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If one believes VCs only impact at best about 5% of a company's outcome… there are dramatic differences in the approach to how that 5% can be realized. Huge thank you to Primary Venture Partners’ Jason Shuman and Slow Ventures' Will Quist for coming on the Origins pod. Check out the latest minisode where Nicholas Chirls and I recap our discussion about VC value add and explore the different ways of winning. 👇 #OpenLP #VC #Origins

For a brief period at the beginning of COVID, companies stopped buying companies. This is when I shut my investment bank down to become a coach. Greg Smith and his company, Thinkific, were a client of mine at the time. When the markets opened again, Greg regrouped and took his company public. The public markets, especially in Canada, have not been kind to the 2021 cohort of IPOs. Every single one of them is trading below its offering price. I caught up with Greg this week on the startup CEO show. We covered lots of topics: ✅ His thoughts on the IPO and whether he regrets it ✅ How he has grown to lead a 350 person company ✅ The impact of AI ✅ The $ 500B creator economy And much more. See link below to tune in. 👇

'Exit Strategy' is a plan for a start-up to sell its stake to investors, ensuring high returns. Craft your successful exit on our website. Plan your start-up's journey! #StartUpInsights🚀 👉🏻smithbutler.co.uk

The Startup Exit Playbook: 8 Strategies Every Founder Should Know Exiting your startup is a pivotal milestone, and choosing the right strategy is crucial. Whether it's an IPO, a merger, or a strategic partnership, each option comes with its unique opportunities and timing. In this post, we explore 8 proven exit strategies tailored for founders, along with actionable insights on when to consider each one. Wondering how to navigate your startup's exit journey? Dive in and discover what might work best for you! Jitesh Agarwal | Garima Mitra #StartupExit #FounderStrategy #ScaleWithImpact #Treelife #ExitStrategy #Exit

Why Investors Love Startups with a Clear Exit Strategy! Investors want to know how they’ll make a return on their investment. A well-defined exit strategy—like acquisition or IPO—can make your startup more attractive. Make sure to outline your exit plan clearly in your pitch! Remember, a clear exit strategy shows investors you’re not only focused on growth but also on their long-term returns. It demonstrates foresight and a strong understanding of the business lifecycle, making your startup stand out! 🚀  #InvestmentStrategy #StartupSuccess #ExitStrategy #InvestorRelations #BusinessGrowth

Starting a Business vs. Growing One - What's the difference? Sean Beckner joins Startup Hustle to share how he scaled a viral content site from $100k to $1M monthly profit in just months. We dive into why most founders should consider buying their next business instead of starting from scratch. In this episode, we'll talk about: ⏩ Why growing is easier than starting ⏩ How to spot businesses ready to scale ⏩ When to take the win vs. hold for more ⏩ The real challenges of transitioning from operator to investor ⏩ Using SBA loans to fund acquisitions Starting vs. Growing a Business is now streaming here: https://lnkd.in/g774SW_J

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 iHub and eChai Ventures are organizing a session where founders and industry experts will share their insights and personal stories on navigating the IPO journey, offering a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges faced by startups and SMEs in the current market. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: - Essential Preparation for an IPO - Insights from Recent IPO Successes - Founder Experiences - Strategic Growth and Scaling - Understanding Investor Expectations

Once you've successfully validated a new venture idea, how do you know whether to build and scale it inside your company or spin it out and launch and grow it as a separate entity? You are invited interactive session from Future Foundry that will discuss different decision-making methods and examine the advantages and disadvantages of spin-in vs. spin-out ventures. Sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q02xs0-l0

Tom and I: Built an 8-figure revenue business without a business degree. Built an 8-figure revenue business without venture capital funding. Built an 8-figure revenue business without a huge team. Built an 8-figure revenue business without prior entrepreneurial experience. Built an 8-figure revenue business without following conventional wisdom. To build a successful business, all you really need to do is: - Create a product that solves a real problem - Listen to your customers and iterate relentlessly - Rinse and repeat (many times) Everything else is just a distraction.

Understanding business terms is the first step to success in the corporate world. From startups and conglomerates to trusts and holding companies, this will empower you with the knowledge to navigate conversations, strategies, and decisions like a pro. 💼✨ Swipe through to discover essential business terms, explained in simple language, and start applying them in your journey today! 🚀 📌 Save this post to level up your business knowledge anytime! #friendswithfinance01 #businessbasics #corporateworld #startupjourney #financialliteracy #businessterms #entrepreneurship101 #learnandgrow #IPO #venturecapital #businessstructure #holdingcompany #conglomerate #financeeducation #investsmart #businessgrowth #knowledgeispower #careerdevelopment #financeforall