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"We can actually walk in and take an asset out of a business fairly cleanly, and stand up a business almost overnight." Catalyze Co-Founder & Managing Director Joe D'Cruz recently joined KRLD's David Johnson on an episode of the CEO Spotlight podcast to discuss our model for transforming novel, market-ready technologies from Fortune 100 companies into long-term successful businesses. Hear the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gb-GBstt #techinnovation #techinvestment

“Advice is free—actioning bad advice isn't. Early-stage founders are bombarded with advice. A lot of it from investors who have never operated a business, never ran marketing, never led sales.” This is a short but very interesting podcast. I really appreciated the insights on considering the circle of competence of those giving advice. StimulusBio's circle of competence is truly impressive and I feel so lucky to be a part of this team 😊 #StimulusBio #MakingGreatScienceSucceed

🚀 Joe Jani on building towards a £100M valuation (at just 31!) What does it take to grow a global recruitment company, secure private equity investment, and aim for a £100M valuation – all by the age of 31? On this week’s The RAG Podcast, Sean Anderson is sitting down with Joe Jani, founder and CEO of Metric, one of the world’s fastest-growing recruitment firms. Here’s what they uncover: 🔥 How Joe scaled Metric Search from zero to 90 staff across the US and UK since 2019. 💰 The story behind his seven-figure private equity buyout, de-risking his future while fueling growth. 📈 His strategy to hit a £100M valuation in just three years. 🤝 The importance of building a high-performance culture to attract investors. 🌍 How Joe turned the pandemic's challenges into massive growth opportunities. Joe’s journey is a masterclass in ambition, resilience, and strategic thinking.  Whether you’re scaling your agency, considering private equity, or just love hearing about massive success, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 📅 Watch live this Wednesday at 12 PM on Sean Anderson’s LinkedIn profile. Let’s talk growth, grit, and strategies that change the game! #RAGPodcast #Recruitment #ScalingUp #PrivateEquity #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

🚀 New Podcast Alert! 🚀 We're excited to announce the latest episode of our podcast, sponsored by Evolution360, featuring two of Sacramento’s top Angel Investors, Dave Sanders and Alex Chompff! Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking to secure funding or an investor looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can transform your investment journey. Tune in and take your startup to the next level! 💡🚀 https://lnkd.in/eB9YiZMx #StartupSuccess #InvestorInsights #Evolution360Podcast #AngelInvesting #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentStrategies

🎙A new episode is out now! 🎙 Join Leah Berend, CPA, host, and founder of Marrin Investment Partners in a valuable conversation with Marnie Ochs-Raleigh, CEO of Evolve Systems! Marnie, a seasoned entrepreneur with a deep understanding of M&A, shares valuable insights on how companies can attract private equity investors. 💡 Key takeaways 💡 ▶ Positioning for success: Discover the essential areas to focus on to make your company is attractive to investors. ▶ Evolve Systems: Learn how this platform has helped businesses prepare for successful private equity transactions. ▶ Expert advice: Gain valuable strategic insight for navigating the complexities of attracting investment Take a listen to this episode on https://lnkd.in/gaZg-rdA We will see you there!

Just a note on "exit strategy". Can we start focussing on investor exit strategy rather than company exit strategy? When you apply to some accelerators or pitch some investors, they will ask essentially "how do you plan to get out of the business?" Yet what BC needs is more founders who want to build a 20+ year business. If you ask founders of success stories like Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology and Jane App when they plan to get out, they're probably going to tell you they love their work and they want to build the type of VERY big business that category ownership (see below) can enable you to build! Investors absolutely need liquidity. They will have a 5-10 year time horizon for very sound reasons, but with the prevalence of secondary transactions now, investors don't need to wait until an IPO or M&A to get a return. We shouldn't coach founders to build and bail. If someone can create a thing that does $100m in revenue, we want them to keep on creating! https://lnkd.in/gEiXWYNJ Play Bigger Frontier Collective AInBC

“Don’t be a fawning enabler. Have the tough conversations.” Probably the most consistent theme I saw in Roger Ehrenberg’s podcast interviews over the last 8 years is his focus on building trust and radically transparent relationships with founders and LPs. He thinks transparency is the most important quality a VC can have. He always wants to be viewed as the truth-teller, the person that’s willing to say the hard things. Though, you should always say them in empathetic ways and in appropriate settings. “There’s no greater sign of caring and love than being honest.” -- This transparency isn’t one way — Roger really focuses on creating a space of mutual respect where founders and VCs can be honest with each other. When he has these types of relationships, he feels way more comfortable supporting founders with bridges/extensions to get through tough times. But, if he doesn’t feel founders are being truly honest with him, they likely won’t write that second check -- While Roger often takes board seats, especially when founders ask, he doesn’t need to. “Power comes from respect and actions, not the director title.” He always seeks to be the most important person to the CEO regardless of how much capital they’ve put in relative to other investors. -- Next, I'm going to cover how Roger thinks about helping seed stage companies find product market-fit. Thanks for reading!

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We’re often asked how to break into VC. So much so that we created a syllabus as an essential manual for anyone looking to learn the ins and outs of the venture ecosystem, and where you might fit into it. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀? 𝗞𝗣𝗜𝘀 & 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴. 1. KPIs are more than just metrics—they’re the compass guiding a company’s progress toward its goals. But how do you define the right KPIs, and how do you measure them effectively? KPIs differ across industries and models—think financial, sales, or project metrics. Tracking these metrics rigorously: ✅ Shows what’s working ✅ Flags growth opportunities ✅ Keeps your team aligned on success Success starts with what you measure! 2. Market Sizing isn’t just about big numbers—it’s a strategic tool. 🛠 Why it matters: Defines total revenue opportunity (TAM) Helps assess PMF and short-term profitability (SOM) Guides you and investors on potential returns It's how startups frame their big-picture vision! 📖 Dive in: https://lnkd.in/gfUxHgns