How to solve the business challenges facing startups
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The AXA Startup Angel competition is offering £25,000 and expert mentoring to two winning startups. Previous winners share their experiences overcoming challenges when launching their businesses.
The AXA Startup Angel competition, in partnership with The Standard, is supporting new businesses with £25,000 funding, expert mentoring, and business insurance. Two winners will receive the top prize, while four runners-up will get an estimated £18,000 worth of mentoring and media exposure. Previous winners, including Simone Panella of Dyamotech and Megan Hale of Team Repair, share their experiences. Panella's company introduces new technology to prevent concussions in schools, while Hale's sustainable subscription service teaches children to fix gadgets. They faced challenges such as introducing new technology and prioritizing tasks. To overcome these, they worked with trusted partners, generated real data, and prioritized projects. Steve King of WeDonate, another winner, emphasizes finding the right partners to balance mission and commercial expectations.
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