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Abdo Riani

Texas

Senior Contributor at Forbes

Founder & CEO of VisionX Partners. We build startups for visionary founders. Are you working on starting an exciting venture?

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  • 1 day ago | forbes.com | Abdo Riani

    The global anti-ageing market is rapidly expanding, driven by demographic shifts and new biotech breakthroughs. According to Grand View Research, the industry was valued at over $50 billion in 2024 and is projected to continue growing as aging populations seek to extend both lifespan and healthspan. Needless to say, big breakthroughs in the industry in the coming decades could skyrocket these numbers further.

  • 2 days ago | forbes.com | Abdo Riani

    The buzz around TikTok is loud, and for good reason. It’s the dominant player in short-form video, and short-form video is the dominant content type in general and in content marketing.

  • 3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Abdo Riani

    Amazon was able to operate at a loss for years thanks to the support of its investors justified by their belief that the company was building a monopoly in retail. Rather than being an exception, this is a relatively standard expectation in tech startups.

  • 3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Abdo Riani

    Understanding what investors look for and how to handle the process can save you a lot of time and disappointment. So, before going through the standard fundraising checklist, if you are about to pitch for the first time, these five insights can help you approach your first pitch with a better understanding of what to expect. 1. Rejection Is Normal, And Persistence Pays OffOne of the biggest surprises for first-time founders is how often investors say no.

  • 3 weeks ago | forbes.es | Abdo Riani |John Hyatt

    Uno de los mayores obstáculos para el crecimiento de una startup en sus primeras etapas es el hecho de que las tareas operativas y administrativas consumen una gran parte de tu tiempo como fundador de una startup, lo que te impide invertir en las actividades que elevarían tu proyecto (desarrollo de productos, ventas, etc.).

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Abdo Riani
Abdo Riani @abdoriani
31 Mar 25

Amazon operated at a loss for years thanks to the support of its investors justified by their belief that it was building a monopoly in online retail. Here are eight competitive moats you can think about building to make your startup more fundable: https://t.co/yiIU4MPcDZ

Abdo Riani
Abdo Riani @abdoriani
28 Mar 25

If you are about to pitch for the first time, these five insights can help you approach your first pitch with a better understanding of what's important: https://t.co/01pXUBT0d8

Abdo Riani
Abdo Riani @abdoriani
27 Mar 25

Automation takes care of the ordinary, so that you can focus on the extraordinary: https://t.co/01QLZx7fua