Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

This conversation focused on community building, networking and how to do it virtually. It’s become the leading technology, startup entrepreneurship, and venture ecosystem building platform. Cate Luzio started Luminary after working in corporate financing for 20 years. It happens through community building. Sign Me Up!

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 5, 2014

Today, I want to add two addendum to it, based on the work of two up and coming women in the NYC tech community. Yesterday, Amrit Richmond announced her new employment at RRE as Director of Community & Platform. Venture Capital & Technology' Christina Bechhold didn''t forget that--and so she co-founded her own angel group.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure. When you begin to peel back the onion some surprising data presents itself.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 24, 2021

This “overnight success” was first financed in 2004. All four companies were in Los Angeles (or adjacent … Santa Barbara) and our community has now matured and regularly produces billion dollar+ outcomes. also wins by making sure we don’t have too much concentration in technology innovation, which is surely a great thing for us all.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Technology aimed at older people, whether it be healthcare, fintech or entertainment, is not new, but a new community of startups, investors and global industry leaders are shining a light on what they say is an $8.3 trillion opportunity. AgeTech Collaborative from AARP is bringing together organizations, like T.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

David's firm most recently participated in the $77 million second round financing of SoFi, a one year old startup focusing on student loans. I suppose, more specifically, the bubble ended in the last two weeks of September--right after this financing. International and non-Valley startup communities are developing at a rapid pace.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2022

There’s financial technology (fintech) companies out there targeting all sorts of different segments of the population, as well as companies at various stages of growth. We’re on a mission to help startups grow — with technology and without dilution.”. We founded Arc to give founders an alternative to the status quo.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

It has become an essential way to pay—whether you’re purchasing a water bottle at the kiosk around the corner or financing your wedding plans. Tesla has offered to share its innovative battery technology and other software with the automotive industry. Eight out of every 10 Ant customers use at least three of its five services.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Amongst these groundbreaking ventures, two startupsHexemBio and Spectrohmsecured key investor interest and accolades for their revolutionary technologies. Spectrohm was recognized with The Crimson Founders Most Relevant Tech to the UAE and MENA Region Award for its AI-powered high-speed security inspection technology.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A few years ago, maybe in 2016, we held a discussion of blockchain and crypto technologies at the annual meeting of our limited partners. I recall someone in the audience suggesting that the NYSE and Nasdaq could rebuild their markets on top of these technologies.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2021

Many things have accelerated in the world of fintech over the past year, not the least of which is the trend of digital banks aimed at specific communities in the U.S. In the past few months alone, a number of neobanks targeting the Black and Latinx communities have emerged. He will serve as Cheese’s chief community ambassador.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 30, 2013

I’m sure you know, but Elon was the co-founder (and largest shareholder) of PayPal, the most important payment transfer technology of its era and still the most instrumental to date. 0001% who still doesn’t use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other social technology. He is that.0001% Dorrian is an entrepreneur.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. Try charging customers for your product when you have 12 competitors giving the product away free finances by $20 million of VC. I believe it’s truly morning in the technology sector.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

EO OneWorld will add value to EO by attracting more EO members from the Black, Hispanic/Latino(a)(x), Asian and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurial communities. I analyzed my financial circumstances and calculated how much time I would have to “make some hay” before my personal finances would come crashing down around me.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These companies are global magnets for technical talent eager to work on the most advanced and highest-impact technology products in the world. It’s fair to say that the Seattle startup community would not be where it is today without Techstars.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The murder of George Floyd last May ignited many things in the United States last year — one of which that was perhaps unexpected: a rise in the number of digital banks targeting the Black community. Some members of the Black community took their belief that big banks are not meeting their needs and turned them into startup concepts.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 20, 2020

Since writing that post, we have watched a bunch of our portfolio companies close financings, some on the same terms as provided before the pandemic and some on slightly adjusted terms. If you search for “vc open for business” on Twitter , you will see almost universal scorn for the idea that VCs are open for business right now.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week a company we enthusiastically backed, uBeam , led by a very special entrepreneur, 25-year-old Meredith Perry , announced a $10 million round of financing. What person hasn’t crouched at an airport to get 18% extra on one’s battery before boarding an airplane? And that is what we’ll do.”

