American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The NJIEF is unique to New Jersey because of its self-sustaining model, designed to create a continuous loop of investment and mentorship,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The NJIEF, launched in 2022, is a groundbreaking tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 6, 2021

ThoughtSpot CEO Sudheesh Nair shared some of his thoughts about building a sturdy leadership team and drafted a thorough checklist for entrepreneurs who are putting a crew together. The fact that the globe is awash in venture capital should not be news to readers of this newsletter. Are you even the best choice for CEO?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

I have to ask myself, “Do the company’s core leadership team and the individual people on it have the track record of success that can carry this company forward?”. Also by Diane Yoo: The Venture Capital Diversity Gap. That means the potential of the business’ core team as a whole and as individuals.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Year-in, year-out, the gender gap in venture capital investment continues to be a problem women founders face. Venture capital is far from a level playing field. As a result of this disparity in VC leadership teams, women-focused funds are emerging as a way to bridge the funding gender gap.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Kathryn is well-placed to shares insights about black founders and how they are faring in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Twenty-seven years into her career at Accenture, she’s with Accenture Ventures , the venture capital firm of the global business. That is unprecedented.”. Widening the circle.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Mentorship / Modeling Behavior An important part of leadership is being a role model for those who may come after you to look up and say, “If she can do it then why can’t I?” Female Founder Office Hours gives founders the mentorship and the role models to see that it is in not only possible but also to have a plan to make it a reality.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. And Jim & I went on to raise several more venture capital funds in our day jobs. She joined Mesa Global where she is doing both venture capital and investment banking.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

Not to mention a slew of smaller yet ambitious startups like Mentor Collective, which matches students to mentors based on their backgrounds, Medley , which offers leadership courses, and Curious Cardinals, which helps younger students navigate higher ed. So, do we really need another startup?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

Bobby Franklin is the president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association and previously served as an executive vice president for the CTIA – The Wireless Association. A new foreign investment bill will impact venture capital and the US startup ecosystem. More posts by this contributor.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2018

We strive to invest in companies that are consciously working to create a diverse leadership team?—?one Thank you to Kara Nortman for your leadership on the gender equality topic and your activism with your fellow VCs at Female Office Hours. one that’s inclusive across gender, ethnicity, age and national origins.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. While the State is not known as a hub for venture capital, we have frequently been recognized by national sources as a great place to start a new business. Get started!

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Students selected to participate in this immersive, year-long program will receive support, mentorship, resources, and funding to get their ventures launch-ready. One of the five student-led venture funds at the University of Michigan, the Wolverine Venture Fund is the first student venture capital fund in the nation.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

A healthy leadership is a healthy company. Some coaches specialize in leadership coaching, female founders or health specifically, while others cover various personal and professional skills. If you don’t, start with the assumption that something is going on in their life other than work and make coaching available to them at any time.

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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! Columbia Business School Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. DV Hacks , led by BCG Digital Ventures: “A 48-hour hackathon to improve how we live, work, collaborate, and learn.”. Congratulations!

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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 is a dedicated EO member and has taken part in numerous leadership positions. I simply started offering my services while saving and building. Carlo is married with two children.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 4, 2023

First Move has a backing of venture capital firm 500 Global and in collaboration with the Consumer Tech Angel Syndicate, a close-knit group of experienced founders and executives in the consumer space. “As founders ourselves, at First Move, we go beyond capital injection.

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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. So how do you get that edge? However, things today are different.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

VP of Engineering, AppNexus - New York, NY "It's over a billion ad impressions a day, we got a full tank of venture capital, half a pack of cigarettes, the future of ad networks is dark, and we're wearing sunglasses." Tags: First Round Capital Venture Capital & Technology nextNY. " "Hit it."

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 22, 2019

Mentorship is one of the keys to success in business. It can open doors for women in the workplace and put more women on the path to leadership roles. Mentorship is important at every stage of a woman’s career, whether she’s just starting out or is a CEO. Seek Mentorship From Men and Women. Increased confidence.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

To date, this venture capital firm has invested over $7 million in more than 130 businesses led by these underrepresented founders. For your business to be eligible for the grant, it should be made of up to 51% women in terms of ownership and also business leadership. 19) Harlem Capital Partners. Website: [link].

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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! Columbia Business School Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. DV Hacks , led by BCG Digital Ventures: “A 48-hour hackathon to improve how we live, work, collaborate, and learn.”. Congratulations!

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Ozor mentioned how undergoing several changes, self-doubt and fatigue took a toll on his mental health; eventually, he had to sort help through some mentorship programs. Most times, your investors and board are present when it’s working. When it’s not working, it can get lonely.

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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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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

Djani said the rate of women working in Muslim fintech is still comparatively low, though some have promoted women to leadership roles, including Hijra’s chief financial officer Febriny Rimenta. Very interestingly, the venture capital investors [who did back us] were like, this makes sense. Why are you focused on Islam?’”

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

It offers different programs based on different needs but mainly focuses on scaling mentorship with executive advice hailing from Airbnb, American Express, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Netflix, the Obama White House, Oatly, Slack, Twitter, Virgin Group and others. Over 200 people are in the community to date.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to former employees of human resources startup Free Agency, CEO Sherveen Mashayekhi’s leadership style is holding the startup back as he seems to care more about demanding loyalty and controlling his employees than building a company. The company agrees that Mashayekhi did address this with new team members.

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