This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Pitching to US investors
• Expanding to the US
• Critical Mass Theory of Startups
• Picking the right early adopters

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Setting investor expectations pre Product/Market fit
• Test the proposition before the MVP
• Will your business strategy deliver long term value growth?
• Founders must have the ability to 'rethink'

We're away this week, so bring you our 4 top insights of the year to date on the startup to scaleup journey:

• The transition from Founder to CEO
• Execs need to be 'owners' not just 'helpers'
• Customers must not hijack your product
• Revealing the true intent of an investor

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Global VC funds overflowing with capital
• European valuations break all records
• Warming up investors for the next round
• 'Inside rounds' are suddenly acceptable

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• FOMO is good for investors too
• Founders must understand the impact of their 'strategic play'
• What is Customer Development?
• How to ensure VC/Startup fit

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Bridge rounds don't need to send a negative message
• Are your funding references ready?
• Marketing the written word
• Founder traits that VCs love