Thousand Faces’ Post

Investment is a key component to the growth of any startup company or startup nation! Let’s take this opportunity to invest in our country and companies! PARADIGM FUND, is building a faith based family office fund comprised of our human family of accredited and non accredited investors using the JOBS ACT. WE are building one investor at a time from our location at Wefunder HQ (1885 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103)! Stop by to say hello or let’s chat via LinkedIn about building a better way forward! More funds capitalized means more funding for startups in our Community who raise a RegCF COMMUNITY ROUND!!! # investLA #investSF #investATL #investMiami #investChicago #investDC #investNYC #investHouston #investCharlotte #investMemphis #investPhiladelphia #investBaltimore #investSeattle #investTulsa Well you get the idea…invest!! Shalom #faithandfunding

Becoming a world acclaimed venture capitalist and a successful serial investor is one of my top priority on my list of goals for the next 20 years. The goal is to grow more high valued startups which are undervalued at their current level of operation and scale them up to Unicorn status hence creating more jobs and making people's lives better on a consistent scale. This is a commitment to shaping the future of innovation and prosperity. This isn't just about financial success; it's about catalyzing growth, fostering innovation, and transforming lives on a monumental scale. Join me in this transformative quest as we pave the way for a brighter tomorrow, one investment at a time. Let's redefine the landscape of entrepreneurship, ignite the spark of creativity, and build a legacy that resonates across borders and generations. #VentureCapital #SerialInvestor #InnovationLeaders #UnicornStartups #GlobalImpact #FutureofInvesting #EntrepreneurialJourney #LeadershipGoals #InspireInnovation #DreamBig #TransformativeInvestments #StartupEcosystem #EmpowermentThroughInvestment #CreatingOpportunities #BuildingLegacies #InvestingInTomorrow #CatalystForChange #EconomicEmpowerment #InnovateToElevate #DreamBelieveAchieve #ImpactInvesting #ScaleUpSuccess #LeadershipVision #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #InvestingInPeople #ChampioningInnovation #InvestingInExcellence #LeadingTheFuture #InspiringLeadership #InvestInSuccess"

🎤 New episode alert! 🎤 For this episode, I was joined by my Nixon Peabody colleague, Alison Torbitt and Julie Lein the co-founder and Managing Partner of the Urban Innovation Fund to dive into the world of startup investing. Our conversation focused on the Urban Innovation Fund’s investments in startups addressing urban challenges and creating positive societal impact. Julie and Alison also share valuable lessons for VCs, angel investors, and startups seeking funding, and we break down some common misconceptions and challenges Julie has faced as a woman in a male-dominated industries. We also hit on impact investing and the stigma that often accompanies female founders. https://lnkd.in/gUZDXM76

📣 Female LPs - I know you are out there ✨ 🚀 When I was first entering venture, I was told repeatedly there were no female founders. I now know that is absolutely not true. A lot of the investments i've made are being led by a female founder and new research showed that a quarter (24%) of founders deciding to build startups in 2023 were women. 💃 Repeatedly during my venture career I was told there weren't that many women in VC. I now run a community of over 1,000 and Sifted keep a list of over 350+ female partners. So, again, not true. 💰Right now, I am being told there aren't any female LPs. I JUST DON'T BELIEVE IT. Below are some awesome female LPs to get started, please tag others in the comments and i'll update the list! Elodie Donjon and Nadya Petrova, CFA - European Investment Fund (EIF) Theresa Bardubitzki and Sabrina Senzel - KfW Chloe Dagnell and Omolade (Rachel) Adebisi - Isomer Capital Deepali Nangia - Speedinvest Dr. Golnaz Borghei - PwC Rebekah Brady - Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Lindsay Sharma - Industry Ventures Hayley Hand - Better Society Capital Christine Hockley - British Patient Capital Liz Bailey - British Business Bank

Listen to the newest episode of "Lowenstein Africa Presents: Venture Voices," featuring an insightful conversation with Janade du Plessis, a prominent South African investor and entrepreneur, as he shares his experiences and perspectives on the evolving landscape of emerging company and impact investing in Africa, the remarkable growth of the African VC ecosystem, and the crucial role of sustainable development in driving positive change. Don't miss this inspiring discussion! #VentureVoices #AfricanInvesting #SustainableDevelopment

Sie Ventures received the 2024 Angel Group of the Year at the UKABAA Investment Award which recognises the most active and #impactful angel investors group in the UK, making not only a significant number of investments in the companies during the past year, but bringing strong #valueadd to support the #growth and success of the companies. Above all else, they seek to support and back exceptional #femalefounders by changing the face of the #tech ecosystem and reducing the gender #fundinggap. Here's your chance to get to know their Catalyst Program and apply: #redefiningVC #femalefounders #womeninVC

