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Texas Gets A New Tech Equity Program

Austin Startup

That’s where we come in, Dream Corps TECH , formerly #YesWeCode, is a national program cultivating future leaders and entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds, creating a pipeline of diverse talent that will shift the culture of the tech sector. but at the expense of Black and Brown talent. Interested in getting involved?

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Agio On Hedge Fund Cybersecurity And The Difficulty Of Securing Private Equity Firms

YoungUpstarts

When thinking about how to start a private equity firm or a hedge fund, security should be on the list of priorities. Both financial service institutions have to handle a lot of sensitive data as well as monetary assets, which means that hedge fund cybersecurity or private equity cybersecurity is an area that needs a lot of attention.

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CTO Equity - Negotiation After Funding

SoCal CTO

During that time one of the founders had mentioned that for the initial agreed time (3 months, equivalent dollars could be translated to 2% of equity but no agreement was reached at that time). I tried to argue that the equity should be what it was at the time I joined and discussed but there was no formal agreement at that time.

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CTO Equity - Negotiation After Funding

SoCal CTO

During that time one of the founders had mentioned that for the initial agreed time (3 months, equivalent dollars could be translated to 2% of equity but no agreement was reached at that time). I tried to argue that the equity should be what it was at the time I joined and discussed but there was no formal agreement at that time.

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Build Predictable Startup Models by Forming an Agency

ReadWriteStart

It provides the freedom to partner with entrepreneurs and reduce the costs of agency work in exchange for equity in their startup. This allows the studio to retain a larger stake in internally funded startups and gain equity in other startups through partnerships. Build a Talented Team of Technology and Business Professionals.

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Technology’s role in diversity planning for mission-driven organizations

Board Effect

As mission-driven entities, nonprofits face specific pressures and challenges in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). While much work remains to be done, there is a path to enhancing representation across an organization, and it is a path supported by technology. Involve stakeholders. Take a look in the mirror.

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We’re Hiring a Platform and Operations Associate at NextView

View from Seed

We are looking to bring on board a versatile new team member to support the varied internal operations of the firm as well as collaborate with the partners on our external programs and communications with the broader entrepreneurial community. You have an authentic passion for technology, startups, and a deep respect for entrepreneurship.