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@Charlton_87
Ecosystem Builder focused on the revitalization of Black Wall Street via investments in startup founders. Leading
@lightshipfound
’s Tulsa office.
ATL - TULlightship.foundationJoined July 2010
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Charlton
@Charlton_87
More than ready to add value to the Lightship team and the Tulsa ecosystem 💪🏾
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Lightship Foundation
@lightshipfound
We are so excited to welcome Charlton Cunningham to the Lightship Team 👏🏾 He will be serving as the Tulsa Program Manager and is eager to meet our Tulsa fam 🤩 Make sure to give him a warm welcome at the next Workflow Wednesday 🙌🏾
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Lightship Foundation
@lightshipfound
We are so excited to welcome Charlton Cunningham to the Lightship Team 👏🏾 He will be serving as the Tulsa Program Manager and is eager to meet our Tulsa fam 🤩 Make sure to give him a warm welcome at the next Workflow Wednesday 🙌🏾
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@Charlton_87
Continuously impressed by the major moves that Lightship makes! See y’all in Cincy 👊🏾
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Brian Brackeen
@BrianBrackeen
Soooo we have BIG news 👀 @lightshipfound 🌊 has acquired @BlackTechWeek 🙌🏾 This July, Black Tech Week will bring together innovative minds, influencers, and thought leaders of color to focus on emerging, leading-edge technologies and ecosystem growth 🌱 in Cincinnati!
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Wordle 226 3/6 When your test word finally hits 😌 ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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5) Merge IRL & Online Communities Covid created a shift from IRL to online. Some Atlantans that were not well connected (or known) to the IRL ecosystem gained huge influence over the past 2 years. It’s necessary to build bridges to connect these skilled ppl to IRL opportunities
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4) Engage the Atlanta “Expats” We produce great talent, and that talent is all around the world. But there’s still a lot of pride for the folks who called Atlanta home. Engaging and connecting these ppl back to opportunities in our ecosystem will be beneficial for all parties.
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3) Tech, But Make it Culture Atlanta is always at the forefront of culture. Ask all the ppl pushin’ 🅿️ rn. Our culture elevates us, so intersecting this into our startup scene is a no brainer. We need to be a leader especially in consumer & creator economy where culture drives.
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@Charlton_87
2) Connect with the Greater Region The SE is having a moment as a region, buoyed by the recent rise of Miami. Telling a cohesive regional story will only strengthen each city’s unique gifts and further make them a destination for $$ and a great place for founders. #BuildInSE
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1) The City needs to Act as a Convener One of city’s strengths is bringing ppl together across industries and expertise. The city should act to dismantle silos by bringing leaders in the startup community together to address needs in the ecosystem.
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HBCUvc
@HBCUvc
Making 🌊!!! We’re so excited about our $1 million Lab Fund to give our fellows an opportunity to be hands on with venture and to direct capital to BIL founders to help drive innovation. Apply today >>> hbcu.vc/lab-fund
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natasha
@nmasc_
New: In one year, @HBCUvc went from nearly shutting down to launching a million-dollar fund. I spoke to @hadiyahdotme about the new fund, SV's knee jerk reaction to George Floyd, aned what in-person work means for diversity: techcrunch.com/2021/06/16/hbc
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Jewel Burks Solomon
@jewelmelanie
Today I’m excited to announce the close of our $50M first fund at Collab Capital! Huge thank you to our incredible team, LPs, portfolio companies and everyone who encouraged us along the way! Lots of work ahead, but thrilled about this milestone!
medium.com
Collab Capital Closes $50M First Fund to Invest in Black Innovators
After over 18 months of fundraising (primarily in a global pandemic and over Meets, Zooms, Teams, and the occasional Webex), we are excited…
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Charlton
@Charlton_87
🔎: We’re hiring for the following role as well as—Communication Manager, Program Associate, and VC Adjunct Professor. hbcu.vc/careers
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HBCUvc
@HBCUvc
🗣️We're HIRING! We are currently seeking a full-time Partnerships Manager to catalyze our industry relationships and grow the greater venture capital communities' involvement in our work. APPLY NOW! RT! docs.google.com/document/d/16-
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