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Why the Former President of Nickelodeon Joined mitú as CEO.

Both Sides of the Table

He left traditional media at the top of his game to be the founding CEO of Next New Networks, one of the first digital video startups, backed by Spark Capital and bought by YouTube in 2011. It’s important to know that Latinos are now an economic powerhouse and if you want your company to grow you need to reach this audience.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Now the bad news: some venture capitallists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth. Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship. Requires Columbia affiliation.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

Now the bad news: some venture capitalists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth. no-equity stipend + corporate pilot opportunities with our founders.

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