Multiple Headliners featured in a new book by Diana Kapp (Random House Delacorte).
Mixtape Vol. 26
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News
Founders from On Second Thought, Blendoor, Uncharted Power, and Wildfang are featured in Girls Who Run the World, a new book by Diana Kapp that gives you a blueprint for badassery and bravery. Buy it.
Gildform is Detroit's only on-demand jewelry manufacturing company - Karissma Yve talks with Fox 2. Watch.
From over 5K applications from 128 countries, Optimal Solar is recognized by Hello Tomorrow as one of the most promising projects in deep tech to date. Read.
Aquaai named a Top Innovator for aquaculture at the Fish 2.0 Global Innovators Forum. Read.
The reviews are in - Healthy Roots' Zoe doll collaboration with Procter & Gamble's My Black Is Beautiful is a hit. Read.
Jobs
Social Media Editor @ O.school
The non-judgmental resource for sexuality and dating. Apply.
Retail Associate @ Healthy Roots
A toy company that empowers young girls and represents the beauty of our diversity. Apply.
Technical Product Manager @ Win-Win
Social games for social good. Apply.
Discover more career opportunities.
Events
Venture Funding & Hardware Development at Lightning Speed
Nov. 11 - Minneapolis, MN
Join Ethan Haigh from HAX Accelerator and Sameer Kumar from HabitAware to learn about global efforts to rapidly develop and bring to market innovative electronic hardware products.
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MOBI World Colloquium
Nov. 12-13 - Los Angeles, CA
Allison Clift-Jennings from Filament will be speaking at a program of the mobility open blockchain initiative to accelerate adoption of blockchain in making human mobility safer and greener.
Learn more.
Stanford Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders
Nov. 13 - Stanford, CA
Join Arlan live at the NVIDIA Auditorium at Stanford University in this noteworthy series that brings founders, investors, and industry influencers center-stage to share what it takes to be a disruptor.
Learn more.
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival
Nov. 25-26 - Sharjah United Arab Emirates
Arlan will be speaking! Whether you're an entrepreneur or looking to take the leap, be a part of the region's largest festival celebrating entrepreneurs.
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Opportunities
University City Science Center Launch Lane
A Philadelphia-based accelerator created in association with the Kauffman Foundation to support the needs of diverse founders in tech. Awards include up to $50K cash, work space, network, and mentorship.
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Indie.vc Scout Program
Cash-based. No complicated carry structures. No fund return hurdles to clear. Refer a company that gets funded, and get a check or invest alongside Indie.vc if you're an accredited investor.
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Resources
Valence is a new tech platform and community focused on connecting Black professionals globally with mentorship, job opportunities, and capital. Bypass the waitlist with our link. ☞ Learn more.
Making Smarter Decisions with Mental Models - a new presentation by Backstage Alum Andy Ayim. Watch.
Sydney Thomas of Precursor Ventures shares a 60-member list of VC firms and angels that have invested in at least 2 founders of color. Read.
What We're Reading
"Visibility means actual, authentic, representation." - Tracie Jackson, Nike N7 Designer.
The Nike N7 Fund has awarded more than $7.5M in grants to 259 Native American and Indigenous communities and organizations in North America. Read.
Visa took part in a recently closed Series C for underrepresented founder-led LISNR to take on Apple Pay. Read.
Queertech gives members of LGBTQ+ communities a safe space in tech. Read.
How Naj Austin brought her vision of the POC-focused Ethel's Club to life. Read.
Monique Woodard is helping cities use capital to build more inclusive ecosystems. Read.
