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Exciting News! Applications for 43North's Internship Program are officially OPEN! Ready to redefine your summer and dive into Buffalo's startup scene? Apply now for a chance to shape your career alongside top startups. #Internship
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Gotta love @BuffaloBills commentary🤣
7:10: “If you’re a #Bills fan, you’re getting nervous right now”
7:15: “Now, this is how the #Bills could win a Super Bowl”
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“These corgis, some of them have been training their entire lives for this moment. And all that stands between them and a date with destiny is 40 yards.”
I wrote about Sunday's 🌟Corgi Cup🌟 at Highmark Stadium, complete with profiles of the 8 racers!!!
https://t.co/9nZG0Hln7H
there should be a "take your friend to work day" so we can actually see what our friends do all day and meet the characters from all their work stories
BREAKING: Brian Higgins, who has represented Buffalo and much of Western New York in Washington for nearly two decades, appears to be stepping down to take the top job at Shea's Performing Arts Center, sources told News 4. https://t.co/QBmk7Parky
Reunited, and it feels so good! Over 30 of our incredible portfolio founders gathered in Buffalo for an amazing two days of networking, sharing stories, and celebrating a Bills victory! #43North#startupaccelerator#startupfounder
🌟 A Week In Life of a Platform Superhero🦸♂️💼
Ever wondered what a typical day at work looks like for a VC Platform professional?
@allieallieM, Director of Platform at @WireframeVC gives us a peek into a week in her life, and trust me, I was blown away 🤯
Here are all the things she did in just a week:
🌐 Events: Planning multiple events, from happy hours to climate initiatives and LP gatherings. Each event a unique opportunity to connect and engage.
📊Investment Team Alignment: Weekly meetings with the investment team to share platform updates, align goals, and ensure the momentum never falters.
🤝 Connecting the Dots: Facilitating connections between service providers and founders. Whether it's recruiters, go-to-market specialists, or software providers, it's about fostering partnerships.
💡 Founders' Mentorship: Guiding portfolio companies through the crucial zero-to-one building phase, offering insights on various aspects, from creating policies to international hiring.
🔍 Streamlining Data: Cleaning up the team CRM to ensure efficiency.
🌟 Celebrating Wins: Sharing the success stories of portfolio companies through social posts, from fundraises to partnerships and new hires.
🤝 Platform Networking: Engaging with fellow platform leaders, fostering connections, and sharing experiences.
📚 Continual Learning: Investing time in webinars and educational opportunities, like becoming an Airtable expert, because learning never stops.
🌍 Global Awareness: Starting the day with industry news, ensuring portfolio communities are informed and engaged in relevant discussions.
🧠 Platform VC School: Bridging the knowledge gap by organizing casual Zoom meetups for Platform professionals to learn about VC math and investment strategies.
💬 Podcast Time: Recording insightful conversations like this one to share knowledge and experiences with the world.
🚀 No Ordinary Week: It's safe to say that every week in the world of VC Platform is nothing short of extraordinary. The diversity of tasks, the connections forged, and the constant pursuit of knowledge make it an exhilarating journey.
Now tell me, isn't that a SUPERHUMAN 🦸♂️ right there?
That's Allie Mullen for you!
Listen to the full episode with her on YouTube - https://t.co/j1SXCn4D9A
Or listen on Spotify - https://t.co/ouVkZLbK9X
Kudos to all the Platform superheroes like Allie out there, tirelessly shaping the future of the startup ecosystem! 🚀🌍
#VCPlatform #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #PlatformSuperheroes
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️
Check out the latest episode of Latitude, where @BrettBrohl, Managing Partner at @Bread_ButterVC, sits down with @cindys13, Sr. Platform Manager at 43North, to discuss four critical mistakes founders can make when scaling their startup.
Learn why being picky about the investors on your cap table is crucial and gain valuable insights to avoid common pitfalls. Watch the full episode below or listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform.
https://t.co/hLjhUSK2QG
#venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurshippodcast #businesspodcast #itshappeninghere #43north #founders #scalingup #startupmistakes