Acuicy’s Post

These are the key lessons I learned from our startup hackathon last week: At our company retreat, we had an incredible experience with a startup hackathon. The whole UpCloud team split into small startup teams, and each group built a new idea that we could potentially incorporate into the company. Afterward, we presented our ideas, and here are the three key lessons I got from this: 🔊 Captivating the audience is key: The best way to do this is by identifying a pain point or problem your audience has and highlighting it early in the presentation—ideally right at the beginning. 😆 Humor is essential: A clear and well-structured presentation is great, but when you add humor—especially with inside jokes relevant to your audience—it becomes awesome. If your audience is from tech, find a way to include some tech-related humor that resonates. 🎦 Show, don’t tell: If you can build a short demo of your idea, show it. A quick video demo of your solution goes a long way and can communicate your idea far better than words alone. Honestly, I hope we repeat this startup hackathon again. Now I feel like I can deliver an even better presentation next time! #StartupHackathon #TeamBuilding #UpCloud #TechInnovation #PresentationSkills

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I'm thrilled to share that my startup, Lakeside, has been selected for the imec.istart Launch program! 🚀 Lakeside is designed to empower business decision-makers by making data-driven decisions faster and easier. No more waiting days for insights—ask complex questions about your company's data and get answers in seconds. Stay tuned for more updates—we’re just getting started! 🌟

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🗣️ "Investors are talking about Twinbase behind our back" was one point in our quick internal summary of the Arctic15 startup conference. Which means that we are starting to find the right way to pitch our rather complicated deep tech solution. 🧑💻 Just wait until we have our visual platform ready for demoing, making it even easier to grasp the advantages of our approach. 💡 Overall, the event confirmed that we are doing the right things also from the investor perspective!

How is the New Nordic tech landscape evolving? 🔍 At byFounders, we continuously keep a close eye on the pre-seed to Series A rounds closing in the New Nordics, and use it to compile a dynamic dataset that captures it all. But in the name of transparency, we don't keep these insights to ourselves - every quarter, we like to share it with all of you ✨ What’s inside the Q2 report? 👉 How and to whom funding flowed across different stages 👉 Which New Nordic countries led the charge 👉 The most active sectors shaping the startup landscape 👉 Invested capital in diverse founders Whether you're a founder, investor, or just a startup enthusiast, this report is packed with insights for you. Follow the link to unlock the full report: https://lnkd.in/dYMkyE3J

Want to elevate your pitch deck game and make a lasting impression on investors? I'm thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar that I'll be hosting: "Design Winning Pitch Decks: A Guide for Tech Founders." Whether you're a tech founder, startup team member, or innovation manager, this session is for you. 🗓️ Tuesday 6th August, 2024 ⌚️ 10:30 am - 12 noon 💻 Online 🎟️ Free to attend (RSVP early as spaces are limited) 👉 RSVP: link below in comment Special shoutout to Julian Boaitey and the team at GoodTech Ventures for making this happen. Let's get it!! 🤑💰

📣 APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW 📣 Got a great idea for a software product but not sure how to get it off the ground? Startup First Steps is a fully-funded, 13-week accelerator course, designed for those of you in the early stages of the startup journey with the goal of getting a first version of your product into the market. Find out more and apply by noon tomorrow! Link to apply in comments.

I am happy to announce that I've been selected by Startup Geeks to start the 12 weeks 'Startup Builder' incubation path! 🏆 This experience will be matter of an extreme personal improvement in 5 main macro-areas: (1) Customer and Problem Validation (2) Business Model, Market and Competitors (3) Landing Page and Marketing Campaign (4) Business Plan & Financial Plan (5) Improving Pitch Decks to engage Investors.

They say "the early-bird gets the worm" and we're all about giving you the best opportunities to thrive. That's why we're thrilled to announce that priority registration is NOW OPEN for StartupCincy Week 2024! 🚀 Early-Bird Benefits: 🗓 Priority Schedule Making: Be the first to choose your sessions and workshops, ensuring you get the most out of your StartupCincy experience. 👕 Free T-Shirt: As an early-bird registrant, you'll snag an exclusive StartupCincy Week 2024 t-shirt to rock during the event. Don't wait until the last minute to secure your spot. Register early to take full advantage of the week as we come together to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and growth in our region. Why You Can't Miss StartupCincy Week 2024: 🤝 Network with Fellow Entrepreneurs: Connect with like-minded innovators and expand your professional circle. 📚 Learn from Industry Experts: Gain insights and knowledge from leading voices in the startup community. 🌟 Be Part of Cincinnati’s Vibrant Startup Scene: Whether you're a seasoned founder or just starting out, there's something for everyone at StartupCincy Week 2024. Ready to go? 🚀 Register now and get ahead of the game: bit.ly/SUCW2024

I was thrilled to be speaking at Founders2Founders event where I shared my experience about crafting compelling pitch decks. It was awesome to connect with the fellow startup community once again and assist early-stage projects with shaping the future of innovation. Thanks for this opportunity to EIT Community RIS Hub Ukraine and Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration. And a special round of applause to Whitepage for you support. I could talk about pitch decks for hours, but I always aim to focus on what matters most to startup founders. What would you prefer to learn about pitch decks? Share your biggest questions or pain points in the comments below!