Plug In Ventures@pluginventures

A creative and driven community for Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs focused on propelling #tech entrepreneurship in Black and Brown communities.

 Los Angeles, CA
Based in United States
pluginventures.co
Joined April 2015
💡 Wondering if your startup is venture-backable? Start by answering this: can you show how your tech unlocks where money is gained or lost in your market? #VCReady #Entrepreneurhila
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Curious about building and scaling with AI? 🚀 Join our Office Hours with Nicole Hollis—AI Strategist, Technologist, and PMP—sharing 15+ years of experience turning complex innovation into real-world impact. Perfect for founders in AI, enterprise tech, and content-driven sectors.
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🚨 “We suck at telling our story!” — Sound familiar? 🚨 Join Startup Hypeman's Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan to master your 1-minute pitch that turns heads and opens doors. 🎤 RSVP now — and get your shot at a live demo day pitch!
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Climate innovation doesn’t scale in isolation. We’re backing bold ideas with the partnerships, pilots, and funding that move the planet forward. Join our Pre-Accelerator Program Now: airtable.com/appsjSnX27aoDb9…
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Principal Valeria Martinez joins us July 24 for Plug In Office Hours — a live, off-the-record session on what they’re looking for, how they support early founders, and how to stand out. 💥 Priority given to members. Apply now to secure your invite: lu.ma/fvpz3kqa
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“Black Americans represented 2.7% of employer businesses in 2021, yet made up 14.4% of the population.” — Brookings Institution Let's make a change. Email info@pluginventures.co now to make a difference.
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🛠️ Transforming your idea into a market-ready product? Get help with MVPs, roadmaps, and more from our Founder Operators. Contact us at info@pluginventures.co to get started.
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“If the bottom half of America doesn’t move up the economic ladder, the inequality gap—combined with our debt load—becomes a real systemic risk.” — Steve Tananbaum Contact us at info@pluginventures.co to be a part of the solution.
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RSVP now for our upcoming AMA: Scaling Sales in Healthcare with Audrey Wu & Kiyana Turner — two trailblazing founders breaking barriers in regulated markets. Get real-world insights and tactical tips to grow in B2C and B2B healthcare. RSVP Now: lu.ma/a15kg7sh
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Join Plug In Ventures for an exclusive AMA session with Bianca Phillip, Investor at Zeal Capital Partners, on July 10th from 12–1PM PST. 💡 Open to all founders, with a special focus on underrepresented talent. 📍 Virtual | Free to attend 📅 RSVP now lu.ma/4l24nzg1
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👥 Team-building support: Define roles, hire smarter, retain talent. Let our Founder Operators guide you. Contact us at info@pluginventures.co to set up a consultation today!
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Calling all seed-stage founders! Our summer flagship program is one week away -- you don't want to miss out! Connect with fellow high-potential founders and industry leaders through expert-led roundtable discussions! Event Link: lu.ma/o4az4jni
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Big congrats to the founders graduating from our first Pre-Seed Accelerator cohort: 🎮 Myles Hester – Diaspora Games 📚 Rondale Davis – Gradpad 🕹️ Michael Timmons – GoodFences 🚀 Ready to take your leap? Apply now: airtable.com/appsjSnX27aoDb9…
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💡 Founders — Want unfiltered VC advice before you're in the room? Join Plug In Ventures’ Office Hours (June–Sept) for real talk with investors—no pitch deck needed. 👥 Members only. 🔗 Apply to join: members.pluginventures.co #PlugInVentures #OfficeHours #StartupSupport
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Join our Founders Roundtable on June 18 for a candid convo for seed-stage founders with fellow CEOs + investors from ChargerHelp, MOVN Health, BAM Ventures, and Kapor Capital. Know a founder who'd benefit? Pass it on! . Request to join: lu.ma/o4az4jni
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🌍 Climate innovation needs bold founders. With $60B+ flowing into clean tech for underserved areas, the moment to lead equitable solutions is now. If that’s you, let’s connect. #ClimateTech #JustTransition #ImpactFounders #CleantechInnovation
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As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and celebrate the incredible community of founders, mentors, and partners who make Plug In Ventures so special. We wish you moments of relaxation, connection, and reflection this holiday season! ❄️👩‍👩‍👦‍👦
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We're one week away! Founders, are you ready for due diligence? 💼 📷 Join us for an expert-led session on preparing for investor reviews! 📷 Avoid red flags 📷 Build trust with investors 📷 Moderated by Cody Peterson of @GunderIPO RSVP: lu.ma/7e5tu5vl🎙️
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Today's the Day! Don't miss our 2024 Pitch Competition at the Los Angeles Trade Technical-College from 3pm-5pm. There'll be product demos, a fireside chat with industry leaders @clarencewooten, and more!
