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Why I invested in Wally Health and Tyler Burnett

Latest Curiosities • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24
💼 Business Investment Health tech Startup Dental care Entrepreneurship
  1. Investing in unique business models can lead to success, even if they initially seem unconventional.
  2. Prioritizing optimization and innovation in traditional industries like healthcare can be a key strategy for growth and differentiation.
  3. Leveraging data and benchmarks from experts can provide valuable insights to make informed investment decisions.

Quick not about updating prospective investors at seed stage, especially business angels

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 19
💼 Business Investment Entrepreneurship Startup Finance Communication
  1. Entrepreneurs should focus on concentrating meetings, gathering interests, and keeping prospective investors updated during the fundraising process.
  2. Avoid collusion among investors by keeping people in /bcc when sending updates, updating every few weeks, and disclosing names of binding commitments with permission.
  3. Engage with candidates, work on the product, and bring exciting news in updates during the fundraising process to maintain business dynamic and investor interest.
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From Zenly To Side, Alongside Payfit, Ibanfirst, Sourced and the 500+ Kima Ventures Portfolio…

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jun 17
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Investment Entrepreneurship Portfolio
  1. Kima Ventures takes a quantitative approach to investing, making 100 new deals a year and staying agnostic in terms of stage, sector, deal size, and geography to keep a broad overview of the market.
  2. Their investment thesis focuses on backing stellar teams with a defensive technological edge, CEOs with ambitious visions, and companies that are post-adoption, pre-acceleration.
  3. Despite their broad approach, Kima Ventures also commits to building strong, long-lasting relationships with a select few ambitious entrepreneurs to fuel the power law of their returns.

No MBA Team

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 20 Sep 16
🚌 Education Entrepreneurship Learning Startup
  1. The No MBA Program aims to develop future founders and top managers through an innovative approach.
  2. The program involves coding, sales, customer service, problem-solving, growth techniques, and more to provide a diverse learning experience.
  3. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs, startups, and eventually launch their own ventures.

Quick Reminder: Send Love Letters to Your Customers

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jul 16
💼 Business Customer Relations Startup Entrepreneurship Marketing
  1. Startups thrive when they prioritize their customers' satisfaction from day one.
  2. Customers are your company's most valuable asset, always ensure to show appreciation and value them.
  3. Sending personal messages or love letters to your customers, especially when starting out, can significantly impact their loyalty and satisfaction.

High Valuation & Capital Allocation For Dummies

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 16
💼 Business Finance Venture Capital Startup Investment Entrepreneurship
  1. Early stage valuations can be inflated and impacted by market conditions. Companies that raise more money may face increased expectations for rapid growth or risk failure.
  2. High valuations come with high expectations. Failing to meet these expectations can lead to negative perceptions, especially when a lot of money is involved. Wise capital allocation is crucial.
  3. Extension and bridge funding rounds can help correct course temporarily, but the pressure and expectations increase with each round. Careful consideration of financial decisions and market positioning is essential.

Drag Along Is Against Trouble Makers Only

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 16
💼 Business Investment Startup Management
  1. Founding teams should have control over activating a drag-along clause above a certain IRR or multiple - investors shouldn't force their hand.
  2. The drag-along clause allows majority stockholders to initiate a change of control, excluding troublemakers.
  3. LPs desire a return on their investment, but founders should have final approval over the drag-along clause in a shareholder agreement.

Adieu, EnVsion

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
💼 Business Startup Marketing Tech Finances Entrepreneurship
  1. EnVsion failed because they built a product that didn't have enough demand or interest.
  2. They should have targeted a larger market with more purchasing power instead of sticking to a niche with low demand.
  3. Investing in marketing early and consistently is crucial for startup success, along with choosing the right tech stack for fast iteration.

Reflecting on 2022

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
💼 Business Startup SEO UX Research Personal Growth Entrepreneurship
  1. Reflecting on 2022: The year had challenges, but also growth and progress. Acknowledging setbacks is important for personal growth.
  2. Focus on SEO and UX Research: Investing in SEO helped improve search rankings, while learning about UX Research expanded knowledge but lacked experience.
  3. Bootstrapping a startup is tough: Building a startup alongside a full-time job is challenging. Despite progress, achieving Product Market Fit remains a goal.

We're going to charge in USD

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 26 Dec 22
💼 Business Startup Pricing Currency Conversion Customer Service
  1. The decision has been made to charge in USD instead of British pounds (GBP) due to a higher likelihood of customer base outside the UK, particularly in the US market.
  2. The change to USD aims to potentially improve the conversion rates by removing hesitancy related to unfamiliar currency for international visitors.
  3. Existing customers will not be affected by the currency change and will continue to be charged in GBP, showing consideration and appreciation by 'grandfathering' their prices.

