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🔉 Arcanum Capital (a DraperU Ventures portco), invests early in Web3 startups. Their portfolio spans companies such as Arcana Network, Babylon Labs, Zircuit, Cross The Ages, Onomy Protocol, Bitget Wallet , Raiinmaker (etc) that involve notable co-investors such as Balaji Srinivasan, Polygon Ventures, KuCoin, Animoca Brands, Draper Dragon, Accel, etc. As the team of 4 founding partners move to Fund 2 in collaboration with Luganodes, I sat down with, Luchang ZHeng, (DU Alumni & Global Ambassador | Founding partner @ Arcanum Capital) to get all the scoops on: 🔸How 4 diverse strangers with very different backgrounds came to be the solid team that they are today. 🔸Originally a retirement plan, why Luchang decided to become a first time VC, like all partners in the fund. The challenges & doubts they faced & how they overcame those & landed their first checks ! 🔸 The genesis of Arcanum's Fund 1 & the role Tim Draper & Draper University played. 🔸 Key insights for anyone looking to break into VC or looking to start their own first fund. - This interview is part of Bridging the Gap - Women in Venture Capital Series: 👉For anyone aspiring to break into VC. 👉For entrepreneurs looking to gain valuable insights from investors. From evolving market trends to technology - These featured interviews bust preconceived notions, as we uncover important milestones & challenges faced in the journey to success & bring valuable insights from experts and influential individuals with a decade of experience. #InvestinginWeb3 #breakintoVC #venturecapital #womeninventurecapital #web3investments #emergingtechnology #heroesjourney

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Startup Interview: Turing Labs Inc. - The Fastest Way to Reformulate & Innovate CPG with Manmit Shrimali and Oz Rodriguez How AI is Revolutionizing Product Development From Concept to Consumer Winning Product 10x faster I’ve been wanting to write about this for years and interview the team since I invested in their seed round 4yrs ago (Insight led $16M Series A in 2022). Turing is my first and only YC (W20) investment that has been doing Ai before it was cool - specifically vertical Ai helping to accelerate CPG development in a very analogue industry. Do you have any idea how every products you use on a daily basis are actually developed? Literally scientists in a wet lab with beakers, pippets (remember from high school!?) and centrifuges that takes forever… and very little data or interaction with actual customers. Iteration is the new innovation. We love the idea of analog to digital transformations and Turing is a prime example of this. How do you think your new Tide detergent gets formulated and updated or should I say “new and improved!”? It’s literally scientists in labs, experimenting with chemicals, running experiments and kind of hoping it works out. But those scientists are only trying to improve the current product a few % points but aren’t strategists or marketers who would know what the consumer wants to based on previous iterations. Try teaching “agile” to a bunch of scientists in a research lab that spent countless years perfecting their skills so as not to be rushed. There will be push back, corner-cutting and potential issues in the future by changing the only process they know. But now imagine with Turing, you can take all of their collective knowledge (even if they left the company) during those countless years, combine it with the ability to do formulations/simulations virtually with tailored Ai, not having to wait for lab results AND consumer insight based on how certain chemicals / ingredients combinations sold historically… that’s powerful! We like to joke that with Turing, WD40, would be WD4. https://lnkd.in/e_nu_CcK

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Summary: Keith Rabois, managing director of Khosla Ventures, is on a mission to turn Miami into the next Silicon Valley and has been actively promoting the city as a tech hub. Despite some challenges and opposition, Rabois remains optimistic about Miami's potential and the growth of its tech ecosystem. Key takeaways: Keith Rabois is determined to make Miami the next Silicon Valley and has seen progress with a growing number of seed investments in the city. Khosla Ventures, where Rabois works, has made multiple investments in Miami, including one into a startup aiming to "reinvent education." Rabois continues to split his time between Miami and San Francisco, but believes that Miami offers a better quality of life and potential for building a thriving tech community. Counter arguments: Some big name investors, such as Andreessen Horowitz, have pulled out of Miami, suggesting that the city does not offer the same opportunities as other established tech hubs. Miami still has a relatively small share of total U.S. seed investments (2.6%-3.5%) which may indicate a lack of resources and opportunities compared to other cities. #venturecapital

