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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

I recently wrote about the 12 tips to building successful startup communities. Failure in startups seems to now be embedded in startup communities like NY and LA. I’m absolutely certain it is critical to any startup community. 50:30 Will Udacity change the education system in this country?

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Disrupting the Screen: Backing Tinkergarten to Get Kids Out to Play

This is going to be BIG.

You see, Meg is a career educator, so play is never just play. Plus, it's a great opportunity for additional income and is a positive addition to every community. What isn't surprising is that their plans for getting the kids outside became Tinkergarten , a distributed network of leaders providing outdoor learning experiences.

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Finding your brand identity in 4 steps

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Entrepreneurship Professor Michael Goldberg has this to say about finding your niche : “Before entrepreneurs should think about expanding, they need to show that they are solving a problem and making a place in the community for their initial customer base.”. Understand your audience and educate your community.

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Introducing Circulate: Creating Better Networks for Future Founders from Black and Other Underrepresented Communities

This is going to be BIG.

To that end, my goal was to make the firm the most accessible VC fund in New York—showing up across diverse communities, getting rid of barriers to access like requirements for warm intros, and being conscious of which patterns of success I believe in and which only serve to reinforce certain power dynamics.

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YLAI4All Playbook: A Guide to Inclusive Business, Partnership, & Community

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

As we move toward a more inclusive hemisphere that embraces the value of marginalized communities, we must also be honest about the history that has prevented marginalized groups from enjoying the full benefits of growing, dynamic economies. Intersectionality is critical when considering and implementing equity.

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Lessons from the Trenches: One Founder’s Candid Look at Bootstrapping

Entrepreneurs' Organization

But also know that with perseverance, a supportive community, and strategic thinking, it is possible to navigate the journey and emerge victorious. Registered with both FINRA and SEC, Equifund is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and educating investors.

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Announcing the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022

TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 is weeks away, and today I’m thrilled to announce the 200 startups selected to participate in the first ever Startup Battlefield 200 cohort. Education, HR + Future of Work. They’re the only startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt, and you’ll find them on the expo floor for all three days of the show! .