Aadi Vaidya’s Post

Thank you, Walla, for the chance to talk about this important topic! After working closely with VCs, and diving into revenue analytics for some of their portfolio companies, we saw how much easier it is for investors to make smart decisions when they have transparency into a startup’s day-to-day performance. That’s where #RevOps steps in — it doesn’t just keep internal teams aligned: it opens up critical visibility investors need. Suddenly, they’re not just board members—they’re part of the journey, actively supporting growth with insights that make sense of the numbers. For us, that’s what modern startup management is all about: using RevOps to bring investors in as partners, grounded in clear, actionable data. Check out the full article here >> https://lnkd.in/dQxWPffe

I file this under founder education. It’s important that founders understand what motivates investors and how these motivations manifest in the terms and conditions of an investment agreement. While I wouldn’t obsess about it, it’s good to ask because many founders are not aware of the assumption that there will be an eventual exit. #founder #venturecapital #startups

I genuinely could not agree more. Asking a pre-revenue or early-revenue business about its exit strategy is like asking what the weather will be like in 2020 on April 15th at 6:45 p.m. They really don't have a bloody clue yet because they haven't built any real scalable, proven value yet. Obsess over what builds value, starting with the team and relentless execution in every area that counts... the gravity created by that value generation will bring more exit options than you can shake a stick at. Results are 90 degrees to motion (ripple effect); if you are obsessed with building a valuable enterprise, the world is your oyster.

Is your start up truly mission-aligned? At GOODsoil VC, we see many ambitious startups. Yet, those that stand out don’t just chase growth, they prioritise scaling sustainably, with clear alignment to their mission. For founders keen to impress, here are our essentials: 1) Mission Driven Metrics: Balance financial KPIs with impact indicators to show us your growth is purposeful. 2) Strong Governance: Build accountability with diverse, values-aligned voices at the table. 3)Data for Alignment: Use data to track mission integrity as you grow because responsiveness builds trust.

Today's post is about navigating the land of M&A as an early stage startup as we see an uptick in activity and consolidation at pre-seed and seed stage. A few takeaways from my time at Bread and Butter Ventures, Rise of the Rest, and Google: 💡 Always be building relationships - understand that building potential M&A relationships is just smart business. 💡 Prep for and run a tight process, the same way you would a fundraising process. 💡 Get context on what this deal might look like in the current market. 💡 Assemble your deal team and be an exceptional communicator throughout the process. 💡 Keep an open line of communication with your investors. 💡 Negotiate the key terms up front at the term sheet stage to lessen the length of negotiation cycles later. Full post here: https://lnkd.in/gF9fMUF9 #seedstage #earlystage #venturecapital #M&A

Why watch this success story from afar when you could be driving it? Let's chat.

Great product teams understand that you have to move at an unprecedented speed. While you have competition in the market, the real competition is from that startup that you're not even aware of yet. 1000 - 2000 new rounds of private capital get raised every quarter so if you're thinking you're doing great against existing competitors you are already behind. You need to be ahead of whatever comes next which means you need to be defining what's next. Great product teams understand this - every day they are creating and shipping value that puts the next [whoever] further behind. Every day they outpace themselves. Every day their customers are surprised how much new value they get to experience. Every day. #productmanagement

Last week, we featured the Co-Founder of Hone ($52M+ raised) and angel investor Savina Perez for an engaging fireside chat focused on finding PMF and profitability as a B2B founder! The panel was moderated by Partner at Perkins Coie, Eitan Hoenig!   Here are our three key takeaways from the discussion: ➡️ Validate Your Idea with the Market: While passion is essential, it's crucial to ensure your idea meets real market needs. Circulate your concept, gather feedback, and align product development with actual demand   ➡️ Hire Mission-Driven Individuals: Building a team deeply aligned with your company's mission can significantly accelerate growth. This approach, especially when combined with a remote setup, attracts top talent and scales effectively   ➡️ Value Grit and Diverse Backgrounds: Founders with grit and resilience—often those with diverse experiences like the service industry—bring unique people skills and adaptability. These traits are invaluable in both investment decisions and team building   A big thank you to Perkins Coie for co-hosting with us, and shoutout to Justworks for supporting the event🫡   Don’t miss our next fireside chat and mixer featuring the Co-Founder & CEO of Engflow (raised $21M+) and Investment Principal at Deutsche Bank Venture Capital🚀 Sumit Gupta, M.S., MBA James Chang Luke (Longfei) Xing Emporia Meng, M.S. Maaz Memon, MBA Yue Liu Colette Ellis Eunis Wu Kundan Shrivastav Alexandra Felfle Emily Rasmussen Weiyee In [殷 維一] Kevin Hu Josephine Tam Shanya (Hui-Hsuan) Tsai   #Founders #Funders #Supermomos #Community #ProductMarketFit

Only someone who has been through the zero-to-one journey understands the ups and downs of building something from scratch. There's nothing like connecting with other founders who've been there, done that. They can give you advice, support, and a sense of community so you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m excited to share that I am a founding member of the Zero to One Collective Forum Ventures! I’m bringing my expertise of Product Development and Sales Enablement/ Talent Development to the stellar community of advisors to give back to the awesome B2B SaaS founders. DM me if you're a zero-to-one builder interested in joining the community because together we can ensure that new founders have the resources they need to make outstanding products that benefit us, our society and our economy. #forumventures #startupecosystem #advisory 

Just had my first angel portfolio company exit 👀 When Aaron gave me his pitch 3 years ago, I immediately connected with what he was building from so many angles. I understood the value as a VC, I understood the value as a former SaaS salesperson, and I understood the very real value for founders. I was also very convinced Aaron was a great leader with good instincts, a good salesperson (critical), and humble (also critical*). He definitely had founder-market fit and was someone I knew would be successful - whether it was this company or the next one. And then I made my very first angel investment. 😇 Builtfirst went from an idea to the leading partner marketplace platform for VCs, Banks, and SaaS companies globally in under 4 years. They proudly call leaders like HubSpot, Zendesk and Novo Bank clients (among hundreds of others). Aaron and Michael - congrats on the acquisition by AppDirect! Can't wait to see what you get in to next. Rooting for you always! #angelinvesting #venturecapital #founders