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In recent weeks, several friends have reached out to ask about the most exciting innovation and investment trends for this year. I discussed my perspective on a podcast with Miguel A. (in Spanish) a few months back. Here are the top 5 categories I'm most enthusiastic about: 1. Verticalized AI Applications: Especially those that offer full-stack solutions or are focused on healthcare/lifesciences. 2. Web3, including digital and physical (DePIN) infrastructure. 3. GLP1 Economy, not the drugs but everything around it. 4. Defense Tech: with a focus on technologies that are reaching to consumers and businesses but not the DoD yet, including autonomy (air, land, and maritime), cyber, and VR. 5. Chips for AI: Covering everything from compute and memory to networking, new architectures, edge vs DC, training vs inference, power components, and copilots/EDA tools. Additionally, robotics (for health, bio, warehouses, ...), cell and gene therapy (tools), cyber security, and fintech infrastructure/apps continue to attract investments. On the flip side, there are categories where I'm less optimistic, primarily due to market saturation in the last 4+ years and tech maturity with no significant paradigm shifts ("why now" was also valid 5 years ago), scalability challenges, and the fast pace at which incumbents are catching up. These include Employee Benefits (mental health, HSA/FSA cards, wellness, education, 401k, ...), Telemedicine and most types of mobile/online access to health providers, Carbon Markets, Agtech, Future of Food, Mobility, Physical gadgets in the hands of consumers, digital tools for femtech, insurtech, proptech, AI for drug discovery, consumer brands requiring physical locations (coffee, sneakers, ...), spacetech, travel tech, logistics, data providers, at home health tests, diagnostics, detect and health prevention. Lastly, some areas may be better positioned for 2025+, particularly as new AI-driven platforms emerge. These include: - spatial computing (VR/AR with Apple as a catalyst) - new consumer apps with different UX (e.g., multimodal GenAI), and - gaming. You can listen to the full podcast (in Spanish) on Youtube, Apple podcasts, and Spotify

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Why Fintech's Pulse is a Critical Indicator for the Future of Finance The latest Fintech Pulse illuminates pivotal shifts in the financial technology realm, emphasizing the significance of staying abreast of industry trends. Fintech's ongoing disruption of conventional financial services, fueled by AI, blockchain, and digital payments, fundamentally alters how businesses and consumers engage with finances. Gripping these trends is paramount for organizations striving to innovate and maintain competitiveness. Fintech is propelling efficiency, accessibility, and tailored services globally. Yet, alongside its rapid expansion, the industry must address the imperatives of enhanced regulations, data security, and trust—vital determinants of future success. #Fintech #DigitalTransformation #FinancialServices #Innovation #FutureOfFinance #PINCommunityAdvocate

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The SomosVC 2023 Annual Report is out! Key findings of the report include: 👉 79% of venture funds over $100 in AUM have no Latino/a investment professionals at all. 👉 Latino/a's represent only 1.6% of all investment professionals at funds over $100M in AUM 💪 Latino/a led firms are more likely to invest in diverse founders - 48% of portfolio company founders identify as underrepresented people of color. 💪 Latino/a-led firms in the SomosVC community have played a pivotal role in job creation, with investments leading to an estimated 51,612 new jobs. Learn more about the report in this Axios piece! https://lnkd.in/e4d58sNd

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On May 2, 2024 REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund convened people from around the world for Supply Chain & Industrial Transformation: The Next Generation (Silicon Valley 2024) at the JP Morgan Chase Palo Alto Technology Center in Palo Alto, CA. In this showcase Constanza Gomez demonstrates how Sortile enables the sorting of post-consumer waste textiles and apparel using near infrared spectroscopy. Sortile is a startup in our portfolio at REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund. Our Thesis: REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund invests in early stage startups refashioning legacy industries through Data & AI, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, & Next Generation Supply Chains; Defensible through economic moats. More in the video below. #SCITSV2024 #SCITSV2024Showcase

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Third and last part of my post with some insights from the #fundraising of our latest fund. Some of the tools we used and how we managed to get the finish line successfully!

