Matt Martin, co-founder of Startup Oasis, discusses the importance of startup communities and how Startup Oasis is creating a next-gen startup community. They provide a platform for founders to connect, find resources, and build teams. The goal is to bring together all the pieces of a startup in one place and create an accessible and inclusive community.
The success of Startup Oasis has been evident in the growth of its followers and the positive feedback from founders who have found co-founders and received funding through the community. The focus is creating a supportive and collaborative environment for startups to thrive.
Keywords
startup communities, next-gen startup community, resources, teams, accessibility, inclusive, success stories, co-founders, funding, bootstrapping, diversity and inclusion
Takeaways
Startup communities are important for founders to connect, find resources, and build teams.
Startup Oasis is creating a next-gen startup community that brings together all the pieces of a startup in one place.
The success of Startup Oasis is evident in the growth of its followers and the positive feedback from founders who have found co-founders and received funding through the community.
Bootstrapping is a realistic model for most startups, and Startup Oasis provides support and resources for founders on their bootstrapping journey.
Startup Oasis aims to create an inclusive and diverse community where anyone has a shot at success.
Sound Bites
"If you have an idea and no one's around to help you, does it really exist?"
"We have a digital footprint of 10,000 strong so far."
"The ones that don't find co-founders die with a whimper."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Startup Oasis
06:07 How Startup Oasis Helps Startups
12:35 The Importance of Co-founders
21:26 The Role of Mentors, Investors, and Corporations
25:42 Events and Building a Community
