Andrew Ackerman

Father | Founder | Author | VC | Corporate innovation expert | Professor of Entrepreneurship

[Andrew Ackerman @andrewackerman]

For those of you who have asked me about @ZeroRFI_, this is another piece of the puzzle.
(@kpreddyco is one of our customer facing brands)

KP Reddy Co. Launches AI Transformation Practice that Actually Understands the Construction Industry https://t.co/VAJJVNUo4N

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My first official post since joining Zero RFI? We are hosting an "NYC AEC Happy Hour."
(I know. Very on-brand. 😁 )

NYC AEC Happy Hour
June 11th
5:30-7:30
The Wooly in Soho

Details and RSVP here:
https://t.co/7ML6Afobtz

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Ever feel one “genius idea” away from wasting 6 months building something nobody wants? In this episode, I break down how index cards, fake‑it‑til‑you‑test‑it experiments, and real customer empathy save founders from delusion.
Full episode 👉️ https://t.co/ZwW3TNcnBj

#Startup

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@TerenaBell She has a unique voice, which is rare enough in the fantasy world.

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@worenft @Meetup Welcome to the arena. Real estate tokenization made a big splash in the early blockchain era but no one has cracked that nut yet.

IMHO it's less about the tech & more about creating a liquid market. Tokens just reduce friction but w/o critical mass of buyers & sellers...

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What will Crypto, NFTs and DeFi mean for the real estate industry? https://t.co/GxzKCugmCn #Meetup via @Meetup

#realestate #proptech

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@bridging_edges @dreamit #investors can help in a lot of ways beyond just money... which is key because you are going to be tied to that #VC for about a decade. Choose wisely.

Wondering what we didn't get to on the show? Check out #TheEntrepreneursOdyssey

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@insidefunding Love the preview clip. Thanks again for having me!

If you are wondering what we didn't get to on the show, check out #TheEntrepreneursOdyssey

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[Andrew Ackerman @andrewackerman]

@insidefunding Thanks again for having me!

If you are wondering what we didn't get to on the show, check out #TheEntrepreneursOdyssey

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My #DealQuest interview is their #3 episode! Hat tip to @CoreyKupfer for asking great questions. Which, in a way, is what good #VC do. 🤔

re: "failed investments," if 1/3 of an @angel's investments go to 0 w/in 2 years, that's actually pretty good. 🤣

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Investors see hundreds of decks, and the generic ones blend together instantly. In this clip, I get into why targeted outreach, tight storytelling, and momentum matter way more than founders think.

Full ep: https://t.co/8C2THTgn76

#Startup #Fundraising #VC #Entrepreneur

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Fundraising myth: “Founders control valuation.” Reality: you control process, and process controls everything else. When you run a tight sprint, investors suddenly move faster, FOMO kicks in, and the whole game changes.

Full ep: https://t.co/8C2THTgn76

#Startups #Fundraising

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Listen to the podcast here:
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What hit me in this conversation is how misunderstood fundraising really is. It’s not about “getting money” — it’s choosing a partner you’ll be tied to longer than most marriages.

#Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #Founders #VentureCapital #Fundraising

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Experience is just the raw ingredients to make wisdom.

Want some more wisdom? Check out #TheEntrepreneursOdyssey :-)
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What struck me most in this episode was how much real startup wisdom comes from lived experience, not theory. We unpacked the patterns behind thriving founders, the setbacks that shape them, and the mindset.

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#Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #Founders

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@DougThorpe #Startuplife isn't for everyone... and there is n shame in that. Want to understand what it really *feels* like to be a #founder? Check out #TheEntrepreneursOdyssey here: https://t.co/hJmaCZghgZ

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This episode with @dougthorpe digs into a question a lot of people wrestle with: what actually separates someone who should start a business from someone who just likes the idea of it. We unpack the psycho‑emotional traits that matter.

https://t.co/bqzjPn00r9

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Want more about how startups can grow and scale? Check out #TheEntrepreneursOdyssey here: https://t.co/hJmaCZghgZ

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What stood out in this conversation was how much faster founders can scale when they actually understand the incentives and pressures behind venture capital.
#Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #VentureCapital #Founders #Scaling

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@mika8002 True but that's like saying crops grow better when the weather is good. It doesn't help the farmer improve because that's not something he can control.

Besides, if you are just relying on a hot market, you will be roadkill when the market turns.

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Curious about what we didn't cover? Check out #TheEntrepreneursOdyssey here: https://t.co/hJmaCZghgZ