21 May RECAPPING Learn at Launch: Fueling What’s Next with Innovatemap
On Wednesday May 14, we kicked off our new monthly series, Learn at Launch, with a deep dive into the founding process and investor relations, led by Mike Reynolds, CEO and Co-Founder of Innovatemap. Joining him onstage were Megan Lohman, Co-Founder and President of Plan Forward, and Myles Grote, Partner at Elevate Ventures.
Over the course of an hour, the three shared stories of their experiences of founding startups and insights on what investors are paying particular attention to in today’s market, focusing heavily in the tech industry.
Watch the event recording here and use the time tags below to tune in to specific sections.
- Introductions and Backgrounds: The speakers introduce themselves and their respective companies, highlighting their backgrounds and current projects [00:01].
- Recent Experiences: They share recent experiences that have impacted their perspectives on business and entrepreneurship [10:43].
- Early-Stage Best Practices: The panel discusses essential practices for early-stage business owners, including flexibility, positivity, and self-care [15:12].
- Team Dynamics: They explore the importance of team alignment, the role of advisors, and red flags to watch out for when building a team [21:44].
- Customer Feedback: The speakers discuss strategies for navigating customer feedback and incorporating it into product development [33:42].
- Founder Strengths: They reflect on the unique strengths that founders possess and often overlook [39:31].
- Audience Questions: The panel addresses questions from the audience, covering topics such as hiring salespeople, validating business ideas, and dealing with customer feature requests [41:55].
Learn at Launch returns next month on Wednesday June 11th with “Stop Chasing Leads, Start Closing Deals: The Startup Sales Playbook That Actually Works.” Jeanette Renshaw from GrowthX will approach GTM in a way that feels natural, builds momentum, and actually works—no tactics required. Register now and stay tuned as we continue this monthly series.