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🚀 Calling all entrepreneurs! 🚀 Exciting events are happening this week, and you don't want to miss out! Check out today's blog post for all the details about these events and more. Here's a sneak peek of what's in store: 🌟 NorCal AngelCon Application Deadline: June 1 - Are you a startup in Greater Sacramento? Secure your shot at $105K in funding! Learn more about this opportunity on our blog. 🌟 FourthWave.io Forum Series: Growth Mindset - Join online on May 22, May 29, and June 5 for a transformative journey into the power of Growth Mindset. Limited spots available, so sign up ASAP! 🌟 Social Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition: May 7 - Witness inspiring pitches from social entrepreneurs competing for $3000 in prize money! Organized by Sac State College of Business. 🌟 CleanTech Funding Foundations Series: May 7 (Online)- Dive into the world of early equity investment with industry experts and CleanStart. Gain insights into investor expectations and more. 🌟 1 Million Cups Sacramento: May 8 (Online) - Don't miss this weekly Zoom meetup where early-stage businesses present for feedback and advice. 🌟 SBIR/STTR Proposal Writing 4-part Series: Weekly starting May 8 (Online) - Elevate your grant proposal writing skills with experts from Eva Garland Consulting. 🌟 Startup Folsom Beer & Geeks: May 9 - Connect with fellow startup enthusiasts in person at The Fat Rabbit in Folsom. Who knows, this could be where your next big idea takes shape! Registration links and more details for each event are available in our latest blog post. Don't miss your chance to network, learn, and grow as an entrepreneur! See you there! Monique Brown Cameron R. Law Rich Foreman Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern John Nogrady Beth Broome Jan M. Roos Dick Gourley Arlene J. Miranda John Selep Steve Brown Alex C. Aaron Mondell Anderson Thomas Hall Janine Elliott Niki Peterson May Chinavanichkit John Majeski Laura Fickle Donna “BasicTaq” Walters, MBA Christina G. Steve Barnett Phil Scott Lauren Taber UC Davis Student Startup Center, Startup Folsom, UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, AgStart, HumanBulb Growth Factory Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship #StartupSac #Entrepreneurship #SacramentoEvents #StartupCommunity #StartupEvents #StartupLife #entrepreneurs #startups https://lnkd.in/gYbVakk2

Day 25: Discover Founder Institute NTX! Why Just Dream When You Can Build? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Why wait? Join Founder Institute NTX and turn your dreams into reality! Founder Institute Events We’re here to help founders succeed. We host nearly 1000 free startup events each year, where you can meet local entrepreneurs, network with investors, learn from advisors, and connect with co-founders. Reserve Your Spot: [https://fi.co/events] Startup Resource Lists Starting a business can be tough, and finding the right resources can be even tougher. That’s why we’ve created the Startup Ecosystem Canvas. It provides entrepreneurs in over 100 cities with a list of the best local tools, people, investors, and companies to help you at every stage of your journey. Explore the Startup Ecosystem Canvas: (https://fi.co/updates) Main Components 1. The Stages Building a tech company can be complex, so we’ve outlined a simple framework to guide you: - Idea Stage: Get inspired, learn best practices, develop skills, validate ideas, and start building your team and product. - Launch Stage: Establish your company, develop your product, get customer feedback, and prepare for growth. - Growth Stage: Prove your product’s value, gain recognition, and scale up with funding from angels and VCs. 2. The Supporters Every startup ecosystem needs strong supporters to thrive: - Evangelists: Successful entrepreneurs who guide and inspire others, especially in the Idea Stage. - Government: Public organizations that support and facilitate the community during the Launch Stage. - Talent: Universities and large technical employers that attract and cultivate the local talent pool. 3. The End Product: Success Stories A strong ecosystem leads to startup success. These successful leaders should also become startup evangelists to guide the next generation. Create a New Startup Ecosystem Canvas for Your City! Build a Company With Us The Founder Institute is here to support ambitious founders who want to change the world. Apply to our program and start building your dream company today! Apply Now: [fi.co/dallas] Join Us and Make a Difference - Attend Free Events: Gain valuable insights and network with key players in the startup ecosystem. - Access Resources: Use the Startup Ecosystem Canvas to find the best local resources. - Join Our Program: Get the support you need to build and grow your startup. Ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey? Share your ideas and let's build amazing companies together! 🔗 Learn More & Get Involved: - Newsletter: [https://lnkd.in/gM73ms5V] - Website: [javierdmartinez.com] - LinkedIn: [https://lnkd.in/gAMUr9GC] - Twitter: [http://x.com/javvyd] Let’s make these next 100 days impactful and DOPE! 🚀

Embracing collaboration and unity, I've witnessed firsthand the strength that startups gain when they join forces. Launching AnonFeed wasn't without its hurdles - from initial concept to navigating the complexities of the tech industry, every challenge was a lesson in resilience and innovation. Today, I'm thrilled to share our latest blog discussing the immense opportunities available when startups collaborate. It's a testament to what we've achieved and a blueprint for future success. Let's continue to support each other, for in unity, we find our greatest potential. #StartupCollaboration #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ChallengesToOpportunities Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFfswXJM

