Anthony Ramirez-Garcia·6 hours agoAltEd update 04–3/26/2023So far, there is some new developments in terms of what I want to achieve. Through some research and looking back on my various conversations with founders and nonprofits, I found the root of an issue that I will be addressing moving forward. From a conversation with the founder of…Founders4 min readFounders4 min read
Ark is from pluto·1 day agoSeed fundraising unpackedWhat is seed funding? Seed round is a crucial stage in a startup’s life cycle, where the company receives investment to continue iterating on its idea or minimal viable product/service. It is usually the second round of investment a startup receives following pre-seed funding. Seed funding is all about developing…Founders4 min readFounders4 min read
Samarth K Balpandey·16 hours agoDiscover the Secret Behind Spotify’s Success: How Scrum Helped Them Dominate by building a great product.Spotify, the popular music streaming service, has become a household name in the entertainment industry. With over 356 million active users and more than 70 million songs available, Spotify has achieved remarkable success in the highly competitive music streaming market. But did you know that their success can be attributed in part to their adoption of Scrum? Scrum is an agile project management framework that emphasizes flexibility…Founders2 min readFounders2 min read
Sandeep Chanana·1 day agoMember-onlyFinding Loopholes in a Startup Pitch — VC for DummiesBefore you venture into the stage where a founder has reached out to you to pitch, you should have done a fair bit of Due Diligence on your own. When investing in startups, there are several things to keep in mind to increase your chances of success. Here are some key factors to consider: Thoroughly research the…Founders4 min readFounders4 min read
Jacqueline Chan·8 hours agoFinding the right ingredients to activate your “superpowers”What is your superpower? Are you even aware that you have a superpower? Do you know the ingredients to activate your superpowers? In one of the case competitions I participated in during my MBA at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management, the entrepreneurs were asked about their superpowers. In an increasingly competitive environment driven by innovation, I’ve found that differentiation and building on the value you offer are indispensable.Founders9 min readFounders9 min read
Raj Shamani·1 day ago3 Major Differences Between Startups and Small BusinessesThanks to so much awareness and glamorization of businesses in mainstream media, everybody wants to own a business today. Some want to be entrepreneurs and take big risks while founding their startups. In contrast, some want to set up their small business to ensure a steady flow of income for…Founders3 min readFounders3 min read
Shadi Yazdan·17 hours agoMember-onlyChapter 2: Life of a Nomad80 Days of Exploration: Diary of a Digital Nomad Updating this blog daily, so be sure to check back to read more. To prevent the original blog from becoming too lengthy, I will now write my diary in specific chapters. Check out Chapter 1 here where I delve into how I kickstarted my nomad lifestyle with a vacation. I…Founders13 min readFounders13 min read
Startup Business Tips 🛠️·2 days agoThe Ultimate Guide to Sales Product Demos: Mastering the Art of Closing Deals.Hey — it’s Alex! Today, I will share with you: 1️⃣ 3 actionable SaaS growth tips 👉 The 3 elements of a powerful SaaS Product Demo 👉 The 9 phases structure of a powerful SaaS Product Demo 👉 12 key aspects of a powerful SaaS Product Demo 2️⃣ ‘Best tip…Founders13 min readFounders13 min read
Jason FenginThornapple River Capital·2 days ago(Foundation) Models as a Service: Big Tech’s Future AI Revenue StreamThe Generative AI Gold Rush for Big Tech and Startups About the Author: Jason is an Investment Fellow at Thornapple. He brings both operating and investing experience through his tenure at several tech companies as a data scientist and across a variety of venture capital firms as an investor. Prior…Founders12 min readFounders12 min read
Jason MalkiinStrtupBoost·2 days agoMobly — Quickly Becoming Your Best Friend For Face-To-Face NetworkingI had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Barney. The co-founder and CEO of Mobly, a SaaS platform focused on making life easier for sales reps when they only have their phone with them. He’s based in Utah and he and his wife Erika have 5 kids together. …Founders3 min readFounders3 min read
