<aside> 💡 Are you... … planning on starting a company? … a founder of a pre-Series A / Series A startup? … an investor seeking to help your portfolio companies? … starting a role in an early stage startup (pre-Series B)?

If you answered yes, then this space is for you!

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Hi there! I am Laura Ximenez , I’ve worked o both sides of the table, as VC investor and founding team of early stage startups. Also, I am starting my MBA at Chicago Booth *this fall.

During this time, I’ve gathered many practical tips and insights around how things work for both investors and operating teams. I have helped fundraise a total of +US$60 MM across different companies. I mainly started this as a “journal” kind of thing for myself, but one day I thought “maybe there’s someone who may find this useful”. So here it is…*

The content is divided into 3 main sections- Insights, Resources and Media.

INSIGHTS

Fundraising & Investors

Strategy

Marketing & Growth

Lessons for my future-self

RESOURCES

Templates & Guides

CoS Salary Survey

Investors 2023

Suppliers

Manuals, Guides, & Everything Nice

Fundraising Roadshow Template

Media

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<aside> 🍏 Welcome to Mindful Startups, where we explore the intersection of mindfulness, wellness, and entrepreneurship. As a venture capital investor and former Chief of Staff, I offer insights and strategies for cultivating a mindful and balanced approach to startup success. Join me on this journey towards a more mindful and fulfilling startup experience.

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