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Got an idea for an ecommerce business? Here’s how to turn it into something real. 💡 From validating your concept to building a brand that converts, our new five-part series — How to Start Your Own Ecommerce Business — breaks down what it actually takes, straight from founders who’ve done it. In episode 1, Kemal Didić and Svetlana Lovoukhin, founders of Mango Puzzles, share: 💭 How they verified their idea 💸 What financial setup really matters 👥 The early feedback that shaped their business And more. Watch the full episode below ⤵️

Great startup stories don’t just put forth a vision — they make the problem feel real by naming the villain. 📖 In this clip from Mercury Spheres, Siqi Chen (Runway) explains why the most effective narratives start by challenging a dominant worldview — and making the problem impossible to ignore. ⤵️

🎉 Congratulations to our member companies for being included in CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies of 2025 list! We’re proud to represent so many global companies shaping the future of finance. Adyen, Airwallex, Betterment, Block, Bluevine, Brex, FIS, Intuit, Inter, Klarna, Marqeta, Mercury, MoneyLion, MX, PayPal, Plaid, Remitly, Revolut, Stripe, and Wise. https://lnkd.in/gwdjYkqU #PoweredByFintech

Whether you’re raising your Seed or Series C, the best fundraises have one thing in common: A sharp story about the future. 🔮 Immad Akhund breaks down why storytelling still wins investor confidence — even when the numbers are strong.

You don’t want to miss this mic drop from Sara Mauskopf, CEO of Winnie, on what product-market fit really feels like. 🫳🎤 🎥 Mercury Spheres

CFOs are full of surprises. We asked Cribl’s Zachary Johnson and Mercury’s Daniel Kang to spill the beans 🫘 on their go-to financial tool or hack at our CFO Executive Roundtable.

Getting your first product made is a big milestone. But what happens next — shipping it, managing inventory, and making sure the numbers work — can shape how your business grows. In this episode of How to Start Your Own Ecommerce Business, Mango Puzzles founders Kemal Didić and Svetlana Lovoukhin share how to: 🧩 Choose a manufacturer 📦 Organize shipping and inventory 💰 Build in healthy profit margins 🎁 Create a product experience people talk about Watch the full episode below ⤵️

I’m excited to join Chris Meade and Mercury on Wednesday, July 23rd, at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for an Expert Session discussion on  Brand, Inventory, and Supplier Strategy. We'll explore: ✔️ Balancing inventory across channels for availability and cash flow ✔️ Strengthening supplier ties with joint planning and accountability ✔️Driving growth via smart warehouse, automation, and delivery strategies If you're scaling your retail presence, this session will give you the clarity and tools to optimize your supply chain—so you can stay stocked, stay fast, and grow without breaking the bank. Join me, Chris, and Mercury for a meaningful discussion! 📅 Register now: Link in the comments

Most startup pitches focus on what the product does. The better ones focus on who the product helps — and how. In this clip from Mercury Spheres, Shaan Puri shares a simple framework to make your story land faster: “We help [who] do [what].” It’s an easy shift that can make your pitch instantly clearer and more compelling. 💡

Founders often hold off for a warm intro. But Sonya Huang (Sequoia Capital) says a well-crafted cold email can go a long way. It’s how she’s sourced some of her best investments — and why she tells founders to do the same. Watch the full conversation with Immad Akhund for more fundraising real talk ⤵️