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Tomorrow's the day! Join us at our 2024 Pitch Competition at the Los Angeles Trade Technical-College from 3pm-5pm. There'll be product demos, a fireside chat with industry leaders @clarencewooten, and more! Register today: lu.ma/0y0gwca5
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Meet @Thrivelinkai! A game-changer in the healthcare industry ready to pitch at Plug In Ventures Pitch Competition on November 12th. RSVP to learn more about their technology and show your support! Register today: pluginventures.co/pitch-comp…
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Meet Infiuss Health! A game-changer in the healthcare industry ready to pitch at Plug In Ventures Pitch Competition on November 12th. RSVP to learn more about their technology and show your support! Register today: pluginventures.co/pitch-comp…
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Meet SpendCare! A game-changer in the fintech industry ready to pitch at Plug In Ventures Pitch Competition on November 12th. RSVP to learn more about their technology and show your support! Register today: pluginventures.co/pitch-comp…
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Meet wrkspace! A game-changer in the co-working industry ready to pitch at the Plug In Ventures Pitch Competition on November 12th! RSVP to learn more about their technology and show your support! Register today: lnkd.in/eBwyAAaW
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Meet NoSongRequests.com! A game-changer within the music/media industry that's ready to pitch at Plug In Ventures Pitch Competition on November 12th. RSVP to learn more about their technology and show your support! Register today: pluginventures.co/pitch-comp…
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We're just one week away from our 2024 Pitch Competition on November 12th! Join us to see talented emerging founders within the ecosystem, engage with an exciting fireside discussion with @clarencewooten network with industry leaders! Register here! pluginventures.co/pitch-comp…
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We’re so excited to have Kimberley Nixon of Open Venture Capital, Valeria Martinez of @VamosVentures, and @iamSamyrLaine of Freedom Trail Capital will serve on the judging panel at our 2024 Pitch Competition on Nov 12th! RSVP to secure your spot today! lnkd.in/eBwyAAaW
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We’re excited to announce that Clarence Wooten of Google X will lead a fireside chat on Ai at our Pitch Competition event on November 12th! You won’t want to miss this discussion and the tech demos of the startups! RSVP Today! lu.ma/0y0gwca5
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We're excited to announce Plug In Ventures’ Fall Pitch competition on November 12th from 3-5 pm in L.A.! Check out our finalists here: pluginventures.co/pitch-comp… Join us to see emerging tech, an engaging panel, and network with tech leaders. RSVP Today! lu.ma/0y0gwca5
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Tune into tomorrow's session with Cody Peterson from Gunderson Dettmer, as he discusses how to prepare for fundraising, strategic pivots, and M&A Don't miss the chance to gain practical advice on how to raise funding and exit successfully! Register here: lu.ma/8c6jei56
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🚨 We're One Day Away!!🚨 Join us for a workshop with Kirin Kalia to learn how to revamp your sales messaging, act fast, test strategies, & drive revenue growth. Kirin is a startup veteran & coach to 1,000+ companies. Don't miss out! 📷 Register here: lu.ma/5sgrewsm
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Be sure to swing by the Verizon Innovation Lab today at 4pm for "The Power of the Latino Consumer" event hosted by our partners at @Verizon! You won't want to miss out. RSVP Here: bit.ly/3Nf2B7n
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Are you ready for our Founders & Funder Happy Hour?? Swing by and join us this evening for great music, light bites, and meaningful networking with diverse leaders within the tech ecosystem! 🤩 We'll see you there! 💃🕺😎
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🚀 Join us for a workshop with Kirin Kalia, a startup veteran & coach to 1,000+ companies (including Visa, P&G Ventures, Estée Lauder)! Learn how to revamp your sales messaging, act fast, test strategies, & drive revenue growth. 📈 Register here: lu.ma/5sgrewsm
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🚨 Last Call! Today's the final day to apply for the 2024 Pitch Competition! 🚨 Step into the spotlight and compete for $25K, service packages, and priority consideration in Plug-In Venture's 2025 accelerator!! Sign up here: pluginventures.co/pitch-comp…
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🚨 Just 1 day left to apply for the 2024 Pitch Competition! 🚨 🚀 Seed stage founders in climate tech, fintech, healthcare, and digital media—this is your chance to compete for $25K, service packages, and more! Apply now: pluginventures.co/pitch-comp…
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Are you looking to connect with some of the best and brightest founders and investors in L.A.? If so, join us at our upcoming Founders & Funders In Color event with BLCK VC, Vamos Ventures, and Somos VC during L.A. Tech Week! ⭐ Register today: lu.ma/flsx1n5f
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🚨Calling all Seed Stage Startups🚨 We invite all seed founders in L.A. to apply for Plug In Ventures' Nov 12th Pitch Competition! Compete to secure a $25K grant, services packages, and priority consideration for our 2025 accelerator! Apply Today: lnkd.in/eBwyAAaW
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🚀Join us TODAY for a special fireside chat with CalOSBA! 🚀 We invite all founders to share where you need support and hear about how Plug-In Ventures and CalOSBA support SoCal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! We can’t wait for your input! 🔗 Register: lu.ma/j82sbeni
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🎉 Tomorrow’s the big day! Get ready for an inspiring Demo Day with groundbreaking startups and powerful speakers. Are you excited? We'll see you there!
