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Mixtape Vol. 19
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Jobs
Chief of Staff @ Dark - San Francisco, CA - Apply.
Senior iOS Engineer @ Weav Music - Brooklyn, NY - Apply.
CFO @ Wildfang - Portland, OR - Apply.
Discover more career opportunities.
News
Lorals is now a US patent holder for their latex intimacy underwear, and Founder Melanie Cristol shares the companies origin story. Read.
Nailpro Magazine recognizes Lacquerbar for helping beauty pros find affordable, quality education that fits into their schedules. Read.
My Money My Future wins the startup pitch in financial services at National Association of Corporate Directors & KITE. 🏆 Read.
Gildform wins 1st place after pitching to Black Girl Ventures at Google Detroit. Read.
As e-cigarettes come under fire, Hava Health readies a vape pen to help people quit smoking. Read.
How Melanie Elturk went from working as a civil rights lawyer to a co-founder of the leading US hijab brand, Haute Hijab. Read.
Dopeness! Check this video from Vitae London introducing the Elmington collection - 6 new stylish, interchangeable watches. Watch.
Afrotech shines a spotlight on Mita Carriman and Adventurely, making connecting with fellow solo travelers fun and stress-free. Read.
More love for Backstage Detroit's Monica Wheat, this time in Moguldom. 💜 Read.
NYC: Stop by women-owned Pop Up Grocer before October 20 to buy a box of Partake Foods cookies and explore 150+ food, beverage, and wellness brands. Visit.
Events
The Grace Hopper Celebration
Oct. 1-4 - Orlando, FL
We hope to see some of you out at #GHC19! Some of the Backstage Crew and some Headliners will be there - Arlan is speaking, Christie is judging the PitchHer competition, and Brittany will be meeting with founders and ecosystem partners. Please note: registration is now closed for the event.
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StartupCincy Week
Oct. 7-11 - Cincinnati, OH
This is the third year of the event - check out over 200 free events during this free, 5-day event celebrating the Cincinnati ecosystem.
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AfroTech
Nov. 7-10 - Oakland, CA
The groundbreaking, revolutionary experience for Black techies, startups, and entrepreneurs returns! Come join 6000+ fellow founders, entrepreneurs, and engineers as we scale our collective power in culture, innovation, and tech.
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Founders + Funders
Nov. 8 - New York, NY
A 1-day conference that dives into the world of startups, fundraising, and investing for underrepresented founders. If you're raising capital this Fall, attend to network with 150 vetted, high-growth founders and learn practical fundraising strategies from top VCs and angels.
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Opportunities
Immigrants Rising
Providing grants to undocumented entrepreneurs working to create positive social change, and showcasing the talents of undocumented young people. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Ulule x Bank of the West
5 cohorts in 2 categories: Women Entrepreneurship and Positive Impact, with personalized crowdfunding coaching while preparing to kickstart your Ulule campaign. Selected entrepreneurs will also get a chance to pitch at events to earn Bank of the West co-funding grants.
Apply by October 11.
Anthemis + Barclays Startup Studio
After nearly a decade of investing in fintech, venture capital firm Anthemis is betting the studio model can diversify the sector more quickly.
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Share Your Story with DeGeneres
Are you a female entrepreneur that's been working on your business for over a year, and want help taking it to the next level? EllenTube wants to hear your story.
Apply.
Pitch Cleo Capital
Headliner Sarah Kunst is getting capital to the next generation of female-founded companies, and would love to hear about your startup.
Pitch.
Resources
6 ways to attract celebrity supporters for your company. Read.
A London startup guide for international founders. Read.
Elizabeth Yin on the right time to approach a VC. Read.
What We're Reading
Style icon Rebecca Minkoff mentors Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-founder of Millennial wellness startup Golde, and shares her best advice for founders around social media, cash flow, and thinking twice about VC if it's not what your company needs. Read.
TaskRabbit's Stacy Brown-Philpot opens up about the challenges a new gig economy law poses and life inside Ikea HQ. Read.
Tangelo's Tara Carter shares 6 lessons learned from investing in entrepreneurial startup diversity, featuring Backstage London's Andy Ayim. Read.
Blavity on why the importance of Black startup accelerators cannot be emphasized enough. Read.
At the Mujeres Market in Riverside, women, queer, and trans people of color find a safe space to sell their products. Read.
