There is a lot that goes into building and growing a startup. Founders often struggle with what to focus on - especially in the early days. Today, I present my personal battle-tested understanding of product / market fit, and how to achieve it
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On April 1st, 2019 we interviewed the founder of Testfire Labs Dave Damer, who had the
idea of making the award-winning meeting assistant Hendrix.ai. Dave has over 25 years of
experience in driving innovation in business communication and management.
In the second of our startup interview series we learn about the challenges of working with
AI, and the importance of building the right network as early as possible.
Dave also shares how his product changes meetings from being inefficient to meaningful.
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In the first of our startup interview series we learn about the importance of taking bold decisions early when the right product fails to gain traction.
It is not enough to have great product that solves an important need - you also need to achieve the right business model and positioning - which may require some trial and error.
We learn from Serese that as a startup leader, you need to launch early and keep faith in your product - but also learn from from your mistakes and be prepared to make bold changes early if things don't go as planned.
I recently spent a few days as part of a judging panel for the Lazaridis Institute and I had the chance to hear from 20 companies short listed for their Scale-up program. At the same time I’ve been reading through 63 startup pitches for the upcoming CIX conference. So I thought now would be a good time to compile some insights and provide a few suggestions on what I’ve seen work really well.
Read MoreIn the Tech Talk ‘The Future of Work’, Mr Fazal will discuss the impacts of the future of work including the rise of AI and automation, and will discuss how to remove structural biases, increase access to opportunities, and how to build a future that works.
Read MoreSpearheaded by Joanne Fedeyko, CEO of Connection Silicon Valley, the Canadian Women’s Network aims to build important bridges for Canadian founders and executives by bringing together more than 30 ex-pat Canadian women with significant experience and deep networks in Silicon Valley.
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Don't come to the Valley when you need to. Here is some simple advice how to build a network before you actually need it.
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Heather Kernahan ended up in Silicon Valley when the Toronto tech company she was working for was acquired by its largest competitor. Her next steps — which eventually led her to becoming President of North America for Hotwire PR — were entirely under her control.
Read MoreOften we think that we need more in life in order to find success. And while sometimes we do need more --- more customers to buy our products -- more team members to help us scale --- more people to engage on our social channels -- or more products and more markets to generate sales, I want to share a few examples where the power of one is all you need.
Read MoreThere is Little Room to Argue Against Innovation Leading to Success
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Read MoreSeven months ago I went to an Alley to the Valley event at the invitation of my friend and inspiration Anat Baron. Anat actually deserves her own Inspirational Connection post, which I will write one day soon since we have something very interesting cooking together. So stay tuned for that!
But tonight, I'm going to write about my serendipitous connection with Mona Sabet.
Read MoreBecause there are so many amazing and impressive people that I have the privilege of meeting every single day, I have decided to start telling the world about them and what makes them remarkable.
Read MoreBuzzwords come and go, but it seems disruption is continuing to increase.
How do we know? Take a look at the many different, long-standing industries that are slowly but surely being disrupted.
Read MoreJoanne Fedeyko Shares Tips for Seeking Out Women to Join Your Ranks
Read MoreIf you’re at the beginning of your journey into the world of corporate innovation, here are some things to consider as you frame your new strategy.
Read MoreSick of losing the momentum a great conference gives you? You're not alone. Try these tips to make the most out of any event.
Read MoreI often hear people say “I suck at networking” and while I know you think that, I’m here to give you some simple advice to dispel that belief and help you not dread your next networking event. Spoiler alert – it’s all about building relationships, not contacts.
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