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If someone told you startups couldn’t thrive in corporate ecosystems, you’d say 𝐍𝐎 𝐖𝐀𝐘. TODAY, it’s happening - and Wayra, Telefonica's #CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) arm, is leading the charge.  With Kyle Tsai at the helm as Investment Manager, Wayra is redefining how startups and corporates collaborate.  Here are my key takeaways from our conversation with Kyle Tsai 👇  --- 𝟏. 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠   - Corporates are always seeking startups that align perfectly with their roadmap.   - If a startup has a unique tech solution and Wayra sees the potential, they move 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭.  - Timing is critical; the right startup, the right moment, the right strategy.  𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐞: 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 - 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬  - Forget traditional investment methods; Wayra integrates startups directly into Telefonica’s ecosystem.   - Real-world collaboration drives innovation - no fluff, just tangible results.   - The outcome? Startups gain validation, and Telefonica gains transformative solutions.  𝟑. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬   - The biggest hurdle? Corporates move slower than startups.   - Kyle Tsai emphasizes the need for patience, persistence, and clear value alignment.   - Wayra bridges the gap by ensuring startups don’t lose their agility while navigating Telefonica's scale.  𝟒. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐒 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥   - You need to be visible - startups that succeed in Wayra often leverage Telefonica’s global reach.   - Brand exposure through strategic partnerships is invaluable.   - It’s about showing up, consistently, in the right spaces to win trust.  𝟓. 𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬   - Founders with 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭 and a 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭. - Startups offering telco-specific solutions, especially in #IoT, #5G, and #AI.   - Teams that aren’t afraid to tackle huge challenges with bold, innovative solutions.  𝟔. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞   - Wayra’s current focus? #Deeptech & #AI.   - Kyle Tsai believes the intersection of AI and connectivity is where the next unicorns will emerge.   - It’s not just about chasing trends - it’s about shaping them.  --- This was one of the most insightful conversations I’ve had recently.  (𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬) 👀 If you’re building something extraordinary in #AI, #5G, or #IoT, maybe Wayra’s the partner you didn’t know you needed.  #venturecapital #startupgrowth #corporateinnovation #techinvestments #foundersandfunders #ai #iot #5G #telco #telefonica #wayra #spain

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Happy Saturday everyone! I'm Rubén Colomer, GP at Next Tier Ventures, and this is your one-stop shop for all things AI: AI Weekly Digest! This week's edition brings a flurry of exciting developments across the AI landscape. Let's dive right in! => https://lnkd.in/dp2WJwba Funding Highlights in AI! This week, excitement continues in the AI sector with several startups securing investments. Companies like CoreWeave, Trovo Health, Ovom Care, CARV, Danti, Hatch, Glaut, and Ceartas DMCA have raised capital this week. They're backed by a diverse group of notable investors, including NVIDIA, Oak Street Health HC/FT, Alpha Intelligence Capital, Tribe Capital, IOSG Ventures, Consensys, OKX TR Ventures, Fenbushi Capital, No Limit Holdings, Draper Dragon, Arweave, Netmarble, Differential Ventures, Character, Howard Morgan, and the Italian Founders Fund. This surge of funding highlights the ongoing enthusiasm and investment confidence within the AI landscape. Legal Challenges and Strategic Moves: OpenAI faces a new legal challenge as major U.S. newspapers have filed a copyright lawsuit. Meanwhile, Apple is rumored to be enhancing AI capabilities with new initiatives, including a possible AI-enabled Safari and secretive talks with OpenAI for iOS integration. Acquisitions on the Rise: Nvidia continues its investment spree, acquiring AI startup Deci AI for $300 million, signaling strong ongoing interest in AI technologies. Don’t Miss Out on These Insights: For those deep-diving into AI development and trends, the Scale AI’s 2024 AI Readiness Report offers comprehensive insights. Also, check out a thought-provoking TED Talk by Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, exploring AI's future potential. Stay tuned for more exciting AI developments next week! Don't miss out on this vital information each week — subscribe now to get the complete insights in our newsletter! => https://lnkd.in/dp2WJwba #AI #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Investment #Funding #Startups #OpenAI #Apple #Amazon #DataScience #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #GPT4

