Tech Startup Elev8or

The Best Salesman for Your Startup Is YOU, Here’s Why

If you’re wondering who the best salesman for your startup is, then you might want to look into the mirror, because the answer is right in front of you: Yourself. “But I’m not a salesman,” you might say. And yet, you are the best sales asset your startup has; at least in the beginning.  This is because, in order to sell, you need passion for your product, and no one has more passion than a startup founder.  This is why, in this episode, I share with you how you can utilize your passion and expertise to ignite excitement for your startup and be the salesman your company needs to succeed. Are you ready? Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Why you might learn to sell before hiring (02:22) How to scale before the initial product-market fit (05:49) Let’s talk about modern sales (08:02) Are you adding value to your customers? (10:13) Additional Resources: 👉 Elevate your tech startup: https://elev8orlab.com/call [https://elev8orlab.com/call] 👉 Discover more podcast episodes: https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast [https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast] 👉 Follow Vlada on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/] ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/ [https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/] ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina [https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina]  -- Tech Startup Elev8or is a podcast dedicated to lifting founders to new heights in the tech sector. Be sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

How to Find the PERFECT Investor for Your Tech Startup | Eric Paley

If you’ve been struggling with finding the right investors for your tech startup, then you definitely don’t want to miss this episode. In it, I sit down with a dear friend of mine and someone who helped me a lot during my startup journey, the brilliant Eric Paley. Eric is a partner at Founder Collective, which has backed a couple dozen $1B+ startups. Eric made the Midas List five times, and so far, reached number 9, which means that the insights he has to share are golden. In this episode, Eric and I will be discussing the importance of selecting the right investor for your startup, the biggest mistake founders are making, why focusing on sustainable growth is more important than achieving rapid expansion, why you should NEVER inflate metrics for the sake of appearances, and more. Are you ready for this thrilling conversation? Then tune in now! Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Eric (01:15) The biggest mistake you’re making (04:17) Are you pitching right? (11:35) The signals of the industry (19:00) Pivots done well (26:45) The pressure to scale (36:55) Is following the trends worth it? (48:30) Additional Resources: 👉 Elevate your tech startup: https://elev8orlab.com/call [https://elev8orlab.com/call] 👉 Discover more podcast episodes: https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast [https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast] 👉 Follow Vlada on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/] ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/ [https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/] ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina [https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina]  -- Tech Startup Elev8or is a podcast dedicated to lifting founders to new heights in the tech sector. Be sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Golden Strategies to Build a Killer Tech Product | Startup Challenge

You want to get into the tech industry, but you’re not sure where to start? This is the episode for you! In it, I explain what you need to do to take the first step towards building your own tech startup: how to build a killer tech product. You see, a tech startup is nothing without an innovative product that solves actual real-life problems, without that, you don’t actually have a tech company. And so, in this week’s episode of the podcast, I’ll be sharing with you actionable strategies to building killer software as a founder or CEO of an early stage startup.  Are you ready for the startup challenge? Tune in now. Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Introducing the startup challenge (01:57) Let’s talk about the speed of iteration (06:52) The customer value proposition (12:19) The importance of product-market fit (15:52) Answering some questions (21:01) Additional Resources: 👉 Elevate your tech startup: https://elev8orlab.com/call [https://elev8orlab.com/call] 👉 Discover more podcast episodes: https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast [https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast] 👉 Follow Vlada on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/] ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/ [https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/] ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina [https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina]  -- Tech Startup Elev8or is a podcast dedicated to lifting founders to new heights in the tech sector. Be sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

My Top 3 Strategies for Startups to Break the $10K MRR Barrier | Startup Webinar

Did you know? Crossing the $10K Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) threshold is a milestone many startups dream of, but the path there is often shrouded in complexity and challenges.  What does it take to make it there?  This is the exact question I answer in this week’s episode of the Tech Startup Elev8or podcast.  Today, I’ll be sharing with you my best tips to leverage customer relationships, build scalable go-to-market strategies, understand customers’ motivations, and scale your business to break that $10K per month barrier.  Join me for an empowering session designed to catapult your startup beyond the early stages of revenue generation. Are you ready? Let’s dive in. Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Why your customers are a goldmine (04:05) Building a scalable go-to-market for you (09:25) Don’t overlook this strategy (14:53) Answering some questions (21:02) Additional Resources: 👉 Elevate your tech startup: https://elev8orlab.com/call [https://elev8orlab.com/call] 👉 Discover more podcast episodes: https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast [https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast] 👉 Follow Vlada on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/] ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/ [https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/] ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina [https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina]  -- Tech Startup Elev8or is a podcast dedicated to lifting founders to new heights in the tech sector. Be sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The ONE Secret Behind Finding Investors for Your Startup | Semyon Dukach

Have you ever wondered why immigrant founders were behind some of the world’s most successful startups?  Then this episode is for you. In it, I sit down with Semyon Dukach, the venture capital wizard behind One Way Ventures and a true champion for immigrant founders. Semyon is not just any investor; he is also a visionary who's always believed in the power and potential of immigrant founders long before it became a trend.  His journey from a daring entrepreneur to a leading figure in the VC world is nothing short of inspiring, and today, he’s here to share it all– the highs, the lows, and everything in between. He and I will also be discussing a myriad of other subjects, such as the unique challenges immigrant startup founders face, the importance of knowing how to communicate not just to investors but also to potential customers, why fundraising isn’t a success metric but a means to an end, and more. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did! Well then, what are you waiting for? Tune in now. Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Semyon’s story (01:07) How immigrant founders are changing the industry (03:35) Early-stage fundraising tips (08:27) How to find investors (15:12) Do cold outreaches to investors work? (21:38) How to pitch like a pro (26:00) A great team for a great founder (31:38) Advice for founders (39:39) Additional Resources: 👉 Elevate your tech startup: https://elev8orlab.com/call [https://elev8orlab.com/call] 👉 Discover more podcast episodes: https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast [https://www.elev8orlab.com/podcast] 👉 Follow Vlada on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlada-lotkina/] ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/ [https://www.instagram.com/vlada_lotkina/] ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina [https://www.youtube.com/@vladalotkina]  -- Tech Startup Elev8or is a podcast dedicated to lifting founders to new heights in the tech sector. Be sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!