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🎉 We're 2 days away from Demo Day! Don't miss the opportunity to network with VCs and executives and hear from incredible Plug In founders like David Scott of @EvilGeniusGames. Spots are moving fast, so RSVP today! lu.ma/c5cpaiu2
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🎉 Join us this week for our Demo Day event on Sep 12th! Network with leading ecosystem builders in L.A. and hear from amazing founders like @MariaUloko of Vulva.ai. Register to secure your spot today! lu.ma/c5cpaiu2
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🎉 Four more days until our Demo Day event, and we can't wait! Hear more about the impact of the Plug In Accelerator from one of our founders @kwameterra of @behrhealth. Are you excited? Secure your spot today!lu.ma/c5cpaiu2
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🎉 We're five days out from Demo Day! Check out the exceptional talent from this year's cohort by hearing from one of our founders, Lauren Vivian of @wepairhealth. Get ready! RSVP here: lu.ma/c5cpaiu2
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🎉 We're six days away! Get ready for an inspiring Demo Day event by hearing from one of our founders, Martha Gamboa of @MyFrendii Are you excited? RSVP here: lu.ma/c5cpaiu2
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7 days until #DemoDay! 🚀 Get ready for groundbreaking ideas and next-gen startups set to shake up the industry. 🌟 Whether you're an investor, enthusiast, or just love new ideas, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Secure your spot now! 🎉 lu.ma/c5cpaiu2
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Looking for insight on ways to improve your pitch and garner more interest from investors? Join today’s AMA session with Rajiv Nathan, an expert pitch coach who’s worked with numerous founders to improve their storytelling and raise capital! Register at lu.ma/4trtm2nc!
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💥 Excited for growth? Join us TOMORROW 6/25 to learn how to boost your business credit, uncover hidden funding gems, and nail those loan applications with industry experts! Don't miss out—your biz's future is calling! 🚀💼 Register here: lu.ma/afhmh6kq
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Ready to secure your biz capital? Join our webinar “Securing Business Capital” Tuesday 6/25 for essential insights & strategies! Learn lender criteria, funding options, alternative financing & more. Empower yourself to thrive! Don’t miss out! Register now: lu.ma/afhmh6kq
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TODAY'S THE DAY! Discover how accessing SBIR and TABA funding can boost your innovation and commercialization efforts. Join our webinar with Larta Institute to demystify to learn more! Register: lu.ma/t8uqhM
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Unlock the secrets to securing business capital on June 25th, 12-1pm PT during "Securing Business Capital: A Webinar Guide." We'll explore lender criteria, common funding methods, and alternative financing solutions. You don't want to miss it! Register: lu.ma/afhmh6kq
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Join our webinar with Larta Institute to demystify the SBIR program! Discover how SBIR and TABA funding can boost your innovation and commercialization efforts. Learn to access these resources and fit SBIR into your growth plan. Don’t miss out! Register: lu.ma/t8uqhmjv
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Are you a founder looking to understand the intricacies and best practices of running a startup from a legal perspective? Join us for an engaging virtual AMA with our guest, Cody Peterson, Partner at Gunderson Dettmer, on Friday, May 17th. Register here: lu.ma/lctfomcr
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Thank you all for your support and focus around the work we do at Plug In Ventures. Jessica Salinas, Shawn Gunn, Janice McNair, Sergio Rosas, Maurice J. Murphy, PhD, Kevin Amoo-Mensah, CFP® (He/Him/His), 🙋🏾‍♀️ Kathryne Cooper, MBA & Derek Smith #LoyaltotheMission
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Get excited!! 🚀Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday May 1st, 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Rajiv Nathan will share his game-changing strategies and precise formulas that have propelled startups to raise anywhere from $25k to $25 million! Register here: lu.ma/j7hzschd
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Join us for Plug In Talks: Navigating Entrepreneurship in ATL with Zane Ventures on Tuesday, March 26th from 6-8 PM EST! Connect with fellow founders, investors, and other ecosystem players. #PlugInTalks #AtlantaEntrepreneurship #ZaneVentures #SVB #pluginventures #plugin
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join us for an Ask Me Anything session with Cody Peterson, Partner at Gunderson Dettmer, a leading law firm for venture capital and emerging companies. Tuesday, March 26th 📷 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST #startuplaw #GundersonDettmer #VC #legal #plugin #pluginventures
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Join us on Thursday, March 21st at 1 PM PST with Carta experts Nihal Gowda and Ryan O'Conor. Discover how Carta can streamline your equity management and funding processes #startup #finance #fundraising #Plugin #Pluginventures #Carta
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🚀 Calling all founders! Ready to fine-tune your startup strategy? Join us for Plug In Ventures Office Hours with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures. Here's your chance to get expert guidance! Reserve your spot today lu.ma/oo17jz42
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Ready to take your startup to new heights? ✈️ Don't miss our office hour event with Haley Bryant, where she'll share her expert insights on navigating the world of venture capital and building successful businesses. Secure your spot now! lu.ma/qne0uh6x
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Fearless and Bold Graphic Designer Wanted! Please share the link below with any designers or peers in your network who you think is a rockstar or OG designer. pluginventures.co/fearless-a…
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Feeling stuck with your small business? @laincubator's Founders Business Accelerator can help! Join the free, 6-month program to receive mentorship from industry experts to expand your customer base, connect with other founders & more! Apply by Feb. 13 at laci.la/fba10
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