When, why and how entrepreneurs should collaborate with a startup studio

When should you collaborate with a Startup Studio?

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🌞 Yes, when:

• Looking for a validated concept: You're looking for a validated concept and viable business model to work on.

• Need for a technical co-founder: You need a solid technical co-founder, but lack the network and expertise to recruit.

• Belief in studio magic: You believe, based on testimonials, in the studio's magic touch.

• Need for stronger momentum: You're moving in the right direction but need stronger momentum.

• Looking for collaboration: You want to present your own proposal for future collaboration.

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⛈️ No, when:

• Too far along: You're already too far along in your journey, for example, post-Series A/B.

• Looking for "dumb money": You're just looking for capital without added value (a Startup Studio is involved in the business and, incidentally, too expensive for a "cash only" investment).

• Diffuse management structure: Your management structure is diffuse, meaning there are many decision-makers and complex shareholder agreements.

• Disorganization: You're (too) disorganized and messy: we won't launch a landing page in 12 hours.

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💭 Considerations:

• Think about the skills needed for rapid and exceptional growth, and what your team is missing. If you're somewhat in the startup phase, a Startup Studio can provide unique skills, expertise, and firepower that are often difficult to gather or afford.

• Remember that the studio's magic touch lies in the ability to bring these premium team resources that have been tested and adapted to work together and achieve "seemingly effortless magical results".

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🧠 Conclusions:

• There's no one-size-fits-all model. Every founder and startup journey is unique. Build your team with the right combination of skills. Collaborate to benefit from expertise and momentum.

• Start, work hard, fail fast, adjust, iterate... succeed together as a team🦄.