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Influence Meets Innovation: How Founders and Cultural Leaders Can Work Together

Andreessen Horowitz

For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment. Remember, a warm introduction or direct contact with the individual or their closest decision makers (such as managers and/or lawyers) can set the stage for a successful pitch. But for most deals, you will need to dig in and do your own research.

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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

This shows that Africa’s investment landscape is still very promising because it continues to grow, and there’s increasing interest in multiple startup ecosystems, including nascent ecosystems. That said, we follow innovations closely and are open to exploring new verticals. How do you prefer to receive pitches?

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Growing deal flow into Africa’s startup ecosystem

Impact Hub

The second edition of Deep Dive Africa brings together entrepreneurs, Investors, and ecosystem partners to ensure more connections are made towards access to finance for African ventures. The invitation is open to all stakeholders interested in learning more about potential investment opportunities in the African entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Dispatches from the Road: Q4 2023

Revolution

Hear her takes on fundable companies in the space and what sustainable protein innovators she thinks will come out ahead. Catch insights from Steve and a recap of the pitch competition. What we did: Revolution Ventures Partner, Clara Sieg , headed south to the Peach State to judge the 2023 Venture Atlanta pitch competition.

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Dispatches from the Road: Q2 2022

Revolution

Because there’s no replacement for meeting people where they are and experiencing innovation economies in real life. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country.

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Apply to pitch your startup at the TechCrunch Live Columbus event!

TechCrunch

On June 1 our crew is hosting three hours of panels, talks and pitches with founders, investors and startups from Columbus, Ohio. This extended event is designed to highlight the growing startup ecosystem emerging from America’s midwest. Register for the virtual event here , and apply for the pitch-off here.

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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

StartupNation

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Myth 1: Startup founders are young .