This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 2, 2010

If you can’t back it up with guidance and mentorship, we’re burning up a lot of cash, 500k at a time. That’s what makes venture capital such a risky investment. Tags: Venture Capital & Technology. So, just writing a bunch of checks doesn’t necessarily create more and bettter entrepreneurship.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Are you trying to figure out how to build a place that creates venture backed IPOs or are you trying to build something where technical people can feel like they’re in a community? They can have some longer term impacts through educational institutions. First, you have to ask yourself what the desired outcome is.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Venture funding does remain elusive , but here are some tricks for startup founders to hack the system. hit nearly $1.8

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The global financial services firm narrowed its selection down to 25 companies for its I nclusive Ventures Lab. Each year since the Inclusive Ventures Lab’s launch in 2017, we have expanded our efforts to ensure that more entrepreneurs around the world can succeed – and this year is no different,” sums up Bueno.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

As part of the retail giant’s self-proclaimed mission to better address underrepresentation and technology inequities, the company announced today that it is investing up to $10 million in Brown Venture Group. Black and Latin communities were the recipients of just 2.6% of total funding in 2020 , according to Crunchbase data. .

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

The Baylor New Venture Competition is a business plan and elevator pitch competition for college students from around the globe. Participants from all over the world are eligible to compete for more than $100,000 in prize money and also receive mentorship and other resources. The competition has $50,000 in cash prizes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

Michael Tindall of Modern Distribution agreed: “EO has built a great community, offers both fun and educational events, and great people who cheer you on and want you to continue to succeed and enjoy life.” Other people struggle and can share their paths to success! It helps you realize you are not alone.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 20, 2016

A leading voice in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, EO will support GES 2016 by fostering personal and professional development through special mentorship and networking sessions, which are designed to educate, inspire and encourage innovation in youth, women and early-stage entrepreneurs. Tirathrai, EO’s CEO.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

March 3 is your opportunity to hear from and engage with the people who, through entrepreneurship, venture capital, labor organizing and advocacy, are both using and challenging tech to disrupt the status quo for the betterment of all. Founded by Nicole Faraji. Founded by Sarah Haggard.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Topic Universities,” and is CEO of Crimson Education , a university admissions consulting company. Young aspiring entrepreneurs apply for Y Combinator in the hopes of receiving seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to help create the next unicorn.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Don and his team find in many rural communities, “well-educated young people […] are seeking careers in a wider range of fields,” and if the community fails to create diverse job opportunities associated with career paths, “chances are good that most of the community’s children and grandchildren will leave the community and not return.”.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This is reflected in the industries of the grant fund applicants with nearly one in four (23%) women owning a business in counseling, education, tutoring, or business consulting. It revealed a rarely discussed confidence gap that over half of female business owners have, while a lack of mentorship was also a common theme.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

We partnered with various founder organizations — who in turn nominated promising early-stage startup founders — and collectively provide educational resources and mentorship to help these young founders develop and succeed over the course of the year.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Crimson Education, a platform to help students get into top universities, nabs $5M at a $245M valuation. Existing investors Blume Ventures and DSG Consumer Partners also participated in the round. One of the earliest iterations of Leverage Edu offered mentorship to students and rewarded counselors with points.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The initiative aims to provide Singapore-based startups access to diverse funding sources and mentorship programs, nurturing innovative concepts into prosperous companies. Venture Builders and Accredited Mentor Partners (VB-AMPs) play a crucial role in the success of the “Train” track by offering Venture Building courses.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

There is a reason that the definitive book on the topic has such a depressing title: Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Why Public Efforts to Boost Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Have Failed–and What to Do about It , by my former professor, Josh Lerner, Head of the Entrepreneurial Management Unit and the Jacob H. Brain gain.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2022

Mentorship is a crucial ingredient to a student’s success. For Mentor Collective , a Boston-based startup founded in 2014, answers to the challenges and opportunities within scaled mentorship have taken time to figure out. It also works with corporations such as Wells Fargo.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

It’s a known fact that the number of venture dollars flowing to Black and Latinx founders is dismally low. billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019. Venture firms rush to find ways to support Black founders and investors. As one evidence of that, last year Crunchbase found that as of Aug. of the total $87.3

