María Botta, MBA

Startup studios are redefining the path from idea to IPO. Unlike accelerators or incubators, they’re hands-on from day one—validating ideas, streamlining growth, and fueling long-term success. The result? Stronger, more resilient companies that are better positioned to go public. The takeaway: startup studios don’t just create startups—they build sustainable businesses with the potential to thrive on the global stage. Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/emTtJTkT #StartupStudios #VentureBuilding #IPO

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The 4th Industrial Revolution cannot wait. Here’s how we get there faster, together: MEGA happy to present: Manufacturing Software GTM - A Founder Guide 🏭 📈 → Manufacturing software is having a moment as economic, environmental and geo-political pressure builds on industry to innovate → Meanwhile, breakthroughs in physical and agentic AI and robotics are unlocking dazzling new possibilities → YET the complex, messy reality of selling onto the shopfloor today remains incredibly hard That’s why we teamed up with 30+ top industrial founders, experts and corporate buyers from companies like Aris Machina, Makersite, Carbon Re, Agilox and ProGlove to distil 8 golden lessons from the field. Read the intro piece here and follow our Medium page for more https://lnkd.in/d2kzTQVG Kudos Kim D., Jessica Burley, Sam Baker, Josh Vernon, Siddharth Khullar, Neil D'Souza, Planet A Ventures! JUMP IN!

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AI is quickly becoming less about tools — and more about how companies choose to operate. I recently joined the Beyond the Prompt podcast to talk about what it really means to become “AI-native”. For me, the shift isn’t theoretical: It changes how we build products How teams work together And how leaders make decisions The biggest takeaway? Leaders can’t delegate this. Without getting hands-on, it’s very difficult to challenge assumptions or understand what’s actually possible. At Smartly, we’re focused on applying AI in practical ways — improving productivity, simplifying work for SMEs, and delivering better customer outcomes. If you’re thinking about what AI means for your organisation, this is a conversation worth having now. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eD89vm62

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The traditional fundraising journey often feels like an endless cycle of pitching, follow-ups, and managing investor relations – often leading to founder burnout. But what if you could be "always-on" for investors without sacrificing your sleep or sanity? Welcome to the era of AI-powered investor engagement. The fundraising landscape is rapidly evolving, with a clear trend: investors are pouring capital into AI solutions. This isn't just about buzzwords; it's about genuine efficiency and smarter connections. Take for instance, AI startups like Perplexity, which recently raised at an astonishing $20 billion valuation, or France's Mistral, securing a massive $1.5 billion investment in September 2025 (Business Insider). This demonstrates a robust investor appetite for intelligent automation. For founders, this translates into unprecedented opportunities to streamline their outreach and qualification process. Imagine an AI-powered platform that: → Scales your presence, not your working hours. → Pre-qualifies investor interest with interactive, intelligent conversations. → Ensures you only take meetings with truly engaged and relevant investors. From AI-powered web agents like TinyFish, which secured a $47 million Series A (Techmeme, August 2025), to advanced software testing solutions like Functionize, raising $41 million in its Series B (Techmeme, August 2025), the message is clear: AI is the engine of efficiency. As The Next Web highlighted in September 2025, getting noticed is paramount, and AI tools are becoming indispensable for optimizing engagement and refining your fundraising strategy. It’s about converting screening conversations into qualified meeting requests and optimizing your investor relationship management through call intelligence. This is how you build a powerful, "always-on" fundraising machine without the constant grind. What AI tools are you currently leveraging to stay "always-on" for investors and streamline your fundraising efforts? Share your insights below!

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💰 Funding your project 🙌 via crowdfunding 🤝 does not happen without effort. Crowdfunding is not an imaginary “magic bullet” for funding success. It is a carefully 🤔 thought-out and planned process for building awareness, interest, and ultimately investment in your campaign. This involves tapping into your network 🌐 and building trust for outsiders to feel comfortable with participating in your offering. ✍️ Take notes from CEO Jason Fishman and his Digital Niche Agency (DNA) team to learn what it takes to become a winning crowdfunder! 💪 #regcf #equitycrowdfunding #crowdfundingtips #marketing #finance #investing #alternativeinvestments

