Startup Grind

AUGUST 15, 2018

Prior to co-founding CCV, Marlon was an investment director at Intel Capital where he completed his Kauffman Fellowship. At Cross Culture Ventures we take a thematic approach to investing that we have coined 'cultural investing' - the impact of the convergence of global popular culture and consumer behavior on technology and innovation.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 4, 2010

When the votes were in, here’s how things stood: Top NYC tech recruiting firm Winter Wyman sponsored the award for Best Company Culture—citing the importance of understanding your own culture and maintaining a healthy environment as keys to hiring. We had support from our other sponsors as well—RRE, Spark, and First Round Capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2016

In London when founders failed they were ostracized in the press and culturally I believe it became harder to raise capital. Many are no doubt trying to change this culture. Could leaders of society try to change the culture in ways that encourage acceptance of failure?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

That massive gap hasn’t stopped a syndicate of investors from plowing $25 million in seed funding into New Culture , a company that sells “cow cheese, without the cow.” Meanwhile, New Culture says through a precision fermentation process, it is producing large amounts of casein protein.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 31, 2022

A public charity allows us to raise capital from others in addition to our family’s philanthropic gifts. We use this public charity to put together syndicates of donors and raise more capital for our projects than would be possible on our own. It reminds me very much of the way early-stage venture capital works.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

He grew up in Connecticut attended Yale undergrad and worked for IBM after graduation doing M&A, strategy and venture capital. Although both parents are educators, his father a professor and his mother the Commissioner of Education in Connecticut, they did not teach him business. Why did you pursue an MBA at Stanford?

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

The "meetup" culture of NYC, where there are three great educational events to go to every night is how the community bootstrapped itself. That's why prominent VC bloggers who came here and started here seemed to leapfrog existing capital that was here in terms of presence in the ecosystem. Information spillover.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 10, 2025

IonQ will be celebrating World Quantum Day with a number of activities around the globe that includes bringing together scientists, educators, and technologists to raise awareness about quantum sciences. IonQ is embracing the occasion with events in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. and Seattle.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Louis, Missouri stands as a major hub for the agricultural sector, shaped by its advantageous location, academic institutions, industrial presence, and capital availability. Steve Lekas, CEO of Branch , and former Allstate/Esurance veteran, chose Columbus as the home base for his company to capitalize on this robust insurance ecosystem.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

They are people who are denied involvement or face limited involvement in social, economic, educational, political and/or cultural life. That means educating yourself on the privileges you enjoy to better understand the perspectives of members of marginalized communities. Educate your own community.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Venture Capital is a tricky industry. When the early teams: angels, lowercase capital & first round capital funded Uber they had no idea it would be one of the most revolutionary ideas of our time. Online education. Far from it. Almost nobody believed and now look at it.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Purpose Driven Tours aims to protect natural resources and educate tourists while traveling as well.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

I then moved to Beijing to learn more about my Chinese culture and the language while also learning how to handle business with China. Masshii’s objective is to create opportunities for at-risk women in El Salvador who have little or no opportunity for proper education, training, or jobs. to gain practical experience on my degree.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

Biases can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including education and career trajectory. Education is key. By learning about these often unseen biases and educating yourself about these behaviors, you are taking the first step in mitigating the effects of these biases. These are particularly evident in hiring practices.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As an example, only 3 percent of venture capital funding went to all-female-founded startups in 2022. By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

People who grew up in marginalized groups are probably familiar with the difference, since they likely had to work much harder to receive the same level of education as many of their peers or to find networking opportunities that came more easily to others. Let’s consider educational costs. That would be an example of equality.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Educating against waste management. Hernann had previously worked as a lawyer and educator at a local university, and always had an interest in finding ways to help the environment and address waste management. It also has STEAM education programs, with the added themes of environmental and social conscience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Like most entrepreneurs, I started as an underdog, and it remained a key part of company culture as we grew. We had no venture capital and weren’t part of a global agency network. I traveled, collected experiences and explored new cultures, places and people. Be an Underdog. Nomads are not bogged down by traditional limitations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

He is the co-founder and CEO of Surf the Greats , Canada’s largest brand and community for surf education, adventure and lifestyle on the Great Lakes and beyond. My version of the Canadian dream involved capitalizing on the inclusivity of Canadian life,” said Lennert. He contemplated hanging up his wetsuit once again.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 31, 2010

RSVP: [link] 5PM NY Tech Meetup Student Mingle The NYTM Student Group's mission is to encourage the involvement of students and student leaders in the New York City tech community and thereby better educate and prepare tomorrow's entrepreneurs. What are the most significant education technology trends of 2010 and beyond? RSVP: [link].