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Join us! Many thanks to Aptible (and as always to Primary Venture Partners and Engineer Access) for sponsoring our monthly Startup CTOs event series. Tomorrow night we have over 50 series A+ venture backed CTOs and VPEs connecting with and learning from their peers. ​​This month we have a fireside chat with Ariel Pérez, VP Engineering, Measurement and Learning at Split. We'll be discussing how he runs a single large team of 25 with a total of three managers where the team dynamically self organizes around the work to be done and the managers are not necessarily working with their reports on any given project. ​In addition we have a special lightening video interview with Heidi Helfand, author of Dynamic Reteaming who shares a little bit about her experiences and the patterns that can be used to make engineering orgs more resilient to change. We only have a couple of slots left, but if you'd like to attend tomorrow night, apply ASAP - link in the first comment! Or ping me (or comment below) if you'd like to be notified of future events!

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Less then 3 weeks remain before the #GlobalStartupSymposium live virtual event begins. The 4-day conference, Dec 9, 10, 11, & 12 is Pismo Ventures' 12th consecutive event for startups at the stages of Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A - Life Science (Day 1), AI/ML (Day 2), DeepTech (Day 3), etc. (Day 4). The symposium offers a unique opportunity to connect startup founders with investors worldwide. 170+ investors have already registered to meet 150+ founders. Register today and take advantage of a 50% discount code: SPO50GSS24 https://lnkd.in/g6nZegSz Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners for making this event happen. Quan Nguyen | NGUYEN TARBET IP Law | TCA Venture Group Orange County | Startup Steroid - Deal Flow | SPVs | Demo Day Platform | TechCon SoCal | PeopleConnect Staffing | Orange County OC Startup Council | Keiretsu Forum | Berkeley Angel Network | New Mexico Angels, Inc. | Gao Family Office LLC | Ashton Capital | LabX Ventures®| Cross Ocean USSS Fund I (A) Del Feeder LP | Pasadena Angels | StrongHer - by Arise Ventures | CarbonN Venture Partners | The Healthcare Syndicate | Medina Ventures | Rhapsody Venture Partners | MAKR Venture Fund | Indigenous VC | 7BC Venture Capital | Kamay Ventures | FUJI Innovation Lab | Breakform Ventures | VU Venture Partners | E12 Ventures | Venture Diplomat | Fundie Ventures | BDev Ventures | Techstars | myeloma investment fund | Innopower | Anza Capital | q fund | Allstate Strategic Ventures | Binary Crypto | Breakform Ventures #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Founders #Angels #Investors #VentureCapital #TechLeadership #CommunityBuilder #FamilyOffices #PitchEvent #InvestorConference #StartupConference #PitchCompetition #Connect #Partners #Disrupt #Innovate #LifeScience #AI #ML #DeepTech #ClimateTech #Cybersecurity #Web3 #Blockchain #InnovativeLeadership #Networking #BusinessGrowth #Partner #BookAppointment #BookMeetings #Chat #Opportunities #DealFlow

