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MAY 5, 2015

I think of venture capital as a service business. If I need to fill an open position for an iOS developer, I don't go around asking people for recommendations. I ask, " What could I do for iOS developers so that a bunch of them show up in a place and I can create an opportunity for this company to get in front of them?"

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Dream It

APRIL 21, 2020

Here are some common red flags for venture investors: Red Flag #1 : Ask isn’t tied to specific fundable milestones. An example of an incorrect “use of funds” slide would be one that allocates funds for hiring 3 salespeople, 5 developers, and 2 customer service reps. Luckily, there is a formula you can use to answer it.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 7, 2015

After checking out The Information's "open dataset" on diversity in venture capital , I felt pretty disappointed. I went back and calculated the number of companies in the first Brooklyn Bridge Ventures portfolio who have at least one founder who is female, from an underrepresented minority group, or LGBT. So, yeah, it's quite a mix.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 18, 2025

a pioneering company in quantum computing hardware, has secured a significant investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. This is a critical step toward accelerating the development of large-scale quantum computing. Qolab, Inc.,

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I’ve heard a lot of people question whether there is too much money in venture capital chasing too few great deals. Others believe that new business models are emerging that could replace venture capital all together. We’re in a new tech bubble!” some have pronounced. Valuations are out of control” is the mantra of others.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Each of these represents a significant governmental effort to strengthen American competitiveness by affirming the idea that cities can be renewed and rise again if they develop a vibrant startup culture. This discussion is especially meaningful as our country approaches its semi-quincentennial next July.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

After years of trying to persuade Kara Nortman to become a partner at Upfront Ventures I can officially announce now that she’s joined us effective immediately. Investment experience (5 years a VC at Battery Ventures). Let me start with the news that I’m excited to share with you. She is a coach and mentor to team members.

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Dream It

MARCH 6, 2020

Jeff Berman is General Partner at Camber Creek , one of the first venture funds dedicated to real estate technology and the built world. The team owns, operates and manages over 150 million square feet of real estate, making Camber Creek one of the biggest value-add venture partners for real estate tech startups.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

It''s like when people ask me how to get into venture capital. Nothing that I ever did to get where I am in venture was difficult or special--but none of it was anything you really learn in a classroom. Venture Capital & Technology' When I tell them stuff about adding value to the community, creating a personal brand, etc.,

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 19, 2016

The Wing was actually the first brick and mortar space Brooklyn Bridge Ventures has invested in, closing a month before our investment in Ample Hills about a year ago. Relationships built at The Wing, on the other hand, will have the space to grow and develop over time, leading to entrepreneurship, impact and influence.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Amongst these are key players in the semiconductor, consumer electronics, and defense industries, including Samsung Ventures, RTX Ventures, and In-Q-Tel, as well as other investors like Maverick Silicon, Capital TEN, and Morgan Creek Digital.

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Revolution

JANUARY 18, 2024

Revolution Ventures Invests in Kashable, the Fintech Leading the Socially Responsible, Employer-Sponsored Credit Movement The $25.6M The funding will also allow Kashable to grow its research and development technology team, further refine its innovative underwriting model, and enhance its suite of financial products.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its independent Venture Capital Fund management partner, Plains Ventures, have managed numerous early-stage debt and equity investment funds, making 452 investments in more than 250 companies. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Over the past month a colleague ( Chang Xu ) and I sifted through data on the venture capital industry (as we do every year) and made a bunch of calls to VCs and LPs to confirm our hypotheses. As a result of the IPO window shifting we saw a massive inflow of public-market capital into the latest stages of venture.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Very little time and effort is spent helping professional, full time investors raise capital for venture funds.

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Venture Well

JULY 29, 2019

VentureWell Director of Venture Development, Eli Velasquez offers insights on how to develop pitch competitions that provide maximum support to startups. The post Rethinking Pitch Competitions: Create Value, Not a Spectacle appeared first on VentureWell.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business. But so can men. No one is perfect.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 30, 2014

As I’ve written about recently, at Upfront Ventures we started talking a couple of years ago about wanting to fund stuff with more meaning. I think this is a combination of being realists as venture capitalists that outsized returns in our funds must come from taking on bigger, more impactful projects that can move markets.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

Since his prospective co-founders were involved in the early development of the new dirt bike, Godby saw how well they worked together and what each brought to the venture. Godbys background is in mechanical engineering and product development, while another co-founder has an industrial design background.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a significant boost to the venture capital landscape of Central Pennsylvania, the region is set to benefit from the establishment of the Keystone Innovation Fund II, thanks to a generous grant of $412,598 from the US Economic Development Administration’s ‘Build to Scale Capital Challenge.’

