The #1 reason you won't get investment - and how to fix it.

In this week’s episode of ScaleX? Insider,?we're thrilled to have Edward Keelan, seasoned investor in Octopus Ventures?has backed some of the most innovative start-ups in the UK and knows what it takes to scale with purpose as a guest from Season 11, Episode 4?of the ScaleX? Insider Podcast.

3 Timeless Takeaways:

1. Live In The Present: Appreciate your current circumstances and be grateful for where you are in life.
2. Value Your Close Relationships: Focus on the quality of your friendships and the positive influence of your closest companions.
3. Embrace Adventure: Seek out new experiences and challenges, a limitation to take risks is a limitation to learning and progress.

2 Inspirational Quotes:

1. "Being really disciplined around following your vision and not allowing customers to drag you into the wrong direction is crucial."
2. "The trouble with going forward in a way that doesn't have purpose is that you lost the foundations of what you're trying to build. You might succeed in the short term but in the long term, you're going to find it much harder."

1 Reflection Question:

Is your business proposition something that you can explain to a little sister, your parents and your friends with ease and if not, have you thought about how to articulate what part of the problem you solve?

Gain true insight for you and your business on value proposition, the importance of strong founders and "Tilting" strategy rather than "Pivoting" by listening to Edwards episode today, available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify!