Chandler Innovations Incubator

Is the 3-year forecast/business plan dead? Will 1 year of financials excite investors? This article is a great read that explores why you not might need to look as far ahead even when pitching. bit.ly/3Bb21RN #growchandler bit.ly/3Bb21RN

When pitching VCs or other investors, be ready for questions ❓❓❓both the expected and unexpected. How would you answer, "When’s the last time they took a vacation?” Read on to understand the answer matters: bit.ly/3Rlwy5V #growchandler bit.ly/3Rlwy5V

Starting a business is filled with risk but there's nothing like the rush of overcoming it. What will you do to triumph over risk? #growchandler #startups

Is clutter killing your productivity? Kim Witten, PhD says, "The key is finding what makes your brain 🧠 feel content 😀 and productive." bit.ly/3Rm1C5B #growchandler bit.ly/3Rm1C5B

We often get asked, "What is Chandler Innovations?" Short answer: we help people who live or work in Chandler, explore their innovative business ideas and bring them to reality. #growchandler

"If there is one thing that every VC must pay attention to, it is the 𝗪𝗵𝘆... From this “why” comes the culture, which, in turn, unifies the team. It is this culture that will enable the team to react and adapt." bit.ly/3AHoEOI #growchandler bit.ly/3AHoEOI

Track 3 centers around 4 key elements for scaling: 1️⃣ Purpose: stay true to your why. 2️⃣ Planning: make time to work on the business (not in it). 3️⃣ Process: document key activities. 4️⃣ People: only when the other 3 are in place, add more people to blow it up 🌋 🌋 #growchandle

A reminder from Stephen Hawking to persevere. Changing direction (pivoting) isn't giving it up — it's finding something that you can succeed at. #growchandler #startuplife

From local agency, @2Completion, 5 strategies for winning new business: 1️⃣ Create a clear vision 2️⃣ Connect with influencers 3️⃣ Target high-value markets 4️⃣ Integrate with the community 5️⃣ Follow the ROI Go further: bit.ly/3dwgG1C #growchandler bit.ly/3dwgG1C

In Track 1 we talk about the importance of listening to your customers (or potential customers). Use what they tell you to build the product or service that they want 𝗻𝗼𝘁 what you think they want. #growchandler #startuptips

Stop by the final sessions in this year's Entrepreneur Speaker Series. 📅 Wednesday, August 24th from 6 to 8 pm 📍 Walter Studios: 747 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix AZ 85007 ✅ No cost but you should register: bit.ly/3nPrKss #growchandler

What's the #1 quality that you need to succeed as an entrepreneur? "Resilience is made possible by an open mindset that the entrepreneur gives to their mission. A purpose that transcends the company." Read more: bit.ly/3C6Vw4n #growchandler bit.ly/3C6Vw4n

It takes more than an idea 💡 to succeed as a #startup. You also need customers 👯 and most importantly, a business plan 🗺️ . #growhchandler

From our mentor @WebDesignPHXAZ a few of the latest design trends — there are so many fun looks to choose from. How willy you stand out?

Considering a partner to get your business innovation going? Learn from Meta's approach: ➡️ Set the rules of engagement. ➡️ Have a plan for resolving disputes. ➡️ Allocate risk equal to benefit. Learn more: bit.ly/3PGWOHq #growchandler bit.ly/3PGWOHq

Time is running out ⏰ If you want to be investor pitch ready ✅ within a few months, submit your Pitch Power application before midnight tomorrow. bit.ly/3bl8QXF #growchandler #yesphx

❎ Funding as #startup success factor is MYTH ❎ In his TedTalk, Idealab founder, Bill Gross, shares his ranking of success factors: 1️⃣ Timing 2️⃣ Execution 3️⃣ Idea 4️⃣ Team 5️⃣ Funding Don't let funding keep you from pursuing your idea if the time is right! #growchandler #yes

As a leader, it's your job to give your team the tools for engagement. @ASBA shares a checklist to help you evaluate your impact. How did you rank? Is there room for improvement? #growchandler

＊＊LAST CHANCE＊＊ to join Mark Moremans and Tom Fulcher, to learn more about the Arizona Innovation Challenge. Get answers to your questions! ⏰ TODAY from 11 am to Noon 📩 Register for access: bit.ly/3Qgi2LX #growchandler #funding #fundraisingstrategy #capitalrais

Only 1 week left to apply for Pitch Power 2022. If you're an #azstartup planning to pitch to investors in the next 12 months, you need to check out this program. bit.ly/3bl8QXF #growchandler #yesphx