Startup Studio Newsletter | ED47

This week's newsletter features stories from Maddy Bergen, The Gallery TV, and myself + news from Soonami, PSL, Seedlip, The University of Edinburgh, InDrive, Futureverse, C10 Labs, and more!

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

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Which startups in existence do you wish your Studio had created?

Many Studios, in their eagerness to be versatile, often overlook the critical importance of identifying a focused niche. This oversight leads to lack of direction, scattered resources, and an inability to stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

You can’t be all things to all people… you tell your startups this, but do you eat your own dog food?

As the number of Venture Studios continues to rise each month, the importance of differentiation becomes more pronounced. Choosing a niche isn’t just about honing in on a specific market segment; it’s about setting your Studio apart from competitors and offering clarity to entrepreneurs + investors.

So, identifying your Studio niche is one of the first and most important tasks you have as a Studio leader.

If you think it’s time to evolve your domain or clearly identify the right niche for your emerging Studio - check out my latest article to discover 5 unique tactics for nailing your niche.

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Studio Stories

📝 Venture Studios Are Redefining the Startup Landscape - Maddy Bergen

📝 Nail Your Studio Niche: 5 Insanely Effective Tactics to Identify Your Studio’s Differentiated Domain - Dianna Lesage

🎥 Why Startup Studios Can't Afford To Overlook Marketing, With Michael Van Lier Founder And MD At Builders - The Gallery TV

Studio News

• Soonami Venture Studio opens applications for “Venturethon” offering $125k in potential funding for Web3 & AI startups

• Ben Gilbert, managing director and general partner at PSL, transitions to role of venture partner to focus on “Acquired” his wildly popular podcast

• Seedlip founder launches Pollen Projects - the world’s first Venture Studio dedicated to non-alcoholic drinks and moderation

• University of Edinburgh Expands Venture Builder to Boost Robotics and AI Research in Scotland

• InDrive launches ventures studio arm to invest $100M in emerging markets

• Futureverse Founders of Born Ready - a $50M fund and Venture Studio- Sign With Creative Artists Agency

• C10 Labs- an AI Venture Studio - launches in Boston, MA

Studio Jobs

(Part-Time) Operations Manager - Platform Venture Studio (New York, NY)

Product Lead, Healthcare Venture Studio - Healthworx Studio (Washington, DC)

Studio Manager - Territory Studio (San Francisco, CA)

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