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

To make it easier to toggle between the three, there needs to be significant policy, financing, and physical transformation. Many climate-focused industries and technologies are so new that policymakers are still learning what they are, making education and proactive outreach essential.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2023

Our goal is to help clients with everything from token launches and community building to social media management and PR communications. We love working in this industry because we believe in the technology behind it. You also need to find people who are passionate about the industry and believe in technology.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

In fact, we published our strategy some time ago and announced we were moving to a “ barbell strategy ” of funding at the Seed level, mostly avoiding the A/B rounds and then increasing our investments in the earliest phases of technology growth. Thank you to everybody in the community who has supported us all these years.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Before launching YHS, Ashna participated in a number of student leadership activities and was already an active member of her community. in-kind support”) instead of financing.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Who: Capital Connect What: Working Capital Loans; Asset Finance; Property Finance; Refinancing Solutions NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? Key services and resources At Capital Connect, we provide tailored finance solutions to help New Zealand businesses grow. Learn more.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Splice , the New York-based, AI-infused, beat-making software service for music producers created by the founder of GroupMe, has managed to sample another $55 million in financing from investors for its wildly popular service. Meanwhile, Splice continues to invest in new technology to make producers’ lives easier.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. What work is Verizon doing in the Detroit/Michigan community to help small businesses? Brianna Ellison.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The major trends driving automation in the construction industry are a shortage of labor, aging out of the workforce, tech-native workers ready to embrace technology, the promise of huge efficiency gains and finally, advances in robotics and AI which makes the technology more possible and economic in uncontrolled environments.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2022

But as we look to recover and rebuild our communities in a post-pandemic world, it’s important to remember that entrepreneurial spirit and small businesses are, and always will be, some of the biggest motivators behind long-term economic success. This option provides you with the utmost flexibility when it comes to financing.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

OZÉ , a Ghanaian fintech startup that provides digital recordkeeping tools with embedded finance products to medium and small businesses, has raised a $3 million pre-Series A round. Now, as they look to build online presences, demand for technology and financial products to digitize businesses is increasing. .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In an era of technological advancement and economic transformation, Northcentral Pennsylvania finds itself at the forefront of a remarkable development. It’s a shining example of what can be achieved when communities come together on a common goal – to drive innovation and economic growth. “Our

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 13, 2025

With AI advancing rapidly and transforming industries from healthcare to finance, this fund arrives at a crucial moment. Lee is also a recognized leader in the Asian Pacific entrepreneurial community. They need investors who understand the technology, the market, and the pressure of building something new in a fast-moving ecosystem.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. 4) Student-focused founder communities. Right here.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

The company develops blockchain platforms that can work with financial institutions’ existing infrastructure, and its core technology is also used in GreenSTACS for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments. Its core solution is a technology stack that is built around STACS blockchain. million USD in pre-Series A funding.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 16, 2023

One of the chosen startups is Dowsure, originating from Mainland China, which specializes in providing digital financing experiences to cross-border merchants operating on global e-commerce platforms. community platform that merges blockchain technology, NFTs, and virtual communities for immersive commerce experiences.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Biggs explored the potential for blockchain technology to help solve humanitarian challenges through her venture, Proof of Purpose, in 2017, and her TEDx speech on Blockchain Technology that year is considered by many in the blockchain space to be one of the best in the genre.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

When Zola Electric was launched in 2011 by Erica Mackey, Xavier Helgesen and Joshua Pierce, the company provided solar home solutions to off-grid rural communities in Tanzania. ” Zola has now become a technology company whose products can solve energy access problems in almost any market, the company said in a statement.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Pajani Singah’s company, Amazonia Impact Ventures , was named Top Innovation Winner of the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Tropical Forest Commodities Challenge for protecting the Amazon rainforest and improving the lives of its people through an innovative finance company that works directly with indigenous communities in the rainforests.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

Department of State is supporting five outstanding 2022 YLAI fellows to travel as youth delegates to the Summit of the Americas, where they will serve as a voice for the YLAI fellowship program, their communities, and youth across the region. Get to know them here, and keep up with them during their time at the summit! .

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