TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2023

To that end, LGBT+ VC plans to run networking events, conferences and education classes for the LGBTQ+ community to help them learn how to become accredited investors, one of many steps needed to change the mindset and add more intersectionality within venture theses. “It

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Resource’s “ESO Accelerator” will train startup ecosystem leaders on how to build a more financially sustainable organization, as well as help connect them to potential funders. Resource is supported by a national coalition of funders committed to supporting entrepreneurs of color.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

Holberton , the education startup that started out as a coding school in San Francisco and today works with partners to run schools in the U.S., A number of students also accused the school of not giving them the education it had promised. ” Clearly, that’s how Holberton’s funders feel about this, too.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Over the last few years, we have been supported by our dedicated volunteer and professional staff to continue to offer better member experience, expanded our professionalized education programs and continued to be the voice for protections and incentives for angel investors in the public policy arena.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

We appreciate collaboration and work diligently to identify appropriate networks & partners within ecosystems to convene and apply solutions collectively. ”(Startup Champions Network). Today, I have asked some key funders to consider requiring ecosystem asks vs asks from individual organizations.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 7, 2021

We will grow the angel investor community by expanding our strategic work in four key areas: Community Networking. Education & Smart Practices. Community Networking Why it matters: Powerful and diverse networks of angels facilitate efficient, profitable, and equitable investments. Data Analytics & Insights.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

million seed round from TA Ventures, DNX, Florida Funders and other unnamed angels to keep building on that idea. “We have very robust processes on the continuous education inside of our organization on diversity training. Cujo is a firewall for the connected smart home network. That’s what Cast.ai

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking. An ecosystem of support, funding, education and opportunity is essential for businesses to scale but it is hard to articulate and quantify this to make the case compelling. Melanie Lenci.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

I wish the small business ecosystem had something equivalent to the angel investor networks that support technology startups. We strive to educate our community that success takes commitment, strategy, discipline, and patience to sustain the journey and see long-term growth. Buddy Palmer. Carina Boston Pinales. Mara Hardy.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

That means having VC firms that spotlight international entrepreneurship and foster global expert networks. They can also be vocal within their network about their decision to raise up certain entrepreneurs because they’ve seen it works.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

While many of us have focused on pivoting our in-person convenings to a virtual format, other ecosystem builders are focusing on creating and sharing educational content through various channels. Denisse says that for entrepreneurs, they are “creating and curating valuable educational content to help them weather this pandemic.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

Eva Doss, President and CEO at The Launch Place, elaborated, “We had multiple organizations in the region that were providing specific services to entrepreneurs and small businesses: business counseling, seminars, workshops, investment capital, pitch competitions, networking events, etc. Defining long-term success in ecosystem building.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

They seek a VC model where dogma is less of a drag on the enterprise, and investment discovery can come from a wide network of smaller investors—mini LPs, in a way. Berhens Wu is the CEO and co-founder of Shippo , which offers an API to connect eCommerce businesses and marketplaces to a network of different shipping providers.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It’s not hard to see where this all leads: from a principled beginning, laser-focused on helping the world’s best founding teams achieve the best possible business and financial results, soon the Techstars system began to play host to mandatory, sponsor-led “education” sessions for participating teams.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The signal strips out factors like investor bias, the founder’s networks and even buzzy valuations. “I AngelList has already made several investments with this strategy, putting money into startups such as Piñata , a reward and credit building platform for renters, and Emile , an on-demand educational service for high schoolers.

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Angel Capital Association

APRIL 15, 2021

The conference, which kicks off May 3 with the Innovation Funders Showcase , will provide attendees a dynamic virtual experience under the themes of economic recovery, angel education, and expanding horizons. Networking is consistently top rated at live conferences, no matter how excellent the content.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan Bragdon , CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50-$300k in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2X revenues in 12-24 months. Capacity Capital , based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the Southeast.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I suggest start by looking at the many programs offered by the Fortune 500’s startup networks. Recurse Center. “The Recurse Center is a self-directed, community-driven educational retreat for people who want to get better at programming.”. If you think I’ve missed any, please contact me. Skoll Foundation. Pioneer.app. “Get

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan Bragdon , CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50-$300k in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2X revenues in 12-24 months. Capacity Capital , based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the Southeast.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I suggest start by looking at the many programs offered by the Fortune 500’s startup networks. ” Recurse Center. “The Recurse Center is a self-directed, community-driven educational retreat for people who want to get better at programming.”. If you think I’ve missed any, please contact me. Skoll Foundation. Pioneer.app. “Get

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Launched in 2003, LinkedIn quickly became the first global professional social media network by offering an easy way to make and track professional connections. It’s positive, then, that the unbundling process is improving access to high-quality professional education and development. What do these approaches have in common?

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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. Our greatest strength is our exclusive network of entrepreneurs, hands-on investors and functional experts.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

The power of one’s network cannot be overemphasized in the business world. I cannot stress how critical a strongly connected network is when raising money. Today, we leverage our investor network and ask for introductions if we’re raising or want to connect with a fund for future rounds.

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Jason Malki

JULY 26, 2023

She holds widely attended community events and educational programming that connect women-run VCs and startups in Los Angeles — all from her home-headquarters in Venice Beach. I also host community events and educational programming for women in tech — all from my home-headquarters in Venice Beach.

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David Teten VC

MAY 19, 2021

Note that I specifically am excluding from this analysis the firms that help investors access investment funds, e.g., CAIS , Context365 , iCapital Network , OurCrowd , Palico , PrimeAlpha , Trusted Insight. Elite networks. Suggestion: make very public your red lines as to who can participate in the network, at what level.

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