Flattered to be included in , Six leadership traps and how to avoid them. In Trap 4, I share, “the first thing I push back on with the young entrepreneurs is the idea that you're going to be successful overnight."
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ICYMI: has the inside track on investor summit with , where 59 of our portcos pitched to 100+ VCs & investors. The partnership & fund was created to help forge a more diverse, equitable and inclusive tech ecosystem.
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My latest piece on why ‘dragons’ slay ‘unicorns’ every time. When founders tell me they are building the next unicorn (private tech company with a $1B+ valuation), I usually urge them to focus on building a ‘dragon’ instead.
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I firmly believe anyone, anywhere can be a world-changing entrepreneur. That's why I'm excited to announce our newest accelerator program in Australia: Techstars Tech Central Sydney Accelerator. You can read more about it here: tsta.rs/qmuJ50MlNp1
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I had the pleasure of appearing on yesterday. See the interview to hear why, despite the fact that 2023 looks to be one of the trickiest years on record, I remain optimistic due to the uptick in high quality entrepreneurs applying to Techstars. tsta.rs/YA8n50MiEwO
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Did you know Lagos, Nigeria is one of the fastest-growing ecosystems & the #1 African startup city as of 2021? This is why has invested in 21 Nigerian companies since 2015, & why I'm so excited to announce our new Lagos MD, !
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I’m immensely proud that is one of the most active investors in defense and aerospace. Huge congratulations to Techstars alum , a space simulation and data analytics company that recently closed a $40.8M Series A-2 funding!
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The fintech sector has enjoyed a bull run globally & while it's not immune from the downturn, it's a multi-trillion dollar opportunity. Watch my recent panel discussion on investments in fintech from the MiddleEast and Africa Summit 👉 tsta.rs/9Ji150LQyJo
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Last week I sat down with , Israel’s leading financial news publisher. We covered a range of topics, including why a number of startups will likely fail in 2023, valuation inflation for startups is over & a crisis can be great for innovation.
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Rather than striving to be the next unicorn ($1BN+ company), founders should set their sights on becoming a ‘dragon’ instead. Listen to my latest podcast episode with to learn why. tsta.rs/ZomH50LPpyx
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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Magazine as a panelist at , discussing ‘Where VCs are investing next.’ Catch the full panel replay to hear which tech sectors and regions I'm excited about and predictions for 2023:
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Thank YOU for trusting Techstars to be the right partner and investor for your startup. More than ever talent, grit and ambition are everywhere but opportunity is not. Let’s keep working on changing that!
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Thank you Kimberly Smith, Rupa Athreya, @MaelleGavet, and the incomparable Tré Baker for not just launching the inaugural cohort in Tulsa, but also shaping the #Tulsa12! I highly recommend Black founders and CEO’s everywhere trust the process and apply fo…lnkd.in/g8YikAEF
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I recently sat down with for their "In Visible Capital" podcast. Listen in as we chat about:
-Investing in EMEA
-Opportunities in the farm-to-fork supply chain
-Why I expect VCs to start consolidating as LPs concentrate their capital
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It’s been a fantastic week at ! Join me today for a discussion, Betting on the future: Where VCs are investing next. I’ll be joined by , , & to discuss where VCs are planning to invest next & our predictions for the tech landscape.
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With the slowdown in global investment this year, what does the roadmap look like for 2023? If you're at today, join me & for a Fireside Chat: Fundraising Playbook in 2023. We'll discuss how to maximize fundraising opportunities & choose the right investors.
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I’ll be on stage at Europe's biggest tech conference this week, , speaking on:
-How to build a winning media pitch
-VC: What just happened, and what happens next?
-A global perspective on seed-stage investing
-Managing LP relationships in 2023 & more
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For over a decade, the number of VC firms has exploded. Now I believe significant consolidation is on the horizon with likely 50% of existing VC firms – particularly those with less than $100M of AUM – ceasing to functionally exist over the next few years.
