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Govology: Navigating the Valley of Death: A Survival Guide for Startups

Tue, Jun 24

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Live Webinar

Are you prepping to launch a new product and need help to span the gap between planning and profit?

Govology: Navigating the Valley of Death: A Survival Guide for Startups
Govology: Navigating the Valley of Death: A Survival Guide for Startups

Time & Location

Jun 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CDT

Live Webinar

About the event

Are you preparing to launch a new product and worried about the critical phase between development and market success? The “Valley of Death” is a well-known challenge for startups, representing the perilous period where many promising innovations fail to gain traction due to funding gaps, operational hurdles, and strategic missteps.


In this intensive 90-minute webinar, you will learn:

  • What the “Valley of Death” Is: Understand its significance, risks, and why so many startups struggle during this period.

  • Common Pitfalls: Discover the most frequent mistakes-such as premature scaling, inadequate market research, and inefficient resource allocation-and how to avoid them.

  • Financial Strategies: Explore funding options beyond initial seed capital, including grants, angel investors, venture capital, and partnerships. Learn how to manage your burn rate and present a compelling case to investors.

  • Operational Efficiency: Gain insights into streamlining operations, building a lean team, leveraging technology, and making data-driven decisions.

  • Go-to-Market Strategy: Learn how to identify your ideal customer, craft a compelling value proposition, select effective sales channels, and set pricing strategies.

  • Tracking Progress: Find out which key metrics to monitor, how to spot early warning signs, and how to adapt your strategy based on real-world feedback.


Why You Need This Information:

The “Valley of Death” is a leading cause of startup failure. By understanding its dynamics and applying proven strategies, you can dramatically improve your chances of survival and long-term success.


As a client of the Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator, you can attend Govology webinars at no cost with a discount code. Please email David Miller at David.B.Miller@ttu.edu to get your discount code BEFORE you click on the webinar link to register.


Click HERE to register.


General Govology Registration Instructions:

When you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Govology with your webinar link. If you don’t receive it, contact support@govology.com.

  1. Create an account on Govology.com if you are new to Govology.

  2. Add the webinar to cart.

  3. Enter your discount code in the Coupon field and click Apply.

  4. Click Proceed to Checkout to complete your registration.

  5. Fill out the registration form and click Place Order.

*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.


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This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

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