TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

As part of the retail giant’s self-proclaimed mission to better address underrepresentation and technology inequities, the company announced today that it is investing up to $10 million in Brown Venture Group. Black and Latin communities were the recipients of just 2.6% of total funding in 2020 , according to Crunchbase data. .

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

There is a reason that the definitive book on the topic has such a depressing title: Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Why Public Efforts to Boost Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Have Failed–and What to Do about It , by my former professor, Josh Lerner, Head of the Entrepreneurial Management Unit and the Jacob H. Brain gain.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The initiative aims to provide Singapore-based startups access to diverse funding sources and mentorship programs, nurturing innovative concepts into prosperous companies. This investment is directed toward seeding corporate venture capital (VC) funds that, in turn, invest in Singapore-based early-stage high-tech companies.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s challenging venture capital environment, we are proud to welcome our largest cohort of groundbreaking startups to the Inclusive Ventures Lab and are eager to support them as they scale their innovations and work to build a better world,” said Selma Bueno, Global Head of the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Group.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

Founded in 2016 by former Dell executive Preston James, the organization aims to “e mpower people of color and women entrepreneurs and help them build successful high-growth businesses by providing them with access to education, mentorship and vital networks.” Zakiya Smith Ellis, chief policy advisor to Gov.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a reason the definitive book on the topic has such a depressing title: “Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Why Public Efforts to Boost Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Have Failed — and What to Do about It,” by my former professor, Josh Lerner, head of the entrepreneurial management unit and the Jacob H.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing. Just two years later, in 2009, we worked out a deal to create the Techstars Seattle program, with our first program running in 2010.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

This plan encompasses a multifaceted approach to strengthening local businesses and promoting youth education, with a strong focus on strategic investments. Furthermore, designated “innovation groups” will offer essential guidance and mentorship to budding entrepreneurs, ensuring a nurturing environment for their projects.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 22, 2021

In an unprecedented work environment defined by distributed teams and virtual-only communication, two co-founders think their 2018 bet reigns truer than ever: mentors need mentorship, too. The realization, along with COVID-19 tailwinds, has helped Sounding Board attract new millions in venture capital.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. You also get education, support, and other entrepreneurial resources to help you get ahead. 10) Backstage Capital. 19) Harlem Capital Partners.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. Just as the $2.4B

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. hit nearly $1.8 billion in the first half of 2021 — a fourfold increase from the previous year.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 18, 2024

Hosted by i2E and sponsored by the Center for Advancement of Science & Technology (OCAST) and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, this event showcased five new startups in the Oklahoma venture ecosystem. “As a business, there’s a balance between what you know and things that are learned through ‘trial by fire.’

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Feedough

JANUARY 6, 2021

10+ years back, when I started my first venture, I vividly remember – multi-tasking and working around the clock to meet the demands of running a business. With no mentorship or formal studies to support my endeavor, I struggled. With an entrepreneurship degree, you learn more about starting new ventures.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2019

The plan was to secure other people’s money—whether venture capital, friends or family—to get the business (the ideas) started. Carlo Santoro was born and educated in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. I simply started offering my services while saving and building. When there are great ideas, it’s important to test them, quickly.

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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! Recurse Center. “The Recurse Center is a self-directed, community-driven educational retreat for people who want to get better at programming.”. How Star Wars will help you raise capital for your company.

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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. And we are a train ride away from 2 of the best sources of venture capital in the world. This really is a truly unique place.”

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

Founded by Koelliker last year, Leland is taking on the coaching space with a focus on helping people navigate their careers — whether that is landing admissions to their dream business school or finally pivoting into the venture capital industry. If the total check is more than $10,000, Leland only takes a 10% fee.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2022

Our operations team is 100% women led and operated, and we’re building world-class training and mentorship along with flexible remote work opportunities within a supportive community of peers.”. “We’re on a mission to democratize access to quality data while empowering work at home moms around the world,” Yao added.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JUNE 26, 2016

Across many of them, he identifies two common paths to mastery: mentorship and grit. Lorenzo de Medici didn’t like Leonardo because of his undistinguished education. The combination of an education from a leading expert and grit led Leonardo da Vinci to greatness. The story of Leonardo da Vinci captures both ideas.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 21, 2024

The NJIEF, launched in 2022, is a unique tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey. Under the NJIEF, the State acts as an equity investor in early-stage companies, deploying up to $600 million into companies alongside professional venture capital firms.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

The NJIEF, launched in 2022, is a unique tool to increase access to strategic resources and venture capital in New Jersey. Under the NJIEF, the State acts as an equity investor in early-stage companies, deploying up to $600 million into companies alongside professional venture capital firms.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. Spending time in an accelerator isn’t just educational for investors, but it can also offer a sense of personal fulfillment that many VCs seek.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

Plug and Play’s network consists of 50,000 startups, over 500 leading corporations, and hundreds of venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Stevens Institute and Prudential will provide training and other educational, licensing, research opportunities for start-up companies participating in NJ FAST, and more.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 6, 2023

Fearless Fund was founded in 2019 by with the mission of bridging the gap in venture capital funding for female founders of color building scalable, growth-aggressive companies. The Fund is dedicated to WOC-led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level, or series A financing.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? The founders, LPs, and venture partners have a long history in local startup ecosystems in the Southeast including LaunchTN , The Company Lab , CoStarters , and several other regional funds and resources.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While the State is not known as a hub for venture capital, we have frequently been recognized by national sources as a great place to start a new business. Women business leaders have created mentorship networks to help support a culture of innovation and risk-taking. Get started! Oklahoma is very friendly to entrepreneurs.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 8, 2019

“There’s a lot more activity, whether it’s venture capital investments, accelerator and incubator programs or things that make it easier for entrepreneurs to grow. “Everyone has a role in lifting up the bioscience community, whether it is on the education side, workforce-development side or mentorship.”

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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! “The PeaceTech Accelerator provides the mentorship and training needed to scale both for and not-for-profit peacetech initiatives rapidly, securely, and cost-effectively. Congratulations! Skoll Foundation.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

One of the co-founders of PayHalal, Selvarajah, is a woman and Thevarajah said Muslim fintech startups can take several steps to get more women into the space, including building a gender-inclusive workplace based on Islamic values, providing flexible working arrangements, mentorship and promoting transparency to build trust with women employees.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Education and Training: Many universities and colleges offer degrees or certificates in entrepreneurship. Not only do they provide coursework and training, but some offer venture funding and mentoring. Mentorship: Having access to someone with much greater experience is of tremendous value to a first-time entrepreneur.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

V: Should you raise venture capital from a traditional equity VC or a Revenue-Based Investing VC? The founders, LPs, and venture partners have a long history in local startup ecosystems in the Southeast including LaunchTN , The Company Lab , CoStarters , and several other regional funds and resources.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 8, 2021

Sophie Zhou Novati worked as a senior engineer at Facebook and then Nextdoor, where she struggled to hire great engineers for her team. Frustrated, she decided to try training engineers to meet her team’s hiring standards by mentoring at a local coding bootcamp.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

At my prior firm, ff Venture Capital, we invested in a company co-founded by Nate Jenkins , who had a successful exit, but not quite enough to buy a private plane. Angel Investing, Venture Capital, and Mentoring. Education and Self-improvement. Angel Investing, Venture Capital, and Mentoring.

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