Founders Bay Virtual Workshop - What I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Startup
Starting a startup is an exciting but challenging journey, full of lessons that often come the hard way. In this workshop, experienced founders will share the key insights, mistakes, and unexpected hurdles they encountered along the way—so you don’t have to learn them the hard way.
You’ll gain practical advice on navigating early-stage challenges, refining your business model, fundraising, building a strong team, and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you’re just starting out or considering launching your own venture, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to increase your chances of success.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Common mistakes early-stage founders make—and how to avoid them
✅ Fundraising realities and how to attract the right investors
✅ Building a strong team and company culture from day one
✅ The emotional and mental resilience needed for entrepreneurship
Join us for a candid, no-BS discussion that will help you launch your startup with confidence and clarity!
Ben Park, MBA is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author with two successful exits. As the CEO of Blue Oak Silicon Valley, he helps early-stage startups navigate the complexities of launching and scaling in Silicon Valley. With over 20 years of experience, Ben has mentored companies through organizations like German Accelerator, KIC-DC, and KOTRA, specializing in market strategy, storytelling, and funding fundamentals. He is also a lecturer and the author of So, You Want to Start a Company in Silicon Valley? Available on Amazon.
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