Everything42
Life, the Universe, and Fusion42 #001
🚀 Hello 2025 🎉
Well it is back to the wonderful grind and getting **it done., and we are going to be with you every step of the way. At Fusion42 we have set some pretty ambitious goals for the weeks, months and year ahead and we aim to make the grind a whole lot less grindy.
Welcome to Everything42, where we will be letting you know all about what’s going in the community, the amazing people here, what they are up to and what we are bringing to the ecosystem to change things up.
Wishing you all a bright and hopeful New Year!
Henrik, Kurt and Derek
What’s inside »
📱Telegram_community
📅 Online Webinars
Startup Resilience
GTM for Startups
AI for Startups
Fundraising Fluency
Introducing the Infinite AI Drive Program
So let’s have a little catch up about what it’s all about
The F42 📱Telegram_community
Fusion42 powers startup founders with the knowledge, data, and connections you need to win users and investors. Join the Telegram community here!
The Startup Community That Never Sleeps
20 expert-led channels deliver real-time knowledge and answer your questions with candid advice from founders, framers, and funders with genuine scar tissue. No fluff. No BS.
Here what the private groups cover
01 🤝 Networking Introductions: As it says on the tin, where we say hi and nitro ourselves.
02 ❓ Ask Us Anything: Ask questions and share challenges you’re facing—no question is too small or silly. The community is here to help.
03 🚨 Danger (PITCH) Room: Share your 2-minute video pitch here and actively seek feedback to refine your presentation.
04 💡 Startup Validation: Gather feedback from the community to validate and refine your startup idea for success.
05 🚀 Go-to-Market: Discuss customer journey roadmaps, market entry plans, and sales growth tactics with fellow founders.
06 🎨 📣💡 Marketing & Branding: Explore innovative branding strategies, exchange ideas, and enhance your startup’s visibility and engagement.
07 💰 Financial Mastery: Learn about financial projections, valuations, and investor expectations. Prepare for the due diligence process with expert insights.
08 ⚖️ Legal Support: Ask legal questions and get advice from professionals in the community.
09 🌍🤝🏛 ESG: Discuss how to integrate ESG principles into your business. Share insights, learn from others, and grow sustainably.
10 🖥 Tech Product Management: Ask for advice about technology, whether you’re a tech or non-tech founder. Get help with tech diligence and other challenges.
11 🤖 AI: Dive into AI. Discuss, learn, and scale your startup with cutting-edge insights and tools.
12 📈 Trend Watch: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry news, trends, and insights relevant to startups and investors.
13 🎯 Pitch Perfect: Get feedback on your pitch deck and improve it with tips from the community. Learn how to keep investors updated and manage their expectations effectively.
14 👨💼💰👩💼 Investor Connect: We share new funds that have capital to deploy. investor databases and explore funding sources like VCs and angel investors. Learn strategies for connecting and negotiating with investors.
15 ♀️ Female Founders: A private & safe channel designed for FF passionate about business while helping each other rise.
16 🌈 Well-being & Inclusivity: Discuss work-life balance, mental health, and diversity initiatives. Help foster an inclusive startup community.
17 📣 Social Media Boost: Share social media posts (include the URL) for more visibility and engagement. Discuss marketing strategies, branding, and building a strong social media presence.
18 🌱 Growth Programs and Events: Discover accelerator and incubator programs, venture-building opportunities, and industry events.
19 💼 Jobs and Perks Board: Find talent for your startup or explore free perks available to founders.
20 🎉 Sales and Promo: Showcase your startup or promote upcoming events. Shine the spotlight on your achievements!
If you have not joined the Fusion42 Community on Telegram —
it is probably time to do so.
For the ❤️ of Startups
📅 Online Webinars. Get the calendar here.
We will be kicking off our calls starting on the 14 Jan and getting back into our four main tracks.
Startup Resilience
We’ll help you get to grips with the tools you need to build a solid, resilient foundation—setting your startup up for long-term success.
You’ll hear from experts who are also operators. They’ll share practical insights and no-nonsense advice, all grounded in real-world experience—not just theory.
What’s it all about?
These sessions are here to help founders, teams, and businesses strengthen their resilience—making sure your startup can weather the ups and downs, and you’re equipped to handle them too. It’s all about staying on track and building a business that wins.
GTM for Startups
We’ll help you get to grips with the tools and strategies needed to launch, scale, and make your mark in the market—building a foundation for sustainable growth and long-term success.
You’ll hear from experienced operators who offer practical insights and no-nonsense advice, all drawn from real-world expertise—not the so-called "wisdom" of the university of Twitter.
What’s it all about?
Our Go-to-Market for Startups series is here to help founders, marketers, and product leaders get a firm grasp on the essentials of launching and scaling products effectively.
In these sessions, we’ll explore:
How to pinpoint the right problem-solution fit for your product.
Ways to identify and connect with your ideal customer personas.
Practical tips for refining your sales funnel to drive better outcomes.
Focusing on actionable insights, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of how to position your startup for growth and create lasting impact in your market.
AI for Startups
Startups that aren’t embedding AI at every level risk falling behind. AI isn’t just another tool—it’s the foundation for scaling, innovating, and thriving in the business landscape of tomorrow.
Who’s It For?
Founders, team leaders, and innovators ready to harness AI to drive growth and build smarter, more efficient businesses.
What’s It All About?
We bring you the latest news in the crazy world of AI, Demo how to use the latest tools and answer questions from top to bottom, yeah even down to the nuts and bolts of how models work.
Fundraising Fluency
Learn the rules of the game and how to play it. This series breaks down the capital stack, shows you where the money is, and equips you to secure it.
Who’s It For?
Founders and teams ready to master fundraising and connect with the right investors.
What You’ll Gain:
A clear understanding of the capital landscape.
Strategies to craft a pitch that works.
Insights to find and secure funding.
You have got to be AI-First
The future belongs to startups that embed AI at every level.
Join the Infinite AI Drive Program on Feb 5, 6, 12, 13, and 15 (half days) to:
🚀 Transform Your Business: Learn how to use AI to automate processes, optimise operations, and drive smarter decisions.
🏆 Scale with Confidence: Build AI-driven strategies to attract investors, outperform competitors, and achieve sustainable growth.
🤖 Accelerate Innovation: Discover how AI can shorten development cycles, enhance customer engagement, and unlock new revenue streams.
Don’t miss out—find out more and pre-register now and lead the way 👇
📰 Next week, we will bring you
some highlights of what is going in the community,
the all new update to Pitch Kung Fu sessions for an even better experience (as if that is even possible) ,
a couple of new partnerships
a sneak peek into our Tech road map which is starting to take shape.
For the ❤️ of startups
✌🏼 & 💙
Derek
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