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Everyone knows how to build a pitch deck for a startup. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 ? As we are about to look for partners and investors for our startup studio Lex. Startup Studio, here is our pitch deck structure : 𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 : typical first slide. 𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 : highlighting pain points, inefficiencies, and a solid Total Addressable Market (TAM). 𝟯. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 : why we are launching this startup studio. 𝟰. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 : depending on your startup studio, this slide may look very different [in our pitch deck, we analyze current startup studios landscape]. 𝟱. 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 : our operational approach, including focus areas, go-to-market strategies, and technologies. 𝟲. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 : why us (showing that the team can ship products). 𝟳. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 : showing you will not burn too much cash operating. 𝟴. 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘀 : Illustrating potential returns for investors and partners. 𝟵. 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 : previewing the innovative startup ideas we're about to roll out. 𝟭𝟬. 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 : clearly stating our needs — capital, partnerships, etc. 𝟭𝟭. 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 : Standard wrap-up with contact information. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙨, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙮 "𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩-𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨". 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 ? ⤵️ 321 - Corporate Startup Studio Alacrité France Antai Ventures Askeladden & Co Beam Cohezia Creative Dock Group Daftcode Deep Science Ventures Digilityx Entweder FoolFarm Spa Founders Factory Fusion Partners Hexa ICEO - Venture Builder iBionext Imagination Machine Kamet Ventures LaChapelle.club Mamazen Startup Studio Marble neosfer Nucio OSS Ventures Rocket Internet SE Slimmer AI Sparkling Partners StartupGym Technofounders venturerock WAOUP #startupstudios #innovation #pitchdeck

🚀 Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Startup Studios! 🌟 Ever wondered what makes startups thrive in today's fast-paced world? The answer lies in the innovative approach of startup studios. Let's dive into this exciting concept! 🌐 What is a Startup Studio? A startup studio, also known as a startup factory or venture builder, is a dynamic ecosystem where creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship converge. It's a hub where experienced entrepreneurs and experts come together to create, incubate, and scale multiple startups simultaneously. 🔑 Key Features of Startup Studios: 1️⃣ Idea Generation: Startup studios are idea factories. They generate and validate innovative concepts that have the potential to disrupt industries. 2️⃣ Rapid Prototyping: Speed is critical. These studios specialize in swift development and prototyping, bringing ideas to life at lightning speed. 3️⃣ Resources Galore: From funding to mentorship and operational support, startup studios offer a wealth of resources to help startups thrive. 4️⃣ Collaboration Hub: A diverse and collaborative environment where founders, experts, and investors collaborate to drive success. 5️⃣ Risk Mitigation: Shared resources and expertise reduce the inherent risks of entrepreneurship. 6️⃣ Scale and Exit: Successful startups can scale and exit with a solid foundation in place. 🌍 Why the World Needs Startup Studios: Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, and startup studios are the catalysts. They enable rapid innovation and empower visionary entrepreneurs to tackle complex problems. 💬 Join the Conversation: Are you intrigued by the startup studio concept? Share your thoughts and let's explore the future of entrepreneurship together! #StartupStudio #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #VentureBuilding #DisruptiveIdeas #igatestartupstudio #igateplatform

Must-read for every venture studio founder and VC. This 21-page interview provokes a rethinking of the basics of startup creation. 100% you'll disagree with something. These thoughts below are from a founder of a startup studio that launched 100+ deep tech startups in the last decade: 1. Entrepreneurship will be dissected, and startup studios will partly substitute founders. 150 years ago, management was seen as an art, but now it's nothing more than a routine job, the same way technology entrepreneurship is concerned today as an art. 2. VCs (and most venture studios today) rely on superhero founders. It recalls that when Richard Arkwright was launching the first textile factory in 1771 – he called some experts first. Many declined his offer, saying, “Why would we work at your production site? We can make beautiful and expensive textiles on our own." The same happens with startup studios today. But who, after all, worked at Arkwright’s factory? Women and the youth. Similarly, venture building will be done by ordinary people. 3. VCs seeking projects with the «hero-type» founders and estimating hundreds of projects to invest in dozens for only one to take off (and potentially reach a unicorn valuation) look like a Medieval workshop. It has a strikingly low productivity. 4. Years in the industry – that's what matters, not the super entrepreneurial skills. At some point, the number of man-hours accumulated by a startup studio becomes unachievable for both individual entrepreneurs and portfolio ventures. 5. Startup studios apply the assembly line principle to the startup building process. The process will be the same as in England's emergence of textile factories. Before they appeared, some individual skilled weavers could make exceptional materials, but only wealthy people could afford them. What happened next? Entrepreneurs launched more factories, turning luxuries into commodities. 6. Like it or not, all those who build startups in the old-fashioned “individual” ways will look like absolute outcasts in 20 years. The vast majority of startups worldwide will be built by startup factories. 7. The current economic development logic is taking us to the point where startup studios will become as common as 300-year-old textile factories are today. There are more ideas in the full interview with Denis Kovalevich👇 #deeptech #startupstudio #model

