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For all the founders out there, when it comes to product, marketing, or strategy, A/B Testing has been a game-changer for the way I try out new ideas 💡 Top companies use this by letting their data guide decisions, and it’s something we can all learn from. Here are two ✌ questions I ask when thinking about A/B testing for MatchPlay: 1. Am I sticking with a strategy just because it feels comfortable? ↳ Sometimes, it’s worth challenging. A/B testing can show you better options. 2. Am I skipping testing because it feels like it takes too much time? ↳ A quick test can save you time in the long run and help avoid wasted effort - and potentially wasted costs 💰. A/B testing helps a lot—from product development to the social media posts we put out, and it helps us make informed decisions rather than guessing. Repost to share with your network (and to help spread mine haha) ♻️ #GrowthStrategies #Optimization #Startup Mahesh Narayanan Steven Richer Fernando Moreno Ethan Truong Aakarsh Malhotra

Efficiency ≠ working harder. It’s about creating systems that do the tough work for you. The best teams work smarter not harder. Endless optimization? ↳ Step back and rethink the process—sometimes, the solution is changing the approach. Focusing on output? ↳ Shift to outcomes. Don't do more, do what moves the needle. Wasting time on repetitive tasks? ↳ Automate and delegate. Free up your time for the things that matter. Thinking more tools = more productivity? ↳ Simplify your setup. Fewer, better tools means clarity. (We just consolidated 5+ tools into just one!) The ultimate hack? Ask why at every step. Why do we do this? Why does it exist? If the answers don’t add up, rebuild. 💡 Smarter systems, bigger results. Reposts help the entreprenuers in your network! ♻️ #GrowthHacks #Startup #Efficiency #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Meet Jesse Hester! Jesse left his mark at Matchplay with sharp insights and a drive for innovation. With experience in a VC fellowship, a CPG startup, and business analytics, he dove deep into due diligence, research, and outreach for MatchPlay. What’s next for Jesse? - Launching his own startup - Building a VC fund focused on accessibility Fun Facts: 📦 Runs a thriving e-commerce business ✈️ Shares POV travel experiences on YouTube We’re proud to have been part of Jesse’s journey and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next! #Spotlight #VentureCapital #StartupJourney

Here's why a strong network is a must in entrepreneurship: Expertise 🧠 ↳ Knowledge from experienced entrepreneurs speed-up growth. Collaborations 🤝 ↳ Having partners that complement your skills support growth. Investor Connections 💸 ↳ A solid network can open doors to funding opportunities. Referrals 🔄 ↳ Your network is your best marketing tool — gain clients and hires through trusted connections. How to build it? -Start by connecting with mentors, advisors, and peers. -Attend events (online or in-person!) and engage. -Use your socials, LinkedIn and Twitter, to show your journey and build new connections. 🚨 Comment your email address to be added to our newsletter for access to our free workshops and events. In the end, your network is just as valuable as your product. Repost if you found helpful ♻️ #StartupTips #Networking #Entrepreneurship #Growth

85% of startups fail because they don’t understand their target audience. Let that sink in. It’s not the product. It’s not the funding. It’s not even the competition. 👉 It’s failing to truly understand WHO you’re building for. Here’s a quick check: Do you know the top 3 pain points your ideal customer faces daily? Why your solution is better, faster, or easier than the alternatives? When’s the last time you spoke to a customer—not to sell, but to listen? Most founders can’t answer all three. And that’s the problem. This is how YOU can avoid falling into the 85%: 1️⃣ Define your ICP Start by identifying who your product is for—industry, role, company size, etc. Be specific. 2️⃣ Research, research, research Use free resources! Forums, LinkedIn groups, customer interviews, and industry reports help uncover what you need to know. 3️⃣ Just ask! Don’t assume you know what resonates. Learn from your customers to see what clicks. 4️⃣ Iterate constantly Your ICP might change as you grow. Be adaptable. 🚨 Don’t wait until it’s too late. Invest time in understanding your audience, otherwise you’re building a house on quicksand. Repost if you found helpful ♻️ Follow @MatchPlay for more entrepreneur insights #Startup #ICP #CustomerFirst #GrowthStrategies

Here's the final clip from the 2024 MatchPlay Summit! 🚨 Takeaways: 1. It's an exciting time to be an entrepreneur 2. Solve for the ideas that don't let you sleep 3. You will never regret starting, you'll only regret not trying One final thanks to all the speakers at this event! What's the biggest lesson you've learned as a founder? #StartupAdvice #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupFounder Mahesh Narayanan Shawheen A. Steven Richer

Even VCs make rookie mistakes. Here is the Emerging Manager Anti-Playbook with some of most common blunders... 🤣

As a Senior Manager at EY and a father to an autistic child, I’m honored to have been part of the 2024 Autism Startup Summit, hosted by ATI - AutismTech Investments, Neuvation Ventures, and MatchPlay. The event showcased six remarkable startups from Israel, each driving transformative AutismTech solutions for the US market. It was truly inspiring to see innovation and purpose come together to create meaningful impact for the autism community. Thank you to the organizers and everyone involved for making this event a success. I’m excited to see how these collaborations will shape the future! #AutismTech #Innovation #Inclusion #Collaboration #EY Rimon Tubin Mahesh Narayanan Ilana Laderman Mushkin Neta Barashi Nisim Perets Cognishine Wide Therapy Itay&Beyond Point6 Bio Relaxelf- Kids fast stress relief TAAL Work Alona Ron-Snir Eli Barda

In 2024, OpenAI raised 6.6 billion dollars, xAI 6 billion dollars, and Scale AI 1 billion dollars. ↳ VC appetite for AI is holding strong. Here, Aaron Perman discusses AI's impact on the startup world and what it means for fundraising. Repost to share with your network ♻️ #VentureCapital #AI #Fundraising #Startups

What happens when AI runs out of data? Oksana Malysheva brings her perspective on AI's future. AI introduces new problems, yes... But problems introduce new opportunities. Watch the full video 👇 #AI #Startup #Oppurtunities #FutureOutlook