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Graduation- Done! 🎓 Today marks a mix of emotions as we bid farewell to our Cohort at the German Accelerator Program. 🚀 Proud to be recognized as one of the top German Startups and grateful for the opportunity to grow our mission. 🌟 Saying goodbye to our mentors and the team is bittersweet. 💼 Thank you for your hard work, great advice, patience and unwavering belief in our journey from idea to business success in the USA. Stay tuned for a detailed post sharing our experience and the path ahead! #GermanAccelerator #StartupJourney #BusinessGrowth 🚀

2 days left, Founders! We are calling out to all startup Founders! 📢 For those of you who haven't submitted your registration, let's submit it! ✨ Don't forget to check all the completeness of the requested requirements, Founders! 📌 You can read the program guidelines and registration at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ggWkBynN See you at Founderplus Incubation Batch 7!👋 #startupindonesia #startupcommunity #startupfounder #startupincubator #founderplus #founderplusincubation7

This is an insightful take on the common advice that you need a cofounder. While having a trusted and complementary cofounder can be beneficial, the risk of a bad cofounder is a significant factor that can lead to startup failure, often due to disagreements. Many successful companies have been built by solo founders, and with the advancements in tools and resources, the potential for solo founders to succeed is only growing. It’s important to choose what’s best for your unique situation rather than following advice from someone who barely knows your context #StartupAdvice #Cofounders #Entrepreneurship #SoloFounders #VCAdvice #StartupSuccess #FounderDisagreement #BusinessInsight #StartupTools #FounderJourney #StartupGrowth #EntrepreneurshipInsights

Challenger banks like Hijra are driving all of the innovation to provide financial services to the massive underbanked individuals and small businesses in Indonesia.

Learn the amazing stories of some of HubSpot for Startups Black founders with these films and case studies! What challenges related to being a Black founder have they overcome? Which ones do they still face? What lessons can all startup founders learn? I promise you will be inspired, regardless of how you identify. #blackhistorymonth #blackfounders #startupcommunity https://lnkd.in/gUGBQUpr

Last week, our CTO and Co-Founder, Amir B., joined an exclusive panel with the top 4 companies leading the list of the #50 Most Promising Startups for 2024 by Calcalist כלכליסט. Amir shared our company's inspiring story of resilience and teamwork during these challenging times. Click the link below to read the full story >> https://lnkd.in/d7nr4TqG Amir B. | Tamir Cohen | Elad Schaffer | Alon Webman | CTech by Calcalist

One of the things we often share with founders of nature-positive businesses is this: you need more than a generic playbook for growth. The needs of a nature-based project, for example, can look markedly different from a nature tech business. There are many critical decisions that nature-businesses must make, and many areas of opportunity can pose double-edged swords for young startups. The good news is that there is a growing number of programmes looking to support companies in this space with tailored support and guidance on a broad range of topics, from navigating complex policy landscape to choosing the right financing mechanisms. 💡Learn more about these programmes, and the specific challenges and opportunities that they can help you face head-on at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaaPtpbZ ✏️ This article was co-authored by Konstantina Koulouri of NatureFinance, Yuni Yunseong C. of terratai, as well as Silverstrand team members by Rachel Ashton Lim and Patti Chu

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One piece of advice I always share with founders: Don’t be afraid to ask for help 👏 Since starting Kanpla, I’ve been blown away by how generous people are with their time, feedback, and insights. Surrounding yourself with those who’ve been there before is invaluable - it has helped us gain critical insights and avoid countless mistakes along the way💡 When we began our UK expansion 18 months ago, the support we received from industry experts and other founders was game-changing. Their guidance played a significant role in our growth 🚀 That’s why I (almost) always say yes to paying it forward! I believe in helping other founders navigate the challenges of scaling—just as others did for us So when Canute by Thursday invited me to join a panel to advise 10 Nordic startups on their UK expansion, it was an easy YES. 😃 To anyone building their dream: don’t underestimate the power of asking for help. You might be surprised at how willing others are to lend a hand. 🙌