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  1. Week 4 of thoughtbot Startup Incubator: Senga

    Last week, Senga and the thoughtbot Incubator team converged on their target customers and assumptions to test with in the upcoming product experiment.

    Jordyn Bonds
    April 17, 2023
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  2. Week 3 of thoughtbot Startup Incubator: Senga

    Last week Senga and the thoughtbot Incubator team organized and prioritized product ideas based on their recent interviews and research.

    Dawn Delatte
    April 10, 2023
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  3. Week 2 of thoughtbot Startup Incubator: Senga

    Customer interviews continued, we launched some ad campaigns, and we learned some things!

    Jordyn Bonds
    April 4, 2023
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  4. Week 1 of thoughtbot Startup Incubator: Senga

    Learn what happened during the first week of the thoughtbot Startup Incubator with Senga - from programming to feedback and insights from the founder herself.

    Lindsey Christensen
    March 27, 2023
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  5. Pro-Bono Customer Discovery Sprint - Applications Open

    Applications are now open to SBIR + STTR Grant Recipients for a pro-bono sprint that is designed to set you up for future growth and fundraising.

    Jordyn Bonds
    December 23, 2022
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  6. Why your start-up should care about ESG Initiatives (& how to get started)

    In order to equip our clients with best practices and recommendations, we spent some time digging into what an ESG strategy would entail for a start-up, why it could be an impactful differentiator to consider, and lastly how to get started thinking through your own ESG strategy.

    Kelly Gebo
    December 7, 2022
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  7. Our strategy for B2C founders starting a product company during the cost of living crisis

    Based on nearly 20 years of experience, thoughtbot’s suggestions for successful B2C product strategy during an economic downturn.

    Kirsten Hurley
    October 28, 2022
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  8. Navigating & Maximising Fundraising in the UK - Event Recap

    We recently hosted a live panel discussion with industry experts. This article summarizes a part of that conversation, highlighting tips for UK startup teams either considering or navigating fundraising in the current landscape.

    Kelly Gebo
    October 27, 2022
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  9. Validation: The best tool to de-risk and inspire

    Validation is our go-to tool for de-risking a product. This article outlines why skipping validation introduces a risk to your business, the benefits of validation, and some tips for successfully leading those efforts.

    Jordyn Bonds
    October 19, 2022
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  10. Join our event on 19 October: Navigating & Maximising Fundraising in the UK

    If you’re a founder and looking to fundraise in the UK, don’t miss this upcoming event for guidance on successful fundraising in a challenging economic climate and how to maximise your runway.

    Kirsten Hurley
    October 12, 2022
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