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[SOBRE A VISAO DE PERENIDADE] It doesn’t matter about the markups: IPO is actually just a milestone, not the end game. IPO is the beginning for public investors to come along for the ride. So if you think longer term, valuations going up or down temporarily doesn’t matter as much as generating a big outcome at the end. Whatever it takes to scale the business is what the company, the founders and board need to focus on doing to manage the business the best they can every step of the way. Founders don’t realize that this choice is not between shutting down and doing a down round. In that situation, you will choose a down-round every single time. The challenge is when you are faced with the prospect of holding on to a valuation, or raising a down round. If you don’t do it, you run the risk of shutting down later. But if you’re close to shutting down, no one’s gonna invest in you. https://lnkd.in/dc8iU5jA

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🌍📈 Thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research, “AI Thrust: Ranking Emerging Powers for Tech Startup Investment in Latin America,” in the International Journal of Trade, Economics, and Finance! This study offers an in-depth analysis of the opportunities and potential for tech startup growth across Latin America, spotlighting the key factors driving investment. From emerging tech ecosystems to innovation policies, this research is a resource for investors, founders, and anyone interested in understanding how Latin America is positioning itself as a hub for technology. If you’re interested in the future of AI and startups in this region, I encourage you to take a look. Read the full paper here 👇 #AI #LatinAmerica #EmergingMarkets #TechStartups #InvestmentOpportunities #Innovation

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🌍 The Ventures Los Angeles Startup Award – Submit your application by December 6th! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsZmTedg Be one of the 12 selected startups invited to pitch at an exclusive event for top-tier VCs and angel investors in Los Angeles. Here’s how to get started: • Apply today — it’s quick and easy! The application takes just a few minutes. • If selected, you’ll be invited to pitch at the finals.  • Present your startup to leading investors and explore exciting opportunities! Note: Final pitches will be in person, so please make sure you can attend the event in Los Angeles on December 20th. 🏆 What’s in it for you? • Pitch to 20+ investors in Los Angeles  • Connect with top-tier founders • Receive expert consulting to help grow your business  • Become part of a global network of 100+ VCs and angel investors ready to discover new startups Our investors represent top cities like San Francisco, New York, London, Singapore, and beyond, including prominent funds, investment clubs, and accelerators such as Pegasus Ventures, Plug and Play, Techstars, SkyDeck, and Scope Ventures. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your startup! Apply now for The Ventures Los Angeles Startup Award! #TheVentures #LosAngeles #Startups #VentureCapital #Innovation #GlobalNetworking #Entrepreneurship

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Had an incredible conversation with Igor Marinelli TRACTIAN’s founder and CEO last week. His journey is beyond inspiring, but it’s his problem-solving mindset and scaling strategies that will really resonate with founders looking to crush it in complex markets. Seven big ideas from that conversation 👇🏻 1. Building from First Principles Igor’s approach to creating Traction was rooted in his deep technical background and focus on solving real-world problems in manufacturing. Instead of chasing flashy consumer ideas, Igor went all-in on solving a fundamental issue: reducing maintenance costs for industrial machinery. His shift from solution-first thinking to a problem-solving mindset was a major turning point. Successful products start with clear, validated customer needs. 2. The Importance of Talking to Customers Early and Often Traction’s success was born from talking to over 88 facilities across the U.S. and Latin America before finalizing its product. Igor emphasized the importance of spending time in the trenches with potential customers to discover their biggest pain points. This relentless focus on customer conversations helped refine their product to meet real market needs. 3. Focus on Retention and Revenue For Igor, two metrics mattered the most: revenue and retention. He highlighted that retention is the true indicator of a product’s value. A customer staying year after year, and even expanding their usage, is a stronger testament to the product than any sales pitch. 4. Avoid the Trap of MBA-Style Leadership Igor expressed a strong preference for hands-on leadership, criticizing the traditional MBA approach of hiring a high-level executive to figure things out without getting their hands dirty. In his view, the best leaders are those willing to get involved in the day-to-day operations, understanding challenges from the ground up before delegating. 5. Say No to Non-Core Opportunities Igor also shared his approach to avoiding distractions by not expanding into non-core areas like fleet management. By focusing solely on solving problems for maintenance managers in industries he was familiar with, Traction could refine its offering without diluting resources on less relevant markets. 6. The Investor Partnership Approach Igor focused on selecting investors who understood Traction’s long-term mission, emphasizing honesty and transparency in the process. Igor’s belief in fair, straightforward negotiations ensured that investors were aligned with the company’s goals. 7. Enterprise Sales is relationships Igor highlighted the importance of building trust and credibility through face-to-face meetings. He noted that while this may increase customer acquisition costs by 10-20%, it boosts conversion rates and leads to high-value, long-term clients. 🔗 to the full The J Curve episode with Igor in comment #thejcurvepodcast #leadership #entrepreneurship

