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We are excited to invite you to join us for #BornGlobal Venture Lab ONLINE featuring our #Boston Chapter led by the remarkable Steve Vilkas and Shweta Agrawal on Wed 10/16 at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT! Featuring: 🌟 David Chang at Hunt Club, General Manager & Angel Investor, Founding Member of TBD Angels, and a key figure in Boston's venture ecosystem. David has mentored countless startups and is passionate about fostering global entrepreneurship. And three amazing startup founders who are shaping the future of AI and EdTech: 🌟 Terence Tan at edm8ker, creating AI-powered STEM education tools 🌟 Amy Han at UNIEDU Global, bridging education and business through innovative programs 🌟 Di Ye, MIT Lecturer & Founder of Talent Companion, unlocking leadership potential through AI-powered coaching Born Global Venture Lab is an entrepreneur-centered program designed to share best practices and gain support from investors, experts, partners, and the Born Global Community. Our goal is to empower global entrepreneurs in areas such as decision-making, marketing, product management, fundraising, cultural adaptation, and more. 🙏 Special thanks to our partners: SBA Houston District Office, SCORE Mentors Houston, America's SBDC, Women in AI USA, Impact Hub Houston, Prepare 4 VC, Boston New Technology (BNT) and Born Global Ventures for their ongoing support. 🌎🌍🌏 Register Now: bornglobal.co/events 🚀🚀🚀 See you ONLINE on Wed 10/16 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT! #BornGlobalBoston #Innovation #VentureLab #Entrepreneurship #GlobalEntrepreneurs #StartupEcosystem #CrossCulturalInnovation #BostonStartups #BostonTech #AngelInvesting #VentureCapital Graphic designed by Victoria Babáfémi-Àdìgún

Planning an event should be equal parts purpose-driven and fun --- you should love what you're doing, and Shweta Agrawal and I have absolutely loved leaning into our new roles as Co-Chapter Leads at Born Global Community Boston. Why? Simple: 1.) We're already making Boston even more of a vibrant tech and innovation hub thanks to the work we do with Jason Kraus at Boston New Technology (BNT) and with Shweta coming in as a superb mentor for Prepare 4 VC's programs. We're an unstoppable trio. 2.) Shweta and I are big, big proponents of positive ecosystem transformation and grassroots community building. We tack on to Dr.Sunny's belief and forward-thinking ways relative to "the galaxy of innovation". We were among the first (and are among the proudest) supporters of Maria Gorskikh's Dream Ventures Lab, Suman Lal and TINS: Technology Innovation Studio, SBUR Group with Tony Zhang and of course Techstars Startup Weekend. We've also thrown our support over to our friends Marisa Nieves, Chareeda R., and Stanley Rameau with A2C. 3.) We were deeply impressed with the lightning pitches delivered by Terence Tan, Di Ye, and Amy Han at BNT's special partner pre-show put together Born Global. We want to expose more and more founders to platforms that can truly elevate them, and we thank Blake Blaze for introducing us. Join us this evening from the comfort of your own home or wherever you happen to be remotely as Born Global Boston launches its very first Venture Lab. Terence's cat will be there, and will steal the show most likely. https://lnkd.in/ev5Sbunj #boston #bostonstartups #techinnovation

Shweta and I are thrilled to be leading Born Global Community's Boston Chapter in addition to our other responsibilities, as it fits perfectly within what we want to see in the world through the lens of global entrepreneurship and Sunny Shuoyang Zhang, PhD's philosophy regarding The Galaxy Of Innovation. Last night I held the very first "pitch prep" session preceding Born Global Boston's Venture Lab. While we missed Amy Han she was certainly there in spirit, and both Terence Tan and Di Ye flourished from the feedback offered by Jason Kraus, Erika Haskins, and Irina Sychov. Tomorrow night at 7PM, join us as David Chang kicks things off with Shweta discussing his ecosystem journey and his thoughts on how Boston is performing for startups and innovation. We'll then hear from Terence, Di, and Amy -- who crushed it at Boston New Technology (BNT)'s September Startup Showcase. https://lnkd.in/ewhGuKHa #startups #BornGlobal #GalaxyOfInnovation

