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Empowering SaaS Startups through advisory and tech. Find us at https://www.retinuesystems.com #SaaS #CloudNative #AI #Founders #Startups

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Most founders join accelerators for funding. The best ones leave with far more valuable: Clarity, connections, and discipline in execution.

If you’re serious about scaling your startup the smart way, check out our whitepaper authored by Moses Tut.

www.retinuesystems.com/free-whitepa...

10.10.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First-time founders: what has been your biggest challenge?

was it getting those first customers?

Our Sales & Customer Success service can help you win customers and drive growth.

Visit us: retinuesystems.com

#StartUp #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #customeracquisition

09.10.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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90% of startups fail within five years.😯

It’s a tough reality of building something new in a world full of uncertainty.

Startup Grind shares 5 realistic tips to build a solid foundation and grow smart.

πŸ‘‰ www.startupgrind.com/blog/5-reali...

#startups #founders #entrepreneurship

08.10.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Startup founders are flexible.
Resourceful.
Confident.
Disciplined.

Their passion shapes every decision, and their vision inspires everyone around them.

A great read on why passion fuels startup success.
πŸ‘‰ www.insights.build/blog/a-found...

#startup #EntrepreneurLife #founders

07.10.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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According to DesignRush, 74% of high-growth startups fail because they scale too early.

A Fractional CTO gives senior tech leadership without the full-time cost, helping startups scale smarter.

Learn more: www.retinuesystems.com/critical-rol...

#startup #Entrepreneurship

06.10.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Founding Engineer

Some say it’s exciting: building from scratch & shaping the product.

Others warn of long hours, low pay & burnout.
What do you think? Is it worth it?

πŸ‘‰ We explain the role in our latest blog: www.retinuesystems.com/critical-rol...

#startup #founders

03.10.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ What does a poor product & technology roadmap really cost companies?

Lost opportunities, wasted resources, and even failure.

At Retinue Systems, we help startups build clarity and direction.

Visit our website πŸ‘‰https://www.retinuesystems.com/

#startup #entrepreneurs #business

02.10.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A founder's role is central and multifaceted, profoundly influencing a startup's success.

In our latest blog, we explore how key individuals, such as the founder, turn a vision into a scalable business.

Read here: www.retinuesystems.com/critical-rol...

#startup #Founder #Entrepreneurship

29.09.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When No-Code Tools Hit Their Limits: Signs You Need Real Developers Identify when no-code tools limit your startup’s growth and learn how custom development can provide scalable, tailored solutions.

No-code helps you start. Real devs help you scale. πŸš€

Scalability, security & custom features = time to bring in real developers.

Smart breakdown via AlterSquare πŸ‘‰ altersquare.medium.com/when-no-code...

#StartupTips #StartupSolutions #Founder #Entrepreneurship

26.09.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Founders: what’s been your biggest lesson from pitching investors?

More often than not, what wins investors over is clarity: a clear plan, clean metrics, and confidence in execution.

πŸ“– Check out our blog for deeper insights: www.retinuesystems.com/what-investo...

#Startup #Founder #SaaS

25.09.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’‘ Idea β†’ ⚑ Prototype β†’ πŸš€ MVP β†’ 🌍 Scale

At Retinue Systems, we help founders navigate these steps quickly and effectively.

Learn more about us πŸ‘‰ www.retinuesystems.com

#startup #entrepreneurgrowth #businessdevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Founder

24.09.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to find the right co-founder β€œCo-founders are like a marriage,” the cliché goes. But beyond the saying, how do you actually choose the person (or people) you’ll build with? And how do you set that relationship up for long-term s...

A co-founder can make or break your startup.

More than excitement or early chemistry β€” it’s about alignment, clarity, and surviving the hard convos.

A must-read for any founder considering partnership: πŸ‘‰ www.fwdstart.me/p/how-to-fin...

#startups #founders #entrepreneurship

23.09.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Most founders make the same mistake when raising.
They focus a lot on slides.

Investors want something more β€” something that gives founders leverage.

What is it? πŸ‘€ We share the answer in our recent blog: πŸ‘‰ www.retinuesystems.com/what-investo...

#Startups #SaaS #Entrepreneurs #Fundraising

22.09.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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At retinue systems, we provide long-term advisoryβ€”CEOs, COOs, or fractional CTO/CPO/CIO supportβ€”to help startups navigate challenges and scale with confidence.

Visit our website: www.retinuesystems.com

#startup #StartupGrowth #BusinessSupport #Businesses #businessinsights

19.09.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should You Launch a Startup In 2025? Here’s the answer most entrepreneurs today are too busy, obstinate, desperate, or scared to seek out or digest.

