Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 20, 2019

Rafael, a 2018 YLAI Fellow and an entrepreneur in Honduras, saw years later a need for his skills in the country’s cultural heritage sector. “My My sister, who had been working at the United Nations, noticed that ethnic groups in Honduras were particularly disadvantaged, many with limited access to economic opportunities,” Rafael says.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 15, 2018

Prior to co-founding CCV, Marlon was an investment director at Intel Capital where he completed his Kauffman Fellowship. At Cross Culture Ventures we take a thematic approach to investing that we have coined 'cultural investing' - the impact of the convergence of global popular culture and consumer behavior on technology and innovation.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Monique Villa is an investor at Mucker Capital , an early-stage VC fund investing in startups across the U.S. The wave of venture capital interest in geographies other than Silicon Valley has been building momentum over the past 5+ years. When we think about the opportunity beyond Silicon Valley, we are really speaking of America.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2020

Is COVID-19 the catapult that will vault us into a new era of Capitalism With Care ? During the Great Recession of 2008-10, Kent guided dozens of CEOs and their companies successfully through the crisis and positioned them to capitalize on the economic expansion that followed. Why I Practice Capitalism With Care.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The fact is, it''s just not cool to criticize the investing side of the venture capital market. I just respectfully don''t see the same opportunity as her investors do, and I reserve the right to be 100% wrong. Venture Capital & Technology' They seemed annoyed that I said anything in the first place. doesn''t much matter.

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MAY 7, 2012

I've spent the last few days touring the city and researching the startup culture here and I'm impressed on both fronts. That's what will attract the best entrepreneurs here--an opportunity to push limits and explore the future of innovation. It can't and won't be market scale or, in the near term, investment capital.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 17, 2020

economy, people of color are disproportionately hurt by lack of access to capital. Some studies have indicated that 16% of non-white business owners overall report a negative impact on their profits, specifically due to a lack of access to capital. Without access to capital, even the most innovative companies will fail to scale.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By Bridging the Equal Opportunity Gap Shaivi Modi, EO Surat, echoes the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs globally. By working together, we can move the needle.” This is the world I want to live in.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 3, 2021

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests, venture capital firms are making newfound commitments to invest in, or at least evaluate, potential investments that are led by diverse founders. Hire more diverse investors and change your culture. So, what exactly do those action steps look like? Sourcing deals.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

The Nordic countries make up just 4% of Europe’s total population, but they account for a significant amount of venture capital investment. One investors we spoke to said Norway is “becoming a major hub, with scale-ups and international capital incoming much faster these days.” Kjetil Holmefjord , partner, StartupLab.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Just when Beatriz Acevedo thought she was out, an opportunity to start Suma Wealth pulled her back in. The ‘secret sauce’ is in-culture not in language,” Acevedo told TechCrunch. Suma Wealth helps Latinos build credit through gaming, in-culture content by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Then there was Integromat, which did not raise any external capital but sold for around 2.5 Still, new opportunities are popping up in remote work, psychedelics and wellness. Roman Horacek , partner, Reflex Capital. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. We need to live together with the community to know what they need and what they think and what is their culture,” says Déborah.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

More than half of our TBFP Concept Fund investments and about 44 percent of investments from the Oklahoma Seed Capital Fund have been in IT, software, telecommunication, and internet firms, Brett Kolomyjec, Oklahoma entrepreneur and CEO of Happily, is upbeat about post-pandemic opportunities for businesses in these industries.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As an example, only 3 percent of venture capital funding went to all-female-founded startups in 2022. By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

We all have our inherent biases and what I am not arguing here is that the venture capital world is a fair playing field for anyone. I repeat: I AM NOT ARGUING THAT VENTURE CAPITAL IS FAIR TO ANYONE. We really don''t know, because we''re missing some critical information: HOW MANY WOMEN ARE SEEKING VENTURE CAPITAL?

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Haystack

DECEMBER 26, 2018

USV’s Albert Wenger has been writing his book, World After Capital , which lays out the argument that money is no longer the scarce asset driving the economy, but rather, it’s attention. Getting capital in the earliest stages continues to get easier. (on a global stage) and specifically the Bay Area (within the U.S.)

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 24, 2023

I had the pleasure of interviewing Triet Nguyen (pronounced like Trent but without the N), Senior Associate at Render Capital. Born in Vietnam and raised in Texas, he recently relocated to Louisville, Kentucky, upon joining Render Capital earlier this year. Breaking into venture capital has been a remarkable and challenging journey.

