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Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice

This is going to be BIG.

The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. If I was to guess, the demographics of people pitching me are reflective of two things—what my own network looks like and what my portfolio looks like. First is network bias. Was she just an anomaly or is there something else going on here?

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Innovating AI research and advancing entrepreneurship skills in Colombia  

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The YLAI Network team spoke with Jonathan to gain some insight into his social ventures, thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence, and any advice for fellow network members looking to jump into entrepreneurship. Jonathan’s advice to fellow young leaders and network members is to trust the process and trust the journey.

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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The YLAI Network team spoke with Kavelle on her role as a woman in STEM, overcoming hardships, and her experiences during her YLAI Fellowship. She continued to network to get the support that she needed. Get inspired and learn how you can make a difference in your community with more stories and advice from YLAI fellows.

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20 Resources for Identifying New Business Opportunities

Startup Blogpost

20 Resources for Identifying New Business Opportunities Unearthing new business opportunities requires the right tools and insights, so we’ve gathered wisdom from a diverse group of professionals, including business development managers and founders. For me, it stands as the best resource for finding new business opportunities.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Déborah spoke with the YLAI Network about her journey transforming theater in Peru, the way in which her diagnosis provided her with creative understanding, and her advice to create more inclusive organizations. Her fibromyalgia diagnosis after university gave her even more drive to launch CAPAZ in 2018.

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Anyone is building a marketplace for advice, one 5-minute call at a time

TechCrunch

Anyone , an audio app that’s building a ‘marketplace for advice’ one five-minute phone call at a time, is launching new versions of its iOS and Android apps today* and beginning to large-scale onboarding after operating in a limited closed beta for the past six months. And we had fairly little exposure to opportunity.

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Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

We are delighted to provide this complimentary resource courtesy to community ecosystem builders to assist you in the planning and implementation of a new community angel fund or network. This committee provides advice and recommendations to the Commissions on rules, regulations and policy matters relating to small businesses.