Desiree Vargas Wrigley

Founding GP, Velocity Catalyst Funds, Co-Founder @JoinJosephine, Previous: CIO @P33, TechRise, @Pearachute, @GiveForward, mom, stepmom

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

Velocity Currents -- 11th Edition
The latest in Chicago's venture economy summarized biweekly
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[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

@VenturewithAdam Not sure it’s a perfect fit but @mycocycle could be interesting!

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

@Chris_Deutsch @jeffeschbach @chicago_early @LoftyVentures @KelloggSchool @pagevault @sgsand1 @ssahney @keithfix So grateful to @jeffeschbach and Brian Crump for sharing their model with us at The Josephine Collective!

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

I’m rarely on twitter but something compelled me to open it this am after a couple of nights of sleeplessness as I wrestle the narrative of my next “big idea.” I guess the universe wanted @dunn to remind me to care for myself too ❤️ thank you, Andy

[Andy Dunn @dunn]

My TED talk is live. It’s called “Lessons from losing my mind.” If you’re looking for silver linings to hard things, you will find them here. @TEDTalks #MentalHealthAwareness

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@Instacart I love you…loyal customer for over 10 years, but adding my @kroger loyalty card raised all prices and your team says I can’t undo this. Please let me remove this loyalty card 🙏

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

@factormeals I’m missing two meals from my order and can’t seem to find support. Can you help?

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

I just reserved in @JoinNavigate on @joinrepublic https://t.co/a8fgxWn5jc #joinrepublic

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@modelvc @StanfordGSB That’ll make 65 so much sweeter! Enjoy this investment in your future!!

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

Dear @amazon book recommendation engine, Vampire Knitting Club is not a fit…please stop leaving it on my Home Screen…my kids think I’m reading it 🤣😩. Seriously, we need a “stop” reply on @AmazonKindle. Reading Love In the Time of Cholera does not make me a teenage girl.

[Alyssa Jaffee @AlyssaJoyJaffee]

There's a divorce happening right under our noses that impacts us all and is looking quite dire, that of health from care...👇

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

@Fritzanity Congrats! Now maybe time to seriously support the kids’ activities space? ❤️

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

The average person waits 11 years after their first mental health challenge to get support. @TheSTIGMAApp just launched to help zennials with real time messages of hope and advice when they need it most…think anonymous @Reddit for moments of loneliness or despair.

[Tim Grace @tmgrace]

So proud of @ArianaAGibson & team for the launch of STIGMA's mobile app. Please consider downloading, even if to make just 1 offer of hope to someone who needs it.

Equally proud of our team @draftbit, who worked tirelessly to support STIGMA in building this app on our platform!

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

@graceisford Love it! Can we convince you join us in Chicago next summer for @GoTechChicago week?! What we lack in croissants we make up in amazing chef owned restaurant and gorgeous views :)

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

I do hope this passes and that IL signs one next! https://t.co/Y2LTVuZqbi

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

@GoTechChicago Week Day 2 by @WorldBizChicago and @P33Chicago! Celebrating the incredible inclusivity of our Chicago startup ecosystem. Go #teamchicago!

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

What a way to kick us off @GoTechChicago Week by @P33Chicago. Thank you to the ever generous super angels @MikeGamson, @AmandaLannert, & @Chris_Deutsch for sharing your experiences getting into angel investing.

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

Our fearless @PennyPritzker sharing how much support there is for @GoTechChicago. Great job, Penny! We're honored to carry this torch with you @P33Chicago

[Yahoo Finance @YahooFinance]

.@P33CHICAGO Co-Founder @PennyPritzker on Chicago: “[We're] investing and making sure that our tech talent pipeline is equally as diverse as our underlying population… If you have diversity of background and culture and experience at the table, you'll make better decisions.”

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

@jasonweingarten @GoTechChicago @ClaudeCimeus @AmandaLannert @DMikeAsem @lalayak @EzraMoGee @ssahney @garrycooperjr @BoldYou @JeffROsuji @divinix_chi @Mr312 @itsvijen @Ablordesays @mamashayna @kitun Totally agree. This is the beginning of a new velocity for our ecosystem

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

This week feels like not just the return of Chicago’s tech scene but a whole new level of content, community and connections. Can’t wait to learn, share and party with you all!! @GoTechChicago

[Desiree Vargas Wrigley @DesireeChicago]

@sabakarimm Kids classes!