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Announcing Multicoin Capital

Austin Startup

But we got serious in early 2016 when we developed deep conviction around the immense technical vision of Ethereum. We doubled down on our Ethereum bet through the DAO crisis during Summer 2016. PPPS, we’re also hiring a blockchain engineer. But we never lost the finance bug. The fund returned ~8x in 24 months.

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Opportunity Hub Partners with Capital Factory To Bridge Opportunity Gap

Austin Startup

In 2016, OHUB pioneered HBCU@SXSW at SXSW. In 2016, OHUB sponsored 50 college students to go to SXSW, and those numbers have grown since then. OHUB@SXSW | Opportunity Hub (OHUB) Thursday, March 7 Opening reception and fireside chat with Priscilla Chan, Cofounder, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 4:00 PM?—?8:00

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15 Female Entrepreneurs Share What Changes They Would Most Like to See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

I am a session singer and producer, and I wish clients and peers would give me more of an opportunity to work in the technical side of the business (such as mixing and editing). To me, 2016 is synonymous with a real tipping point for women in “corporate America” because the industry is finally taking notice of the glass ceiling.

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Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women & underrepresented founders?

David Teten

By contrast, according to PitchBook Data, since the beginning of 2016, companies with women founders have received only 4.4% For example, more women report being asked during their presentations to establish that they understand basic technical knowledge. Don’t hire people you know! of venture capital deals. For further reading.

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

David Teten

I’ve listed the most common levers that universities use below, with some live examples from Yale: Strong technical departments : Computer Science , Math , Physics. The video game and Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality industry actively hire for people with design, screenwriting, and other visual arts skills. Incubate non-Yalies.

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Tech Diversity & Inclusion Allies at SXSW

Austin Startup

Pierce Burnette knows the meaning of “humble beginnings” and has combined her intelligence quotient (IQ), emotional intelligence (EQ), entrepreneurial spirit, and technical knowledge to forge successful careers in engineering, information technology, and education. Carolyn was recognized by Inc.