Confusing incubators, accelerators, and studios are easy in the startup world.

Here's a quick rundown to clear things up:

Incubators:

• Work with existing early-stage companies.
• Focus on mentoring, education, and connections.
• Little to no ownership stake.
• Fill gaps in economic and financial knowledge.
• Often funded by public entities, offering services for a modest fee or no equity.

Accelerators:

• Prepare early-stage companies for angel or VC funding.
• Provide small investments and take minor equity stakes (<10%).
• Run short, intensive programs to stimulate growth through mentorship and workshops.
• Offer a competitive environment for startups to thrive.

Startup Studios: Here's where things get interesting! Startup studios act as co-founders, providing initial capital and taking a hands-on approach. They conduct market research, generate and test ideas, and then launch validated startups directly. Their focus? Building successful companies from the ground up.

At Linda Mar Associates, we're a dedicated product studio ‍. We combine the best aspects of startup studios with our fractional executive consultancy expertise. This means you get:

• Market-Driven Innovation: We leverage research and data to identify real market needs, ensuring your product solves a genuine problem.
• Low-Code Agility: We build secure, scalable products using low-code frameworks, minimizing development time and costs.
• Expert Guidance: Our team of seasoned executives provides strategic leadership throughout the product lifecycle.

Ready to bring your innovative product to market faster? We can be your one-stop shop!

P.S. Confused about which option is right for you? let's chat!