Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 30, 2016

I knew that many LPs nationally were not yet convince about the power of the LA tech community and I figured if they could experience it for themselves they would be as convinced as I had become. In Los Angeles the venture community is very collaborative. So what we decided was to run our annual meeting as a conference.

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MAY 14, 2012

I'll bet you don't know where the Center of NY's Tech Community and Center of Creativity is. In fact, it is "well-known internationally as the original home of New York's technology community.". VCs and fulltime angels bring a lot more than just money to the communities they invest in. It says so right on their website.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We had no venture capital and weren’t part of a global agency network. We were resilient, creative, driven—and each time we were snubbed, it made us more determined to win the account. Samer is an entrepreneur in adventure mode, helping companies explore new technologies, communities and stories.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Extra time at home allowed many people to tap into their own creativity and inner entrepreneur—not just for those who were unemployed or pursuing a change, but also those dealing with virtual work. Approaching the future with an inclusive and equitable lens is vital as communities begin to rebuild local economic ecosystems.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

HAX, which is operated by Princeton-based venture capital firm SOSV , provides support for emerging companies, including a $250,000 initial investment in each participating company, 180 days of hands-on collaboration, and a global community for early-stage founders building hard tech startups.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Register Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, SoGal Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage investments in diverse founding teams, operating in both the United States and Asia. She created the SoGal community in LA, one of the largest global networks for women entrepreneurs and investors.

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JUNE 20, 2013

While any exit in NYC is great, what makes this particularly special to those of us on this side of the river is that it was the first tech startup in Brooklyn to sell that was a) native, b) bought for what it did, and perhaps, more importantly, c) had a model whose idea was native to the ideals we promote in this community, namely creativity.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Besides, there were a limited number of places where I could do my job in venture capital anyway—and while I might be a go to for a pitch from super early stage pre-seed and seed founders looking for quick answers and decisive term sheets in New York City, the reality is that I would be pretty far down the list in the Valley.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today’s e-commerce companies, faced with tightening advertising budgets and increased competition, are finding creative solutions to help personalize and gamify the customer experience. Align and engage with existing, highly engaged communities. And there are so many more to tap into, from the hyper-niche to the more mainstream.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. Changes in the Software World & in Venture Capital. The Foundations of the Seattle startup community.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

Galileo did it first in 1609, and we’re doing it again now.” Everyone walks into a situation with a different lived experience, and if you don’t acknowledge that, you lose half of your audience.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The app, which seeks to support those struggling with mental health issues, was built by Balvin and his two co-founders Mario Chamorro, a creative wellness activist and acting CEO; and Patrick Dowd, a creative strategist, and the company’s COO. The company says that, while a co-founder, Balvin will be chief dream officer, or CDO.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This was the start of owning and managing “a database” that eventually grew into a community of nearly 180M followers on Instagram alone. Embrace AI’s Potential for Creativity & Growth, for Everyone AI is on everyone’s mind! This community is an important one and we look forward to building the future together!

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, MN – The Forge North startup coalition announced the first close of the MSP Equity Fund – the first-known venture capital fund of funds in the country designed to invest across race, place, and gender.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. How to get a job in venture capital. HOW TO GET A SCOUT ROLE.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

The phenomenon, they argue, will accelerate creativity across a larger network. Does crowdsourcing represent the beginning of the end of creative organizations? Bootstrapping a community from zero users. Tags: Venture Capital & Technology nextNY. So which is it? What works and what doesn't. Launch of a social site.

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JANUARY 17, 2012

I am ecstatic to announce the creation of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures --my new seed investment fund. It is the first venture capital fund based in Brooklyn--the city’s most exciting and creative borough. Gilt Groupe maintains a significant presence there, as does scores of creative agencies and design firms.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment. All proceeds from the event went to the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation to support initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources, and other charitable causes close to Mahomes’ heart and philanthropic goals.

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MARCH 2, 2016

815 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY - A former turn of the century era bank building that will soon house creative folks. Don't you just hate it when you own an old building made like no one makes buildings anymore in an up and coming area--and you've got no cool startupy/creative/tech tenants in it yet? I know, I know--we've all been there.

