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Paul Pluschkell @paulpluschkell

CEO & Cofounder of StartupOS. Former founder and CEO of SPIGIT, KANDY.IO, MXNET, and EPICDX.

Joined March 2010
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The only constant is change — and it’s accelerating. If you’re not adapting, you’re falling behind.
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Think like an innovator but execute like an engineer.
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The future isn’t built by those who follow best practices. It’s built by those willing to break them. The ROI of AI strategy isn’t in incremental improvements—it’s in unlocking entirely new ways to operate, compete, and create value.
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Shohei Ohtani just made baseball history! Witnessing the GOAT deliver the greatest performance of all time: 6-for-6, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, and the first ever to join the 50-50 club! Correction 51-51.
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So many brilliant ideas never see the light of day due to apathy. It is time to break the cycle and bring your ideas to life! What's holding you back?
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It's far more important to feel like we understand GenAI than to admit that we don't. Join Us. businesswire.com/news/home/2…

StartupOS Announces Generative AI Accelerator Program to Scale Early-Stage Startups and Boost...

StartupOS, a leader in StartupTech, today announced its first Accelerator Program focused on generative AI. The program is designed to accelerate early-stage...

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I just had my first WebEx Meeting in 5 years “Sooner or later, everything old is new again.” Stephen King
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8 Business Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read money.usnews.com/money/perso…

8 Business Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

Learn from seasoned experts who've already overcome many of the challenges you're likely to face.

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Check out my latest article: How does StartupOS differ from Pitchbook or Crunchbase? linkedin.com/pulse/how-does-… via @LinkedIn

How does StartupOS differ from Pitchbook or Crunchbase?

In a recent discussion, I was asked how StartupOS is revolutionizing the startup ecosystem and what sets us apart from established platforms like Pitchbook or Crunchbase. It's a great question that...

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Attention Founders: Don't miss this essential viewing! Join Steven Plappert, the Co-Founder and CEO of Forecastr, as he expertly guides you through the art of delivering a compelling pitch to secure funding.
StartupOS@Founders1st
7 Nov 2023
#StartupOS Pitch Lab #Webinar⚡️Nov 9 at 2pm ET In this interactive session, you'll learn: Anatomy of a #pitchdeck #Founder pitch deck spotlight Live Q&A GUEST PRESENTER: Steven Plappert, Co-Founder & #CEO @forecastr us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #Startup #PitchEvent
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Paul Pluschkell retweeted
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3 Nov 2023
Unveiling the Top 3 Winners of @AfroTech 2023 Pitch Event; congratulations to the winners & a big shoutout to all top 5! 1st ⚡️Reneé Seward, See Word Design 2nd⚡️Anitra D., INKZUP 3rd ⚡️Gwyneth Borden, Remynt startupos.com/unveiling-the-… #StartupoS #SVB #WomenFounders #AFROTECH23
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The Finals are starting soon! #svb #startupos
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2 Nov 2023
#AFROTECH23 top 5 finalists are ready to shine on stage this afternoon @AfroTech @SiliconVlyBank ⚡️Anitra Davenport, INKZUP ⚡️Gwyneth Borden, Remynt ⚡️Reneé Seward, See Word Design ⚡️Shannon Aylesworth, Ursamin ⚡️Evin Santana, ENVI #StartupoS #Startups #WomenFounders
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31 Oct 2023
$60K IN TOTAL PRIZE MONEY!!! Join Us in Miami Beach at #ArtBasel and Pitch to Investors on Wednesday December 6th, 2023. SIGN UP TODAY: app.startupos.com/ #StartupoS #Founders #Entrepreneurship #Startups #FounderLife
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Paul Pluschkell retweeted
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1 Nov 2023
We can’t wait to watch the top 5 #startup finalists shine on stage at the SVB & #StartupOS sponsored pitch event on Nov 2nd #AFROTECH23! #FounderLife #DiversityInTech #DEI #WomenFounders (winners in random order)
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Paul Pluschkell retweeted
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2 Nov 2023
Great morning here at @AfroTech! Don't miss our top 5 finalists pitching today #AFROTECH23 Let's go! ⚡️ @SiliconVlyBank #StartupoS #Founders #Entrepreneurship #Startups #FounderLife #DiversityInTech #DEI #WomemFounders
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2 Nov 2023
Denisha Kuhlor Founder & CEO @buildingstans on the main stage with Tosh Ernest @SiliconVlyBank! #AFROTECH23 #startup #founderlife #founderstory #mentor
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“The best tech companies, as they say, are bought not sold” — Somalika Tiwari link.medium.com/o50pJhh7tBb

Founder’s StarExit Strategy Guide

When and how should I make my exit move?

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Does Google search suddenly feel like Blockbuster movie rentals?
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Super excited about our partnership with @vouch - we are also a client!
Ally Schneider@ally_schneider
12 Apr 2023
Thrilled to finally be able to share our new partnership with StartupOS @Founders1st to support their founders who are growing and scaling their businesses 🚀🚀🚀 Just the beginning in terms of the art of the possible when it comes to embedded insurance
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Travis Hedge
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12 Apr 2023
This is HUGE! First of its kind API for insurance, and love the StartupOS team mission!
Vouch Insurance@vouch_group
12 Apr 2023
Getting insurance can be a challenge for first-time founders. We’re on a mission to change that. Through our partnership & API integration, StartupOS users will now have access to exclusive risk management education & be able to obtain Vouch quotes seamlessly w/in the platform🚀
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