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Andy Ochiltree
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Start-ups are tough. They can be high-pressure, operationally tricky, and run lean - all of this while you're charting new territory and building the future. But for my money, there is no better environment for LEARNING. Its intensity is like CrossFit for your brain. Really grateful for everything I've learned from the team at PIXELYNX in just 6 months (and continue to learn every day here). So if you're at a start-up - lean-in, embrace the unknown, attack challenges, and don't pass up an opportunity to grow.
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Todd Linder
I’ve Helped 52 People In Ministry Get Marketplace Jobs (and counting!) w/o Getting Overlooked Because Of Their Experience || Husband | Girl Dad | Former Ministry
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4 years since we started Launch Point!What a ride.Starting a business is hard.More lows than highs.More confusion than clarity.And yet…4 years of helping people make successful career transitions.1.5 years of helping people make transitions from ministry into marketplace jobs.(Shout out to Erica Cates for sending me my first clients.)We've helped 51 people make that shift.(see the headline ticker)We're not slowing down.Actually, we're just getting started.We've been building in secret.But those days are over.It's time to open up the flood gates.(cue Chris Tomlin song... or not)In August, we're ramping things up.I can't wait to show you what we've been up do all these years.—We gave one free resource in July. (DM me for access)Another one coming this month.Can’t stop won’t stop.Here's to year 5 🚀
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Gary Meehan
Building AI for creators who are serious about brand deals @ Retrograde
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I'm excited to share that after a decade of contributing to Ireland's tech scene, I'm stepping into a new role as a co-founder. This move isn't just a shift in my career - it's a step towards realising a long-held dream of building a company rooted in innovation.My time developing for DoneDeal.ie and Daft.ie taught me the power of technology to make everyday tasks like finding a car or home easier and more enjoyable for millions. Venturing into Web3 and AI has been the latest frontier, from deploying DeFi platforms that put financial control back into users' hands, to pioneering an AI-driven travel site that reshapes how we experience booking and planning trips.My experience at Peblo has reinforced my belief in the untapped opportunities within the creator economy, an area ripe with potential thanks to advancements in AI.Now, let's see what the future holds. 🚀
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Dmitry Afonov
CTO → CEO and founder at aithor.com
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I first arrived in England for a business trip when I was 23. By then, after only 3 years into my career, I was already leading a team and serving as the second-in-team in an office of 25 people. Strolling through London, I felt like I knew everything about software development 😁 Hence was ready to conquer the world 😅. Obviously, I wasn't aware at the time, but the Dunning-Kruger effect [https://lnkd.in/d9d_6pE2] hit me pretty badly then. Anyway, I had a desire to kickstart my own project. So I approached a guy I met in England (hi! Gavin Cliffe) and offered to start a business together. He was interested too. We didn't end up starting a business, but 8 years later I found myself being a Head of Dev and a manager of an office with 80 people at OZSALE. Gav became CTO. We took the company public and that was quite a journey overall — I spent 12 challenging yet aspiring years of my life (not career!) at OZSALE.But the entrepreneurial bug never left me. I started looking around for an opportunity to dive into my own project. Next, a SKL.vc hired me as a CTO for one project after another. When the second project failed, I had a lightbulb moment – as a fund, we were contemplating acquiring a project for generating written assignments that made $300k revenue in 1 month. But we hesitated because we weren't satisfied with the product or how it was being done.That’s when I stepped up. I created a prototype repeating the core functionality of the project in about 1 day, and said “guys, there’s no point in purchasing that project, I can do better myself”. The VC board members were brave enough to give me the chance. That’s how Aithor has started. What is common between joining OZSALE and starting Aithor for me? I never stopped trying. Sometimes, I was blunt and naive, thinking I was capable of something much bigger than myself. Sometimes, it turned into quite bad hits(that's a separate story).But:(a) I’ve always wanted to start something big myself(b) I kept doing something to achieve itIt turned out to be enough. So here I am, CEO of Aithor.