How I'm trying to be more lucky with my startup

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 02 Dec 22
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startup Luck Risk Success
  1. Luck can be categorized into different types, such as blind luck, luck created by motion, luck created by skill, and luck created by reputation. Each type requires different approaches to increase the likelihood of experiencing luck.
  2. Fortune favors the bold - taking action and moving towards your goals can increase your chances of creating your own luck. Being in the right place at the right time can lead to fortunate outcomes.
  3. Building on skills and reputation can attract luck. By honing your craft and becoming well-known for your expertise, you can open doors to exciting opportunities that bring success and fulfillment.

We're live with pricing plans 🎉

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jul 22
💼 Business Startup Entrepreneurship Product Development Marketing Funding
  1. EnVsion started with a vision for customer-centric tools and focused on UX Research as a critical use case.
  2. The journey of building EnVsion has been challenging, facing funding issues and near bankruptcy, but the team persists with a strong belief in the product's potential.
  3. EnVsion aims to empower companies by transforming video recordings of customer conversations into valuable insights, ultimately improving customer experience.

We're going to charge for our product

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 22
💼 Business Startup Entrepreneurship SaaS Product Development Marketing
  1. The company is transitioning to charging for its product to focus on customer needs and accelerate learning.
  2. They realized the need to move past perfectionism and the 'one more feature' mindset to progress.
  3. Charging for the product is seen as a step towards establishing a business, understanding customer preferences, and improving product-market fit.

Plant Trees Before You Need the Shade

realkinetic • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 18
💼 Business Startup Leadership Processes Values Success
  1. Companies go through different phases like seed, startup, growth, and maturity where culture and capabilities play vital roles.
  2. Culture is the invisible force that guides your organization while capabilities stem from resources, processes, and values.
  3. Success in organizations transitions from being resource-driven to process and value-driven over time, and adapting processes to new challenges is key for sustained growth.

Mentoring on Talent QL's Pipeline Bootcamp

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
💼 Business Startup
  1. MentorCruise connects mentors like Jerry with engineers looking to upskill, relocate, or get promoted.
  2. Pipeline Bootcamp offers tracks for engineers with 3-5 years of experience to help achieve career goals at FAANG companies.
  3. The program provides a comprehensive 8-month experience that covers various aspects of career growth and development.

My Knowledge Is Your Knowledge

Tribal Knowledge • 0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Software Development Startup Documentation Onboarding Community
  1. Tribal knowledge refers to information known within a group but not outside of it, commonly seen in fast-moving teams like startups where documentation might be lacking.
  2. Onboarding new team members to a system built on tribal knowledge can be challenging and time-consuming, taking up to 6 months for full understanding.
  3. Building a community to share collective knowledge can help individuals survive and thrive in various fields by leveraging unique experiences and backgrounds.

The Golden Goose of Generative AI

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🕹 Technology AI Investment Computing Startup Market Trends
  1. Generative AI is getting a lot of attention and investment, especially in Silicon Valley. Companies see it as a big opportunity for growth.
  2. Anthropic, a startup in this space, received a massive $4 billion investment from Amazon and is looking to raise even more funds to boost its market value.
  3. To keep up with competition, Anthropic needs money to improve its technology and computational power.

Making Generative AI Fun

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Open Source Startup Innovation Networking
  1. A Paris-based AI startup, Mistral AI, has created a new model that performs better than several other popular models. They’re making advances in AI while also keeping it fun.
  2. Before making their AI model available on GitHub, Mistral AI shared it directly on X (formerly Twitter). This move promotes the idea of open source and made it a more exciting release.
  3. Many people appreciate Mistral AI's approach to releasing their model. They see it as a way to truly support open-source principles without any extra middlemen.

Top Fundraising Mistakes

Tech Ramblings • 0 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
💼 Business Fundraising Startup Investment Entrepreneurship Finance
  1. Raising too much money can lead to losing control of your company and diverting focus from your main product. It's better to raise just enough to reach your next goal.
  2. On the flip side, not raising enough can cause you to constantly seek more funding, which distracts you from building a great product and can lead to losing investor trust.
  3. Getting your valuation right is crucial. Too high can make future funding hard, while too low can mean giving away too much of your company and losing control.

A Founder's Guide to Exit Readiness: Pivotal Questions

Meliora by Ana Stoica • 0 implied HN points • 22 Nov 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Startup Finance Leadership Growth
  1. Think about why you want to exit your business. It's important to consider what your personal goals are beyond just money, like retirement or starting something new.
  2. Be realistic about your business's value. Sometimes it's hard to see your business clearly, so getting an unbiased opinion on what it's worth can help when negotiating.
  3. Prepare for life after exiting. You should have a plan for what you'll do next and understand that leaving a business can feel really different, so it's good to know what comes next.