A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JUNE 1, 2021
We know exactly what we are looking for in new opportunities in wellness, education, financial services, climate, and crypto and so we can react to opportunities that fit into our thesis pretty much anywhere in the world. And we are doing exactly that.
This is going to be BIG.
MAY 5, 2015
I went through eight years of Jesuit education, both at Regis High School and Fordham University--and one of the tenets they tried to convey was to be "Men and Women for Others". I think of venture capital as a service business. No one ever tells me how generous they are, or shows it. That's largely how I think about my job.
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500
OCTOBER 25, 2019
How has corporate venture capital changed? The post The Future of Corporate Venture Capital appeared first on 500 Startups. The following is an excerpt from 500’s CVC report. As one of the most active, early-stage investors in the world¹, 500 Startups has a unique perspective on the innovation economy.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
MARCH 8, 2024
Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By WEDO Canada’s mission is to educate, empower and support future women entrepreneurs by granting $1 million in scholarships to deserving female post-secondary students across Canada,” Milena said.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 3, 2013
Disruption of Education. He talked about how for centuries education had “no technological core” (meaning it was bound by physical locations) and thus disruption was very difficult. Today’s higher education is responding by making more courses online and available to people outside of physical boundaries. .
This is going to be BIG.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
You will need to be a continuous learner, willing to pick up new skills as the world changes around you--meaning that your sources of education won''t necessarily be accredited academic institutions. It''s like when people ask me how to get into venture capital. Venture Capital & Technology'
500
DECEMBER 16, 2019
This year we dove headfirst into the rise of corporate venture capital, the changing nature of venture capital education, and the important task of startup ecosystem building. In 2018, we saw this trend reach new heights with more corporate venture capital (CVC) funds than ever.
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