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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 find a job as a VC scout.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. Just as the $2.4B

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing. Just two years later, in 2009, we worked out a deal to create the Techstars Seattle program, with our first program running in 2010.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

This plan encompasses a multifaceted approach to strengthening local businesses and promoting youth education, with a strong focus on strategic investments. Furthermore, designated “innovation groups” will offer essential guidance and mentorship to budding entrepreneurs, ensuring a nurturing environment for their projects.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a reason the definitive book on the topic has such a depressing title: “Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Why Public Efforts to Boost Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Have Failed — and What to Do about It,” by my former professor, Josh Lerner, head of the entrepreneurial management unit and the Jacob H. Canada and Europe.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

To increase public understanding of the role of entrepreneurship we need to educate our communities about its power and impact. We need educational and awareness campaigns that communicate the importance of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a means to building stronger, more resilient, and equitable economies.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2021

In an unprecedented work environment defined by distributed teams and virtual-only communication, two co-founders think their 2018 bet reigns truer than ever: mentors need mentorship, too. The realization, along with COVID-19 tailwinds, has helped Sounding Board attract new millions in venture capital.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. Should you be one of the grant’s beneficiaries, you will also receive lifetime access to the foundation and the SoGoal Ventures teams. Website: [link].

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In a collective collaboration with VC organizations like Kleiner Perkins, Salesforce Ventures and Initialized Capital and the founder organizations, TC Include provides educational resources and mentorship over the course of the year to help program participants develop and succeed.

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Feedough

JANUARY 6, 2021

10+ years back, when I started my first venture, I vividly remember – multi-tasking and working around the clock to meet the demands of running a business. With no mentorship or formal studies to support my endeavor, I struggled. With an entrepreneurship degree, you learn more about starting new ventures.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 18, 2024

Hosted by i2E and sponsored by the Center for Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST) and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, this event showcased five new startups in the Oklahoma venture ecosystem. “As a business, there’s a balance between what you know and things that are learned through ‘trial by fire.’

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! And of course, effectively all venture capitalists are going to require some equity for their investment. Columbia Business School Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. Notley Ventures. Skoll Foundation.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Based in Detroit, Autobooks offers a number of wellness benefits, plus great financial and educational benefits. million seed round , led by Hyde Park Venture Partners with participation from Whitecap Venture Partners, DVP, Grand Ventures and ID Ventures. Apply now to Autobooks. Our Next Energy. Grand Circus.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2023

million in a Series B round led by Jump Capital with participation from existing investors NEA, Owl Ventures, the AI Fund and Sozo Ventures. ” Before launching Workera, Katanforoosh and Workera’s chairman, Andrew Ng, taught AI classes at Stanford and DeepLearning.ai, Ng’s e-learning venture. (Ng

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Learn more The BOSS Network and Sage Invest in Progress Grant: $10,000 grants to 25 eligible entrepreneurs that in its inaugural year 2022 included one year of monthly mentorship through the BOSS University, an online program that helps Black women successfully start and grow a business. Four entry periods throughout the year.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2024

CharmHealth goes beyond providing just funding or mentorship to winners. It provides access to resources, educational materials, and workshops focused on EHR-related topics, helping entrepreneurs refine their product offerings and enhance their market readiness. Another crucial aspect of the Innovation Challenge is knowledge exchange.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

Founded by Koelliker last year, Leland is taking on the coaching space with a focus on helping people navigate their careers — whether that is landing admissions to their dream business school or finally pivoting into the venture capital industry. Leland’s total known capital, to date, is $5.1

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Investment dollars stretch far beyond business: In the United States, venture investment accounts for 0.2% The more funds contribute to GDP, the greater potential there is to fuel a new era of development, where more people have access to employment, wealth and education. of GDP, while revenue from VC-backed companies accounts for 21%.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2019

The plan was to secure other people’s money—whether venture capital, friends or family—to get the business (the ideas) started. Carlo Santoro was born and educated in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. I simply started offering my services while saving and building. When there are great ideas, it’s important to test them, quickly.

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