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MARCH 10, 2014

The small startups and individual creatives were early to SXSW and created a great, authentic experience over many years--a "neighborhood" if you will--with a certain attractive vibe. SXSW has become a fun way for lots of brands to interact with startups and creatives--different but not the same. Venture Capital & Technology'

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For Black founders, who have rarely received more than 1% of total venture capital invested in startups, 2022 wasn’t kind, and 2023 doesn’t look promising given how things are going. There’s nothing like the speed, creativity, and serendipity that comes from working 14+ hour days with a small team that shares a common vision and goal.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Afterparty, whose platform already includes live streaming and 1:1 chats, IRL community events, and collectibles, will soon deliver AI voice, photo, and video messaging. Afterparty’s model benefits the entire creator ecosystem,” said Blockchange Ventures Managing Partner, Ken Seiff. “By

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

From tackling climate change to empowering underrepresented communities, their determination to create a better world is truly inspiring. We can foster an ecosystem that supports and uplifts young entrepreneurs by encouraging creativity, providing investment opportunities, and celebrating achievements.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 22, 2023

Register “Young musicians today treat music-making kind of like playing video games,” says PoChang Wu, co-founder of OurSong, an NFT-based platform for music collection and community building. OurSong and Kimbra’s successful collaboration has also built up the startup’s reputation within the US music community.

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JUNE 8, 2014

Not only does it give people a sense of familiarity and comfort in a constantly changing city, but it serves as an important reminder of Brooklyn''s history as an industrial community--a place where things got made. Politics Venture Capital & Technology' Makerbot has a factory in Industry City. It''s all yours.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm with $16.5 Labster has now raised $100 million in total known venture capital to date. In April, Labster signed a contract to bring its services to the entire California Community College network, which includes more than 2.1 million students.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

AUGUST 22, 2021

iMCI manages more than $90 million across five venture funds. The company makes investment decisions and provides investment services as a general partner and managing member to a growing number of privately managed venture capital funds from other states. Venture says we can build something where there is nothing.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Now, if monetizing your creative output is how you pay your rent, you’re part of the creator economy, a buzzy new industry. An often-cited landmark report from the venture capital firm SignalFire says that creators are the fastest-growing type of small business. “Before 9 a.m.,

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2022

“This announcement marks an incredible milestone in the Troops journey and we’d like to thank our community, our valued customers, our partners, our investors, and our team for all your support and partnership.” million in venture capital from Slack Fund, Susa Ventures, Aspect Ventures, Flight.VC

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Startups start here, which is why we’ve tailored Disrupt 2023 to showcase the game-changing ideas, technologies and industries that are shaping the future of the tech community. Sessions will include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, S2G, and the City of Atlanta. Sessions will include GitHub, Cloudflare, and Atlassian. Apply today!

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Paulo Rogério Nunes. Contributor. Tara Sabre Collier. Contributor.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 29, 2021

in 10 days time we’re hosting our first Startup Summit on April 8th at 12 PM EST where entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives from all over the world will come together to shake virtual hands and share inspiring ideas. Hello hello?—?in

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

However, here's a question that I think even casual observers of the NYC innovation community would all answer unanimously: If you were to place a school in a strategic location to help drive innovation in NYC over the next 50 years, where would you put it? Roosevelt Island or Downtown Brooklyn? Roosevelt Island or Downtown Brooklyn?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

At the recent Creative Technologist conference organized by venture capital fund Baukunst , Salguero shared that the company has seen $600 million worth of revenue without taking a penny of external investment and talked about some of the lessons he learned along the way. . From there, the company has continued to grow.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

As studios experience this tension, they have primarily turned to angel networks and family offices who are more open to investing in creative models. This unprecedented growth provides a wealth of new opportunity for the investment community. This inflexibility has left the door open for other groups of nimble investors.

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StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

.” That was Lori Coulter, CEO and co-founder of Summersalt, speaking at the State of the Midwest Startup Community 2020. Since 2012, there’s been little increase in venture capital going to women-founded businesses. In the third quarter of 2020, venture capital funding for female founders dropped to a three-year low.

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MAY 2, 2010

I’ve met so many amazing entrepreneurs and innovators there—and creatives, and various levels of celebs. It became more than just a home to me, but a home to the community in a way that no other place was. There’s a vibe in that lobby that reflects the energy going on in the NYC tech community right now.

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