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🚀 The last few months have been a whirlwind of discovery and innovation as my team and I dove headfirst into a new revenue stream. Our goal? To strike the perfect balance between keeping acquisition costs in check and boosting the lifetime value of our awesome small and midsized business (SMB) customers. This project has brought me back to my startup scrappy roots—just like when I first joined Wonolo six years ago. We’ve been hustling, pivoting, and making things happen, and it’s been a thrilling reminder of what can be achieved with a bit of grit and a lot of teamwork. We've been on a mission to understand our customers better than ever—refining strategies, digging into data, and focusing on retention like never before. We've hit some pretty amazing milestones along the way, but there's still so much more to uncover as we fine-tune the experience for our SMBs. Every day brings fresh insights and new opportunities to grow, and I’m beyond grateful for the dedication and collaboration from everyone involved. Here’s to keeping up the momentum and driving even more value for our customers! 🚀 #CustomerSuccess #SMB #StartupMindset #Teamwork #Innovation #GrowthMindset

Navigating the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster 🎢 As founders and business professionals, we’ve all been there: one minute, you're on top of the world, and the next, you're wondering if anyone remembered to bring the parachute. The highs are exhilarating—the successful pitch, the big client win, the product launch that finally clicks. But let’s not forget the lows: the late nights, the never-ending pivoting, and the occasional "Did I really sign up for this?" moments. What keeps us going? It's that relentless drive, the belief that what we’re building matters. It’s the team that stands by us, the vision that pulls us forward, and the small wins that remind us we’re on the right path. But let’s be real: sometimes the most successful day is the one where the coffee didn’t spill, the Wi-Fi held steady, and we remembered to take a lunch break. So here’s to the journey—the ups, the downs, and the moments of sheer persistence that make it all worthwhile. 🚀 And if today was a “just survive” kind of day, remember: even rollercoasters have to return to the station eventually. Hang in there! 😉 #EntrepreneurLife #FounderLife #BusinessJourney #StartupHustle #KeepPushing

If you're a growing brand, a lot to consider in terms of fulfillment services required to "scale up" for 2025 & beyond....80(+) years in business, engagement, differentiators, innovation, technologies, pro-active communications...etc. Invite you to listen to the brief Boston Business Journal interview below...many of these considerations touched on throughout the conversation. #ecommerce #omnichannel #D2C

Founders, are you harnessing the full power of your insurgency? It’s easy to get bogged down in the mundane work of building a company — picking the t-shirt colors, negotiating an office lease, constant recruiting — and the many demands from team members, customers and investors. As a former founder himself, Marcus Ryu understands this all too well. But still, he argues, "it is the duty – and the superpower – of the core founding team to revitalize your insurgency constantly.” Watch the Startup as Insurgent for Marcus’s advice to today’s founders on how to revitalize their leadership: https://bit.ly/4dkWNEU

➡️ TechExit Toronto is around the corner, and we’ve got another must-attend session to introduce: https://lnkd.in/gUstPEYi ➡️ Join us for "Exit Stories – Triumphs, Trials, and Tales from the Trenches", where a panel of incredible CEOs and founders, who’ve successfully navigated exits, share their war stories. They’ll discuss all the emotional highs and lows, what influenced their decision to sell, and what they wish they knew before diving into the exit process. No fluff—just real, hard-earned insights. Moderated by the brilliant Brent Holliday, Founder and CEO at Garibaldi Capital Advisors, this session features powerhouses like Lexi Kaplin, Amar Varma (Mantle), and Michael Garrity (Financeit)—seriously knowledgeable entrepreneurs who’ve been through it all. You’ll walk away with actionable takeaways on: ➡️ Key factors that drive the decision to sell ➡️ How to transition from CEO to team member ➡️ Pitfalls and lessons learned along the way A big thank you to our session sponsor Carlsquare! Early Bird prices end in 2 weeks! Lock in your spot now before it’s too late: https://lnkd.in/gwMsaKNt

