Across
- 2. The capacity of a business to handle increased demand without losing performance or quality.
- 3. Raising small amounts of money from many people, typically through online platforms.
- 6. Short for Minimum Viable Product; a basic version of a product built to test an idea quickly with real users.
- 8. The creation or improvement of products, services, or processes that add new value.
- 9. Proof that a business idea is gaining customers, users, or measurable market interest.
- 10. A relationship where a more experienced person guides someone less experienced in their professional path.
- 12. A short-term program that helps startups grow quickly through mentorship and funding.
- 13. A newly formed business designed to grow rapidly by offering an innovative product or service.
- 14. The estimated worth of a company, especially during investment negotiations.
- 18. Hiring external companies or individuals to perform tasks instead of doing them in-house.
- 20. A program that helps early-stage startups grow by offering resources, training, and workspace.
- 23. A business approach focused on efficiency, learning, and reducing unnecessary work.
- 25. The point when a product perfectly satisfies the needs of its target audience.
- 26. The speed at which a company spends its available cash before reaching profitability.
Down
- 1. Ownership interest in a company, typically represented by shares.
- 2. The first round of investment that helps a startup move from idea to product development.
- 4. An early version of a product used to test design, function, and user experience.
- 5. To build and grow a company using personal savings instead of outside funding.
- 7. A short visual presentation that summarizes a company’s idea, market, and growth plan for investors.
- 11. The act of building professional relationships that can create future business opportunities.
- 15. When a company changes its business direction or strategy after testing and learning from the market.
- 16. A shared office space where independent professionals and small teams work alongside each other in a collaborative environment.
- 17. The community of startups, investors, mentors, and institutions that drive innovation in a region.
- 19. A person who starts a business together with one or more partners and shares ownership.
- 20. The act of refining and improving a product repeatedly based on feedback and results.
- 21. A major innovation that changes an industry by offering something faster or more accessible.
- 22. The process of creating a distinct identity and emotional connection between a company and its audience.
- 24. A pricing model where basic features are free and advanced ones require payment.
