A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

My friend and former colleague Charlie O’Donnell created a new kind of networking event for the moment we are in. These are virtual networking events designed to “include diverse perspectives in the innovation community.” There are a few remaining spots open for the event Thursday night on Education.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. Communities, economies and trade benefit from strong businesses that have learned to weather unexpected challenges. Renewing Ecuadorian communities after a natural disaster. How a Jamaican financial educator perseveres through adversity. By Shannon Courtney.

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MARCH 30, 2022

In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth. Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth.

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AUGUST 16, 2020

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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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The YLAI Network team asked Rondell a few questions about his unique path to conservation and his role in his community, ensuring that all species are living in a healthy environment. The need for education on biodiversity, as well as the care of injured animals, also drove me to create ROAR. Any advice to YLAI Network members?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

2018 YLAI Fellow Gastón is the founder of eaInversores , an online platform based in Córdoba, Argentina, that provides low-cost investment assistance and financial literacy education. Wanting to also focus on building opportunities in his own community, Gastón pursued social entrepreneurship and launched eaInversores.

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JANUARY 31, 2021

There’s been an emergence of “pre-accelorator” or “people accelorator” programs—experiences that you can buy your way into with cash, as opposed to potentially valuable future equity, that replicate the education and network provided by the likes of YCombinator. That doesn’t mean, however, that you need to spend $50,000 per year on it.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

In Bay Ridge, The Art Room is a store front fine arts school for kids and represents the tip of the iceberg in storefront education centers. Perhaps the most widely known example that touches the tech community is General Assembly --almost 30,000 square feet.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

You''re required to be a lot more entrepreneurial, which requires you to build your own networks in order to get customers and collaborators, since these functions won''t be under the roof of a big company anymore. When I tell them stuff about adding value to the community, creating a personal brand, etc., it just doesn''t compute.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

As a part of the YLAI Network’s mission, community involvement in fostering development is critical. Hearing about the impact that our networkmembers are making in their own communities is a real privilege and helps us see how impactful it can be to volunteer locally. Lifting up others in your community. Jimmy Regis.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. It really only needs a few community leaders to kick things off and land a community on a map.

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JANUARY 29, 2022

To effectively support any entrepreneur, you must develop an infrastructure of resources in your community. Identifying and connecting the resources in one central network makes it easier for entrepreneurs of all types to find assistance for the hurdles they face. Cultivate an inclusive network with culturally competent support.

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OCTOBER 19, 2016

It means a lot to me to find financial opportunities investing in companies that I can be really proud of--education companies like Tinybop and Tinkergarten , or companies at the forefront of fair labor practices like Homer Logistics. Moreover, it has a community built around diverse perspectives, support and empowerment.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

The challenges are more business challenges and design challenges--so schools need to rethink how they interact with innovation communities if it's not going to only be through commercialization: Recognize that creating a founder should be a secondary goal. Entrepreneurship education needs hard skills training. Be a community center.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

Many YLAI Network members have found creative ways to make their businesses and organizations stand out from the rest and have used their branding to create a strong following. Understand your audience and educate your community. Many YLAI Network members use their business to make an impact on a cause they are passionate about.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

We believe it’s important to have our partners all based in one location so our starting point is wanting our partners to be based in LA and be committed to making this city a vibrant startup community that is now the third largest in the country. As a result we need somebody well networked into these communities already.

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MAY 5, 2021

During our March Quarterly Conversation, affiliates discussed the challenges moving from individual entrepreneur support organizations to a collaborative, community-based model. Denisse Rodriguez from Colmena66 has found one of the best ways to foster relationships in your network is to hold resource partner meetups.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Nebraska now have access to a premier network of interconnected support resources that spans the 76,878 square mile state. In fact, many communities start with just one area of focus and develop their program over time to realize economic impact. affiliate, SourceLink Nebraska !

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. Why do you believe that English education is so important?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Meet Revyze , a French startup that is developing a mobile app for iOS and Android at the intersection of education and social. But it is focused specifically on educational content for teenagers. “We They aren’t designed specifically for education. Building the community behind the app. So what does Revyze feel like?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Inspired by her inclusive mission, the YLAI Network team asked her a few questions about how she advocates for and empowers members of her community and how she recommends you become an agent of change. These include single mothers, deaf-mute women, former prisoners, and women living in vulnerable communities in our country.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

One way to do this is by engaging in Global Entrepreneurship Week , an annual initiative hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network that features 35,000 events across 125 countries with the goal of celebrating and empowering entrepreneurs in every community around the world—especially those who face systemic barriers. KC SourceLink.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

They leverage technology to promote their content creation, particularly the internet and social media, to reach audiences, build communities, and often monetize their work. Their content entertains, educates, or informs audiences, monetizing their activities via digital advertising, sponsorships, merchandise sales, or fan subscriptions.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 25, 2020

The YLAI Network team spoke with her to discuss the success of her business, the challenges she has faced, and what she has in store for the future. This revealed a much larger problem in Cinthya’s community and country: “clothing is the second-most environmentally-harmful industry, right after oil,” says Cinthya. By Angie Garozzo.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 6, 2020

She works tirelessly to aid in the development of the full potential of her community and empower others to find economic independence. The YLAI Network spoke with Janese to learn more about her goals for her community and how adaptability in the global pandemic has impacted her reach. Establishing a network. government.

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MAY 14, 2015

What isn't surprising is that their plans for getting the kids outside became Tinkergarten , a distributed network of leaders providing outdoor learning experiences. 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.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Knowing how important technology is to every young entrepreneur, along with their leadership skills, Janeel’s passion for both came through in his interview with the YLAI Network, shared below. Why do you think it is important to educate the community about technology? . What drove you to start your radio show? IT is everything.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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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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AUGUST 15, 2013

I’m thrilled to announce Brooklyn Bridge Ventures’ investment in Tinybop , a new Brooklyn-based studio building the most creative and thoughtfully-designed educational apps for kids. He spent a year and a half researching the educational app market and discovered it was (and is) a market that really lacks for quality brands.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

However, Marshall stresses that it will be important not only to support and educate new business owners, but to help existing microbusinesses cultivate resiliency through financial education, digital literacy, and preparation for transitioning from an entrepreneur to an employer. More entrepreneurs, new needs.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

EcX Labs develops deep-tech, low-cost solutions for a variety of products, including volcanic activity sensors, air and water filters, and even educational systems that can be used to improve social outcomes in Ecuador, Central and South America, and all over the world. A great way to do that is to join a community for support.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The YLAI Network gains insight from Hernann and Antonio about their sustainable work as well as how they adhere to their values while creating an organization and avoid corruption while innovating green energy in their community. Educating against waste management. From there, they founded EnerGea.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2021

The platform, produced by Vivendi, includes documentaries, podcasts, articles and interviews between experts and known players in the chess community. In many ways, it’s a vertical-specific version of the chess MasterClass he did years ago, with a big focus on community and variety. Kasparovchess is significantly more expensive.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The doubling of floor space at the upcoming AI Summit New York reflects AI’s high energy and wide interest in the tech community. The 300 speakers scheduled over the two-day Conference meet the immense demand for AI discussions, networking opportunities, and solutions.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 10, 2023

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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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love. Create community.

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