04/01/2025
🚀 Just signed with Donetella!
We’re beyond excited to partner with this bootstrapped, profitable, design-first home brand as their Global Co-Founder. 👊
🛋️ Why we love them:
🔹 Premium home textiles at global standards
🔹 Founder-led and profitable since day one
🔹 Operates across 🇸🇦 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 🇨🇳
🔹 Expanding into lifestyle & hydration next
Donetella is already winning in the GCC—and now we’re helping them scale worldwide.
Let’s build something iconic.
03/31/2025
🔥 Masterclass Alert: How to Actually Win with LinkedIn Outreach (without being spammy)
If you’re tired of cold DMs that don’t convert and automated messages that feel robotic—watch this.
🎙️ In this week’s Practical Wisdom session, Troy Malone breaks down:
• Why most people fail at LinkedIn prospecting
• How to make your truly impressive (hint: it’s like dating apps 👀)
• The exact messaging sequences that lead to high-converting Zoom calls
• How to automate the whole process using Quicklead, the tool we use across our portfolio
⚡ This isn’t theory. Troy used these methods to grow 4 unicorns in new markets with limited budgets—and now our companies are doing the same with Quicklead.
💥 Bonus: There are 3 free gifts waiting at the end of the webinar—GPT tools, profile builders, and a discount on Quicklead.
🎥 Watch the replay here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mHDnO1PcyJQ?si=q2AASGPCgJe5ipZU
👤 Connect with Troy https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymalone/
🔧 Try Quicklead: https://quicklead.io
Master LinkedIn Lead Generation in the Age of AI!
With a track record of scaling four unicorns, including Evernote, and helping hundreds of startups, Troy Malone is a master of growth and AI-driven strategie...
12/13/2024
🚀 We SPICE up your startup 🌍
At Relevant | Venture Studio, we’re not just advisors—we’re your global co-founders, ready to roll up our sleeves and drive real results. Here’s how we do it..
Introducing the SPICE Framework: How We Transform Startups into Global Winners!
we SPICE 🌶️ up your startup:
🎯 S - Strategy: We build your global playbook, turning local champions into international winners
⚡ P - Prioritization: We pinpoint and fast-track your highest-impact opportunities to 10X growth
🔄 I - Iterations: We adapt and evolve rapidly, keeping you ahead of market shifts
🤝 C - Community: We plug you into our powerhouse network of 1000+ global founders, VCs, and industry leaders
💪 E - Ex*****on: As your global co-founder, we roll up our sleeves to drive revenue, secure funding, and scale your business.
It’s not just support—it’s startup transformation.
Ready to SPICE up your startup’s growth? Let’s talk.
12/07/2024
🌍 Why “Global Co-Founder”?
When founders ask what we do at Relevant | Venture Studio, I often say “We become your Global Co-Founder.” But what does that really mean?
Traditional VCs write checks. Accelerators run programs. But we literally roll up our sleeves and build alongside you.
As your Global Co-Founder, we:
- Take full responsibility for driving your global sales, marketing, and growth
- Treat your business as our own, focusing on sustainable expansion
- Let you focus on product and operations while we handle market entry
- Share the journey, challenges, and victories as true co-founders would
We don’t just advise - we execute. We don’t just invest - we build. Because going global shouldn’t mean doing it alone.
09/17/2024
Just Signed With Brick&MortarAI (Aletheia-AI)! 🏬🚀
As a Global Co-Founder, Relevant Venture Studio is thrilled to team up with Saad Abrar to bring AI-powered analytics to the retail space for ALL!
Brick & Mortar AI embodies the belief that every physical retail location deserves to thrive through data-driven insights. Their mission is clear: to empower brick-and-mortar businesses with the tools they need to enhance efficiency, boost revenue, and reduce operational losses.
👀 About Brick & Mortar AI:
Brick & Mortar AI is an innovative startup focused on transforming the retail landscape by analyzing customer traffic and operational performance using data from CCTV cameras. Their cutting-edge technology leverages generative AI to provide actionable insights, helping businesses monetize foot traffic and optimize their operations. With a the company’s vision to become the Google Analytics for physical retail, the potential is limitless!
🦄 Why We’re Excited:
We believe Brick&MortarAI is poised for remarkable success, especially as they prepare for significant growth in the U.S. market. Saad’s impressive background in developing predictive and AI models, combined with our strategic and ex*****on expertise, sets the stage for a powerful collaboration. The potential for Brick & Mortar AI to revolutionize the retail analytics space is immense!
✊ Join Us in Supporting Brick & Mortar AI:
Let’s rally behind Saad and his team as they embark on this exciting journey. We will be “building in public,” allowing you to follow our progress, learn from our story, and help us spread the word about their mission to transform brick-and-mortar retail.
Together, we can build an incredible company that changes the way physical retail locations operate and thrive in today’s market!
Troy Malone, Inae Kang, Alexander Uttendorfer - let’s build a great business!
Learn more about Brick&MortarAI here: https://brickandmortar.ai
08/27/2024
🌟 Shark Tank Success Story: Meet Ankush R Barjata, Founder of DEEVA - Revolutionizing Saree E-commerce! 🇮🇳👗
👀 About DEEVA:
DEEVA is revolutionizing the saree industry as India’s 1st online platform dedicated exclusively to sarees. They’re cutting out the middlemen and delivering straight from manufacturers to customers, slashing costs by 40-50%! With a super impressive ARR and fresh off a successful Shark Tank India appearance, DEEVA is poised for global domination.
🦄 Why We’re Excited:
✔️ Direct-to-consumer model disrupting traditional saree retail
✔️ Preserving and promoting India’s rich textile heritage
✔️ Impressive traction with an impressive ARR and a significant Shark Tank investment
✔️ Ambitious plans for global expansion, starting with Pakistan, Dubai, and the US
✔️ Potential to become the go-to platform for saree enthusiasts worldwide
✊ Join Us in Supporting DEEVA:
Ankush is seeking guidance on fundraising and building a global company. Let’s rally behind this innovative startup and help them weave global success!
PS: I had to dress up for this one, look at the amazing men’s Sari that Ankush is wearing!
08/19/2023
Join our global event for ambitious startups:
🚀 Product Market Fit: A Global Approach. Adapt, Scale, Succeed!
🗓️ Wednesday, August 23, 6-8 pm
📍 ****Google For Startups (Seoul, Gangnam-gu, 대치2동 Yeongdong-daero, 417 B2)
📣 Join speakers from both Silicon Valley and Korea to hear insights and experiences of finding product market fit for Evernote, Weebly, mmhmm, Drata, Liner, and more!
Following the presentations → Q&A session ****"Product Market Fit Demystified" Bring about any questions you have!
We will also invite you take part in a networking session of like-minded entrepreneurs chasing similar dreams and facing similar obstacles.
Speakers: Troy Malone (co-founder Relevant/ ex-Evernote, Weebly, Drata), Jinu Kim (founder and CEO at Liner), Minjoung Baek (Tech Discovery and Business Team Lead at Born2Global)
FREE SNACKS AND DRINKS FOR STARTUP FOUNDERS AND TEAMS
FREE Registration here:
🇰🇷 Event Registration in Korean: https://relevant.ws/pmf-eventus
🇺🇸 Event Registration in English: https://relevant.ws/pmf-eventbrite