In the era of innovative high tech ideas, an iceberg transition from the typical garage project into a startup company has gained mass attention. A garage project is most commonly referred to as the innovative idea incubated in a personal or rented garage where a team of passionate and creative individuals come together to design and create their own personal technology for a maximum output. Most of these ideas arise from a desire to solve a unique problem with a smart solution. In many cases, these ideas may be so compelling and ingenious that a startup company is formed to continue developing the technology. Over the years, the startup company may then receive various inputs and investments from investors and venture capitalists to further develop that technology. This process is akin to the growth of icebergs, slowly rising from the depths of the ocean with each passing wave until finally its majesty comes into sight. As the startup matures, it may steadily gain more popularity and may even approach a point where the idea is adopted by mainstream technology companies. At this point, the startup company has successfully completed the transition from a garage project into a fully established and credible firm. This demonstrates, in the current era, how perseverance in the face of innovation can payoff if the necessary resources and determination is available. However, the main question as a rule of thumb or perhaps rules-based approach, how to valuate a high tech garage project as a candidate for an investment portfolio if it has not yet generated sustainable revenue? #sustainability #innovation #idea #technology #portfolio

How Startup Studios Protect Startups (Times of Startups): 1- Strategic Counsel Startup entrepreneurs oftentimes lack the necessary experience to anticipate the roadblocks that come along with building a business. In addition, the expertise level of a founder doesn’t always cover all grounds including marketing knowledge, product development, testing, and research. That is not a problem for startup studios, as they provide a wide spectrum of tools and resources to build a perfect strategic plan. In addition, studios have access to a wealth of knowledge in technology tools and trends, business operations, human resources, and more, which become part of their core team to help startups succeed. 2- Core and Shared Resources Out of all the investment platforms, studios take the most hands-on approach and provide the most resources. With this, startup studios are able to provide access to the largest amount of top-notch resources to help enhance the vision and goals of the startup and cut down the launch time that could usually take a couple of years to about three months. 3- Human Capital  Usually, the vast majority of startup companies are made up of small teams. This is why getting the perfect fit to support the launch and operations needs of your business is crucial. Startup studios help tackle this problem by recruiting the right team with diverse backgrounds and broad skills to handle the immense workload that comes with the challenge of launching a startup. 4- Funding  Building a startup from the ground off can be exhausting and cash-consuming. What frequently goes wrong is that startup management fails to achieve the next milestone before cash is exhausted. Startup studios are able to solve this problem by refining the needs and expenses required to prepare for the launch and avoid the risk of becoming insolvent by providing funds even after post-launch. This is one of the major differentiating factors of startup studios compared to their competitor founding models out there. 5- In-Depth Market Research According to Startup Studio Insider, startup studios are highly selective, and as a result, will not launch a startup without substantial research and data to prove that there is a market and potential for success. This in-depth market research ultimately leads to better decisions when preparing for the launch and can help mitigate any risks in the long run. #startupstudio #startupfactory #businessfactory #startup_studio #startup_factory #business_factory #startup #kiarashabbaszadeh #iran #business

