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How should you reward your startup advisor?

Compensating a Startup Advisor

Reward for ValueStartup advisors bring valuable insights, industry expertise, and connections that can accelerate growth, help avoid common pitfalls, and provide strategic guidance. Advisors may support areas such as product development, fundraising, marketing strategies, and customer acquisition. The nature and depth of their engagement will ...
Ecaveo - Pitch the way VCs Think

Pitching the Way a VC Thinks

A Guide to Winning Over InvestorsWhen preparing to pitch your startup to venture capitalists (VCs), it’s essential to understand the mindset of your audience. VCs evaluate hundreds, if not thousands, of business opportunities every year, and their goal is to sift through the noise to ...
Ethical AI Training considerations with Ecaveo

Ethical AI Training

Shaping the Future of Responsible Innovation Operating as a fractional CAIO brings many responsibilities.  One is exploring the risk landscape associated with AI and I was recently tasked with presenting to the board and setting out the issues associated with ethical AI training.  This short post ...
Whats the difference between Artificial General Intelligence and Generative AI

Differences: Gen AI vs AGI

Unravelling the Key Differences between Gen AI & AGIIn recent years, the field of artificial intelligence has surged forward, bringing to life technologies that were once confined to the realms of science fiction. Among these advancements, Generative AI (Gen AI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) ...
How to successfully pitch investors

How to Successfully Pitch Investors

Unlocking the Secrets of a Winning Investment PitchPitching to investors is a cornerstone and often nerve-wracking process for any entrepreneur. Whether you’re a seasoned founder or a startup newbie, crafting and delivering the perfect pitch can be the key to securing the funding you need ...
Startup Valuations - the dark art with Ecaveo

The Dark Art of Valuation

Valuation for Startups: A Comprehensive GuideValuing a startup is more than just crunching numbers; it involves both quantitative and qualitative factors that determine the company’s worth. Whether you’re seeking investment, preparing for a sale, or planning strategic growth, understanding your startup’s valuation is crucial.A startup’s ...

Ready for the Metaverse?

Readied your strategy to excel in the virtual frontier of the Metaverse?As the metaverse economy blossoms, traditional businesses face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This digital frontier, powered by virtual reality, augmented reality and blockchain technologies, offers a new world of commerce, collaboration, and creativity.The secret ...
Paul Forrest Fractional CAIO Web3

Life as a Fractional CAIO

Lessons from the Frontlines of a Mid-Market Web3 CompanyFor me the past year has been nothing short of transformative! Let me rewind for a moment and set out how I got the gig.  I’d been writing about a variety of subjects and had opined on ...
Ecaveo discusses the role and value of Small Language Models (SLMs)

The Rise of Small Language Models

A Shift Towards Efficiency and SpecialisationIn the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 have dominated the conversation due to their vast parameter counts and capabilities. However, a growing emphasis on efficiency, scalability, and domain-specific applications has led to ...

Lessons from a Scaleup Strategy

Strategies to Grow Your Business In the competitive landscape of today's business world, it is imperative for companies to continuously seek out strategies that will enable them to grow and thrive. Whether you are a startup or scaleup looking to establish your presence in the market ...

Importance of the Film Festival

Integrated Film Marketing StrategiesIn the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry, the significance of film festivals as a cornerstone of marketing strategies cannot be overstated. For filmmakers, producers, and distributors, these events offer far more than just the opportunity to showcase their work—they provide a ...
Effective Data Strategies

Effective Data Strategies

The Importance of an Effective Data Strategy In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data has become the lifeblood of organisations across industries. The ability to collect, analyse, and utilise data effectively can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving in a competitive marketplace. An effective ...