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What do you get when 16 NYS tech founders walk into a restaurant to debrief on TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo? One really fun night! Community is crucial for startup founders as it provides a support network of like-minded individuals facing similar challenges. Mentorship within the New York City Innovation Hot Spot community offers invaluable guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, helping founders navigate obstacles and make informed next steps decisions. Additionally, having someone to talk to alleviates the isolation often experienced in the startup journey, ensuring founders maintain well-being and resilience!

Crypto is its own unique world, and in my experience, people don't often understand how PR and communications work. Here's a quick guide to help you avoid the most obvious mistakes.

Very rarely do I get asked to moderate a panel, it’s usually me being asked to speak. This time though as a moderator, I get to navigate the conversation so it is going to be special! I’m going to attempt asking authentic questions from a founders lens to VCs and CVCs to help answer (hopefully) some of the harder questions that rarely get tabled. If you are an early stage founder, do drop by? Thanks Pidilite Ventures for giving me this opportunity. Look forward to having this conversation with Sanket Parekh Parag Dhol Ankit K. Karthik Prabhakar Sachin Tagra

Are you at EthCC in Brussels? What's the best thing you have seen this week? We've led comms for dozens of Web3 projects, ranging from early-stage startups to established protocols. If you want to promote your company through the media, here are the key rules to follow.

👏 Check out this awesome deep-dive report by Cassie McAdams, Movac Investment Manager and founder of OnBoard NZ! OnBoard NZ fosters growth of tech sector talent by facilitating governance training course modules, and Observer roles on startup boards. #governance #startups #director #observer

As current events in Israel bring new challenges to our ecosystem, we had a special founders panel yesterday on ‘Managing a Pre-seed Startup During Wartime.’ The panel posed and answered some urgent questions: Should we seek local funding? What’s the ‘correct’ approach to managing our teams? And which adjustments should we implement to fit this ‘new normal’? Thank you to our incredible speakers Avidan Barak, Omri Haviv and to Lior Avisar, for masterfully moderating this insightful panel. Be part of our Meetup community and receive updates on upcoming events - link in the comments below. Guy Katsovich | Yair Vardi | Dekel Yakobovich🇮🇱

Team8 Partner, Galia Beer-Gabel, recently moderated the 'Nuts and Bolts of Building a Business' panel during London Tech Week. She was joined on stage by Tom Bohills, Founder at Founders Law, Gerard Grech, Managing Director at Founders at the University of Cambridge, and Chris Woodward-Jones, Co-Founder at VIZZY. The key takeaway of the panel? It's all about the people across the board. Successful startups thrive when co-founders have complementary skills, resilience, synergy, and unwavering trust. Founders should also surround themselves with early employees who are deeply committed to the mission. And when selecting investors, they must align with your purpose and bring strategic value to the table. 💬 What do you think are the essential qualities in a founder or early-stage employee? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Calling all startup founders in Aarhus 🌟 Are you ready to dive deep into the world of warrants and vesting? Join us at Startup Aarhus for an exclusive afternoon with experts Søren Munk Hansen and Søren Holmblad from Highbridge Law Firm. 📈 Why Attend? - Understanding Vesting: Why is it crucial? Learn the strategic importance of vesting to align long-term interests and boost commitment among team members. - Founder's Guide to Vesting: Unpack the essentials—key person clauses, handling departures, and setting fair and effective vesting schedules. - Warrant Programs for Growth: Explore how warrant programs can incentivise employees and advisors beyond the founding team. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eEtFk36r

In the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape of Hampton Roads, the Start Peninsula 2023 event has once again spotlighted the brilliance and ingenuity that our region fosters. With a series of virtual Micro Pitch competitions culminating in an exhilarating championship pitch, 3 outstanding startups have emerged as winners, each embodying the spirit of innovation that defines our community. Congratulations. AdvisorFinder: This inventive online marketplace has stepped forward to simplify the journey of finding a financial advisor. Forentify: In an era where media manipulation is a growing concern, Forentify emerges as a more than necessary software solution. InfraSGA: Addressing the critical need for sustainable urban development, InfraSGA introduces a bioretention solution that blends simplicity, uniformity, and adaptability. Beyond acknowledging the winners, the event took a moment to celebrate all participants. Twelve contenders, who had navigated through previous pitch events since March, were recognized for their dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. They were rewarded with cash prizes and assured continued support from local economic development departments. Image CTO: https://lnkd.in/eidUnqjP #championshippitch #MicroPitch #outstandingstartups