Meet WILD #boardmember Matt Ward, Head of Growth at XCD Partners and a true innovator in the tech world! 🔥 Some highlights from our recent Q&A series: 🚀 Originally from Birmingham, Matt's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. From navigating acquisitions to supporting startups, he's all about pushing boundaries and creating impactful solutions. 🔍 What's his secret sauce? Matt's career isn't a straight line—it's a mix of curiosity, problem-solving, and a passion for making a difference. Whether it's shaking things up in Yorkshire or fueling growth at XCD partners, he's all about driving change. 🌱 So, what keeps Matt going? Surrounding himself with bright minds, a good laugh, and the joy of seeing others succeed! It's all about that positive energy and collective effort. 👥 Why he joined WILD? For Matt, it's all about the people—the diverse minds coming together to tackle big challenges and make a difference in our community. 🌈 And let's talk diversity and inclusion. It's not just about being morally right—it's smart business. Matt knows that true innovation comes from embracing different perspectives and building for everyone. 💡 What's his advice to future leaders? Stay curious, dive in, and trust yourself. These principles have been Matt's guiding light, helping him navigate the twists and turns of his career journey. ✨Want to read the blog in full and learn more about Matt 👉https://lnkd.in/eW2Sp7rk #MeettheTeam #WILD #Diversity #Inclusion #Blog #Q&A #Read

Here's the optimal team structure for startups and SMBs: Founding team: 2 experts, 1 of which is commercial Initial squad: super strong executors with a variety of career backgrounds and perspectives that are excited about the product / mission, ideally with growth upside Additional expertise: fractional execs, consultants, trusted advisors (give advisors a little equity) Agencies: used to fill execution gaps; managed by the initial squad members or founding team You need expertise when you need it, but you rarely need expertise in-house every single day. Rather, you need people that absolutely crush at executing an expert plan. Your model should allow you to tap into deep expertise when you need it, but not pay for it full-time. You're kneecapping yourself. Promo: this is why I built Jaw House What team structures have you seen be most effective? Happy to hear why I'm wrong here.

Transform Your Life With One Lead: How I Made Millions! 💰✨ Discover how one lead propelled our construction business into the millions! From condos to houses, we transformed a simple opportunity into a life-changing venture worth over eight million dollars. Don’t miss this incredible journey! #LifeChangingOpportunities #LeadGeneration #EntrepreneurJourney #SuccessStory #RealEstateAdventures

Spend five minutes on LinkedIn or Luma or Meetup and you will observe a dramatic growth in new events supporting the region's ever-expanding community of startup founder. At the Venture Mechanics Startup Incubator / Accelerator we alone hold over 200 events a year for early stage founders and investors. Quite candidly, many of the new events that we see popping up like weeds in Seattle are redundant and basic, if they were ever anything more than just another networking event in the guise of a hot topic. A lot of them are just "me too" events, that don't bring anything truly fresh and innovative to the venture community. It's not uncommon to see six or more events and rooftop parties in downtown Seattle in a single night, and we frequently hear from founders that they have no idea which ones they should attend; frustrated that many that they have attended turned out to be of little intrinsic value in return for the time and parking hassles. So with that backdrop, I'm thrilled to share the news of a new group that actually is truly fresh and exciting, that's bringing something completely different to our ecosystem. Court Lorenzini, founder of DocuSign (a $13B enterprise today) is one of the most successful tech founders in Seattle history, and now a prolific venture investor who also believes in giving back. He has created this new organization, FounderNexus, an invitation-only membership organization that serves the community of venture-scale founders. Launching initially in Seattle, the organization has global growth ambitions. Participants are expected to fill out an application and screening test to assure a top quality experience. The more previous startups under your belt, the better. I'm also thrilled to announce that Court will be the keynote speaker at our upcoming Venture Saturday event on September 7th (https://lnkd.in/gGc7GgGa). If you want to learn more about FounderNEXUS from Court himself, be sure not to miss his address at 10am on the 7th. For now, check out the FounderNexus website.

2024 is all about action, execution, and making things happen. While many can talk about 'The What' and 'The Why,' it's the rare few who truly understand 'THE HOW.' Operators, Builders, Founders, and Subject Matter Experts, get ready for an epic journey ahead! As you grind, learn, and earn your customers' trust, remember that every challenge you face now is paving the way for future success. In a world where controlling your own destiny is a privilege, seize the opportunity and embrace the advantage. Here's to all the builders out there making waves and shaping the future. #HatchetVentures #ScaleYourBusiness  #YearOfTheBuilder