First Tech Fund

Our junior board spearheads fundraising events, community engagement opportunities, and builds leadership skills for the members. Earlier this fall, a group of board members gathered for a happy hour in Manhattan! To learn more about our junior board and get involved, join us TONIGHT at our spooky happy hour in Brooklyn 🎃 RSVP here --> https://lnkd.in/eVhytvKy

We are very grateful for our incredible mentors, D.J. Lumbard and Joshua Gandy, who shared their wisdom during the panel Q&A at our Fellowship Orientation for Cohort 5! Your guidance and advice truly set the tone for mentorship this year. Mentorship is at the heart of our fellowship, and we're so thankful for your ongoing support in helping us grow and thrive. 💭

Thank you to Greenhouse Scholars and Program Director Monica Beckford Curry for hosting an amazing info session! 🌱 We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn about how this scholarship supports high-achieving, college-bound students with financial aid, mentorship, and leadership development.

Join us on Monday, October 28th in Brooklyn for an inspiring evening of connection and networking! Learn more about our year-end fundraising goals and how you can make a difference with First Tech Fund 🌟 RSVP here --> https://lnkd.in/eVhytvKy

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers—alumni, board members, and professionals—who helped make our Fellowship Orientation for Cohort 5 a success! From logistics to tech distribution, your support set the stage for an incredible year ahead. We couldn’t do it without you! 💚

It’s official — my first marathon is complete! The Bank of America Chicago Marathon was an incredible experience and pushed me to my limits but was also full of so many moments of joy. I’m grateful to my family who’s supported me in this journey and encouraged me when I had doubt. Special thanks to Hana Suzuki Seligman who ran all over the city to encourage me at multiple points of the race 💪🏼 I also want to thank everyone who donated to my campaign to raise money for First Tech Fund! We successfully raised $2400 for scholarships for youth in New York City!! I’m thrilled to be able to continue growing our impact & we couldn’t do it without your support ