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Raising a Series A round in today’s competitive market can be a daunting task. To equip seed-stage founders with the insights and strategies needed for success, TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will host a crucial session on the Builders Stage titled “What You Need to Raise a Series A Today.” This session will bring together some of the industry’s most experienced investors to share what they and their firms are looking for in their next Series A deals. Attendees of this session will gain unparalleled insights from these industry veterans, learning what investors are currently seeking and how to position their startups for success. From understanding the key metrics and milestones that matter to investors, to crafting a compelling narrative that highlights their startup’s unique value proposition, founders will take away the knowledge and confidence needed to secure their Series A funding. Let’s meet these Series A mavens! #ai #tech #technology #AItech #business

Landing page exploration for Unthink! Context: Unthink is an abstract brand powering a community of founders, and startup owners in AI-related fields. What could be better? What do you like best? I might double down on this and make it into another case study!

Founders 🤝 other founders; it's great to see in a highly competitive tech/startup scene, founders taking the time to share their unique insights that helped their businesses grow. Check out James Evans piece in Built In where he shares his advice for other founders on how to get into the best accelerator programs in the current tech economy.

Investors are open to bandwagon jumpers, but they’re looking for startups with defensible moats and qualified teams that can become market leaders. So, when should founders ignore the hype, and when should they follow the crowd? Last month at TechCrunch Disrupt, this was one of the first questions I asked Sophia Amoruso, Katelin Holloway and Sarah Kunst during our panel. TL;DR It’s OK for a founder to jump into an emerging hype cycle, but only if they have a genuine interest in that area that reaches back in time. (This recap is paywalled, but if you're serious about building a startup, you can definitely cover the cost of a TC subscription.)

Not every founder will get into Y Combinator on the first try. 📉📈 (but perseverance is the key to success) 👋 Learnings from Nate Matherson at Positional 🔔 Follow me (Hugo Rauch) and join a community of startups addicts 🎧 Listen to the full episode at the link in bio

🚀 New founders, keep track of your industry! 🔍 Here are six accounts you could follow now to get a better reading on the pulse of tech, business, and investment. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the world of venture capital, make sure you’re not missing out on these. 🌐💰 Y Combinator Venture capital insights and wisdom from one of the most renowned startup accelerators in the world. Get inspired by their founder stories   Crunchbase💡 Wanna know who's crushing it in startups? From funding rounds to success stories, Crunchbase has you covered with a treasure trove of facts. 🪙 Carta ✉️ Their blogs, LinkedIn, and newsletter it's where it’s at: With insightful research, timely information, and excellent data visualization, they can help you stay on top of emerging market trends. 👓 Product Hunt 🚀 Discover the latest and greatest tech products and startups. 🛒 Stay informed about the tools and innovations shaping the future. Idea Stress Test Simulator 💡(Us!) Give us a follow and learn how you can battle-test your business ideas and take them to an MVP Lite in only 75 days. Let us know who you follow! 📚💡 #FollowFriday #StartupLife #VC #founders

Great links in post for those raising money! #electriccar #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #emobility #futureofmobility #EV #electric #electriccars #fleets #fleet #electricvehicle #emobility #futureofmobility #fleetmanagement #startup #impactinvesting #VCS #VC #fundrasing #seed #investors #founders #angelinvesting #venturecapital #Entrepreneurs #privateequity #familyoffices

I recently read an article by Paul Graham, the co-founder of Y Combinator, one of the most influential startup accelerators in the world. In the article, he shares what he looks for in founders, and what qualities make them successful. He identifies five main qualities: determination, flexibility, imagination, naughtiness and friendship. I found his article very insightful and inspiring, and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. The link to the main article: https://lnkd.in/dqJZXj_7 Thank you,Shravan Tickoo, for sharing this. #productmanagement

We had a 92% drop-out rate. From a free course. And we were over the moon! "A free startup accelerator for solo founders? You must be mad", they said! At Underdog Accelerator we believe that everyone has the potential to be world class at something. But you need to put in the work. Just sitting back and watching a course will get you exactly nowhere. That's why we ask you to Pay by Action. If you don't complete your weekly assignments, you don't progress to the next module. It's harsh, but it's fair. And it's in your best interests as a founder. We are big fans of #buildinpublic and full transparency. So here's a rundown of the good, the bad, and the ugly. ------------ Applications for Cohort 2 close on 1st October. Learn more and apply here: UnderdogAccelerator.com

As the first event that I joined this year, MyidEA's Venture Accel Kick-Off, reminded me of why these gatherings are so nice. If you haven't been there and wondered what you've missed, let me tell you: a very good vibe and encouraging forecasts about 2024. Here are some random facts that stayed with me: - founders should not choose angel investors only for their money, but also for their experience - as a founder, you need to take care of your investors' time and money - AI is still a thing, but do we really know how to use it? - cost efficiency is THE approach for this year - VCs still have money for investing and there are many good startups to invest in, so we're still on track Thank you to everyone who shared their insights with me and answered my many questions! 🙌 The Recursive #community #startupecosystem #journalism