Startup Catalyst

AUGUST 15, 2018

We talked about how startups have changed over the last few years, what support has meant to them, Startup Catalyst missions and their impact, as well as ways to get involved in the startup community. He has been a supporter of the startup community since before the word startup was in general conversation. Tweet this quote ).

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

We have a great board chat and talk about our strategic direction but then you go out and execute. They said, “yeah, but we get that through our board interactions. Running a local community / mentorship program – I run a group called LaunchPad LA. I hate not getting to own results. That’s true.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

And I spoke with the CTO of another great company I used to be on the board of and enlisted his support in potentially being an advisor to one company. The best way is to ask somebody you respect to meet and make it clear you’d like a short meeting just to learn and get mentorship. You have to select carefully.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

Eight entrepreneurial teams presented their business startup ideas to a panel of judges, friends, family, and other community members for a chance to win $10,000 to launch their business. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Bootcamp.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

The startups will receive mentorship from Snap executives and will also get access to networking opportunities. “As part of the program, eight companies receive investment as well as mentorship, and ongoing programming to meet their business objectives from Snap.”

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

And a group of community leaders brought together a space and an environment for thought leaders and innovators and people who are just passionate about what Christchurch could become post-earthquake and imagine that future. Lots of community discussions. James Burnes: Well, we started as a result of an earthquake and a city in ruin.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

When we invest they are often the company counsel so we see them at board meetings. They’ll invite you out to events in which you’ll meet their other clients, you can get to know them socially and hopefully develop a real mentorship relationship where every conversation is not on the clock. Our lives are intertwined.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2018

Thank you to Hamet Watt for being such a positive leader in the African American community?—?I I have seen in your 5 years with us countless hours dedicated to mentorship and advice to younger founders of color and showing them a roadmap for success. We immediately realized this was a great idea.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

A partner can be a great sounding board as well. Not a mentor, not a paid consultant but a sounding board who’s directly invested into the growth of YOUR (and their) business. Your spouse might also be a great sounding board for you in some key business decisions. Mentorship. However, be careful.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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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. For emerging VC and private equity investors: accelerators, platforms, communities, and incubators.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

Eight entrepreneurial teams presented their business startup ideas to a panel of judges, friends, family, and other community members for a chance to win $10,000 to launch their business. On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Bootcamp.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2021

Community has never felt louder in startupland. Bringing people together over a shared interest is innate to human nature, and coming out of a lonely, draining pandemic, every startup is looking to cultivate community, conversation and camaraderie. Privacy first. It’s more than a polite request.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

” The morning consisted of a presentation by Mitsue Kurihara, a Board member from the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), who launched the DBJ Women Entrepreneurs Center in November 2011; and a moderated panel with three female entrepreneurs: Donna Fujimoto Cole, Fujiyo Ishiguro and Sachiko Kuno. The post Reflections from the Womenomics 2.0

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Through knowledge sharing and funding, the program cultivates a thriving ecosystem for changemakers to accelerate impact and deliver initiatives at the intersection of sport, equity and creativity for Black and Latinx communities. . start to address and remove systemic barriers Black & Latinx community change-makers on the rise face.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. Trevor Ewen , COO, QBench Networking Through Mentorship Startups need all the help they can get—and often, a mentor will introduce a new founder to various contacts to propel them forward.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

Imagine how much emotional energy and hours it takes for founders — or anyone, really — to face those intimate issues in isolation while putting on a brave face with investors or at board meetings. Founders are resistant to hiring a coach themselves because they’re worried about what their investors and board will think of them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Traditional paths to training — like universities, community colleges or software training “boot camps” — are not viable for those who cannot afford tuition or fees, or cannot forego full-time employment (and pay fees) to participate in a boot camp. EOBeyondBorders celebrates our rich, global community.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

Athletes, in their quest to enhance their off-the-field and off-the-court persona, look for investments that offer not just financial returns but opportunities for personal branding, thought leadership, and mentorship. Or, an entertainer may have built a community on Instagram but not be active on X.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

The startup community must defend merit-based immigration. Once talent has come on board, inclusive culture and retention become key metrics of DEI progress. The data show that progress within one demographic element can be more nuanced when considering people who represent multiple marginalized communities (e.g.,

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 3, 2023

Why we take that with a grain of salt at our consumer startup Photo credit: Derek Liston You hear it constantly in the startup community — “just ship it!” That’s right — it can’t fail repeatedly during on-boarding or crash the minute the user attempts to perform a key function. Just ship it? First, whatever “it” is — it has to work.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As Latin America bathes the startup spotlight, players there need to consider how its startup growth can translate to self-sustaining economic and social development across the board. Giving local populations more opportunities to start small online businesses would stimulate new income streams to support their families and communities.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer made the decision to take her community service commitment to a new level in November 2008 when she successfully ran for the Ward 6 City Council seat. Women business leaders have created mentorship networks to help support a culture of innovation and risk-taking. What are your thoughts on Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial community?

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

October 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the first investment in an emerging New Jersey company from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF). First Complete Cycle of Investment Under Novel State Program Benefits Newark Provider of HR Gaming Platform TRENTON, N.J.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 21, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company. Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company. Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As such, Neil provides both guidance and counsel as well as direct support to startups and entrepreneurs, knowing this combination is a more natural and dynamic approach to empowering the entrepreneurial community. Entrepreneurs gain access to knowledge, mentorship, and contacts, significantly increasing their chances of success.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

Pending approval by its Board, the NJEDA intends to invest up to $17.5 Our commitment to our home base of New Jersey, and specifically Newark, goes back nearly 150 years, so an opportunity to further our connection to this community is so rewarding,” said Prudential Chief Information Officer Stacey Goodman.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Anyone’s CEO also reckons this “intimate”, short-form audio format could help drive diversity of advice by encouraging people whose voices may be underrepresented in traditional mentorship fora to feel more comfortable offering their time and knowledge to others. (He So we’re definitely a part of that wave.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 11, 2021

For example: at, SCORE , our mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs. Your mission statement should be clear and simple enough to stand on its own, without additional explanation.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

These are the Financial Services Authority (OJK), which regulates and supervises the financial services sector, Bank Indonesia, which oversees banks, and the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (National Sharia Board-MUI), or the country’s leading Islamic scholars body. The MUI has published at least two fatwas on fintech.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth. Details here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 1, 2023

“Universal, quality, affordable childcare is very, very important for the competitive advantage of communities, cities, states and governments.” The role of mentorship. “I’m Nooyi draws a thought-provoking analogy between childcare facilities and gyms: “When men wanted gyms in offices, gyms were put into every office building.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2017

5 Best Practices of a Robust Mentorship Program: Jessica Moseley, CEO of TCS Interpreting, is an EO Washington, DC, member. Her agency benefits from a well-developed internship and mentorship program that allows students and new interpreters to hone their skills in providing world-class language access to the deaf community.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. Lower level of community familiarity. Board seat, typically retained until company exit. John Berger observed, “In many countries (like the US) you can’t force a board to make a redemption payment or dividend. Of the Inc. 5000 companies, only 6.5%

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. Lower level of community familiarity. Board seat, typically retained until company exit. John Berger observed, “In many countries (like the US) you can’t force a board to make a redemption payment or dividend. Flexible VC offers you this.

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