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How to Beat Inequity in Investment

Austin Startup

of global VC deals going to companies with at least one female founder. Build Your Network POC entrepreneurs typically have smaller networks compared to white entrepreneurs, and women typically have smaller networks compared to men. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t grow your network. Partner up.

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Diverse Lead Firms

Austin Startup

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. The companies are actively vetted, coached and advised by our network. New Age VC About This is just a start.

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Smarter Career Choices #3: Solve for the Global Maxima!

Occam's Razor

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. [

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Out of the Crisis #3, Jen Pahlka and Raylene Yung on creating the U.S. Digital Response

Startup Lessons Learned

She and Raylene Young, who you'll hear in a minute, have collaborated to form the USDR, The United States Digital Response, activating an entire network of government technologists, lean and agile practitioners, to bring them together with state and local governments solving problems of immediate need. How are you both doing? Let's start."

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The Power of Video Throughout the Customer Journey

Duct Tape Marketing

It’s imperative to keep communications strong after purchase to earn loyal customers who will spread the word about your business to their own networks. As founding CEO of Animoto, Brad leads the charge in driving Animoto to be the global standard for automated video creation. Stage 3: Building loyalty.

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Why Are Venture Capitalists Ignoring The Future? The Emerging Domestic Economy

David Teten

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.