Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2015

One of the points I tried to make is that as venture capital investors as an industry we seem to have a healthy disdain for public market investors. And I actually think we could learn a lot from public investors even if we don’t always feel culturally aligned. ” It goes like this: What is your net burn rate?

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In February of 2017, Susan Fowler’s description of the pervasive cultural issues at Uber, after the company’s abject failure to address her sexual harassment complaints properly, finally broke through in a way that garnered the tech community’s appropriate attention. Not in the “founder friendly” culture of tech anyway.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. We need to live together with the community to know what they need and what they think and what is their culture,” says Déborah.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

Venture capital investors focused on food tech are calling 2023 the year when alternative seafood startups will make notable strides. For example, one of the biggest venture capital investments into alternative seafood in 2022 went into Wildtype , which raised $100 million in a Series B round for its cultured salmon product.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Private equity firm Rotunda Capital Partners focuses on transforming family-founder-owned companies into data-driven platforms that lead to accelerated growth. Rotunda truly understands our capital needs, our culture, and our commitment to supporting our team, brands and customers,” commented the two co-founders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By Bridging the Equal Opportunity Gap Shaivi Modi, EO Surat, echoes the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs globally. By working together, we can move the needle.” This is the world I want to live in.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 24, 2015

I recently interviewed Matt Mazzeo of Lowercase Capital. In many ways I wanted to focus on Matt because to those of us in the LA Venture community Matt really has become the public face of Lowercase Capital over the past several years. million fund in: Uber, Instagram, Docker and Twitter, amongst others.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 3, 2021

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests, venture capital firms are making newfound commitments to invest in, or at least evaluate, potential investments that are led by diverse founders. Hire more diverse investors and change your culture. So, what exactly do those action steps look like? Sourcing deals.

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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. I’m an equal opportunity funder but having a personal mission a few deals can be healthy, too. Far from it.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Louis, Missouri stands as a major hub for the agricultural sector, shaped by its advantageous location, academic institutions, industrial presence, and capital availability.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Everyone deserves to have equal opportunities, rights, and benefits,” says Marí?a She dedicates herself to creating wearable art and ethical jewelry using unconventional materials and creating fair employment opportunities for at-risk groups in El Salvador. Our partners usually help with opportunities in education and mental health.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 19, 2023

based alternative investment group, has reached an agreement to acquire Crescent Point Capital (CPC), a prominent private equity firm headquartered in Singapore. The post US-Based Ares Management to Acquire Singapore’s Crescent Point Capital first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tech and Startup Media Platform.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 11, 2019

She was raised with a love for her cultural heritage, appreciating the charming indigenous traditions and the beautiful artwork. She saw a need for local artisans in this community to be given the same opportunities as those in the modern industry. A cultural heritage uncovered. Importance of a nation’s cultural heritage.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

To design a scalable business model, think about how you can create a customer-centric culture within your company. What’s more, strategic partnerships with other companies in your industry can help you access new markets and customers, share resources, pursue market trends, and create mutual growth opportunities.

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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. Register now!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

Hoping to develop more opportunities for people in his Costa Rican community to become more knowledgeable and compassionate, Alex originated unique lesson plans teaching English through a variety of topical issues and global concepts. I wanted to establish one-on-one time to get to know them.”. Building sustainable societies.

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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. Through tourism, I am giving the opportunity to local kids to dream for a better future,” she says.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

The new funding round, led by Sequoia Capital, includes both primary and secondary investments, with additional participation from Spark Capital, Marathon, and existing backers such as Coatue, CRV, and Andreessen Horowitz. billionmore than double its 2021 Series B figure of $1.6

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Geography does not determine success—it may surface some unique challenges, but it also gives unique opportunities. 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. New and enduring challenges in accessing capital.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

It was a culture shock,” she states. What motivates me most is how I can inspire others and support them to find ways to better their opportunities,” says Rosario. She then reassessed her passions and in the meantime signed up for a volunteer teaching post in Brazil.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

I remember vividly how I went on and on about how much I disliked the way my co-worker treated people, and the detrimental effect that this behaviour was having on the workplace culture. The practice of looking into the past also reveals opportunities that may have previously gone unseen. Be unrelenting. Kym Huynh—founder at WeTeachMe.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions about Green Depot’s successes. Green Depot , based in the Dominican Republic, aims to make the planet, and his community members, more eco-conscious.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 31, 2023

I like to think of what we’ve been going through in the tech sector/startup land/venture capital over the last year as a cleanse. Company cultures got out of whack. Venture capital firms got out of whack. New technologies are emerging that provide a lot of opportunities to start and build new companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The move to Toronto meant that opportunities for surfing, his favourite pastime, appeared few and far between. My version of the Canadian dream involved capitalizing on the inclusivity of Canadian life,” said Lennert. “My My version of the Canadian dream involved capitalizing on the inclusivity of Canadian life,” said Lennert.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Current events might not have anything to do with my industry, but when they do, I want to be the first to know so I can make sure we’re capitalizing on opportunities. We knew COVID-19 would forever change the entertainment industry, and we needed to innovate before our competitors did to capitalize on new market opportunities.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The round was led by Monogram Capital Partners and includes a star-studded lineup of backers, including Camila Cabello, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Mindy Kaling, Logic and Gwyneth Paltrow. We saw the pandemic as both a significant challenge and opportunity, and that’s exactly what it was,” Goodwin said. “It

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tulikas focus on fostering a culture of innovation not only inspires her team but also ensures customer success, consistently delivering exceptional value and creating substantial improvements for clients. I saw an opportunity to innovate and bring a unique solution that wasnt being fully addressed by existing players.

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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. If you have the opportunity to spend time with someone from a marginalized group, your job is to listen to them, learn, and validate their observations and concerns, letting them know they are not alone.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community. What is the mission of CIMAS and how is it being enacted??. What are you most passionate about in your work?

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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. But again, there are gaps in this record of opportunity.

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Revolution

MARCH 7, 2024

Despite this, venture capital funding continues to miss the gender parity mark, with the gap between all-women and all-men-founded teams becoming even more pronounced amid a broader investment slowdown. of allocated capital in 2023 (compared to 18.2% Their preferences and spending habits quite literally move industries and economies.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2022

Checkout technology company Bolt continues to make quick work of attracting new capital. It may seem like a lot of money raised, but actually no, this is capital for us to be competitive,” he added. “We Growth joining existing investors Activant Capital and Moore Strategic Ventures.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2020

If you’re a business owner who has survived the conversion to remote work, you could have a lucrative opportunity in front of you: job demand. However, employment opportunities are scarce. She enjoys informing readers about topics spanning industries such as technology, business, finance, culture, wellness, hospitality and tourism.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The silver lining to the horrors wrought by Covid is that the pandemic opened the venture capital community’s eyes to the world of opportunity beyond the traditional tech startup hubs of California, New York, and Massachusetts. Today, cities around the country are entering a period not unlike early-stage Detroit.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

I recently sat down with Troy Carter to talk about what he does and why he believes it is applicable to venture capital. “Hip hop is a multi-billion dollar business and it was built off an opportunity that nobody else saw because they didn’t understand the culture.” He said that. Or even three weeks ago.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

It’s amazingly helpful to share challenges, opportunities, and experiences with people who understand what I deal with daily as a business owner. I also struggled with creating a cohesive culture between different tiers of the organization. I now spend more time working on my business.

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