Startup Studio Newsletter | ED44

This week's newsletter features stories from Highline Beta, The Gallery, and me + news from First Founders, Talino Venture Studios, TechUnited, Hack Factory, Hexa, Leverage VC, & Beyond Form.

Nov 03, 2023

Welcome to the Studio Stack Newsletter - let’s get into it!

This week I’ve had tons of calls with emerging Studio leaders with one thing on their mind: where do I start?

The truth is - you start where you are.

But that kind of vague advice isn’t super helpful. So, my tactical tip is to craft the most important playbook of your Studio’s success - the Innovation Playbook.

The Innovation Playbook is the guide to venture building within your Studio. Most Studios leverage similar stage gates - Ideation > Validation > Traction > Creation > Spin Out - but each and every Studio has their own unique recipe for this process.

So, my advice is to start there. Design your most important playbook and put it to work - practice makes perfect afterall. For more context and a helpful checklist - read my latest article on how to develop your Innovation Playbook.

Studio Stories

📝 Understanding Venture Studio Math - Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner of Highline Beta

📝 The Power of The Playbook: 5 Steps for Developing Successful Venture Studio Playbooks - Dianna Lesage

🎥 An Insider's Perspective On The Past, Present, And Future Of Startup Studios, With Alper Celen - The Gallery

Studio Events

Venture Studio Online Conference | November 8 @ 1pm | Link To Register

Studio News

Studio Jobs

Founder in Residence (CEO), B2B Sustainability - Highline Beta (Toronto, ON)

Entrepreneur / Founder / Early Team - Allen Institute for AI (Seattle, WA)

Founder, Healthcare Venture Studio - Healthworx Studio (Remote)

That’s all for this issue, if you enjoyed it consider sharing with peers and fellow Studio friends. To connect with me, I’m always available on LinkedIn or Twitter!

Studio Stack