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2020

With a high volume of job applicants in fierce competition over your available position, you can capitalize on cheap labor—while also saving a ton of overhead cost you would have spent on a commercial lease, office supplies and utilities. The education level required for the job will depend on the role you’re hiring for. Experienced.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The wonderful thing about rural America is that we have cultural assets and mindsets that allow us to thrive when it comes to entrepreneurship and innovation. 74% of employers in rural areas stated they had difficulty finding candidates with the right education, skills or training. New and enduring challenges in accessing capital.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 23, 2023

who is a junior investor in the Venture Capital industry. He hopes to find a fulltime position in venture capital after graduation. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at Mech Ventures where they invest in the future of pop culture. Azriel Nicdao otherwise known as (A.Z.) What is it that excites you about investing?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I am a very big believer in education and especially higher education. He writes with a great perspective and is well worth reading. I had to laugh a bit reading it.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s an issue every entrepreneur and new business must face: raising capital for your business. While capital can come in many forms — debt or equity, private or institutional — this article focuses on raising equity capital. Whether you find the challenge of raising capital exhilarating or anxiety-inducing (maybe both!),

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 8, 2011

When you're educated by Jesuits, you know the word "discernment". I've written about this before , but if you can build a relationship with someone through sports, books, and various cultural interests without the pressure of each person trying to get something explicitly professional out of it. 1) Be Discerning. 4) Share your hobbies.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2012

World-class education including Caltech, USC and UCLA. And of course a place of idyllic weather, culture and a lifestyle. Think about venture capital. But if you were going to start a venture capital fund today, you’d want to stand out. Home of JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), which helps put rockets into space.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

My role has always been to educate people on these issues, to demonstrate with clear examples that if we do things right, we can reintegrate women into a beautiful life. The first thing we do is educate people and create a public voice to report cases. Vulnerable populations often do not feel represented or covered by the state.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 4, 2019

However, it has been my experience, over fifty-seven years living in the US, that we try to live to these values and that the notions of freedom and equality are deeply rooted in the culture of America. It is also my experience in the venture capital business. And I see it being addressed in my work on the education sector and beyond.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

Michael Tindall of Modern Distribution agreed: “EO has built a great community, offers both fun and educational events, and great people who cheer you on and want you to continue to succeed and enjoy life.” I also struggled with creating a cohesive culture between different tiers of the organization.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

Forbes emphasizes the need for companies to “evolve [their] insight and cross-cultural intelligence to meet the unique needs of those who represent the changing workplace and marketplace.” Dr. Amanda Hinojosa of Howard University advised the YLAI Network on the need to educate ourselves about unconscious bias in the hiring process. “If

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While finance and media are typically concentrated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, a city of three million in the state of Bahia, is considered one of Brazil’s cultural capitals. With an 84% Afro-Brazilian population, there are deep, rich and visible roots of Africa in the city’s history, music, cuisine and culture.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

Why Florida is the Top State for Entrepreneurs Florida stands out as the top state for starting a business in 2025 because of the combination of favorable tax policies, a growing economy, and a vibrant entrepreneurial culture. Utahs young, educated workforce and entrepreneurial spirit furthers its attractiveness for startups.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

Co-founders Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker never wanted to charge consumers for access to Duolingo content, a purpose imbued throughout the company’s culture. The startup, filled with education enthusiasts and mission-driven employees, became “very college pizza vibes,” Gina Gotthilf, former VP of Marketing at Duolingo, described.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

New Zealand, a country of just under 5 million people, has historically flown under the radar of venture capitalism. culture and an economy based on raw materials, Aotearoa hasn’t stood out to investors in the Asia-Pacific region, especially not when they could set their sights on larger markets in China and Southeast Asia. “For

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2018

In early 2018, EO DC joined forces with the Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and DC Metro Business Leadership Network (DC Metro BLN) to host an event to educate entrepreneurs and small businesses on the value of hiring people with disabilities.

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