Occam's Razor
DECEMBER 8, 2017
If you were watching the Oakland Raiders beating the hapless New York Giants (so sad about Eli) this past Sunday, you surely saw a scene like this one: Quarterback Geno Smith using his Microsoft Surface tablet to figure out how he added two more fumbles to this career total of 43. Global maxima view of success: Microsoft is losing. [
Startup Lessons Learned
JUNE 5, 2020
The global pandemic which has, and continues to negatively impact the lives of many and has made it clear — that no matter what you identify as we are all connected. For those that don’t know, I live in downtown Oakland which has been one of the protest flashpoints. Acknowledge this moment, and the many emotions that come with it.
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YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 26, 2019
Estimates indicate a 23% increase in employment with tech companies in the 10 years since the Global Financial Crisis hit. oWOW’s work is supported by many high-profile individuals like the former vice mayor of Oakland, California, Annie Campbell Washington, and Elaine Brown of the Black Panther Party.
Austin Startup
MAY 11, 2017
Through our strategic partnership with Atom Factory , we work together to discover, invest in and develop companies that fuel shifts in cultural trends and behaviors within an increasingly diverse global marketplace. New Age VC About This is just a start.
Austin Startup
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
of global VC deals going to companies with at least one female founder. Venture Capital Doesn’t Invest In Blacks And Latinos, But That’s Changing In Oakland. Here are some tips on how to play the game, get ahead, and get funded. With the recent influx of startups, there is a lot of competition for venture capital funding.
David Teten
APRIL 29, 2014
These groups include Astia Angels, a global network of angel investors focusing on women-led ventures, and the Comcast Ventures Catalyst Fund, which focuses on minority entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Oakland, CA, Mindblown was founded by Jason Young and Tracy Moore, both African-American Harvard graduates.
ReadWriteStart
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
During this week's roundtable, once again, we had an international group of entrepreneurs presenting from Buenos Aires, Argentina; Warsaw, Poland; Geneva, Switzerland; Sherbrooke, Canada; Oakland, California; and Austin, Texas. Last up, Ashesh Patel from Oakland, California, pitched StyleShop247.com StyleShop247.com.
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