Startups/VC & Equitable Economic Development, based on work at @USAID, @EchoingGreen, @VillageCapital, @Loyola_NOLA, @digundiv, @RighttoStart, @LWLGlobal, etc.
“Russia wouldn’t be a tantalizing option for America’s best women’s basketball players if they could earn more at home and be treated with the same professional respect as NBA players” @ArlanWasHere this is why ownership matters. https://t.co/nlhN3Z5xTe
The acquisition of NOLA company Levelset by @procoretech is the largest exit in LA history, and a resounding win for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Greater New Orleans.🔨💰🎉CONGRATS @levelsetnow, and THANK YOU @TheIdeaVillage, N.O. Startup Fund, et al.🙌https://t.co/c7m4IWTLGb
Hey folks (especially policymaking kinds of folks):
@marknewberg, @hbuffett, @KateMcCrery, and I wrote something with the help of @TPFimpact and a few other very fine thinkers and doers.
We hope it's helpful: https://t.co/suPvgLnKdz
Great news. @KaporCapital is raising a new fund, first time accepting outside capital.
@unolil is involved, so y’all can expect success here (IMHO .. but, it’s well informed in this matter, having known her for years, so take note of this opportunity). 😁 https://t.co/CWnHWzihQT
Tech companies from around the world are choosing New Orleans for their offices or headquarters, and their growth will mean more opportunities for the entire region #bettertomorrow
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Good news for Rise of the Rest communities, including New Orleans: Looks like up to 78% of the VC investment funnel is about to change significantly. @SteveCase@jeancase@GNOinc@gallennpr#riseoftherest https://t.co/mVjnHRihqj
So proud today of my city, our lawmakers, and our community. Black women are 1.5 times more likely to be sent home from work b/c of their hair. 80% of Black women also change their natural hair to fit into their workplaces. @NiaWeeks@HelenaMorenoLA https://t.co/HlOdITunkh
In the past decade, impact has gone from compelling idea to imperative practice. We're moving towards a better and more equitable future, and the work of each organization here will help us get there faster. Honored to play a part. @KateMcCrery@RobLalka@hbuffett@TPFimpact
@cschultz@launchpad I redesigned digitalundivided’s programming for our sessions to be virtual on Kajabi, and it’s been great! We’re hosting our events there, launching our online community for Black and Latinx women founders, and building a digital content hub.
Dear friends and colleagues in the impact sector:
I'm looking for two fantastic individuals (preferably, with a deep sense of purpose and an even better sense of humor) to join my Programs team at digitalundivided. We support high…https://t.co/pOecuMZudI https://t.co/9WFsqLyCUs