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Join us for a webinar on May 29 as we discuss the essentials of capital planning for tech startups, from sourcing funds to planning exits. Hear from leading tech finance experts Monique Morden and Brian Y. of Reinnovate Studios, a venture advisory firm. Register now! https://lnkd.in/e7VGGgBy #TechWebinar #CapitalPlanning #StartupGrowth #TechFinance #GrowthCapital

Lots to learn here

Thanks Dr. Andre Retterath for a great report on the state of the data driven VC landscape in 2024 - awesome to see the pace of adoption in the VC industry!

++Building Data Flywheel Competitive Advantages ++ In today's AI-equipped business, data is the lifeblood of competitive advantages. But how can companies create data-driven competitive advantages? How can we design business models that empower companies to create such advantages? In our Silicon Valley Asian Business Talk Interview program, successful venture capitalist Larry Li, drawing from his investment work and interactions with entrepreneurs, shared his insights on these issues. He indicated that companies need to create a data flywheel model to generate customer data. These self-reinforcing mechanisms allow companies to continuously gain deep customer insights to improve business and products, leading to unique and sustainable competitive advantages. Larry, who is an early investor of Zoom, is the founding partner of Amino Capital. The company invested hundreds of new ventures including Chime, Wee!, leading to 25 successful exits, 18 unicorns and 30 companies valued over $100-million. Larry is also a top 10 investor on the prestigious 2023 Midas Seed List from Forbes. Now, see his interview on this topic below. How To build Data Competitive Advantages https://lnkd.in/gj_aiSA3 This interview is part of a longer interview with Larry Li.  https://lnkd.in/g2ag3gXm For any comments/questions, please contact Prof. Roger Chen at [email protected]   Our “Silicon Valley Asian Business Talk” interview is sponsored by the University of San Francisco Center for Business Studies and Innovation in Asia Pacific (CBSI-AP, CBSI-AP LinkedIn). See the link below for more interviews on various entrepreneurship/business innovation topics. https://bit.ly/3qKT8ww You can also find us on X via the link below. https://twitter.com/CbsiAp https://lnkd.in/gzWsD_JN

🇬🇧 Ever heard the term "runway" in the startup world? What does this mean, we hear you ask? 🤔 Imagine your startup as a plane ✈️ and the funds you've raised as its fuel ⛽. The longer the runway, the further your startup can fly before needing to land (aka make money or secure more funding). So, when someone talks about "extending the runway," they mean ensuring the startup has enough cash to keep going and reach its destination. Investors, just like pilots, need a clear flight plan. 🌟 And that's where financial forecasting comes in! In our upcoming webinar on 24th November at 12pm GMT, we'll show you how to use your financial forecast to show investors where you’re going and how you plan to get there, making them eager to hop on board for the journey: 👉 https://hubs.li/Q027bdDY0 #FinancialForecasting #InvestorReady

🌟 New on the Blog: Navigating Success with Financial Analytics 🚀 Dive into our latest essay, where we unravel the power of financial analytics in the startup world! 💡 From strategic decision-making to securing investor funding, discover how mastering financial analytics can be your game-changer. Perfect for startup owners seeking growth and sustainability. 💼 ✨ Check it out now at https://lnkd.in/gNnHhSbb #StartupSuccess #FinancialAnalytics #DataDrivenGrowth #SmartPlanAnalytics 📈🔍

How to get in front of investors - Sifted. In this article, they share five ways to get in front of investors. Also, use Scribe to find nearly every investor in the UK. https://lnkd.in/eicn_zav

Fortified Insight Closes on Series Seed Round I am thrilled to announce that Fortified Insight has successfully closed on a Series Seed Round, and this funding will significantly accelerate our growth and innovation in WISdom. I couldn't be more proud of the incredible team behind it all! Our recent funding round is a testament to the groundbreaking work we're doing in transforming financial transparency in technology. This milestone will propel our product development efforts, focusing on providing insights into the #TotalCostofOwnership (TCO) for technology investments. Our flagship product, WISdom, is set to revolutionize how enterprises see the short and long-term costs of their code, processes, and data, along with ways to optimize their spend. I am proud of the dedication, innovation, and adaptability demonstrated by the Fortified Insight team, especially Adi Cohen, Stephen Dyckes, Lior Goldemberg, Niv Rosenthal, and Holt Hopkins, who took a leap of faith. They have worked tirelessly to build a platform that addresses critical gaps in the market and positions us at the forefront of the consumption-based economy. I also want to thank Chad Timms and Mark Abrahm for advising me on this journey and being great supporters. With this Series Seed Round, we are well-equipped to accelerate our roadmap and deliver even more value to our customers. The funding will enable us to expand our team, enhance our technology stack, and drive innovation at an unprecedented pace. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in FinOps management and technology utilization, I invite you to join us on this exciting journey. If you're passionate about challenging the norm in technology and want to be part of a visionary team that's reshaping the future, Fortified Insight is the place for you! Stay tuned for future announcements as we accelerate our growth and solidify our position as a market leader. Together, we will empower businesses to navigate the complexities of technology costs and foster a new era of strategic technology investment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKyCbsYY Fortified Insight #WISdom #InnovationLeaders #GameChangers #JoinOurTeam #SeriesSeedRound #data

How did we turn insights from our discovery phase into a compelling pitch that convinced our investors? Discover the key steps that led to our successful funding, from market research to MVP! 💡💼 #StartupSuccess #InvestmentStrategy #ProductDevelopment

How to get Investors to deploy their capital? (its probably not what you might think)... How to get Investors to deploy capital? For any Investor it comes down to becoming comfortable, they achieve an emotional state of mind - do I like the project, based on do I like the people, the founder. Is what I'm hearing sensible, clear and genuine. They want to see energy and passion yes, but also authenticity, want to hear why? The journey to this point? And experience the proposition (product or service) to get a feel for fit, market opportunity and primarily what goes on inside the #founders heads. More heart than data. Then comes the data confirmation - does the emotion match the details and the data. The problem, solution, numbers, sales pipeline, market fit, pricing strategy , gross margin etc... They're looking for inconsistencies, flaws, personality that confirms trust or erodes it. Much is subliminal, called it a 'gut feel' and experienced Investors do this first. They listen to their gut, want to speak a few times and see if anythings different? #investing #founder #startup #ai #startups https://lnkd.in/evvEhChy