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TechCrunch

MAY 1, 2023

Ann Lai , a general partner at Bullpen Capital , has been fired from the firm, she says. Lai helped raise Bullpen Capital’s most recent fund, a $145 million investment vehicle , the first investment vehicle in which she was named an equal partner. Bullpen added: “Our accomplishments in this area predate and are independent of Ms.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

For those who wielded that role or the coveted CEO position, you were likely to be placed on a pedestal or be viewed as a visionary, aided by a venture capital market that experienced an overextended bull run in the background. So in a way, foreign capital can act as a stressor to African founders. There are other subtler impacts.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2021

But a deeper look tells a much different story, one that actually touches all of us in various and important ways, ranging from added employment opportunities to the way we live our lives to the quality of the lives we lead — and, in fact, even to how long we’ll likely live our lives. How significant is venture capital funding?

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Louis, Missouri stands as a major hub for the agricultural sector, shaped by its advantageous location, academic institutions, industrial presence, and capital availability.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For many cities, a history of red-lining , unequal development, and decisions to build highways through thriving minority communities contributed in significant ways to disparities in wealth and access to opportunities in our neighborhoods. the capital of Ohio, and one of the most economically segregated cities in the country.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The round was led by Monogram Capital Partners and includes a star-studded lineup of backers, including Camila Cabello, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Mindy Kaling, Logic and Gwyneth Paltrow. We saw the pandemic as both a significant challenge and opportunity, and that’s exactly what it was,” Goodwin said. “It

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Artists and creators now have more opportunities to work on their own terms without corporate capital, obligations or oversight. New technologies enable creatives to not only produce work and run their businesses, but also break down roadblocks that have historically stifled the ability to remain independent.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Sequoia, the top venture capital firm on the face of the earth, put in a growth round that valued the company at close to half a unicorn. I imagined a future Wing media arm with a TV channel, a venture capital fund… …and then it all came crashing down. Audrey Gelman was on the cover of Inc magazine, visibly pregnant. Did any company?

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For many cities, a history of red-lining , unequal development, and decisions to build highways through thriving minority communities contributed in significant ways to disparities in wealth and access to opportunities in our neighborhoods. the capital of Ohio, and one of the most economically segregated cities in the country.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2023

It makes sense: Opportunities are everywhere and entrepreneurial folks are, well, entrepreneurial. As a startup founder, you really need to understand how venture capital works One caveat: That doesn’t mean founders should pay themselves way above market rates. ” at the startup founders I advise. This is the No.

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Haystack

MAY 5, 2018

The public’s interest in learning more about and participating in venture capital seems to grow more and more each week. In this post, I wanted to briefly break-down the different ways folks can invest today (*assuming they have access to capital — more on that below in a footnote) and benefits & drawbacks of each one.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2022

The company installs cameras around the plant to identify potential safety hazards and training and coaching opportunities for plant supervisors who often have 50 employees under them. Is cell-cultured meat ready for prime time? It has five products in the categories of safety, yield, quality, efficiency and traceability.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups. Register now!

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The company closed on an $18 million Series B round of funding, led by Delta-v Capital, with participation from existing investors Accel, Telstra Ventures, Crosscut Ventures, Maverick Ventures and Second Avenue Partners. In this anti-diet culture, it is not about the ‘perfect body,’ but promoting self-care.

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2023

Its captivating tone, relevant content, and user-focused approach have enabled the company to partner with like-minded influencers , reach new audiences , capitalize on the order-ahead market, and generate a loyal following of brand enthusiasts. A commitment to culture: Ike, Ted, Dimitri, and Brett grew up in the restaurant industry.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2022

Checkout technology company Bolt continues to make quick work of attracting new capital. It may seem like a lot of money raised, but actually no, this is capital for us to be competitive,” he added. “We Growth joining existing investors Activant Capital and Moore Strategic Ventures.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The startup currently has $5 million in venture capital, with investors including Homebrew, Neo and Village Global. The follow-on capital comes right after Ethena has had some solid growth itself. Petraeus says that Ethena’s monthly cadence gives it flexibility to adopt “modern” scenarios like Slack culture and Zoom etiquette.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 31, 2023

I like to think of what we’ve been going through in the tech sector/startup land/venture capital over the last year as a cleanse. Company cultures got out of whack. Venture capital firms got out of whack. New technologies are emerging that provide a lot of opportunities to start and build new companies.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 5, 2024

California has long been ground zero for the new: new technologies, new frontiers, new arts and culture. From a cultural perspective, I grew up on a diet of Hollywood culture and movies and TV shows. And so, to me, America was this place of idealism and opportunity, and California was this deeply optimistic place.

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