I’ve been building and operating #startup #ventures for 20+ years and even when the product, market, or timing is off, a topnotch #team figures out what to change and how to win. A closeup view of how the best founders and execs make the most of their people #talent through our work at Hunt Club: 👉 At every company, only 1 or 2 people truly have the passion, time, and influence to actively develop their existing people and build a strong pipeline of new talent. 👉 For key roles, there's a very long list of 200-300 candidates today (up from 100-150 just 5 years ago. The more senior the position, the more likely that a warm intro through a trusted connection is needed. 👉 Finding the perfect fit is increasingly narrow. If a company has just one profile for a key hire, they either need to get lucky or expand archetypes. Otherwise, the search extends by another 30-80 days. ❓ And a new one - does #AI help or hurt things? With generative AI, there's been an explosion of well-written, but soulless outreach. Companies are combating that with tactics to sift through the noise to bubble up the most promising fits. Looking forward to chatting tonight with Shweta Agrawal, Steve Vilkas & the Born Global Community about #talent, #global #entrepreneurship #community, and why I think #Boston is a magnet for some of the world's most promising #builders, #innovators, and #startups. Hunt Club Atlas, a Hunt Club Company TBD Angels

Shweta and I are thrilled to be leading Born Global Community's Boston Chapter in addition to our other responsibilities, as it fits perfectly within what we want to see in the world through the lens of global entrepreneurship and Sunny Shuoyang Zhang, PhD's philosophy regarding The Galaxy Of Innovation. Last night I held the very first "pitch prep" session preceding Born Global Boston's Venture Lab. While we missed Amy Han she was certainly there in spirit, and both Terence Tan and Di Ye flourished from the feedback offered by Jason Kraus, Erika Haskins, and Irina Sychov. Tomorrow night at 7PM, join us as David Chang kicks things off with Shweta discussing his ecosystem journey and his thoughts on how Boston is performing for startups and innovation. We'll then hear from Terence, Di, and Amy -- who crushed it at Boston New Technology (BNT)'s September Startup Showcase. https://lnkd.in/ewhGuKHa #startups #BornGlobal #GalaxyOfInnovation

Steve Vilkas and Shweta Agrawal are super excited to be leading tomorrow's Born Global Venture Lab virtually from their headquarters in Boston. It's going to be a fun-filled evening starting with a fireside chat featuring Shweta and David Chang followed by pitches by Terence Tan, Di Ye, and Amy Han. Tomorrow, just before the event, we'll be publishing some thrilling founder spotlights. Updates will also be provided on Boston Chapter's forthcoming plans at the event! Please sign up to join us here: https://lnkd.in/eAsYTRxt #BornGlobal #GalaxyOfInnovation #startups #globalentrepreneurship

🌍 Good morning everyone! At Born Global Community, Shweta and I's mission leading the Boston Chapter -- taking our inspiration from Sunny Shuoyang Zhang, PhD and other key changemakers, is to foster cross-cultural innovation by connecting founders, investors, and changemakers from around the world. A key partner of Boston New Technology (BNT) as seen in our last collaboration at Microsoft NERD (with AI & EdTech At The Intersection), Born Global Boston was born from happy exchanges at District Hall during Prepare 4 VC's Days Of Innovation at Innovation Studio where we also met Irina Sychov, Victoria Yampolsky, Preeti Adhikary and more. The voyage continues, and as part of this mission, Venture Lab: The Freedom Trail of Innovation offers a collaborative platform for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and receive support, empowering them to take bold steps toward success. We are honored to have David Chang, a true leader in the Boston venture ecosystem, kick off the evening with a special fireside chat hosted by Shweta Agrawal. David exemplifies our mission to position Boston as a global hub for innovation. 🔑 General Manager at Hunt Club 💼 Angel Investor & Founding Member of TBD Angels 🎓 Mentor and Advisor for multiple New England universities and innovation labs – including Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, and BU 🏅 Judge/Mentor for startup competitions and innovation activities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts David’s career is defined by his commitment to helping founders scale ventures and bridging connections between entrepreneurs and investors. His leadership in the region has fueled the growth of countless ventures, and his passion for fostering global entrepreneurship continues to inspire new generations of innovators. 🗓️ Join us on October 16th at 7 PM EST as David sets the stage for our launch of Venture Lab: The Freedom Trail of Innovation. This is your chance to learn from one of the most influential voices in the local startup scene! 🔗 RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/ev5Sbunj #VentureLab #DavidChang #BostonInnovation #FreedomTrailOfInnovation #Startups #GlobalEntrepreneurship

