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HoldCo Strategy Sessions

Summary

In this episode, Mike Shoss recaps the events of the week, including closing new partnerships for Milton Innovation and touring a potential co-working space. He discusses the importance of a content creation space and podcast studio, as well as seeking a partner for equipment sponsorship. Mike also analyzes business numbers and structure, prepares for a major interview, and brainstorms ideas for Milton Innovation. He updates a client on fundraising efforts and focuses on maintenance and buttoning up loose ends. Mike calculates burn rate and extends the runway, and finalizes designs for Milton Innovation.

Takeaways

Closing partnerships and aligning values is crucial for the success of Milton Innovation.
A content creation space and podcast studio can provide valuable resources for co-working spaces.
Calculating burn rate and extending the runway is essential during uncertain times.
Designing a logo and brand identity that encapsulates the community aspect is important for a tech-focused organization.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Week
01:20 Closing New Partnerships for Milton Innovation
02:17 Touring a Potential Co-Working Space
03:11 Content Creation Space and Podcast Studio
04:08 Seeking a Partner for Equipment Sponsorship
05:33 Analyzing Business Numbers and Structure
06:02 Preparing for a Major Interview
06:53 Brainstorming Milton Innovation Ideas
08:45 Deep Dive Session with an Angel Investor
09:12 Preparing for a Meetup and Launching New Initiatives
10:10 Updating a Client on Fundraising Efforts
11:37 Maintenance and Buttoning Up Loose Ends
12:35 Calculating Burn Rate and Extending Runway
15:22 Finalizing Designs for Milton Innovation
16:48 Looking Ahead to the Next Week