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2020-09-09 Workshop 26 - Raising your first round

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Techcelerate is a Manchester, UK based trusted tech founder network. We are here to help you in your START to EXIT journey. https://techcelerate.ventures

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In Feb 2024 I gave a talk in Honduras about building sustainable startup communities. This strategy integrates investment approaches combining equity, debt, and residential and commercial real estate. The focus is on using venture capital investment in startups to drive job creation and real estate utilization that generate positive economic returns for a small neighborhood community (roughly 500-5000 people). 500 Startups is used as an example (~1200 companies in the first 3 funds).

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This article provides insights for VCs on how to effectively size their venture capital funds, determine the optimal number of companies in their portfolio, and strategize about follow-on investments. It discusses the challenge of achieving a 3X return and factors influencing portfolio performance, including ownership stakes, diversified vs. concentrated investments, and the timing of additional funding.

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This presentation discusses the vital role of effective investor relations in enhancing communication between founders and investors. It covers the goals, preferred methods of communication, and why regular updates are crucial. Learn strategies for evolving your investor relations approach as your company grows, ensuring transparency and reducing conflict while maximizing investor engagement.

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Slides from a talk I delivered at a tech conference - How to plan for Human Centered Design at Early Stage Startups

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What does product management and product thinking in an early stage startup look like? Startups are born in an environment of risk, uncertainty and failure. The Product Management function is a key factor in their success, but it looks and feels very different along different stages of the startup journey.

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I was invited to deliver the orientation day address at NMIMS in 2020 (happened remotely via Zoom during Covid). These are the slides from that talk - learnings from my professional journey along with some key trends shaping business & society in today's day and age! Incoming fresh students at an MBA cum entrepreneurship school are lively and inquisitive... such fun interacting with this group.

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What does it take to build citizen centric tech products from inside the govt trenches? Sharing key lessons from my govt stint during the period 2015-21.

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Achieving organic virality is the holy grail of growth hacking. This deck is a deep dive into how to design and optimize apps for viral distribution

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This presentation covers the fundamentals of Product Management, essential skillsets for Product Managers, and effective strategies for managing product lifecycles. It explains how to prioritize features, communicate effectively, and own the product vision without exercising direct authority over the team (as is frequently the case with PMs).

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12 lessons from the startup trenches on "The Art & Science of building world class technology products & services"

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The presentation explores the dichotomy between growth v/s profitability for early stage startups. Should startups chase growth at all costs (postponing profits to a future date), or focus on achieving immediate breakeven while striving for growing their business topline. This equation is examined from various standpoints - risk vs rewards, startup valuations, venture capital powerlaw, stage of startup evolution etc.

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Slides accompanying my talk at the GSF Angel Investing Masterclass (March 2023)