The emotional side of venture investing😱 - an often overlooked, but critical topic in fundraising. A team has always been an important consideration for VC investors. Yet, we typically focus more on product-market fit, traction, market size, and business model, and rarely talk about what exactly they are looking for, beyond track record and relevant experience. All the research to date has shown that it is the team that will ultimately determine whether or not an early-stage venture will succeed as it goes through all the ups and downs, dealing with competition, changing consumer preferences, and pivots. Join me and Mark Gold for an upcoming fireside chat to find out what investors are looking for and what you can do to develop those qualities.  ➡️ Title: “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬?” 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞:June 27th 🕛 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 12 pm - 1 pm EST 📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Zoom ❗️ Free attendance, but the number of tickets is limited. We are honored to announce our special guest — Jeanne Mariani Sullivan. She is a veteran investor with over 25 years of investing experience. Sullivan is the CIO of The Arcview Group, building investment platforms under the Arcview banner and Co-Founder of the Arcview Collective Fund. She is a sought-after industry speaker on how to get funded in tech and in the cannabis sector - its complex (and ridiculous set of regulations). Jeanne has been a member of the Women’s Leadership Board at the Harvard Kennedy School and is an Athena Entrepreneur Fellow for Barnard College. She also served many years on the Board of Trustees of the New York Hall of Science and on the Global Board of Trustees of Astia, an organization that funds high-growth women entrepreneurs. Together we will share their invaluable insights on what VCs look for in founding teams. Get ready to learn about the key traits and strategies that can help you stand out and succeed! 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭: https://lu.ma/lse01zqw #FemaleFounders #Fundraising #StartupSuccess #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship

🚨 Long post warning 🚨 In summary: Attended founders event by Lifted Ventures. Fantastic investment pitches, inspiring founders and speakers and broken glass walking! When my day started with a 4.45am alarm I didn't expect to be walking over broken glass by 3.30pm! 🤯 😯 However the intentions I set myself at the start of Lisa Clifford 🔥 Founder of The Meant for More Movement's very powerful session for founders meant I needed to act on them, after all "what's the worst that could happen by just going for it?" 🤔 So, with self-belief and courage (the intentions for my next career phase) I walked over the broken shards. What was it like? Sharp? Yes, definitely, but also very cathartic and emotionally freeing. I learnt a lot in those few seconds of crunching down the glass shards! I have been to a couple of events recently where its been great to immerse myself in knowledge building, and where every session delivered in many ways. 📍Insightful ✅️ 📍Powerful in content and tone ✅️ 📍Had investment pitches from female leaders really taking their businesses to the next level ✅️ 📍Making purposeful connections ✅️ 📍The building of communities right in front of me ✅️ 📍Haven't used the same faces/names for speakers and panels ✅️ Today was no exception. Congratulations to Helen Oldham and Jordan Dargue from Lifted Ventures on a fantastic first founders event 👏🏽👏🏽. Brilliant sessions and speakers all round! Adah Parris (she/her), Rachel Hannan, Zandra Moore Debra Leeves and many others - you definitely inspired the audience of founders today with your talks 😀 Congrats to pitch finalists Fozia Saleem from Magnitude Biosciences Ltd, Dr Chen Mao Davies from Anya Health and Kate Hawker from adventuro for your awesome and very polished pitches. Good luck with the fund raising. 📢 Calling all investors - look at these three! ☝🏾 I met some wonderful people today doing amazing and innovative stuff including Vickki B., Penelope Wilson, Bianca Spruit and Dr Zainab Bibi - let's keep it moving forwards and continue to be a part of the movement lifting female founders and scaling impactful businesses 🙌🏾

When it comes to breaking into #VC, there is nothing more important than building and tapping into your relationships. I loved including Nasir C. Qadree's story in Chapter 2 of my book. It may seem like an art, but there is a science to building and leveraging your network in venture capital and I hope this chapter helps shine a light on how to do it!

🚀 Ready to fundraise? Join LSE Generate NYC and capital growth expert Oliver Spalding for a deep dive into the essentials of VC fundraising. Oliver will cover the latest trends, how to identify the right investors, and actionable steps for raising venture capital. This is also a great chance to connect with the LSE entrepreneurial community over light food and drinks. 🌟 Meet Oliver Spalding: Early-stage investor and Wharton School instructor with extensive experience in venture capital and startup growth. Don’t miss out on his exclusive insights into navigating the VC landscape! 📅 Register now to secure your spot! [link in the comments]