Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 16, 2021

Mentorship and coaching. You need to consider the time you need to allocate for these chores,” she once advised, “and be creative with your ads in case you are using social media since you would need to get people’s attention in less than five seconds.”. Instead of limiting her activity, however, this move expanded the possibilities.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

I’m not saying I don’t spend time trying to help entrepreneurs that I am not planning to invest it – anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I do. Don’t get me wrong – I still feel the pressure to ensure that the companies I’ve invested in perform well. But there’s a big difference.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Entrepreneurs must be creative enough to innovate, disciplined enough to stay focused, resourceful enough to do more with less, and bold enough to take calculated risks. Creativity & Innovation Thinking outside the box to develop unique products, services, or business models. Invest in self-education and upskilling.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With so many entrepreneurs and startup ventures seeking investment opportunities, it’s crucial that venture capitalists (VCs) create a list of criteria they want their potential investments to meet. As such, VCs have to consider a number of factors when choosing which companies or entrepreneurs in whom to invest.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

Snap’s in-house Yellow accelerator program, which invests in startups, has debuted its fifth batch of investments. The company invests $150,000 in each Yellow startup for an equity stake as part of the accelerator program, which first launched in 2018.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Register Over the last decade, the landscape of venture investing in the U.S. Team Asia Daily spoke to one such venture capitalist Jessie Wu , an early-stage investor at Upshot Ventures, in an exclusive interview, shedding light upon her investment journey while paving the way for upcoming startup founders and venture capital investors.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 15, 2023

Register Singapore-based Decentralized Gaming Ventures, a venture builder in the web3 gaming space, has secured a substantial seven-figure investment round. This partnership allows game developers to leverage well-known IPs, opening up new creative possibilities and enhancing the gaming experience.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

PlayPrint , founded by Kevin Zhang and Syed Bokhari (Centre County): Offering innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to children’s toys, PlayPrint focuses on creativity, educational value, and sustainability. The post Ben Franklin’s Spring 2024 TechCelerator Winners Announced!

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StartupNation

AUGUST 30, 2021

The importance of mentorship to the startup community. Jeff and Armando begin by speaking to Angela Barbash, the chief executive officer of Revalue Investing. During the interview, Barbash explains: Her career as an investment advisor. Impact-oriented investing. Divesting from Wall Street and investing in nonprofits.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Among these, the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation stands out with its Pangyo Startup Zone, designed to back startups through investment, networking, and dedicated spaces. These businesses benefit from office spaces, mentorship, and IR consulting to help them expand globally.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Each cohort member receivesa $250,000 investment (£250,000 in EMEA) from Morgan Stanley plus a variety of mentorship opportunities, a tailored entrepreneurship curriculum, and access to business-growth resources from the firm’s ecosystem of internal and external partners.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 9, 2023

Over the past nine years, our partnership with the Zahn Center has supported over 2,000 students in today’s ever-changing economy through mentorship, and we look forward to engaging more for many years to come.” “I In addition, the Center for World University Rankings places CCNY in the top 1.8% Labor analytics firm Emsi puts at $1.9

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Bridge2 program is an 8-week pre-accelerator designed to prepare scalable, tech-enabled startup companies for Oklahoma-based accelerator programs and to pursue funding from private and public investment sources. FanFair also orchestrates events, offering creative professionals a gateway into the vibrant world of the music industry.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s utterly implausible and yet strangely alluring, which likely explains why the cosmetics giant Estee Lauder just led a $3 million seed round in the five-person outfit, joined by RareBreed Ventures, Maple VC, Debut Capital, Creative Connectors, AUFI, 10K Ventures, actress Maisie Williams and recording artist Iann Dior.

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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. I wanted [a term for] something similar (between debt and equity) but on an extremely small scale.”.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

By: Nick Zasowski, Director at Global Startup Studio Network Startup studios are gaining steam across the angel investing landscape. Studios are causing this precise disruption to the traditional ways of building companies and how to invest in them. With numbers like they are reporting, it’s easy to understand why.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia disclosed 15 early-stage startups it has selected for the seventh cohort of its accelerator program Surge, pushing ahead with new investments even as the deal activity has considerably slowed in the region. Nearly half of them have a presence in the U.S. and European markets, Sequoia said.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? III: Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women and underrepresented founders? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

You can also apply if you’re a freelancer or an entrepreneur in the creative industry. The Oakland Black Business Fund is an investment platform that provides services to Black-owned businesses found in the Oakland, California area. The CDFI also provides tax credits to help encourage even more investment. Website: [link].

