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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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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. How to find a job as a VC scout. VC recruiters list and compensation data. How to negotiate a partner role at a VC or private equity firm. Syllabus for how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund.

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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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What Future for Accelerators?

Both Sides of the Table

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. 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. We had a specific goal in mind.

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Taking stock of the VC industry’s progress on diversity, equity and inclusion

TechCrunch

In 2016, we set out to develop a rigorous methodology for tracking progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in venture capital, and to measure and benchmark those data through our biennial VC Human Capital Survey. The good news is the industry is working to improve itself. Intentionality associated with improved diversity.

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“One Thing You Wish People Better Understood About Venture Capital” – Part I, featuring Andre Charoo, Bill Clerico, Ryan Hoover, Amy Saper, and Dan Teran.

Hunter Walk

AI Generated Image The beautiful truth about the game of VC is that it consistently rewards difference. Because, in turn, these GPs will back more founders who are different, which will lead to more outlier returns, which ultimately leads to more products and services that change the world. [ Andre Charoo , Maple VC ] [hunter: 100% agree.

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Women of Color Entrepreneur Grant Applications Open until April 28th

American Entrepreneurship

In mid-July 75 women of color-owned small businesses will learn of their grant awards and be given access to a “self-paced learning portal and peer-to-peer community networking.” The “3 rd Annual Fearless Fund VC Summit” will be held August 18-19, 2023. The Fund identified an important need of all women-owned businesses.