Joe Henson

As a new founder, how do you get in the door at the top VCs? Frank Rotman, early executive at Capital One and Partner at QED, shares his insights with Fahad Hassan, Co-founder & CEO at Range. Listen or watch the full episode of Not Investment Advice* here: YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hPK6oC Spotify: https://bit.ly/47Fzu6Z

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Let’s talk about the three heroes for any brand: PPP  → The PRODUCT you build. → The PRICING you offer. → The PEOPLE you empower. When these three align, growth is not accidental, it is inevitable. Urban Vault has been built with this belief at its core.The industry for flexible workspaces is already expanding at a rapid pace. But scale alone is not enough. We started with a question: What would it take to build the most adaptive, value-driven workspace company in India? To find the answer, we spoke to founders, teams, and operators. We chased outcomes, not optics. We designed every space like a product: functional, flexible, and frictionless. We priced for long-term value, not short-term margin. And we hired people who treat service like ownership. That’s how Urban Vault came to life, built on fundamentals that never go out of style. The flexible workspace industry is already expanding fast. But scale alone is not enough. The future will belong to players who turn workspaces into experiences, spaces that adapt to people, balance cost with value, and bring out the best in every team that walks through the door. That’s why we believe Urban Vault is not just positioned to grow. It is ready to shape the future of workspaces.

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Payment discipline shapes business culture. In this clip, Sandesh Sharda shares a key difference between doing business in India and the USA. In the US, clients respect timelines and payments are rarely delayed. No constant follow-ups. No uncertainty. An important conversation for founders, freelancers, and anyone building a business.

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Want to REVOLUTIONIZE your small business? Come to Sunstone Management today (Friday) to learn from their cutting edge Founders how they are leveraging AI tools and Agents to unlock growth and performance. Cities can also use these tools in their own business development strategies to become hubs for RETAIL INNOVATION and small business growth!

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“When the CMO is really embedded in strategic decision-making…you see 1.4x more growth in terms of revenue,” Kelsey Robinson, McKinsey & Company senior partner, told Seth Matlins on “The CEO’s Guide To Marketing.” Full episode: https://lnkd.in/eJUQW9me

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🌟 The SaaS world moves fast, and scaling efficiently requires strategic alignment, operational rigor, and cross-functional coordination. Fractional COOs are helping early- and mid-stage SaaS companies grow seamlessly while maintaining agility. At 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, we’re committed to 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆—spotlighting leaders who combine operational expertise with strategic insight to drive measurable results. 👋 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 Dawn Strobel, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗢𝗢 Dawn helps SaaS companies align strategic objectives with day-to-day execution, ensuring scalable growth without sacrificing agility. She specializes in operational strategy, cross-functional alignment, process optimization, and efficiency audits. Here’s what she’s known for: ✅ Operational strategy for scaling 🏷️ Cross-functional alignment 🌟 SaaS process optimization 🔎 Operational efficiency audits Dawn empowers SaaS teams to scale smarter, improve performance, and operate with clarity—turning strategy into action at every level. 🔗 Learn more about Dawn Strobel and other Fractional COO professionals for SaaS companies here: https://lnkd.in/dSzCuv-R

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In 2Q25, vertical deals made up 49% of SaaS M&A. Buyers continue to favor vertical SaaS platforms for their sector-specific depth, mission-critical workflows, and strong customer lock-in. In SEG’s 2Q25 Quarterly SaaS Report, the following segments stood out: • Financial Services (17.2% of vertical SaaS activity) • Healthcare (15.2%) • Real Estate (9.7%) • Retail (9.3%) • Government (8.3%) Swipe to see more notable SaaS M&A metrics from our recent report Download the full report for deeper insights into SaaS valuations, buyer behavior, and public market performance: https://lnkd.in/g2WyC4wE #SaaS #MnA #Q2 #SaaSMetrics #2Q25

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Most founders chase growth and hope profitability follows. But what if you measured both at the same time? In this clip, Daniel Goldberg from Bridgement explains how the Rule of 40 keeps your business balanced, focused, and built to last. We talk about: 🎯Why revenue alone isn’t the goal 🎯How to stay lean while scaling 🎯The Rule of 40 explained simply 🎯Building a startup that survives and thrives . . FULL EPISODE WITH DANIEL FROM BRIDGEMENT ON SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCAST & YOUTUBE 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDdXRZcK #founderfiles #ruleof40 #startupstrategy #entrepreneurship

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