RightShift Pulse | ED 4
In this edition of RightShift Pulse we have an exciting announcement and highlight three great resources for founders, investors, and accelerators alike!
Welcome back to RightShift Pulse!
We're thrilled to announce that RightShift has been accepted into Cohort 15 of VC Lab! This prestigious program includes tracks for Emerging Managers, Venture Studios, Accelerators, AI Funds, Family Offices, Fund of Funds, and other specialty funds. RightShift will be joining the Accelerator Track" aligning perfectly with our mission to serve diverse and underrepresented founders and help close the equality gap.
As a product studio dedicated to helping diverse early-stage founders strategize, design, and build, this opportunity with VC Lab will significantly enhance our ability to support innovative entrepreneurs from all backgrounds.
We're excited to leverage the programs insights, networks, and resources to further our commitment to fostering a more inclusive startup ecosystem.
Stay tuned for updates on our journey through VC Lab and how it will shape our efforts to empower the next generation of diverse founders!
Operator Essentials
📝 Key Focus Areas for Entrepreneurs in 2024 to Create Success - CXO Today
🔑 Experience is everything and your product's user journey is the make-or-break factor that can captivate consumers or leave them scrolling past.
In this eye-opening article, industry experts dissect the shift towards experience-driven products, offering a masterclass in crafting offerings that strike the perfect balance between functionality, delight, and seamless interaction. This piece is a must-read for any entrepreneur aiming to nail that crucial user experience and compel customers to not just buy, but rave about your product.
📝 9 Founders Share What To Expect From a Startup Accelerator in 2024 - Altar.io
🔑 Curious about startup accelerators in 2024? Nine successful founders are spilling the tea!
From Y Combinator to 500 Startups, these entrepreneurs reveal what really happens inside these coveted programs. One founder, Peter Fishman of Mozart Data, shares a golden nugget: accelerators can be your "cheat code" to get from zero to one lightning fast.
Fishman applied to YC not just for funding or networking, but for the mentorship and credibility boost to rapidly build and launch his company. It's insights like these that make this article a must-read for any founder considering an accelerator in 2024.
▶️ What Investors look for at different funding stages - Seattle Angel Conference
🔑 In this fascinating discussion, seasoned investors from Madrona Venture Group, Flying Fish Group, and First Row Partners spill the secrets on what really catches their eye at different funding stages.
From pre-seed to Series B+, these pros break down their investment theses, evaluation processes, and what they're looking for in founders. They also tackle hot topics like the optimal size for fundraising rounds and the value of design partners in the pre-alpha stage.
Whether you're fine-tuning your portfolio strategy or mentoring the next unicorn, this video is packed with insights that could reshape your approach to early-stage investing.
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