Join me to celebrate. Grace Rodriguez for Impact Hub Houston’s 6th Anniversary Celebration at 4 pm today! Kudos to . Grace Rodriguez for her unwavering dedication to empowering visionaries and innovators! Through her leadership at Impact Hub Houston and various public and private sector roles, she has created a thriving space in Houston for entrepreneurship and equity. Her work in accelerating locally rooted solutions for globally shared challenges continues to inspire and drive positive change in our community. I first met Grace back in the Station Houston days and later had the honor of collaborating on both Born Global Community and TrueLeap Inc. I'm forever grateful for having Grace as the co-chair of the board of directors at BGC as a 501c3 nonprofit, and for the instrumental role she played in lifting us as one of the numerous communities that she has lifted. This evening at the celebration, you will also learn about the public launch of the MBDA Capital Readiness Program "Greater Houston Support Stack", and more announcements demonstrating our commitments to Equity and Empowerment. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gwPnNuFT. Here’s to six impactful years of Impact Hub Houston and many more to come! Thank you, Grace, for being a dynamic force for good, and for helping do-gooders do greater! See you all there! #HOUimpact YJ Lin Willy Verbrugghe Christian (Chris) Mahoney Arthur Ortiz Elizabeth Haines McGee Sammy Phan Robert Pieroni Lucas Chaya del Pino Salvatore Grignano Mabast Ahmad Victoria Babáfémi-Àdìgún Photo from 2019 as the first one I could find.

Hong Zhang Durandal shared his deep insights from his extensive experience as an energy expert, including lessons learned from Hurricane Baryl, and discussed strategies for improving our readiness. In his book, FUERZA, Hong delves into the successes and challenges of the power industry, both in the U.S. and internationally. Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to revolutionize how utilities and Independent System Operators can enhance resilience and efficiency. Hong is a seasoned renewable energy leader with a portfolio of over 4 GW of energy assets across the U.S. and Latin America. With expertise spanning the entire lifecycle of solar, wind, and energy storage projects, he has guided projects from development to operation. As CEO of Energy Hunters and Associate Director at Zelestra, Hong has spearheaded investment strategies and led projects totaling over $30 million during his tenure at EDPR. He holds a degree in public policy and economics from the University of Chicago and a finance degree from Berea College. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, Hong resides in Houston and enjoys writing, soccer, calisthenics, and chess. We are proud to have Hong as a featured speaker at #BornGlobal #VentureLab Special Edition on Artificial Intelligence at the Mexico Consulate General in Houston. We are excited to see the world continue to benefit from his knowledge and expertise. Hope everyone stays safe through the hurricane! #Fuerza #energy #renewables #renewableenergy #development #hurricanes #AI #ArtificialIntellogence #NewsNation Berea College Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago

We have an incredibly exciting week ahead -- I hope you'll join us! First, the BIG ONE: Fri, Oct 11, New Space, Big Impact: Celebrate Six Years Strong at Impact Hub Houston! 🎉 🥂 Join us this Friday for Impact Hub Houston's 6th Anniversary & the Public Launch of the Greater Houston Support Stack! Come check out our new space, meet new friends, connect with collaborators, and be the first to know... - What's evolving for our Community and Entrepreneur Support - MBDA Capital Readiness Program "Support Stack" Outstanding Year 1 Success Results - What's Next for Stage 2 of the SBA Growth Accelerator funded Equitable Energy Transition Alliance - And more! There's always more ... :-) > Let's put the HH in IHH! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gwPnNuFT Tue, Oct 8: Latino Entrepreneurs Week comes to Impact Hub Houston for "Winning Contracts: Latino Entrepreneurs Path to the World Cup 2026" > https://lnkd.in/gXkgYA-p Wed, Oct 9: Open Project Night features Jessica DelGreco from City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity to talk about the Turnaround Entrepreneurship Program and #LiftOff Competition > https://lnkd.in/gDgzH4Qc Thu, Oct 10: IHH Community Catalyst and Co-Founder of Intentionally BLCK Akeel Bernard CPC, ELI-MP, and his Co-Founder (and OG IHH Member!) Muriel Foster , MPA , CNP, along with The Us Space and Melanin Minds Founder LaGina R H., are hosting a We Are For Good ImpactUp Meetup > https://lnkd.in/gMAYPMWk ... And if you made it this far and forgot to RSVP for our 6th Anniversary this Friday, now's the time to do it before we hit the cap and close registration! > https://lnkd.in/gwPnNuFT