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We kicked off our #LATechWeek tour doing what we do best: creating an opportunity for underrepresented founders and funders to connect.
In partnership with @VamosVentures, @SomosVC, @pluginventures & @HarlemCapital, we created a space that did just that.
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A taste of Summertime Chi. ✨
BLCK VC's Midwest Chapter set sail for a night of connection and celebration at its 3rd Annual All White Boat Party. Founders and funders came together to enjoy the last few weeks of the season.
Check the highlights:
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.@1863ventures is bringing the New Majority Summit to Houston on November 12! 🤩
This one-day conference equips entrepreneurs from historically marginalized groups with tools and strategies to scale their businesses!
Get there! → newmajoritysummit.com/
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Ever wondered what it's like to be part of the BVI family? 💭 Denise Smith, a member of our founding cohort, had this to say about it:
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Calling all BLCK VC members, alum, friends, and family—we’re back on the golf course, but this time in LA!
Join us on October 19th during #LATechWeek for a little:
↳ Golf ⛳️
↳ Brunch 🥂
↳ Community Building 🤝🏾, and
↳ Fun ✨
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🔔 ONE WEEK left to submit your application to Cohort 8 of BVI! → blckvc.org/black-venture-ins…
Tag someone you think should take the leap and apply!
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#ICYMI: Black Venture Institute Cohort 8 applications are now open! 🙌🏾 → blckvc.org/black-venture-ins…
Through our rigorous MBA-style learning experience, you'll gain knowledge from experienced investors, insights into deal structuring, and key skills needed to thrive in VC.
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BLCK VC touched down in Queen City last week for an intimate gathering with local Black investors and innovators. 🥂
Be on the lookout for more in a city near you.
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🔔 OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🔔
This is a great opportunity for emerging VC fund managers from diverse backgrounds to meet and learn from LPs + experienced GPs. Apply by Sunday!
🎉Underrepresented #VC fund managers: Our 12th Emerging Manager Office Hour program will take place in NYC on Dec. 4. For a full day of networking and meetings with GPs and LPs, learn more and apply by Sunday, Sept. 1: ventureforward.org/vf-events…
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Martha's Vineyard - we're coming for ya!
Our BLCK VC Alumni Reunion event is going to be chefs kiss.
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#SXSW is the chance to explore how equity in venture capital can reshape our economy. Vote for our panel featuring @itsmarielasalas, @RobertGordonIV @BLCKVC, & Jackson Block as we discuss the benefits of #diversity in investing, moderated: @rebecca_szkutak panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/15…
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BLCK VC ATL x @goodienation 🤝🏾
We came together to launch an educational program about all things angel investing for angels based in Atlanta. And we're officially accepting applications: goodienation.org/equitywings…
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Introducing our July Community Spotlight Feature: Dujon C. Smith ✨ Global Lead of Accenture's Black Founder Development Program and Founder/CEO of My Block Skin.
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Thank you, Dujon, for sharing your journey as a life-long hustler and learnings as a Black founder who supports Black founders.
Read the interview in full here: blck-vc.medium.com/community…
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Over the past few years, venture capital has made slow and sporadic progress toward becoming more inclusive. Here's our commitment to move it forward:
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The BLCK VC All White Boat Party is back! 🛥️ And we plan to do year three even bigger—this time in partnership with Verizon, Lofty Ventures, Ten To One Rum, and MAISON PERRIER. See you there?
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Knowledge is power. 🧠 Here’s a 101 of all things Venture Capital: forbes.com/advisor/investing….
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