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Investor rejection is a gift. Santiago (Santi) Jaramillo shared this positive reframe for founders facing fundraising challenges, encouraging them to treat every ‘no’ as a mentoring session. He suggests creating an investor gratitude journal. After every pitch, write down what you learned and what you're grateful for from that investor. This helps you see rejections as valuable feedback about your business, team, market, or financials. It forces you to take a discouraging experience and turn it into a tool for getting better. By engaging in this practice, founders can make sure they’re getting value from every interaction, regardless of the outcome. — How do you handle rejection in your entrepreneurial journey? Share your tips below! Watch the full episode with Santi Jaramillo, entrepreneur and executive coach, right here: https://lnkd.in/e-fMWDuS

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Nearly a year ago, we launched our Pre-seed to Succeed program in partnership with AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks!, Smart Partnership Capital and I2BF Global Ventures. The program is designed to help early-stage founders build and scale their companies by providing financial support and connecting them with experienced mentors and experts. Since then, we've received over 1,700 applications, reviewed hundreds of projects, and invested in 6 promising startups. And we're excited to meet new founders who could become part of the P2S portfolio family at our upcoming speed-dating event during TechCrunch Disrupt on October 28th! You'll have up to 3 minutes to deliver your pitch directly to investors. After the pitch, there will be a 6-7 minute Q&A session with investors. After 10 minutes, the gong sounds and the founders change their place. Don't miss this opportunity to pitch your startup and get real-time feedback from investors. Some of the investors who will be reviewing pitches include Dmitry Firskin, Partner at AltaIR, Nikolay Kirpichnikov, Managing Partner at Smart Partnership Capital, along with other top VCs. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/d-6qwCah #techcrunchdisrupt #techcrunchdisrupt2024

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On May 2, 2024 REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund convened people from around the world for Supply Chain & Industrial Transformation: The Next Generation (Silicon Valley 2024) at the JP Morgan Chase Palo Alto Technology Center in Palo Alto, CA. Lisa Morales-Hellebo and I want to extend our deep gratitude and appreciation to Melanie Hilton, Michelle Covey, Jess Urriola, Amy Reiter, and Vivian Tai from GS1 US for sponsoring that event, and our other event on May 3 in San Francisco. In this clip from Thursday, May 2, Melanie, Senior Vice President, Community Engagement at GS1 US tells our guests about GS1 US and welcomes them to the gathering. Our Investment Thesis: REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund invests in early stage startups refashioning legacy industries through Data & AI, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, & Next Generation Supply Chains; Defensible through economic moats. About GS1 US; GS1 US® helps companies power their supply chains to deliver safe, consistent, authentic, and trusted experiences. Best known as the recognized source for UPC barcodes, GS1 is a not-for-profit, global data standards organization that creates the common language that helps companies and their trading partners identify, capture, and share trusted data that links their physical and digital supply chains. Millions of businesses around the world power commerce with GS1 Standards. More than 300,000 members across 25 industries turn to GS1 US® for help with improving operations, addressing today’s industry challenges and changing market conditions, and positioning their businesses for tomorrow by leveraging GS1 Standards. #SCITSV2024

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