🚀 I've been pondering the future of startups and the tech landscape recently and have arrived at a thought-provoking conclusion: Startup Studios are set to become the next significant innovation drivers, offering distinct advantages over traditional incubation and acceleration programs. Here's why: 1️⃣ Risk Management: Launching a startup is inherently risky, but startup studios mitigate this risk by operating a portfolio approach. Unlike traditional startups, where all efforts are poured into one idea, startup studios juggle multiple concepts simultaneously. If one fails, the studio can shift resources to more promising ventures without missing a beat. 2️⃣ Shared Resources and Expertise: Within a startup studio, multiple startups share resources and knowledge, including legal support, design, marketing, and software development. This dramatically reduces overheads, accelerates growth, and fosters an environment where cross-pollination of ideas is the norm. 3️⃣ A Stronger Network: Startup studios often have a more extensive and influential network than a single startup, which can be instrumental in securing strategic partnerships, attracting top-tier talent, and raising funds. 4️⃣ Proven Processes: Rather than reinventing the wheel, startup studios employ proven strategies and processes to test, validate, and launch new ventures. This accelerates time to market and ensures that startups avoid common pitfalls and focus on growth. 5️⃣ Scalability: Unlike incubators and accelerators that support startups for a limited time, startup studios have the ability to engage with startups for an indefinite period, allowing for scalability and long-term commitment. In conclusion, the Startup Studio model represents an exciting evolution in the startup world. As we continue to strive for innovation, it's crucial that we explore all avenues. Startup Studios may just be the next game-changer in nurturing the startups of tomorrow. #StartupStudio #StartupInnovation #Entrepreneurship #BusinessInnovation

How it feels to run a startup…

One way to avoid this is to focus on a niche domain that you are an expert in. Have a long term vision of the existing players in the market and defining whether your product is an extended feature of an exisitng AI service or a standalone domain specific application. With latter, chances of survival are higher.

It's Friday meme time, and today's topic will be "What can kill your startup?" Ten years ago, it was common knowledge that a lack of product-market fit (https://lnkd.in/gdUAnitW) was the main problem, and startups died because "nobody wanted their product." Sometime ago, new research came out stating that the number one reason startups die is "Team Dynamics" (https://lnkd.in/gEewkghE ) Founders have different visions on how companies should go forward, and basically, teams fall apart, bringing startups to failure. Today, I think there's a new reason that prevents startups from overcoming the Death Valley (https://lnkd.in/gvJrer6p): fierce competition from quickly growing AI giants deploying new features every other month. Each one of their new features is killing hundreds of startups that had good teams, financial backing, or were doing something the market really needed but weren't fast enough or were too small to compete.  So, now founders have to really think about the defensibility of their technology and business model, de-risking it ahead of time, and conducting very in-depth market research to ensure no surprises will pop out, leading them to defeat. Good luck everyone, and have a great weekend! 🎆

  💥 Review - US Studio Ecosystem 💥   The United States pioneered the #startupstudio model with the creation of Idealab in 1996. Founded by Bill Gross, an American serial entrepreneur, the studio has launched more than 150 startups and created over 10000 jobs. To date, more than 45 companies have been acquired or listed on the stock exchange.   In 2000, the startup studio Flagship Pioneering, specializing in health and life sciences, was founded in Boston. The studio has co-founded more than 100 companies, the most famous of which is the biotechnology company Moderna. Since 2013, Flagship has carried out 25 IPOs and created more than 9000 jobs.   A few years later, new studios appeared in the United States such as betaworks in 2007, Thrive Capital in 2009, Science in 2011, and Atomic in 2012.   The startup studio phenomenon has seen remarkable acceleration over the past decade. The model has proven its effectiveness, offering access to significant human and financial resources, and allowing companies to grow more quickly.   In 2018, there were nearly 500 startup studios worldwide, more than 50% of which were in the US such as Human Ventures, 8VC, High Alpha, Pioneer Square Labs, and Redesign Health. By 2023, this figure had more than doubled, reaching approximately 1100 studios, and spreading rapidly throughout the rest of the world. The model is experiencing significant growth, with new players appearing every year, such as General Inception in San Francisco in 2021.   The Bpifrance French Tech Accélération team conducted a benchmark of startup studios based in the United States, a forerunner country in this field. We selected and analyzed some renowned studios, based on criteria such as the number of created companies, the amount raised by startups, and the number of exits.   Pierre GILLET Océane Fleury Jeanne Ducrocq