Brianne Kimmel’s Post

Misconceptions about startups: 1. Everyone works 16-hour days 2. Being acquired / IPO is the only way to exit 3. You’ll run out of money if you grow too slow Realities about startups: 1. Some work long hours, others don't 2. Many successful startups never go public or get acquired 3. You can run out of money by growing too fast and too slow. Don't fall for the misconceptions, focus on building a sustainable business that aligns with your values and goals.

Reflecting on the highs and lows of the startup landscape as the year concludes: 🚀 Peak Highlights:: 1. Over 28,000 employees were laid off due startup restructuring. 2. Funding has dropped to a new low of 73%. 3. So far, 543 startups have shut down this year. 🌟Ray of hope: We stand at 111 unicorns that have their valuation in billions!🦄💰 #startuplife #resilience #entrepreneurshipeducation #yearendreflections

Agree on all points, but a huge hands up, spot on, "Preach it" at the mention of "growing too fast!" I've seen the movie so many times- Organization gets early success, grows, grows quickly, does not take the time to reorganize and have the right people/tech/process infrastructures needed to keep up with growth. And then CRASH. Internal chaos spills into souring the client relationships it took so much time to build. Set the right growth pace. Constantly revisit and revamp to serve your expanding client base. Be as ready for the next 40 clients as you were for the first 40. #Creativesolutions to grow healthy. #clientrelations #clientrelationshipbuilding #scalability #growth #startups

Misconceptions about startups: 1. Everyone works 16-hour days, everyday 2. Being acquired / IPO is the only exit strategy 3. Grow too slow and you’ll run out of money Realities about startups: 1. Some work long hours, others don't 2. Many successful startups never go public or get acquired 3. You can run out of money by growing too fast and too slow. Don't fall for the misconceptions, focus on building a sustainable business that aligns with your values and goals.

Creativity and/or imagination is a super power in startups. Especially if you can pair that with empathy. The ability to talk to people working in your market, and then construct a full picture of their day to day experience is vital. It's why VCs like YC love when founders are from the industry they are building in. #gtmstrategy #GTM #startup

Today 16th January 2023 remarks as the National Startup Day. Kudos to all the startup founders for starting up. I understand it's not an easy ride. Your startup has asked you for everything you could possibly give. But Hey... Let's continue the hustle to chase the dreams you once saw. We are different breeds sent here for a different reason altogether. #startup #founders

It's the question all startups begin with: What are we going to build? Founders agonize over their one big idea and how they're going to bring it into the world. But the question of what to build is not one you can ever answer definitively. Even when you've released your product, it's being used by customers and you feel like you've got some attraction, your still have to make hard decisions about what features to build next, what bugs to fix or what customer requests should be addressed. Sadly, none of us live in a world of unlimited resources, so there are always hard choices to make regardless of the stage your company is at. #like #startups #stage #founders

🔥 Move over moonshots, the new game in town is 'Swing for the Singles'! 🚀 In a world where stratospheric startups once dominated, a new era dawns. Say hello to the thrill of modest, yet sustainable growth. 🌱 Ever wondered if there's more to startup success than just billion-dollar valuations? Dive into the world of frugal unicorns 🦄 serenading angel investors with promises of consistent returns. And for those still chasing the old "Big Start, Bigger End" dream? It might just be time to rethink. Check out my latest article for a provocative take on the shift in startup dynamics! 📣 #startups #techstartups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #southeastasia #ipo #exitstrategy

Please stop using the term zero to one, especially when you are copying someone else’s business model and idea. We get it, you’re a startup and your journey includes going from nothing to something. But here's the kicker: too many startups think zero to one means zero originality to one copycat business. And we've got more copycats in the startup world than a Chinese knockoff market. Be original. It is what investors want to see. #startup #founders  #venturecapital

#venturecapital and #startups are often mentioned in one breath. But what about #venturebuilders? Is it just another fancy concept or are they the new power of a startup's success?  We went behind to scenes to interview Bolong Chew and Saim Yeong Harng, MSID, founders who chose to kickoff their startup journey in partnership with venture builders. Read their story here: https://lnkd.in/gaWpNCyD