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Want to pitch a VC (venture capitalist)? You’ll need a “warm introduction” first. At least that’s what most in the business will advise.
Find a person, typically a man, who made the VC you’re interested in pitching a whole bunch of money at some point and have them introduce you. Why? Because VCs love people who’ve made them money; naturally, they’ll be willing to hear you out if you’ve got at least one money-maker on your side.
There’s a big problem with that cycle. Not all entrepreneurs are friendly with millionaires ...
Looking for dilutive funding? Want a Venture Capital firm that will take you seriously regardless of your gender and/or ethnicity? We have the list of VC firms for you.
Once in a blue moon, a client will come to us and tell us about an experience they had attempting to secure dilutive funding. Their perception is that they were not taken seriously even though they were as fully prepared as any other organization.
Their perception is that gender and/or ethnicity played a role in the decision-making process. Their company was not given as serious of ...
We share always as many #funding programs as we find with our community. Some November dates are coming up quickly, so act fast.
As always, be sure to check with each #funder with regard to focus, fit, funding amounts, deadlines, and approach before applying.
Don't see #funding that fits your needs? Let us develop a highly curated menu to fit your specific funding needs. We can identify federal, state, foundation, or other #funding opportunities that can help sustain existing initiatives or make new plans and future successes a reality. Schedule a consult call with us here.
...On December 3, 2018, Kapor Capital will host their 4th annual “People Ops Tech Competition” in Berkeley, CA.
The Kapor Capital competition will highlight 10 start-ups who will pitch their for-profit ventures to a curated group of D&I Professionals and investors who have a track record in People Ops Tech, for over $75,000 in prizes.
Is your company mitigating bias in every aspect of how people are hired and treated as tech employees, such as:
-Leveraging machine learning/AI/data science to find the best candidates often overlooked by recruiters and decrease ...
On December 30, 2016, the E.B. Howard Consulting team announced that we had received Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise M/WBE Certification by New York’s State Department of Economic Development, Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (“NYS ED”).
We also announced in January of 2017, that we received federal certification as Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
This week, we’re delighted to say we’ve received official M/WBE certification in New York City, too!
...Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator We help early-stage startups meet the right people, grow in value, and create jobs. In 100 days, they’ll get the tools and support they need to take their destiny into their own hands.
The Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator program has a rolling, monthly intake with no application deadlines. Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator connects startups with Porsche, Axel Springer, and 200+ network companies. We invest in fearless founding teams with ambitious digital ideas and global aspirations. Diverse and courageous explorers that are hungry to ...
The Jump Fund invests in early-stage, women-led, high-growth ventures. They seek strong female business leaders who are starting or growing scalable companies which have a business plan and the market opportunity to grow revenue to at least $20 million over 3-5 years. Ongoing due date.
The Jump Fund provides necessary capital for women entrepreneurs to ignite growth ventures throughout the Southeast. Since the official launch in 2013, The Jump Fund has already changed the conversation in their regional entrepreneurial ecosystem and exponentially increased investment in female entrepreneurs and gender diverse teams.
