchcompetitions #venturecapital https://lnkd.in/dfdPpbJp