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At least that's the tip we got from the Masterclass on Inside Sales...
                       

 Yes, this may come as a shock to you but, you seriously need to call your grandma to explain your product before talking to anyone else.

At least that's what Adi Azaria, founder of Sisense, said in his latest Masterclass on Inside Sales at Beta-i (read the whole article for more tips right
here). And, well, I can tell you, from my own personal experience, that's just a struggle. My grandma couldn't even understand what I do for a living.

But, moving on to other shocking updates...

Have you seen who we have confirmed as speaker for the
Lisbon Investment Summit? Saul Klein, former partner at Index and founder of Lovefilm and Kano, and Eze Vidra, former general partner at Google Ventures Europe, will be joining us in Lisbon this June.

And, we're not stopping here. Check out all our updates to find out what we're up to in these next couple of weeks.

 
                       

Main highlights


LIS16 - A SERIOUSLY UNEXPECTED STARTUP CONFERENCE


We're bringing to Lisbon Europe's top investors to get to know our startup scene, before the Web Summit frenzy. From Accel, who has just raised 500M to invest in European startups, to e.ventures and 500 Startups, it will be a great opportunity for all.

Check out our list of speakers
here and join us for a surprisingly informal and slightly unexpected startup conference. Get your early bird ticket before prices increase. 


MEET THE COOL EARLY STAGE STARTUPS OF BETA-START


Beta-start, our pre-accelerator, has just kicked off for its 12th edition. Meet the first time entrepreneurs and their business ideas right here. It's time to make their ideas happen.  


PROTECHTING DEMO DAY


Protechting, the accelerator by Fidelidade and Fosun, is coming to an end. The Demo Day is already tomorrow. This means, you're very close to finding out who are the 3 lucky winners who get to go on a roadshow to China with Fidelidade and Fosun.

Find out more about the Protechting startups right
here.


NEXT MASTERCLASSES BY BETA-I


This week we unusually had 2 Masterclasses... One with Rob Fitzpatrick on talking to customers, and another one with Adi Azaria on inside sales. Both were really helpful to all entrepreneurs in the room, but there's more coming soon...

23 May: 
David Alston on Marketing

20 Jun: Patrick Vlaskovits on Growth Hacking 


BETA-INNOVATION IS WORKING WITH NESTLÉ 


You know how we like to spread the startup mindset to big corporations... So, for this time, we're working with Nestlé to apply the methodology we preach around startups and innovation. 


APPLY TO AMORIM CORK VENTURES 


We're working with Amorim once again to bring together a program that will help cork related businesses. If you have what it takes apply here. Applications close on May 2nd.

Find out more about this program
here

Events


TODAY: WOMEN TECHMAKERS LISBON


We're excited to host the opening talk of Women Techmakers in Lisbon, a Google program for women in technology, with Filipa Neto, founder and CEO of Chic by Choice.

Join us at Beta-i today - just register
here.   


APRIL 16 TOURISM CHALLENGES 


Want to know more about the tourism industry and meet some cool startups and projects? Check out Tourism Challenges, happening this weekend at Nova University in Lisbon. 


APRIL 21 CARNEGIE MELLON IN LISBON


Our friends from Carnegie Mellon Portugal are looking for early stage startups for their accelerator program, InRes. They'll have a session at Beta-i for those interested in the program, that will take the best projects to Carnegie Mellon for 10 weeks.

Applications are open until May 16th.


APRIL 23-24 HACK FOR GOOD AT GULBENKIAN


Hacking to solve social issues. That's what Hack For Good is trying to do by putting together technology and social causes. Find out more about it here.  


APRIL 30 - MAY 1 GO YOUTH CONFERENCE 


Go Youth is coming back this year to inspire young entrepreneurs and students from all over the country. Check out this year's speakers and make sure you get your ticket. 

From our blog


HOW TO DO INSIDE SALES (AND WHY YOU NEED TO EXPLAIN YOUR PRODUCT TO YOUR GRANDMOTHER)


Adi Azaria, inside sales evangelist and founder of Sisense, gave us an interview on how to do inside sales right. Read all about it and start closing those leads!


WHAT HOUSE OF CARDS CAN TEACH YOU ABOUT PITCHING


Nothing illicit nor unethical, we promise... Just some cool tips from Frank Underwood and House of Cards to improve your startup pitch.  


YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE LYING TO YOU (AND HERE'S HOW TO AVOID IT)


Last week we had a really cool interview with Rob Fitzpatrick, author of best-selling book The Mom Test. Learn how you can talk to your customers to validate your business idea and to improve your product right here


3 TOP TIPS FOR GETTING THE RIGHT INVESTORS


Fundraising is not just about getting investors to like you and your business. It's also about how you feel about them. Surely, you don't want a 'VC Seagull', like Mark Suster calls them, to ruin your startup. So, take a look at these quick 3 tips and go fundraise.

P.S.: We're looking for a new Head of Marketing and Communication at Beta-i. If you know anyone who is up for the challenge, just let us know. 
 
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