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🚀 Reminder: Apply Now for the Boost VC Founder Start Program! 🚀 We’re excited to continue our Founder Start Program and support visionary founders in building the next wave of groundbreaking Deep Tech companies. Each month, we invest $50K into one outstanding team to help turn their startup idea into reality. If you’re ready to make an impact in AI, robotics, space, or any deep tech field, we want to hear from you! 👉 Apply here for $50K: https://lnkd.in/eSBtAYQp 🌱 For those raising a full Pre-Seed round, please apply here: https://lnkd.in/gJZ7QUgp

This was an amazing conversation with a great individual. If you are interested in learning the edges of #VR, I highly recommend a listen. Jordan Kutzer is building the future of social entertainment using his product Derby on the VR headset. He is the founder and CEO of Throwback Studios. Also a good friend and in his tortured past... was a Stanford Baseball Pitcher.

🚀 Looking for your next big opportunity? Boost VC’s portfolio companies are hiring! From biotech and AI to robotics and crypto, our jobs board is packed with opportunities to join world-changing startups. Here are just a few exciting positions open now: 📱 Mobile app developer at the leading Crypto e-commerce site (Remote) ❇️ Social Media Strategist at a Canadian Bitcoin startup (Remote) 🌊 Full-Stack Developer at an ocean startup (Hybrid/CA) 🔬 AI Research Scientist at a leading AI company (London) 🎨 Graphic Designer at a Crypto startup (Remote) These roles span across industries and geographies, with many remote-friendly positions. If you’re ready to work on a bold idea, explore jobs here:  ➡️ https://jobs.boost.vc/jobs Know someone perfect for these roles? Share this post and help connect great people with great ideas! 💡

Most early stage VCs just invest at Seed. When Boost VC says early, we mean these rounds: 👨👩👧👦 Friends and Family: $50-100k 👼 Angel: $100-500k 💰 Pre-Seed: $500k-$2m Earlier the better!

🌊 How do you go from a small city in India to MIT, NASA projects, and leading a next-gen maritime company in the U.S.? In the latest Boost VC podcast, Adam Draper sits down with Sampriti Bhattacharyya, founder and CEO of Navier, to hear her incredible story. From sun-tracking solar panels to surviving a landslide and building sustainable maritime transportation, Sampriti’s journey is a masterclass in persistence and innovation. Her mission? To transform the future of waterways while tackling global challenges through cutting-edge technology. 🎧 Tune in to this inspiring episode: https://lnkd.in/g_vUtDna

💰 Want $50K to kickstart your deep tech startup? The Boost VC Founder Start Program is your chance! Get funding, mentorship, and resources to bring your idea to life. ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eSBtAYQp

Need something to listen to on the long drive to your in-laws place this Thanksgiving? Or perhaps during a pre-Thanksgiving workout? Check the latest podcast: https://lnkd.in/guqfJ_Ud

Last week, we signed 3 new pre-seed investments at Boost VC: All Deep Tech companies. All female CEOs. 💪 Female founders: Your leadership, resilience, and vision aren’t just assets—they’re game-changers. Boost investor Emily Yu shares why we’re all in 👇

Boost VC’s Adam Draper ⏻ sits down with AJ Forsythe of Coop to discuss AJ's unique path as a founder and the challenges and rewards of building companies. They reflect on the importance of leveraging time and key relationships to catapult towards success. You can watch the full length episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gkFxNsGh Like and subscribe 👍 🔁 Huge shoutout to the Meet the Drapers team for the epic production work on this! Brayton Williams ⏻ Maddie Callander Derek Brown ⏻ Gus Domel, PhD Mark Beylin Emily Yu Danielle Sosnick Claire K ⏻

🧭 Are you a founder trying to find your first customers? Here’s a quick guide to get started: - Define Your Ideal Customer: Identify who they are, what they look like, where they spend time, and how best to reach them. The clearer you are, the easier it will be to find them. - Use Online Tools: Platforms like LinkedIn, Crunchbase, and industry forums can help you make initial connections and reach out directly. - Network in Person: Attend industry events and networking functions to meet potential customers face-to-face. - Leverage Your Network: Tap into existing contacts and ask for referrals. A warm introduction goes a long way. - Attract Inbound Leads: Invest in content marketing and SEO to help your ideal customers find you. Building a customer base is about combining outreach with visibility—start small and expand strategically.