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Dale Galway
Farmer turned BDR
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See AlsoThe Colony Makes The WorldI'm thoughtfully seeking my next challenge, but in the meantime you'll find me in the garden. 🌱 👩🌾Our time at Glowstick has come to an end.Rather than being discouraged by it, I'm gonna share a couple things I learned working for a small startup.1) PIVOT PIVOT PIVOTSomething not working? Pivot. Pivot hard. Like 180 bro.No seriously. It's okay to admit what you're doing isn't working, in fact it's integral to actually making progress.Recognize it then do something different. It'll almost always come out better.2) Learn from critique Being a Founding BDR with no previous tech-sales experience there was a steep learning curve. Mount Everest type deal. There wasn't anybody to hold my hand or show me the way. I had to figure it out, and a lot of that includes missing the mark. Allowing for others to input their opinion on my work, and tweaking things accordingly without taking it personally was hard but since I was the only person on my BDR team I needed critique from my team and I learned to take it wisely.________I'll be taking these lessons (and many many more) with me onto my next gig. SO, who wants a goat farmer on their BDR team? ;)
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Inc. Australia
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Four Time NBA Champion Andre Iguodala Retires to Found $200 Million Venture Capital Fund https://www.inc-aus.comShooting for a career in tech was always part of his plans.
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Maxwell Odhiambo
Head of Operations
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Start, Re-start. Just do it
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Matteo Fortunato Condello
VC Investor | Ex Start-up Founder
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Apply as a Team more.antler.coDid you know that Antler welcomes already-formed startup teams to our residencies, offering fast initial investment to accelerate your venture's growth? 💼💰Take inspiration from these remarkable success stories:🔹 NetBird: Based in Berlin, NetBird soared to success, securing a remarkable €1.1 million in pre-seed funding. Their mission? To revolutionize VPNs for businesses by simplifying IT infrastructure and networks.🔹 FERO: Start-up from Amsterdam, FERO, founded by industry experts from Ekata and Mastercard, raised an impressive €2.8 million. Their vision? To streamline payments processing for end-merchants, inspired by firsthand industry insights.If you're part of an established startup team hungry for growth, seize this opportunity to join Antler's May residency. 💥 #StartupAcceleration #EntrepreneurialSuccess
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My Tech Story Africa
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HOW TRUE SHOULD YOU REMAIN TO YOUR PRODUCT VISION? In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, one fundamental principle stands tall: the delicate interplay between staying faithful to your product vision and flexibly responding to market demands. As Evans Munene wisely advises in his episode "small bets to big wins," entrepreneurs must avoid becoming excessively attached to their product. Being open to adjustments based on market feedback is often the gateway to success.Let's dive deeper: What's one aspect of your product or service that you've had to adapt based on market feedback?The stories of global enterprises like X (formely Twitter) and Flickr, alongside African ventures such as Jumia Group and M-PESA Africa, vividly illustrate the significance of adaptation. Take, for instance, M-Pesa's transformative journey within Kenya's financial landscape. Initially conceived as a simple money transfer service in 2007 by Vodafone and Safaricom, M-Pesa's evolution into a multifaceted financial platform was propelled by an attentive ear to customer feedback. This progression highlights the potency of responsiveness in meeting evolving customer needs.Similarly, Jumia's evolution as an e-commerce platform underscores the necessity of adaptation within the African market. Overcoming trust and logistical hurdles by introducing cash-on-delivery and localized services catapulted Jumia to unprecedented success.The common thread binding these global and African success stories is the unwavering commitment to understanding and addressing customer needs. Extensive market research and validation, whether conducted through surveys, interviews, or data analytics, serve as the cornerstone for refining offerings across continents.💡 How do you conduct your market research? Ultimately, the crux lies in nurturing success through iteration and adaptation. The ability to pivot and refine offerings aligns with the dynamic tapestry of diverse market needs. While a steadfast product vision is crucial, success blossoms when balanced with flexibility and an acute understanding of the market.This fusion of global and African entrepreneurial journeys underscores the importance of sculpting products that harmonize with local demands. Success, in its essence, emerges from this alignment—a product-market fit that resonates deeply with the audience. The journey of entrepreneurship is everchanging, demanding adaptability and resilience. Embracing these traits becomes quintessential for navigating the evolving landscape and birthing triumphant success.Ready to delve deeper into adaptation in entrepreneurship? Catch our episode with Evans Kanyithia Munene from Chumz.io where we explore the fluid nature of entrepreneurship, discussing dynamic journeys and emphasizing how adaptability and resilience are the compass points in this ever-evolving landscape! Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated! 🧡https://lnkd.in/dShuThiE
SMALL BETS TO BIG WINS with Evans Munene, Lead Software Engineer at Chumz https://www.youtube.com/
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