# Inside the Lab #8: Punching the Air

**Published by:** [eniola](https://paragraph.com/@eniola-2/)
**Published on:** 2023-04-20
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@eniola-2/inside-the-lab-8-punching-the-air

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Hello, fam 👋🏾 This week started quite rocky (not a fault of anyone in the lab). Shorya and I spent hours discussing ways in which we can work around the technical issues that were presented with (as a result of an external contractor). Wednesday (yesterday) was the turning point and this week has been a good one. So, what is worth celebrating? What happened this week? (Product, fundraising + more)Technical challenges sortedCaught up with some VCs in my networkMade founder <> VC introsPitch content for showcase 100% doneHad our fortnightly check-in with the squadGetting our comms community stack ready ahead of private launchConfirmed the first companies to be onboardedWhat’s next?String of announcements for first cohort of:Opening of talent signups + waitlistOnboarded companiesCommunity partnershipsFirst set of user testingUpdating deckShowcase deckInvestor deckMore product sessions with JGTesting investor appetite for our roundPR seessionsShout-out to…David - he has gassed (hyped) me up so much this week.How can you help?Intros to companies or talent who may be a good fit for our product.The product isn’t ready yet but we would love it if you could sign up for our waitlist or subscribe to this to receive product updates.How can I help you?Happy to brainstorm ideas or have a coffee with founders that are interested in web3 either from a personal or business standpoint.Can make intros to funds, founders, talent and senior stakeholders with a focus on web3 or diversity and inclusion.Written with ❤️ E ✌🏾

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