Highlights for Entrepreneurs (08/29/24)
Paul Shapiro
(CPA retired), Startup Advisor (CFO and Controller for early stage tech and internet companies); Highlights for Entrepreneurs newsletter
Kids are back at school, baseball is entering its final month (Go Dodgers!), the election "season" is ramping up (did it ever not?) and it's time for one more vacation...for me. Startup events might be slow this week, but the following week, and months ahead look to be quite busy! Get out there, be curious, meet people, and help others when you can.
I know that you are very busy, but I hope you have time to enjoy the curated information and the?music selections?in this newsletter.?Get in touch if you have any feedback,?sources or other interested?readers - feel free to forward!??If you hear of any?upcoming events, please pass them along too! If the links speak to you, consider subscribing to the source! If you find a link particularly interesting, let me know so I can look for more like it.
PSA:?I'm well into the outreach for my 2024?Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)?100 mile bike ride which will be in Idaho this year! My goal is to raise?$30,000?once more for?Type 1 diabetes research (almost $15,000 raised to date with another $5,000 in pledges)?If you'd like to lend your support, here's the link:?Click here: No donation is too small and every dollar truly makes a difference.?Thanks to everyone who has already donated!
One upcoming event to highlight is #LATechWeek starting Oct 13. This particular event looks interesting:?
LA #TechWeek: Santa Monica Innovation Hub - Ocean Ave Street Fair (In Person Oct 14 $$)??More LA#TechWeek events Oct 13 to 20
Have a great week, be safe and healthy...?and take some time to care for yourself!?Here are this?week's resources for you to check out?and thank you again for reading, subscribing and sharing! Welcome to all the new and recent subscribers!?
Best,
Paul
- Attendees will be a hand-picked mix of founders, investors, and leaders who are working in or curious to learn more about space, defense, and deeptech industries.
-? After noticing a gap in resources for non-technical women building technology-based brands, she was inspired to launch PDS Lab, the world’s first product accelerator for women. During this session, Nomiki will help close that gap.
-?Learn how to master risk management to drive sustainable business growth in a competitive market with Rosalie Ennes.
- Don't miss this chance to learn from successful founders, deepen your understanding of technology startups, and be inspired to take your own venture to new heights.
- Join members of WeAreLATech and other SoCal folks working in technology for a monthly happy hour at Michael's Santa Monica (https://www.michaelssantamonica.com/). We welcome anyone currently working in tech or aspiring to get into tech
- Plug In Ventures showcases their exceptional early stage founders disrupting their industries with innovative startups. Be a part of this amazing event and meet the new faces of Tech.
7)?SoCal Deep Tech Week : Bringing Together the Next Generation of Innovation Across SoCal (Sep 15 - 20)?- convenes groundbreaking technology and pioneering research across Aerospace & Defense, AI & Robotics, Computing, Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, and Energy & Sustainability.DETAILS TO FOLLOW?
- The showcase will introduce you to this incredible set of companies for the first time, and kicks off a series of opportunities to interact with the winners, followed by national publication in Entrepreneur Magazine.
- In ?this video, the hosts discuss actions you can take to be more persuasive and create more favorable outcomes for yourself.?The ability to convince and influence decision-makers is a vital skillset to develop.
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- Check out these additional funding options which open up a wide array of possibilities beyond traditional venture capital, allowing you to tailor your fundraising strategy to best suit the pace and growth of your startup.
- startups need to focus less on “communications for communication’s sake” and more on aligning messaging with the organization’s development stage – whether it’s securing more investment funding, proving product-market fit or preparing for an acquisition or IPO.
- There are important reasons why VCs are generally bearish on e-commerce. It has to do with the mechanics of venture investing and the specific challenges faced by e-commerce ventures.
- PLG is a growth strategy where the product itself is the primary driver of customer acquisition, conversion, and expansion. When should you use it, and when should you avoid it?
- While 61% of employers?report being satisfied or very satisfied with their work-life balance, only 52% of employees share the same sentiment. This figure drops alarmingly to 38% among Gen Z employees.
- You may feel that you don't need internal finance help; this article describes the functions that a CFO or experienced finance person can manage for your startup. You need them
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Highlights Newsletter Soundtrack?All of 2024 on Spotify
Paul G. Shapiro, CPA?(Retired)
Startup Consultant
Santa Monica, CA
Thank you for the heads-up about SM Innnovation Hub!!
(CPA retired), Startup Advisor (CFO and Controller for early stage tech and internet companies); Highlights for Entrepreneurs newsletter
6 个月I can't believe I forgot to include the Oasis reunion in my opener...oh well