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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup

Both Sides of the Table

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. Of these 19 have received funding (10 have received significant amounts of VC funding) and 5 have been acquired (2 for more than $30 million).

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Why Female Founder Office Hours is So Important

Both Sides of the Table

The idea is simple enough: several female VC partners at top funds will hold 1-hour meetings with 40 promising female entrepreneurs looking to get advice on their business and pitch in a friendly, non-judgmental, safe environment. 8% of VC partnerships, for example). My partner Kara wrote a great post on the topic that you should read.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. 1) Your school.

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Is A Degree In Entrepreneurship Worth It?

Feedough

Entrepreneurship may be a calling for many of us who would love to jump into the world of entrepreneurship without any training and then learn and mature in entrepreneurship with years. With no mentorship or formal studies to support my endeavor, I struggled. Advantages And Disadvantages Of Entrepreneurship Degree.

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Korean VC Sopoong closes $8M fund for startups focused on environmental impact

TechCrunch

Sopoong , a social impact-focused VC, intends to support environmentally minded tech founders in South Korea and Southeast Asia, while building a bridge between Korean conglomerates and startups in the sector. On top of the accelerator, the firm also launched a six-month fellowship program to foster climate tech entrepreneurship.

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From VC to DeFi: 6 Realistic Ways to Fund Your Startup in 2022

StartupNation

Venture capital or VC. A business incubator or accelerator is an organization that provides resources, mentorship, and connections to startups. The popularity of business incubators has grown in recent years because more people are interested in supporting entrepreneurship. Angel investment. Decentralized crowdfunding.

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Why every VC should spend a month with an accelerator

TechCrunch

I’ve sat at both sides of the table as a founder and a VC, and I understand how difficult it is to get them on the same page. I’ve participated in a number of accelerators, including Disney and Techstars, and these programs gave me a noticeable advantage when I stepped into VC.