The realities of today’s startup environment:

⚠️ Funding is less predictable
πŸ€– AI is opportunity + risk
πŸ”₯ Competition is tougher than ever

Here’s what founders should focus on πŸ‘‰ ehandbook.com/should-you-l...

#StartupTips #startupbusiness #startuplessons #FoundersFund #founders #Business

18.09.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

True that! AI is a tool, not a crutch. Solid fundamentals are the backbone of any startup. β€œVibe coding” is a quick fix; real success needs strategy! πŸ’₯ #Startup #BusinessWisdom #Entrepreneurship

17.09.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Startups face limited resources & tough scaling challenges. πŸš€ Retinue Systems partners with founders through equity + services built specifically for tech & SaaS startups.

Learn more: www.retinuesystems.com

#startup #founder #scaleups #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SaaS #StartupLife

17.09.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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GitHub's CEO says startups can only get so far with vibe coding AI tools can lower the barrier to launching a startup, but scaling them still requires technical expertise, GitHubs CEO has said

πŸ€– AI tools are powerful, but they can’t replace solid business fundamentals.

As GitHub’s CEO says, startups that rely only on β€œvibe coding” can only get so far.

πŸ“– Read more: africa.businessinsider.com/news/githubs...

#Startup #AI #founders #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

16.09.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸš€Accelerators can change your startup’s future… if you know how to use them.

Our new whitepaper breaks down how to get the most out of a startup accelerator, from preparation to execution.🎯

Download it here for FREE: www.retinuesystems.com/free-whitepa...

#startup #founder

15.09.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Scale Your Product from Figma's CPO Figma CPO Yuhki Yamashita offers up his playbook for the gnarly phase of product building that arrives after a startup clinches product-market fit β€” and sets its sights on the next phase of growth.

πŸ’‘ "Product scaling is storytelling."

In this must-read from @firstround.bsky.social, Figma's CPO shares hard-earned lessons on growing products, staying close to users, and building clarity as you scale.

πŸ”— review.firstround.com/lessons-in-p...

#ProductManagement #Growth #UX #Startup #Founder

06.03.2025 06:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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State of Startups 2024 YouTube video by Carta

State of Startups 2024 Video www.youtube.com/live/Vm_bDha...

Peter Walker, reviews 100+ slides of data on what happened to US startups in 2024. He touches on valuations, fundraising, pre-seed & SAFEs, metro comparisons, hiring & compensation, AI funding, and much more.

#Startups #SaaS

23.01.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Easy Steps To Improve Your Professional Network As A Startup Founder 60-year-old founders are approximately three times more likely to build a successful venture than 30-year-old entrepreneurs. One of the major reasons is their access to a powerful professional network...

5 Easy Steps To Improve Your Professional Network As A Startup Founder

www.forbes.com/sites/abdori...

#startups #founders #networking

27.01.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The State Of Startups In 12 Charts covering M&A, AI Soars, Top Funding & more.

news.crunchbase.com/venture/star...

#AI #Startups #Tech #Globalstartup #venturecapital #ArtificialIntelligence #YCombinator #Google #M&A #Anthropic #OpenAI

04.02.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Steps to Launching Your SaaS! πŸš€

From product validation to funding & financial planning, these are the key steps founders need to launch a SaaS startup. πŸ’‘

Check out the infographic for the key steps!

#Startups #Founders #Tech #SaaS #Business #Entrepreneurship #GoToMarket

15.02.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Steps to Launching Your SaaS! πŸš€

From product validation to funding & financial planning, these are the key steps founders need to launch a SaaS startup. πŸ’‘

Check out the infographic for the key steps!

#Startups #Founders #Tech #SaaS #Business #Entrepreneurship #GoToMarket

15.02.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The State Of Startups In 12 Charts covering M&A, AI Soars, Top Funding & more.

news.crunchbase.com/venture/star...

#AI #Startups #Tech #Globalstartup #venturecapital #ArtificialIntelligence #YCombinator #Google #M&A #Anthropic #OpenAI

04.02.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Easy Steps To Improve Your Professional Network As A Startup Founder 60-year-old founders are approximately three times more likely to build a successful venture than 30-year-old entrepreneurs. One of the major reasons is their access to a powerful professional network...

5 Easy Steps To Improve Your Professional Network As A Startup Founder

www.forbes.com/sites/abdori...

#startups #founders #networking

27.01.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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State of Startups 2024 YouTube video by Carta

State of Startups 2024 Video www.youtube.com/live/Vm_bDha...

Peter Walker, reviews 100+ slides of data on what happened to US startups in 2024. He touches on valuations, fundraising, pre-seed & SAFEs, metro comparisons, hiring & compensation, AI funding, and much more.

#Startups #SaaS

23.01.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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