5 episodes
She started Masha Plotkina
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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"She started" is all about startups down to reality. Tech founder Maria explores peaks and valleys while building a successful business. Each week, top industry experts share their first-hand knowledge and hints about startups.
Masha Plotkina is a serial founder, Antler VC alumni, and CITI award winner 2020 (Young Female Entrepreneur of the Year). She made it from teacher to Ed Tech company founder and pivoted her startup into gamified dating.
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariia-plotkina/ru
Insta https://www.instagram.com/masha_quinky
Twitter https://twitter.com/masha_plotkina
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To die or to pivot? How to revive your startup with no team and no investments
Recently, Masha's business Quinky underwent a pivot, shifting from sex education to gamified dating. What is a pivot, how to navigate such transitions, and is there any advice on how to survive financially and mentally? In this episode, Masha shares everything that is happening in Quinky right now for the first time in her life, helping you to understand where to go next when it feels like the end.
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Advisors with 0 budget for your early-stage startup
Uncertainty is the norm in the startup world, but an advisor could provide clarity and support. Does your startup really need one, and how do you attract them without funds? In this episode, Masha shares her experience and offers practical advice for future entrepreneurs. She is joined by two seasoned entrepreneurs with firsthand experience in attracting advisors to their startups. Meet Soum Rakshit, CEO of Mysteryvibe, and Nara Moripen, CEO of Pal.
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariia-plotkina/ru
Insta https://www.instagram.com/masha_quinky
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How do early-stage startups build teams if no big money is involved yet?
Congrats, you received the investments! The next step is building a team. How do you attract one when the budget is limited? How do you achieve creative branding for free? Masha managed to do both! In this episode, she shares insights into the challenges of building a dream team and offers tips on hiring, organizing work processes, and providing benefits. The CEO of Kidults agency, an advisor with a scientific background, and an intern share their stories of cooperation with early-stage startups.
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariia-plotkina/ru
Insta https://www.instagram.com/masha_quinky
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Why is Antler better than Y Combinator? My successful journey in the accelerator
I raised investments only after the 8-week program in Antler, early-stage VC. Discover why Antler beats Y Combinator, learn how to spot a winning idea, and find out if coming from another field affects your chances. I share tips for building your dream team and reveal what founder's life looks like after the program.
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariia-plotkina/ru
Insta https://www.instagram.com/masha_quinky
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From school teacher to sex tech founder. How my life changed 360 degrees and what you should know before you start a business
Greetings, I’m Masha! Before I founded my first business, I taught kids computer science. Did I really know nothing about business when I started one? When is it too late for drastic changes in your life? How to deal with imposter syndrome if you come from another industry?
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariia-plotkina/ru
Insta https://www.instagram.com/masha_quinky
Twitter https://twitter.com/masha_plotkina