StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

The benefits of building a diverse startup team are overwhelming; from increased creativity and faster problem solving, to a greater diversity of thought opening up new market opportunities and more revenue streams, to better understanding the customer base and building better products… the list goes on.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2021

” Once a creator is identified by Jumpcut, they can A/B test their ideas with audiences of over 100,000 potential viewers, which helps the company prove to funders through data science that these ideas can sell. . “We said, ‘no, our algorithms found you.'”

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

Jonathan Bragdon , its CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50,000-$300,000 in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2x revenues in 12-24 months. Chattanooga, TN-based Capacity Capital was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the southeastern U.S.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

Cities need to be ready to harness this creative energy as part of their response plans. It will also undoubtedly produce more “necessity-based” entrepreneurs who need onramps and support to help them get started.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

I asked them to treat me like a funder. I’d love to learn about how communities are getting creative with their metrics.”. “We Recently, I worked with a community that was struggling to explain what they thought success looked like in ten years to their funding organizations. The real community case studies are super valuable.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Funders across these three rounds include Access Industries, HighPost Capital, CoVenture, GPS Partners and Crossbeam Venture Partners. I also learned how important it is for creators to remain independent, both in their creative process and in the transformation to the enterprise level.”. billion dollars.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

The benefits of building a diverse startup team are overwhelming; from increased creativity and faster problem solving, to a greater diversity of thought opening up new market opportunities and more revenue streams, to better understanding the customer base and building better products… the list goes on.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Armed with this wealth of first-hand information, the local entrepreneurial allies and business owners themselves split up into working groups to think creatively how to best address the identified barriers. Side Hustles and Innovation Sprints.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Pioneer is a weekly contest for creative people around the world making their ideas become real. We’d like to find more curious, creative people who are doing exciting work in emerging fields and give them an opportunity to start building their network. “. Pioneer.app. “Get Get funding and guidance for your project.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Armed with this wealth of first-hand information, the local entrepreneurial allies and business owners themselves split up into working groups to think creatively how to best address the identified barriers. SIDE HUSTLES AND INNOVATION SPRINTS.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

While some have scaled back significantly and are focusing their energies elsewhere, others have been very creative and resourceful, pivoting and standing up new programs to connect and engage the startup community. The responses varied considerably. Peter Cimino shared the challenges they and many others face. “We 8 and above.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

We’re building the pre-eminent ecosystem for founders and funders of “calm” companies, while catalyzing the opportunity for more funds, services, and partners focused on serving these businesses.”. In this way, one company’s success benefits all the Atomico Angels as a group, not just the Angel that partnered with that company.”.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

This focus is crucial for fostering a new economy that is inclusive, authentic – and more creative. Our Impact Hubs place particular emphasis on reaching and enabling under-represented and under-invested entrepreneurs.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan Bragdon , CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50-$300k in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2X revenues in 12-24 months. Capacity Capital , based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the Southeast.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Ideas for books, podcasts, video series, investigative research, essays, educational campaigns, and creative proposals. Pioneer is a weekly contest for creative people around the world making their ideas become real. Skoll Foundation. Pioneer.app. “Get Get funding and guidance for your project. YC120 (part of Y Combinator).

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan Bragdon , CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50-$300k in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2X revenues in 12-24 months. Capacity Capital , based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the Southeast.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2022

Funds need funders too, however, and the lack of traditional LPs willing to write checks for this industry can be problematic even though investments are trending upward. The silver lining is that we get creative, collaborative and deepen a sense of community.

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Forward Cities

MAY 13, 2024

The CEO will also initiate and maintain strategic relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners to further the organization’s ability to carry out its mission.

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