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

The company announced it has received a strategic equity investment from Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation (Samsung Ventures). This investment highlights Samsung Ventures commitment to future healthcare technology and recognizes Pisons potential in neurocognitive assessment and tracking capabilities.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Partnering organizations advance regional health innovation ecosystems To advance healthcare access, quality, and equity, the Ohio -headquartered managed care organization CareSource is partnering with Indiana -based Boomerang Ventures, an early-stage venture studio, specializing in connected health solutions. Overall, the U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The global financial services firm narrowed its selection down to 25 companies for its I nclusive Ventures Lab. Over the next five months, the disruptive startup companies will participate in an in-house accelerator program designed to help them develop and scale their technology further. Twelve U.S.-based

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Seed funding came from venture firms committed to deep tech. The investment was co-led by Harpoon Ventures and Refactor Capital, with participation from Pathbreaker, BoxGroup, Seraphim, Plug and Play, Impact First, and Climate Capital. The $8 million seed round brings the startup’s total investment in the company to $10 million.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

What started as a small project to develop a small medical device that could evaluate malnourishment in rural areas has become one of the only woman-led technology labs and enterprises in Ecuador. Finding a female mentor with the same background was difficult, as was procuring venture capital funds in a male-dominated field.

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Source Link

APRIL 14, 2021

However, women – and especially minority women – often face institutional and systemic challenges including obtaining funding for their ventures, which can make the climb to the top slower and more difficult. As we foster the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems, it’s important to design them to level the playing field for women.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

As the former CEO of TASKME, a social organization aimed to help youth in Colombia develop their entrepreneurial skills, Jonathan then went to earn his master’s degree in the U.K. Advancements in artificial intelligence research “It’s very interesting to be a part of this age where new technology is being developed,” says Jonathan.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With its inaugural Fund in place, The Veteran Fund focuses on early-stage startups developing critical, dual-use technologies addressing national and commercial challenges. The Fund’s team values the unique experience that veterans bring to startup ventures. Its mission is to support and empower veterans across the U.S.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The YLAI Network hosted Michael Goldberg , a professor of entrepreneurship and an expert in international business development, for a Facebook chat in November for Global Entrepreneurship Week. Angel investors or venture capitalists will require that entrepreneurs sell shares (equity) of their companies for investment.

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Venture Well

JUNE 30, 2020

Studies show that diversity is key to sparking innovation and developing holistic solutions in early-stage ventures, The post expanding equity in STEM innovation: showcasing female founders of color appeared first on VentureWell. Innovation and entrepreneurship are fundamental drivers of economic growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

F lourish Ventures , a global FinTech investor known for backing major players like Chime and FlutterWave, led the round, while new investors include Saudi Arabia’s Vision Ventures, Arab Bank Venture Capital, and Emurgo Kepple Ventures. With its just closed $5.2

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A developer platform for the…sky? million in seed funding led by Upfront Ventures alongside Oceans Ventures, Venrex Investment Management, Marlinspike Partners, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. The company announced that it closed $9.5

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 2, 2024

” Instead of developers and businesses each building their own models, they use the PlayAI platform that enables them to build and deploy powerful voice applications—enhancing the work and performance of customer support teams, sales departments, content creators, and other growing industries. Its Play 3.0

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 11, 2018

Time and time again, I hear how hard of a time startups are having recruiting, especially for software developers. There's no reason why your team members should spend time developing and marking tests when a standardized test has already been created and teams of people who have been trained to assess are standing by willing to jump in.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. 2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Prior to joining LUUM, Lawson’s 15 year career included shaping brand strategies and product development across global brands such as Apple, PayPal and Movado. Amundson serves as Vice President of Engineering, where he spearheads the development of the company’s systems for automated eyelash extension application.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Moderne Ventures team of founder Constance Freedman and partner Liza Benson built a track record of top-tier returns with its novel approach to venture investing. Founder and Managing Partner Constance Freedman and Partner, Liza Benson , oversee the generalist venture capital and growth equity firm.

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