Startups often trip over their own finances by overinvesting in early branding and event sponsorships. The key to success lies in a measured approach, focusing on customer-centric strategies and value-driven expenditures. Sometimes well-intentioned founders are not able to make these calls without help from a trusted partner or advisor – sadly many advisors put their hand out for cash before they have provided any advice – avoid these types. Of course, marketing is absolutely key for startups, but the strategy has to match the scale and objectives of the company at that point in time. Overhasty scaling and underpriced offers are pitfalls that, too often, lead to regret. #Startups #Budgeting #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Budgeting #Entrepreneurship

Embracing collaboration and unity, I've witnessed firsthand the strength that startups gain when they join forces. Launching AnonFeed wasn't without its hurdles - from initial concept to navigating the complexities of the tech industry, every challenge was a lesson in resilience and innovation. Today, I'm thrilled to share our latest blog discussing the immense opportunities available when startups collaborate. It's a testament to what we've achieved and a blueprint for future success. Let's continue to support each other, for in unity, we find our greatest potential. #StartupCollaboration #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ChallengesToOpportunities Read more: https://lnkd.in/gj-i8GnJ

“Instead of hiring after initial traction, build a process to prove that you can systematically and profitably acquire new customers who stick with you.” Nailed it! So many #founders think that hiring a bunch of people is the first step toward scaling. That it’s a sign they’re a “real company” now because “real companies” have lots of employees. Vision -> Strategy -> Process -> Resources

[Navigating through Entrepreneurship: StudentsCatalyst 2nd Forum 🚀 ]   I am thrilled to have joined the StudentsCatalyst 2nd forum! This forum dives deep into the world of entrepreneurship, and to summarize it all up, here are a couple of key takeaways I received throughout the forum:   Sociopreneurship Concept as explained by Ka Risky Altaresh - When creating a business, find a problem that connects to yourself. Make sure that the business shows your identity - Don't run away from a problem, look at it as an open path for us to solve that problem - Meet your dark times - It's better to have a small amount of people who are really interested in your business rather than a huge amount who aren't fully interested - Find your "why" and create this as a vision ahead!   Funding & Upskilling Opportunities by Ka Darryl Ratulangi - There are different types of funding according to their stages, usually venture capital would fund a startup during its development stages. This includes times of operational rollout & when the startup is showing signs of growth - Not all businesses are suited to be funded by Venture Capital - Choosing the right instruments to fund your business is important! As these instruments have their degree of risk and return - In business, competition is not a bad thing, something that we create must have a competitive advantage - We don't always need to find new market opportunities, entering a market without any competitor isn’t always the best option   Founder & Startup Essentials by Ka Joe William (汪奕峰) - Founder is the key to a successful startup! - Many factors can determine whether your startup will survive or not, it's not always profit - Find the right business partner for you. One that can complement yourself and have different skills than you. - Humans are bound to have a consumptive lifestyle, break the chain and make your lifestyle around becoming a founder - When finding a problem use these 3 steps: Find the market, understand the customer, list the problem that occurs - Your approach to a team member is really important, know your leadership brand!   Lastly, I had the privilege of gaining insights from a talk show with Ka Andien Yudistira Gareth, Ka Raka Eka Pramudito, and Ka Fathia Fairuza where they shared their stories and journey towards success! Through this talk show, I learned the importance of setting standards for myself and embracing the mindset that there's no need to rush things, countless possibilities await in the future.   Big thanks to StudentsCatalyst for organizing the second forum, featuring many incredible speakers who greatly expanded my knowledge and provided valuable insights! Here's to network, inspire, and go beyond! #studentscatalyst #scnb4 #peopleofsc #learning #softskills #entrepreneur

As promised in my earlier re-post: common challenges (difficulties in execution) by first time Entrepreneur CEOs: 1. Not having a solid marketing/sales plan. "The product will sell itself." Misses in "proforma" are typically caused by misses in sales revenues; not so much by misses in expenses unless you made big errors in product development. 2. Using their remaining equity like an ATM card when they need cash. Having access to a good CFO will provide better financing options. Not understanding the impact on initial valuations for future capital raises. 3. Mistakes in hiring the right people, usually a result of not knowing how to interview effectively. It leads to conflicts in culture and salaries. 4. Inconsistent and incoherent External and Internal communication creating confusion amongst customers and employees. 5. Not knowing how to extract useful information from their financial statements (balance sheet and P&L). Lack of knowledge in Managerial and Financial Accounting. There's more but these are my top 5 observations.

I recently came across an engaging conversation about the incredible resources available to startups in London and how the north is extremely lacking. I forgot who's post that was because the comment section was buzzing with insights on how access to investors, mentors, and networking opportunities can make or break a startup even on a remote island. Very interesting stuff. This got me thinking about the many entrepreneurs who are building their dreams far from such entrepreneurial hubs. This week, we're diving into how you can thrive in the startup world even when you're miles away from cities like London, New York, Denver ;) and it seems Paris these days. 🌍✨ Check out our latest blog post on networking and succeeding in areas with limited local resources. Whether you're in a small town or a city with fewer startup resources, there are actionable strategies to help you connect, grow, and succeed. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eHTu358B #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Networking #RemoteWork #StartupSuccess #DigitalTools #VirtualNetworking

I have started and exited two startups over a 30 year timeframe. Navigated 3 technology transformations. Your 5 points are right on target and 100% concise and accurate. I have a companion piece: 5 missing experiences to be a successful CEO - I share these only with serious entrepreneurs who I mentor (don’t want people wasting my time).