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☀️ We're thrilled to welcome NMV's summer Fellow Paxton Paganelli ("Pax")! 👨🏻💻 An MBA student at USC's Marshall School of Business, Pax is deeply invested in promoting LGBTQ+ rights and representation and passionate about inclusivity for people with disabilities, drawing from their own experiences as a neurodivergent and dyslexic individual. 💪🏽 We can't wait to co-conspire with Pax and look forward to their contributions!

Are you a Black entrepreneur ready to elevate your early-stage business? This is your chance to learn about the 2024 Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, presented by Famous Amos and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., with support from Ferrero North America. In its fourth year, this transformative program provides substantial capital, essential resources, and invaluable mentorship to empower Black entrepreneurs. Join us for a comprehensive informational webinar hosted by Rachna Patel, Vice President of Marketing for Distinctive Brand Cookies, where you will: 👉🏾Discover the Program: Gain in-depth insights into the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, including its mission, benefits, and inspiring success stories from past participants. 👉🏾Application Process: Learn the steps to apply for the chance to receive a $50,000 award. We will guide you through the application process, eligibility requirements, and critical deadlines. 👉🏾Exclusive Resources: Explore the additional resources and mentorship services available to program participants, designed to support and guide you on your entrepreneurial journey. 👉🏾Live Q&A Session: Get your questions answered in real-time by Rachna Patel and representatives from Famous Amos, Ferrero North America, and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. This is your opportunity to receive direct insights and advice from industry experts. The program invites eligible start-up businesses to apply for this remarkable opportunity through August 4, 2024. Don’t miss out on this chance to propel your business forward with the support of a trusted and established brand. Register and learn more at www.usblackchambers.org 😍

Wrapping up our 2024 PledgeLA VC Fellow Spotlights series, we’re thrilled to introduce Estelle Potdevin and Bryan Reyes! 🚀 Get to know more about these trailblazing fellows below! ⬇️ Estelle is a recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University where she pursued a Master's in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation. 🎓 Prior to this, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Leadership from the same institution. Estelle’s passion for sustainability developed during her involvement in an innovation campus challenge with Deloitte during her undergraduate term. She is particularly drawn to startups working to implement new systems and infrastructure geared towards long-term sustainable growth. Estelle plans to channel her passion into a career in venture capital, collaborating with startups committed to making a meaningful and sustainable impact. ♻️ ⭐ This summer, Estelle is interning at Grid110! Bryan is a current full-time MBA student at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Riverside. 💡 Currently, he holds the position of a sector leader and equity analyst at the Hylander Student Investment Fund, having previously served as the vice president of Hylander Financial Group at UCR in 2022. Recently completing an internship as a Portfolio Analyst, he significantly enriched his investment experience. ⚡ ⭐ This summer, Bryan is interning at Avivar Capital! We are so proud of these fellows and are excited to continue highlighting their accomplishments this summer and beyond! 🙌 #VentureCapital #EmergingVCs #VCLeaders #VentureInternship #LosAngeles

We are thrilled to welcome Sabah Harris to the Emmeline Ventures team this summer! Her #energy and #enthusiasm are a perfect fit for our ethos! We hope you're looking forward to a fantastic summer filled with: ▶ Upgrading our woefully manual deal flow and pipeline processes (yeah, for real) ▶ Celebrating our final close and a small respite from fundraising (phew!) ▶ Digging into diligence with our 'hotlist' companies so we can write some checks this summer (wahoo!) We are excited to have you with us Sabah! Let's go! 🎉 💪 ⚡ #venturecapital #investing #opportunity #nextgenerationdealmakers #healthcare #financialservices #sustainability #gamechangers #worldchangers

Join us in welcoming our amazing VamosVentures 2024 Summer Associates! 👏 Our Associate Program is a continued effort to provide a pathway for more Latinx and diverse professionals to break into venture capital and entrepreneurship to create positive impact in the tech ecosystem. We provide first-hand investing experience, formal training, community, and much more. After a successful first week of the program, we can't wait to see what else this summer brings. We're thrilled to have Sofia H., Siani Mora Mak, and Nathaniel Ezolino on board! #venturecapital #future #entrepreneurship #diversity #latinx #talent

