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Miguel Burger-Calderon and I had a great time chatting with Brian Requarth recently about the many opportunities we see in Latin America and how BFF came about! We talk about our entrepreneurial journeys founding companies in the US and Brazil, investing in startups, and why we are excited about backing the next generation of great founders in Latin America. Links to the episode in the comments.

Reminder! Session 2 for our weekly Startup Founder Accountability is happening tonight at 7:30PM ET on Skool/Zoom. If you're looking to set a goal and build in an accountable/supported manner I'd encourage you to stop by :) After the accountability agenda is done the session will turn to open Q&A on all things startups, business strategy, finance, capital raising and go-to-market. Link on my profile ✌️

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 (𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲) 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬... 1️⃣ Perfecting your pitch 2️⃣ Connecting with investors And 3️⃣ Securing funding At the GreenUP Accelerator, we combine all these at our event: the Demo Day. At the Demo Day, we invite a combination of business angels and VCs and have our selected GreenUP companies pitch their cases. Afterward, we facilitate a networking session between attending investors and companies. Sofie, CEO and co-founder of Paint'R says: "Demo day was a unique opportunity to meet competent investors and advisors with a passion for impact startups. At the same time, it was a fantastic end to a really good startup course in GreenUp. It was the starting point for many exciting dialogues that we will benefit from in the long run."   Our aim is to spark interest between companies and investors that can develop into impactful connections lucrative partnerships, and create value for both parties.

One of the biggest reasons NY has slowly become a top hub for founders? 🗽 Camaraderie. Over the last 20 years, the startup scene in the city has evolved into an ecosystem where founders build deep roots and community. And now, great companies are being built in NY every day. Check out the full conversation with Eric Friedman of Graph Advisors and Sam H. of Intangible Ventures on this week's episode of NY Seed Round, hosted by Justin Wolz Link in the comments 👇

When investors see a graveyard, show them a goldmine. Learn how to conquer challenging markets by demonstrating extraordinary knowledge and a unique approach 👇 Jean de La Rochebrochard, Managing Partner at Kima Ventures, offers insights on overcoming investor skepticism and practical tactics for differentiation in “Don't Give Up”. Check out the key insights in the attached presentation 👇 ───── 👉 Follow me, Alexander Small, for actionable tactics and strategies from top founders, operators, and investors on building startups.

Curious about which Colorado companies have achieved remarkable growth and secured the most funding in the last 5-10 years? Dive into 'The Leaderboard' by Colorado Startups for captivating insights and data. This resource showcases the fastest-growing companies in the state, providing a detailed snapshot of Colorado's dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. See who's leading the charge in innovation and growth ⬇

A few tips for jumpstarting your startup.

Headed to #StartupGrind next week? ⚡️ Join us for this fireside chat ft. our Head of Startups & Strategic Partnerships, Jason Mok, and Sasha Orloff, Co-founder and CEO of Puzzle. The two will be diving into how to to think about today's startup landscape, including how to navigate a rocky macroeconomic landscape, and more. Get the details: https://bit.ly/3w4O2OA

What's the secret to a perfect pitch? It's all about leaving your audience eager to learn more — and no one knows this better than Nick Hughes, the founder and CEO of Founders Live, who joined us in our latest Roadmap episode. Founders Live started as a simple 99-second pitch competition in Seattle and grew into a global startup ecosystem connecting early-stage startups from 50 countries with potential investors. So it's safe to say Nick knows a thing or two about pitches. In our chat, we also talked about: ➡ What's the biggest difference between American and European founders? ➡ What should you avoid when pitching? ➡ What's the best way to open a pitch? You can watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dKqFp7UB

Who should be on the Board of Directors for my startup? In this video, I discuss who should be on your startup's board, and when, from co-founders, to investors, to independent directors as you prepare to go public.