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Congratulations to portfolio companies and for being named on ’s Change the World list of 50 companies addressing society’s biggest challenges! tsta.rs/pyJo50LfLjg.
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I’m speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt on a topic very important to me tomorrow-- Famously Overlooked: How Underestimated Founders Survive and Thrive in a Competitive Market -- joined by Hartbeat Ventures & . I hope to see you there!
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Congratulations to Techstars companies , & for making ’s List of Europe’s 100 Hottest Startups in 2022! Techstars continues to invest in startups across the continent with 11 accelerators in Europe & 53 globally.
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I recently had the pleasure of chatting with the podcast. Listen in as we discuss the traits of a successful entrepreneur, the future of early-stage VC investing amidst a constricting market, & my take on big tech regulation. Listen now:
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While attending in June, I chatted with . Listen in as I share my advice for early-stage founders navigating the economic downturn, its effect on fundraising and what founders need to think about over the next two years.
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My latest article for : To have genuine ESG impact and financial upside, invest in early stage tech rather than the public markets. tsta.rs/4RoP50KUOGX
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When it comes to VC's long term outlooks, what we should be reflecting on is the unusualness of how extremely long of a bull run we have had in venture. There are many people working in tech and venture capital that have only known a bull market. tsta.rs/aECo50KTmAW
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It’s been a ride for cryptocurrencies. Despite the turbulence, I remain convinced that the underlying technology to Web3 is robust, has an extremely wide range of use cases & will stand the test of time, creating scores of $1BN+ companies in the process. tsta.rs/7J7w50KRtbr
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I recently visited #TSAlabamaEnergyTech and met so many of our incredible founders who are building innovative solutions for the future of energy. You can get to know all ten companies from this year’s class here: tsta.rs/7mcE50KRpsp
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Excited to share I will be a speaker this Friday at The Future of Commerce. Africa has a growing tech ecosystem - I’m looking forward to discussing what the future holds in regards to fintech, e-commerce, logistics & mobility in Africa. Hope to see you there! #FOC2022
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It was a pleasure joining on From Start-Up to Grown-Up! Take a listen as we chat about me starting my first business at 16, lessons I learned along the way, the power of feedback & more: tsta.rs/ak7z50KKnzq
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Yesterday I was in Washington DC to kick off and to introduce the inaugural class! is one of the 5 inaugural programs a part of a Techstars & $80M fund to deploy capital to diverse, early-stage founders: tsta.rs/3U5k50KI6Hj
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I’m delighted to announce that I have joined the lineup as a speaker for this November! See you in Lisbon: tsta.rs/WGqI50KCmrG
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Congrats to alum on its latest investment from Accenture Ventures! Pixxel is a leader in the climate & space category - the company is building the world’s highest resolution hyperspectral imaging satellite constellation. 🛰
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Talent is important, but access to opportunity is key 🙋
On this week's #TheNextStage, we're joined by of , of and of who give their take on where to find tomorrow's talent 💪
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Being an entrepreneur requires strength, courage & determination. () cofounders & have all three.
Learn how these two are on a mission to empower one million online sellers.
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I so admire the impact that is having on the world -- now she is imparting her wisdom on the role each of us can play. I'm also excited to see that is featured in Lesson 9 of her new !
Woo! 🎉 New feat. , CEO of !
We talk France’s Minitel, a dress FROM success, 10 minutes of craziness, “cave time," and not owning a television (!!!).
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Had the pleasure of chatting with on about
🥩 Steak tartare
📺 Not owning a tv
🧳 Time travel and more! tsta.rs/3nOa50KsjTZ
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📣 Registration is now open for the free Venture Deals online course! Class starts Sept 22, register now: venturedeals.techstars.com
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Join us in congratulating our alums on their funding & acquisition news this week! 👏👏👏
🏡 - (acquired by ATTOM)
💬 - $30M
➡ - $9M
💼 - $1.2M
📈 - (acquired by eToro)
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In partnership with , our new London program, led by Managing Director , will work with founders creating new opportunities and solving challenges with Web3 & #blockchain technology.
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