Continuing with our 2024 PledgeLA VC Fellow Spotlights, meet Humnah Memon and Paxton Paganelli! 🎉 Get to know more about these exceptional fellows below! ⬇️ Humnah is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California — Marshall School of Business, where she obtained an M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.🎓 She previously graduated from Harvard University with degrees in economics and finance, and has experience within startups and small companies, research, and tax consulting. Currently pursuing a career in VC, she hopes to work with early and growth stage startups. 🙌 ⭐ This summer, Humnah is interning at MaC Venture Capital! Paxton, an MBA student at the University of Southern California — Marshall School of Business, is deeply invested in promoting LGBTQ+ rights and representation as the president of Marshall PRIDE. 🌈 Beyond LGBTQ+ advocacy, Pax is passionate about inclusivity for people with disabilities, drawing from their own experiences as a neurodivergent and dyslexic individual. Post MBA, Pax plans to concentrate on LGBTQ+ and Disability empowerment efforts within the venture capital sector, aiming to foster a more inclusive business environment while leveraging emerging technologies to enhance the social and environmental landscape globally. 🌍 ⭐ This summer, Paxton is interning at New Media Ventures (NMV)! Join us in welcoming these magnificent fellows, we are ecstatic to have them in our cohort! 👏 #VentureCapital #EmergingVCs #VCLeaders #VentureInternship #LosAngeles

📢Attention emerging managers: don’t miss out on our Emerging Manager Policy Webinar to learn more about important policy issues shaping the VC landscape. Hear from Bobby Franklin, Maryam Haque, Carmen Palafox of 2045 Capital, and Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures and gain a comprehensive understanding of pressing policy issues such as the SEC ruling on the Private Funds Rule, FinCEN regulations, tax matters, March-In Rights, the R&D/Deal Act, and more. Register now: https://lnkd.in/exDuZ28S

This summer we welcome Alan Cortez as our latest Fellow. Alan is currently pursuiing his MBA at the University of California, Riverside. He is passionate about community building, meeting new people, and learning new things every day. His favorite food are his mom's tamales.

You asked, we listened, and now we're looking for current #HBCU undergraduates to join the HBCUvc family! 🔥⁠ ⁠ If you're looking for ways to refine your professional presence while gaining insights into the tech and startup industry, this is the program for you! Join our vibrant community by taking part in our HBCUvc Future-Proof Career Accelerator program—designed specifically for HBCU undergrads. ⁠ ⁠ This virtual, four-week program is curated with HBCU students in mind as they explore the ins and outs of impact investing, entrepreneurship, and tech while immersing themselves in nurturing spaces alongside other early-career professionals. Plus, industry experts will lead insightful dialogues and offer invaluable guidance on how to thrive and learn in tech and VC! ⁠ ⁠ Applications are officially open, and sessions will start soon, so apply today and share with other aspiring HBCU undergraduates who are curious about entrepreneurship and tech! ⁠ ⁠ 📌 Start your application here: https://lnkd.in/ern-t3_c ⁠ ⁠ #HBCUs #CareerAccelerator #ProfessionalDevelopment #MorganStateUniversity #HowardUniversity #SpelmanCollege #MorehouseCollege #SpelHouse #CAU #FAMU #WSSU #NCCU #NCAT #BowieState #PVAMU #Fisk #AAMU #TSU ⁠

It’s time for our next 2024 PledgeLA VC Fellow Spotlight! 🎊  We’re proud to introduce Miranda Lee and Siani Mora Mak. 🚀 Get to know more about these powerhouse fellows below! ⬇️ Miranda is pursuing her Master’s of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at California State University-San Bernardino, deepening her expertise in entrepreneurial endeavors, and is on her way to becoming an accredited investor. 💼 She is an accomplished Learning and Performance Manager with over 15 years of experience in operations, training, program design, and business operations. As Founder and Principal Learning Designer at LX Labs, an experiential learning agency, Miranda has collaborated with renowned brands like Cisco, F5 Networks, Southern California Edison, Microsoft, and others. 🤝 ⭐ This summer, Miranda is interning at Kaya Ventures! Siani, a recent graduate of California State University, Los Angeles with a master’s degree in economics, is deeply passionate about economic equity and community revitalization. 🎓 Her interest in venture capital and investing stems from her work with LEEAF.LA at Cal State LA, where she supported cohorts of innovators, mainly business owners of color, to overcome barriers and catalyze economic opportunity across LA County. Siani aims to champion investments that yield financial returns while catalyzing social transformation, particularly focusing on inclusive investment strategies for BIPOC women-led businesses. ⚡ ⭐ This summer, Siani is interning at VamosVentures! We are thrilled to welcome these amazing fellows into our community! 👏 #VentureCapital #EmergingVCs #VCLeaders #VentureInternship #LosAngeles