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May 16, 2022

How to set and track finance KPIs that actually matters

As an early venture, how good are you at transforming investments in marketing and tech into revenue? How can you truly understand your customers to be able to build better products for them? And how do you explain your business to investors — both the journey this far and where it's heading?

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October 28, 2021

‘The time to take urgent climate action was yesterday’ - Planboo Co-Founder Priya on building a sustaintech startup

Planboo Co-Founder Priya Bhullar talks to us about the challenges of building a sustaintech startup, greenwashing, and her advice for other entrepreneurs trying to tackle the climate crisis.

ClimateTech

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May 13, 2021

A 7-step guide to help you finding tech-talent to your startup

When building your startup, there are A LOT of things to focus on. One of the most challenging - and most important - is to get the right team in place. Recruiting is not simple, especially if you're looking for a co-founder or people with tech skills. Therefore, we have put together a comprehensive step-by-step guide to help you succeed with your tech hiring.

Team & Talent

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August 9, 2021

16 startup pitching tips every entrepreneur needs to hear

Startup pitching is an art form, and if you want to succeed, you must master it. Here, our expert coaches share their top tips for nailing your startup pitch.

Team & Talent

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March 19, 2021

Due diligence turned around: 7 questions to ask an investor

Google around and you'll find an amazing amount of information on what questions a VC will ask to evaluate you. But let's turn it around! Here are questions your investor should be ready to answer well if they're a good fit for you.

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November 2, 2021

Draknästet: lessons learned from pitching to the Swedish dragons

Adam Webb, founder of plastic-free lifestyle brand Lifelong, has wanted to pitch on Dragons’ Den (or Draknästet in Sweden) for years. Now it’s checked off his bucket list, he shares his experience and advice for other startups thinking about entering the dragon’s lair...

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June 15, 2021

3 must-dos to master the sales meeting

Sales is one of our biggest focus areas at Sting. During our startup programs you'll be trained by industry experts who will help you improve your sales technique. Here, Sting Sales Coach Olof Berglund shares his top tips for closing more deals.

Growth & Marketing

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August 18, 2022

How to build a Deeptech startup

Building a Deeptech startup takes serious determination and willpower. Here, Sting Deeptech coach Raoul Stubbe shares his best lessons learned and advice for people who want to commercialize an advanced cutting edge technology company.

DeepTech

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August 18, 2021

5 stellar startup pitch presentations from high-growth companies

Creating a show-stopping startup pitch presentation is crucial. Here’s a definitive list of what you need to include and some world-class examples for inspiration.

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March 11, 2021

6 ways to fund your startup – and when to pick which option

Financing is one of the most important – and most time-consuming – elements of building a company. Most startups begin with early seed funding from friends and family, but then what? Below, Sting’s coaches explain some of the good and the bad with six different types of funding.

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5 stellar startup pitch presentations from high-growth companies

16 startup pitching tips every entrepreneur needs to hear

How to set and track finance KPIs that actually matters

‘The time to take urgent climate action was yesterday’ - Planboo Co-Founder Priya on building a sustaintech startup

A 7-step guide to help you finding tech-talent to your startup

16 startup pitching tips every entrepreneur needs to hear

Due diligence turned around: 7 questions to ask an investor

Draknästet: lessons learned from pitching to the Swedish dragons

3 must-dos to master the sales meeting

How to build a Deeptech startup

5 stellar startup pitch presentations from high-growth companies

6 ways to fund your startup – and when to pick which option