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration. HAX’s investment in Newark and New Jersey is a testament to the diverse talent pool the Garden State has to offer. headquarters.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video). Syllabus for how to launch, manage, and invest a VC fund. But how do you do that? .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Mentorship can help a person to grow in ways they wouldn’t otherwise, so long as both the mentor and mentee approach it in the right way. But when you see a member of your team moving steadily toward the right side of the grid, you know that the time you’ve invested in them was worth it. All Businesses Need a Talent Grid.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

On the flip side, athletes, entertainers, and C-level executives also ask what they should expect when investing in technology startups and working with founders looking to build the next big thing. For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! And of course, effectively all venture capitalists are going to require some equity for their investment. Pioneer is a weekly contest for creative people around the world making their ideas become real.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

PlayPrint , founded by Kevin Zhang and Syed Bokhari (Centre County): Offering innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to children’s toys, PlayPrint focuses on creativity, educational value, and sustainability.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 8, 2024

Ever since ChatGPT catapulted generative AI into public consciousness over a year ago, we’ve been introduced to thousands of new consumer products that incorporate the magic of AI — from video generators to workflow hacks , creativity tools to virtual companions. According to SensorTower data, Character.AI sees 74 sessions, on average.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? III: Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women and underrepresented founders? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 3, 2022

Instead, here’s a list of 12 things that have directly or kinda-directly helped me go from living paycheck-to-paycheck, to hiring my first ever financial advisor (because I now have something called savings and investments.) 1: I’m a copywriter and brand strategist, but this should work for most other creative service providers.

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Impact Hub

MAY 27, 2024

adidas Community Lab: Empowering latino/a/e social entrepreneurs in Portland The 2023 adidas Community Lab, in collaboration with Impact Hub, supports Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs by providing resources, funding, and mentorship. This year’s programme graduated eight participants, each receiving $75,000 in funding.

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Jason Malki

JULY 23, 2024

Moreover, we’re committed to continuous innovation, investing in R&D to stay at the forefront of AI technology. Manage your finances wisely, seek mentorship, and embrace failure as a learning opportunity. Build a strong, diverse team and be adaptable, ready to pivot when necessary.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Corporate venture capitalists are often interested in investing in companies that have products or services that could be used by their own businesses. For example, if you want to keep the integrity of your startup – small, innovative, and creative, you need to make this known and be sure key stakeholders are on board.

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OurCrowd

MARCH 9, 2024

In the fast-paced world of technology, staying ahead means not just keeping up with trends but also investing in personal growth. This […]

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StartupNation

MARCH 10, 2021

Community organizations like Shine & Rise provide support and mentorship to women who work at tech companies, and coworking spaces like Cahoots offer dedicated tech entrepreneurial spaces for the community. They plan to use these investments to help grow their team and scale their product. Atomic Object. Ripple Science.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

She is also principal of Broadway Realty, investing in, and repurposing, historic properties. Change begins with the acknowledgement that a very small fraction of the venture capital that flows to deals in Oklahoma, or nationally for that matter, is invested in women-owned businesses. How can a decade have flown by!

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! And of course, effectively all venture capitalists are going to require some equity for their investment. Pioneer is a weekly contest for creative people around the world making their ideas become real.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Most startups will require ongoing capital investment for years, while generating little to no income. Inventory your savings, learn your credit score, and familiarize yourself with basic financial and investment vehicles such as bank loans, grants, and investor funding. Practice sessions and critiques are very helpful to this process.

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OurCrowd

MAY 26, 2022

New York State to hand out 800+ ElliQ robots to elderly Kim Kardashian gives Beyond Meat a bounce Taranis gives farmers a down-to-earth view of crops from above Israel plans to invest $180M to develop civilian space tech Arcadia acquires world’s largest utility data provider, raises $200M Introductions More than 4,200 high-tech jobs.

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