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When Elina Furman became a new mom, she found herself searching for a natural way to soothe her colicky baby. Nothing worked. So, like many great founders, she decided to create the solution herself. With no funding, no team, and just a sketch on paper, Elina poured her energy into building what would become a globally trusted wellness product. Today, Kahlmi is used by parents, pediatric therapists, and medical professionals around the world to help babies sleep better, cry less, and feel more connected through the power of touch. “I had no funding. I had no team. I just had an idea and a piece of paper with a drawing.” – Elina Furman, Founder of Kahlmi From the very beginning, Elina started her sourcing journey on Alibaba.com, working with the same reliable supplier to bring her vision to life. It’s proof that with the right idea, the right partner, and a whole lot of heart, anything is possible. #WeCanMakeIt #CoCreate2025 #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

Meet the founder of Kahlmi , the world’s first baby massage tool designed from a simple sketch and brought to market through strategic product sourcing and manufacturing. Learn how this innovative baby care product came to life. #WeCanMakeIt #CoCreate2025 #BabyProducts #ProductDevelopment #SmartSourcing #SmallBusiness

ICYMI: Kat Weaver joined us on the podcast, we announced Kickstarter as our official crowdfunding partner for the CoCreate Pitch, and it’s the final day to score July Factory Open Day deals. Catch up on everything in the latest issue of B2B Pulse! #CoCreate2025 #B2BPulse #Kickstarter #FactoryOpenDay #WeCanMakeIt #AlibabaNews

Exciting news for UK and European SMEs: Alibaba.com has opened entries for the world’s largest product-based pitch competition. With a total prize pool of nearly £750,000, including £150,000 (50% cash, 50% sourcing credits) for the London Grand Champion, CoCreate Europe will land in London on 14 November, bringing together innovators—from industrial manufacturers to hospitality service providers—to pitch their most groundbreaking product ideas. All entrants gain complimentary access to Alibaba.com’s AI‑powered sourcing tools (pre‑filled forms, instant in‑app WhatsApp communications, virtual factory visits, and more) and tap into a network of 200,000+ suppliers and 50 million buyers globally. Whether you’re a reseller, wholesaler, or brand owner, now’s the time to share your story: post a 30‑second video with #CoCreatePitch and tag "@Alibaba.com_official" (TikTok/Instagram) or apply online. In a discussion with our Publisher, Miya Knights, Managing Director, Michelle Lau, discussed how the internet giant is harnessing the power of AI in digital B2B sourcing to drive growth and innovation. 🚀 Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/exRpVqbf #B2Becommerce #SME #DigitalSourcing #AI #CoCreate #Alibaba

What separates funded founders from those who never make it past the first meeting? Kat Weaver, founder of Power to Pitch, has helped entrepreneurs raise over $50M using psychology-based pitching—not flashy decks. Learn how to overcome imposter syndrome, avoid buzzwords, and navigate gender bias to pitch with confidence and get the yes. #Startups #Fundraising #WomenInBusiness #CoCreate2025

Can you copy your pitch and paste it into any other industry and it still makes sense? If yes, you're in trouble. Pitch coach Kat Weaver exposes the buzzword trap that makes every founder sound identical and shares her two-rule system for language that actually differentiates you. #pitching #startups #investorpitch #buzzwords #differentiation #fundraising

We’re proud to announce that Kickstarter has been named the official Crowdfunding Partner of CoCreate Pitch 2025, Alibaba.com's $1 million global pitch competition designed to empower entrepreneurs to take their product ideas from prototype to global distribution. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting creators with the tools, funding, and guidance they need to launch and grow their businesses. 💡 Two grand prize winners will each receive $200,000 💡 20 additional winners will receive up to $40,000 💡 All participants will gain access to #Alibaba’s sourcing tools, supplier network, and global B2B platform 💡 Finalists who launch projects on Kickstarter will receive mentorship from the Kickstarter team and support for their crowdfunding campaign Our CEO, Everette Taylor, will also serve on the judging panels in Las Vegas and London. We can't wait to see your pitches. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4lBvx8Z

Excited to share that Kickstarter has been named the official Crowdfunding Partner of Alibaba.com’s CoCreate Pitch 2025, a $1 million global pitch competition designed for entrepreneurs ready to take their ideas to the next level. This partnership is a significant milestone in our mission to make entrepreneurship more accessible. By combining Kickstarter’s proven track record of helping creators gain early support with Alibaba’s global reach, we’re opening up new pathways for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. I’m proud to be leading a panel discussion at both CoCreate Las Vegas and CoCreate London, where we’ll explore what it takes to bring bold ideas to life. Finalists who launch on Kickstarter will also receive mentorship and hands-on support from our team. Check out the link to learn more in the comments.

📣 Big news: Kickstarter is now the official Crowdfunding Partner of the Alibaba Group $1M CoCreate Pitch. This partnership connects the world’s leading crowdfunding platform with a massive B2B network—giving entrepreneurs a powerful new path from prototype to global scale. Apply to CoCreate Pitch for a chance to win up to $200K, get featured on Kickstarter, and launch your idea with real backing. ✅ 30,000+ emerging founders ✅ 3,000 global B2B brands ✅ $1M in prizes ✅ 10M+ livestream views ✅ 500M+ global impressions 👉 Exciting partnership opportunities are still open for Alibaba.com CoCreate 2025! Want to be part of something big? Message or email me for details—we’d love to connect. #CoCreatePitch #Kickstarter #Alibaba #Sponsorship

New Episode Just Dropped! 🎧 🏃➡️ 🏃♀️➡️ This week on B2B Breakthrough, we’re talking all things pitching with Kat Weaver, founder and pitch coach who really gets how one pitch can change your entire future. ✨ In this episode: – Classic pitch mistakes (and how 𝘯𝘰𝘵 to be that person) – Why confidence is built, not born, and how to prep for high-stakes moments – How to pitch with purpose and attract the right investors. (link in comments) #B2BBreakthrough, #Pitchtowin #Investorready