GOVOLOGY: Navigating the Valley of Death: A Survival Guide for Startups
Date and time
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Location
Online
Organizer
Amy Amoroso
aamoroso@mcnultycenter.org
518-326-5522(Link opens phone app)
Host organization
VBOC Region 2
Type of event
Resource Partner event
Event description
USE CODE 52VBOCR20 WHEN YOU REGISTER!
Are you preparing to launch a new product and worried about the critical phase between development and market success? The “Valley of Death” is a well-known challenge for startups, representing the perilous period where many promising innovations fail to gain traction due to funding gaps, operational hurdles, and strategic missteps.
In this intensive 90-minute webinar, you will learn:
- What the “Valley of Death” Is: Understand its significance, risks, and why so many startups struggle during this period.
- Common Pitfalls: Discover the most frequent mistakes-such as premature scaling, inadequate market research, and inefficient resource allocation-and how to avoid them.
- Financial Strategies: Explore funding options beyond initial seed capital, including grants, angel investors, venture capital, and partnerships. Learn how to manage your burn rate and present a compelling case to investors.
- Operational Efficiency: Gain insights into streamlining operations, building a lean team, leveraging technology, and making data-driven decisions.
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Learn how to identify your ideal customer, craft a compelling value proposition, select effective sales channels, and set pricing strategies.
- Tracking Progress: Find out which key metrics to monitor, how to spot early warning signs, and how to adapt your strategy based on real-world feedback.