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Let's grab a beer. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, the more diverse the perspectives, the better the conversation. Let's build a network with @waterlooInc, Communitech, Catalyst Commons, Accelerator Centre and Velocity where we can learn from each other's experiences, collaborate on exciting projects, and, of course, enjoy some good company. #techpreneurs #tech #startup #startups

🎙️ This week on StartUp Health NOW, we’re bringing you an excerpt from a recent StartUp Health Masterclass featuring Lee Shapiro, the managing partner at 7wireVentures. Very few people, if any, have the experience and market understanding that Lee Shapiro has—he’s been an investor as well as an operator, guiding Allscripts and then Livongo. In this Masterclass he shares wisdom on how to thrive and grow even when the markets are constrained. https://ow.ly/cPvf50R5K3U

Collaborating, sharing ideas, jointly developing templates is the way to leverage experience, resources and talents to benefit everyone. This is what the community does! This week startup community partners dug deeper into best practices around KPIs, metrics, and the operational tools we all use to track these within our organizations. #startupatlanta #atlantaentrepreneurship Burunda Prince, MBA, Joey Womack, Allyson Eman, Hannah Turner, Laurie Prickett, Jennifer Singh, Kylan Kester, Savannah Muhammad, Olivia Sedlack, Molly McDonald

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the Evalify Score, designed for investors, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Discover how Evalify’s analytics turn complex patent data into a simple, easy-to-understand score, measuring the potential viability and originality of early-stage startups.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Uncover the proprietary algorithms that analyze extensive technical features and global patent datasets to provide a comprehensive risk profile.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate the startup ecosystem more effectively, using Evalify’s scores to identify promising technological ventures.⁣ ⁣ Mark your calendars: https://lnkd.in/gEeJDuYR

2023 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 2024 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 🎉 In 2023… … we welcomed 14 new startups to our portfolio of 24 that we already back … our founding partner Tina won Investor of the Year … we hosted our first angel summit … we gained new members to both our team and our angel club 🌟 A key learning we made in 2023: meaningful relationships and human connections are invaluable to what we do. 👫 Now, we are excited to head into the new year with plans to double down on our volume and continue to grow our community. 🌟 A focus topic for 2024: Leveraging AI the best we can to optimize our business and investment processes. 🤖 Want to read more about better ventures’ plans and Tina’s reflections from the past year? Check out her interview in Gründerszene (linked below). 👇 💭 What are you focusing on this year? #impactinvesting #newyear #DoingGoodBetter

Making tough decisions is part of the process of building a startup. The need to pivot or persist is a crossroad almost every founder must be faced with and there's really no right or wrong approach as long as you can navigate the challenges you're faced with In more recent times survival for most startups is a priority for founders, and who knows how long these uncertain times woukd last. But as with all things; there's always a silver lining behind every dark cloud. Today at 6pm WAT, Startup Launchcode will be hosting Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa Jude Dike of GetEquity (Techstars ‘23) Amanda Etuk of Messenger and Shina Memud of Yournotify to share perspective on it. Set a reminder here: https://lnkd.in/dUMVtSe6 #africa #startup

Kicking off #fortunehealth tonight with a session on health startups and economic resilience. Execs from GV (Google Ventures), Maveron, and 7wireVentures will be here. What would you ask them?

Founded by Amsterdam Health and Technology Institute and founders of Startupbootcamp, HealthInc bridges different worlds geographically and across sectors, to help ambitious founders access to markets & improve healthcare. They scout & support startups and scale-ups in a very unique way by empowering both private and public sectors. Together we break through important barriers, supporting entrepreneurs to generate go-to-market solutions for better health, care and costs. This is done by helping them to scale their network, providing access to capital, and preventing avoidable mistakes - allowing them to reach in the 3-months accelerator what they would only achieve in 2+ years. Learn more about it, here: https://lnkd.in/dS_6JtHu

Did you know that according to a research report by Small Business Trends, founders with a supportive community around them increased their startup's survival rate by 70% in the first 5 years? So, what are you waiting for? Join the BildrX Club now. Increase your chances of success by becoming a part of our supportive community! Join here: https://lnkd.in/dAdGYpM7 #facts #founderfacts. BildrX Jazeer Jamal Aahad Zaidi Suhail Ismail GrowValley

We're once again partnering with gener8tor to bring three gBETA accelerators to Indiana this spring – all aimed at growing startups! With only five companies chosen in each program, this is sure to be competitive. Get your application in for one of these no-cost, seven-week programs: 🧱 Main Street (Applications close on March 1): Looking for - revenue-generating SMEs ready for growth. ️ ⚙️ Industry 4.0 (Applications close March 11): Cutting-edge “smart and circular” technologies, impacting Industry 4.0 and Future of Enterprise (smart manufacturing, devices, B2B automation, and circular economy). ️ 🧪 Life Science (Applications close March 11): Startups at the intersection of science, tech, and health. Looking for the game-changers out there in patient impact and commercialization! Learn more and get started on an application today: https://lnkd.in/gdP9-cpq