Many corporates and startups struggle to transform diversity and inclusion from merely initiatives to revenue opportunities. While companies tout the D&I narrative, few have actually granted diverse leaders a seat at the table. Despite gains for women and minorities, Deloitte & Alliance for Board Diversity estimate it will take another decade before 40% representation is [...]
The Billion Dollar Fund for Women is a global consortium of venture funds tackling the gender funding gap that has surpassed the US$680mn mark, reaching another key milestone since announcing its launch October 2018 at the annual World Bank Meetings. This achievement highlights the commitment and great work of a range of venture funds from around [...]
Recently, Texas was named the number one state in the nation for Female Entrepreneurs. The rankings were based off general business climate/opportunity, the number of female-owned business, economic and financial health, and safety and well-belling for women. In honor of International Women's Day, and in partnership with the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce, JLABS @ [...]
Wondering what it's really like to raise money as a woman in a world where 98% of VC investment dollars go to men? On March 6, Austin Woman Magazine and the Texas Governor's Commission for Women will host Girls Just Wanna Have Funds, an open conversation about female entrepreneurs receiving funding in a man's world. [...]
True Wealth VC was nominated in the inaugural Champions of Change Awards hosted by DivInc. This special event recognized local individuals and organizations who not only hold diversity as a core value, they also “walk the talk” to make Austin a truly inclusive community. Learn more: https://divinc.org/awards.
Panel: "Investors: Angels, Venture Capitalists, Crowdfunding and Federal Grants" Mike Millard, MassChallenge Paul O’Brien, MediaTech Ventures Kerry Rupp, True Wealth Ventures The start-up development roadmap helps identify funding needs from idea to exit. Mapping these needs to the most appropriate funding sources improves a startup’s prospects for success. This module will discuss potential funding sources [...]
Elevate: Diversity & Inclusion Conference at McCombs will analyze key strategies that companies need to implement “Diversity That Works.” The conference seeks to identify how companies and business leaders create effective strategies to transform their current culture into one where both diversity and inclusion become embedded in the organization’s DNA. This year's event welcomes distinguished business [...]
THE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE SUMMIT | PRESENTED BY SANA BENEFITS In a TED Talk-like setting, three health care thought leaders shared their forward-looking insights on pressing issues shaping the future of care. Kerry Rupp spoke on "Trends in Consumer Health Investing". In recent years, investors have flocked to wearables and telehealth platforms to bolster consumers' desire [...]
Event Title: Celebrating LGBTQ Women, Transgender & Non-Binary Business Leaders Location: Galvanize - 119 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701 When: Feb 7th from 6p - 8:30pm StartOut is happy to kick off the new year with an open, honest discussion with Austin area business leaders about all aspects of being an LGBTQ woman, transgender, or [...]
Silicon Hills News' 5th annual Austin calendar party was a blast, networking with the best and brightest in the Austin technology community. Not sure what this calendar thing is all about? Then watch this video from the party last December at The Zebra Learn more.
