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

David Teten

According to the National Venture Capital Association/Dow Jones VentureSource, the VC industry is dominated by men (89% of VC Partners), specifically white men (76% of the total). Despite all this, we are living on a different planet when it comes to which companies receive venture capital.

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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . A major angel group uses Influitive , an advocate management tool, to track, activate and motivate their members. ff Venture Capital hired two full-time engineers to build out Totem.

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What are the most valuable recommendations in order to raise money from VCs connected via Gust?

Gust

Rather than limiting your search to venture funds, therefore, consider the full range of startup options. Note that because of Gust’s well-known brand, scammers are increasingly trying to take advantage of eager entrepreneurs by claiming some sort of affiliation with the platform.

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How Universities Can Help Students and Alumni Work in the Tech Industry

David Teten

My former Partner John Frankel of ff Venture Capital observes that 20 years ago, the defining movie of the generation was “Wall Street”. One of the unique provisions of that program was that it was open to people without any NYU affiliation; they just had to work physically at the NYU Future Labs. “CEO is the new Analyst.”.

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July 17 NYC: Event for Angel Investors Only

David Teten

I hope you can join me for this program, cosponsored by Empire Angels ; HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York ; and the The Young Venture Capital Society. So You Want to Be an Angel? 8 – 8:30 pm: Meet other angels. The organization invests in companies regardless of school affiliation.

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July 17 NYC: Event for Angel Investors Only

David Teten

Keynote Speaker: David Teten ( Presentation sneak peek: Introduction to Angel Investing ). Co-Sponsored by Empire Angels, HBS Alumni Angels of Greater New York, and Young Venture Capital Society. The organization invests in companies regardless of school affiliation.

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What are some ways you can keep track of startups you are evaluating/diligencing/investing in?

Gust

At the moment, Gust for individual angels is only available to Accredited Investors who either (a) belong to an official angel group, venture fund or other organization that provides verification of their investor status, or (b) have already invested in (or been invited by) a startup using Gust for its investor relations communications.