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First LGBTQ+ in Tech Forum Gathers DFW Community for Inspiring Conversations

Austin Startup

We know that diverse companies with supported, happy teams perform better,” noted Joshua Baer on June 25th, at Capital Factory’s inaugural Dallas/Fort Worth LGBTQ+ in Tech Forum. We’re proud to be working with local leaders to develop more consistent LGBTQ+ community events that extend well beyond Pride Month.

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The Twenty Year Itch: My Last VC Investment Out of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures

This is going to be BIG.

Last August, I passed the point at which I had spent literally half my entire life working in this asset class, having started at the General Motors pension fund doing institutional investments in venture funds and late-stage directs back in February of 2001. It hasn’t always been as rewarding as it could be, however.

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27 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

While working on a musical about math – an item on my life bucket list-I needed a name for the producing organization. My company name, Bear in Mind Strategies, LLC, is a combination of my name, a common phrase about consciousness, and my strategic approach to working with clients. I needed just to include originality.

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Venture Capital Funding and the Sexism You Can’t Quite Prove

Up and Running

I also think it’s important that we share this side of the story here on Bplans, as we are a voice in this space, and offer advice in terms of obtaining venture funding. At the outset, it is worth noting that when it comes to the world of venture funding, I am a bit of an outsider. I don’t know this world on an intimate, personal level.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

We make fast, data-driven credit decisions for these types of businesses and show Founders how the math/ROI works. We focus our support on businesses led by women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ, and military veterans, especially teams and businesses located in low to moderate income areas. ARR of $500K+. Capital need of up to $1.5M

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Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice

This is going to be BIG.

I appreciated her desire to get back to work, but I convinced her to agree to a 2-3 week sprint. The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. I’ve backed multiple Black founders and entrepreneurs from the LGBTQ community and so I’ve seen a very wide mix of founders pitch, get funded and get passed on.

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29 Seriously Inspiring Interviews For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

Anyone with a strong idea, a lot of luck, and even more hard work can succeed in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. No matter their background or industry, the following folks have plenty of advice and inspiration to offer while future innovators compile their research: Muhammad Yunus with the Nobel Foundation , Oct.