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟰-𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘤𝘓𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 + 𝘢16𝘻) Most founders obsess over features and user experience. But the real force shaping markets isn’t what your product does — it’s what it does to the world. That’s exactly the insight behind Marshall McLuhan’s Laws of Media — a framework for seeing the structural effects of technology that often go unnoticed until after disruption has already happened. McLuhan and his son Eric mapped every innovation into four simultaneous effects: 🔹 Enhances — What human ability is amplified 🔹 Obsolesces — What gets displaced 🔹 Retrieves — What old pattern gets revived 🔹 Reverses — What it becomes when pushed too far This 𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱 isn’t academic, it’s a predictive lens. It helps founders: ✅ see beyond specs and UI ✅ spot hidden opportunities ✅ anticipate backlash before it becomes crisis ✅ plan your strategic positioning, not just your launch And right now, this framework is getting fresh attention thanks to a new piece in a16z’s newsletter Laws of (New) Media, with a story straight from McLuhan’s own family. 👉 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gBj-KSSQ If you’re building tech that changes how we live, this is the mental model that helps you see the effects before everyone else does. P.S. Want more tactical insights like this? Subscribe to https://foundevo.com/→ a newsletter for founders building with clarity, not hype. 👉 Follow CompareBizTech, your go-to platform for discovering software and AI tools tailored for startups and SMBs. #StartupFounders #Innovation #TechForesight #McLuhan #Strategy #FutureOfTech

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This is where the conversation is heading. As AI-generated content and deepfakes accelerate, the real challenge for film isn’t just distribution anymore... it’s provenance. Audiences, financiers, and festivals will increasingly ask a simple question: how do we know this is real? Authenticity is fast becoming a form of currency in the media supply chain. Without a verifiable source of truth, ownership, trust, and value start to erode. The next phase of independent film will be defined less by reach, and more by the ability to prove what’s original.

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One year. Nine ventures. One platform. Our founder on what we shipped, how the model works, and why every venture makes the next one faster.

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Founders: Is Bootstrapping the right path for your startup? At Caprunner, we break down complex venture concepts into clear, actionable insight — because understanding the game is half the battle. The jargon: Bootstrapping is when founders build their startup without outside funding — relying on personal savings, revenue, or reinvested profits to grow. What it means for YOU: It’s freedom — and pressure. No investor oversight. No diluted equity. But also no safety net, no margin for error, and often a slower path to scale. Bootstrapping builds discipline. Just know when it’s a strength — and when it’s holding you back. #StartupLife #Bootstrapping #Founders #StartupFunding #GrowthStrategy #Caprunner #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship

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Big milestone for us at MakeMove 🚀 We just launched MakeMove Studio on the App Store. Now creators, founders and marketplace sellers can turn an idea into a polished carousel directly from iPhone: idea → AI slides → export → publish. The insight behind this launch: great content ideas rarely happen at the desk. They happen in motion. That’s why mobile creation felt like the natural next step. 🌐 Web: MakeMove.net 📱 iPhone app: https://lnkd.in/gc5xJv9D Would love feedback from LinkedIn creators who publish consistently.

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Marketers look at traffic. Executives look at cash flow. Traffic looks great on dashboards. 📊 Cash flow looks great in bank accounts. 💰 And guess which one leadership prioritizes? More visitors don’t automatically mean more revenue. More clicks don’t guarantee business growth. What really matters: • Buyer intent • Conversion quality • Revenue impact • Sustainable cash flow Marketing wins when traffic turns into money — not just charts. Attention is easy. Profit is the real KPI. #Marketing #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #CashFlow #Revenue #PerformanceMarketing #Founders #CEOs

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If your content plan is burning you (or your team) out, there’s a better way. Enter: The Content Ladder. It’s how we help brands stay consistent across channels without creating from scratch every time. 1 idea → 10+ platform-specific assets → clear, aligned messaging ✅ Blog post ✅ Carousel ✅ FAQ update ✅ 30-second reel ✅ Email ✅ Ad creative ✅ Sales script ✅ One-pager …you get the idea. Smart marketing isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters... better. This approach is strategic. It’s scalable. And yes, we mapped out how to do it for you! Read the full blog → https://lnkd.in/euDr-uBv

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Finalizing the MVP evaluation 🚀 PocketWorldAI proved to be a game changer ⚡ Atthis final MVP phase, Orly Froydental Quastler – Co-Founder / CSO – Chief Strategy Officer driving growth, market positioning, and business traction, made a bold move 🎯 Orly said — Perfect — but we will make it iconic ✨ And oh, boy — she did! 🔥 TheAmalfi Coast stretches like a masterpiece along the Mediterranean 🌊—dramatic cliffs plunging into deep blue waters, pastel villages suspended between sky and sea 🏡, and light that feels almost engineeredfor perfection 🌅 Every curve of the coastline reveals a new frame of cinematic beauty 🎬—where nature, architecture, and atmosphere align with rare, almost impossible precision 💎 The Amalfi Coast is not breathtaking ❌ It is not heaven on earth ❌ It is Numero Uno 🥇 PocketWorldAIdoesn’t just capture places like this 🤖 — it transforms them into fully orchestrated, AI-native experiences, where every moment is optimized, adaptive, and lived at the highest possible resolution 📡🚀 PocketWorldAI — Work 4 Months, Travel next 8 📍 PocketWorldAI — One Platform. One Intelligence. One Perfect Trip 🚀. https://PocketWorldAI.com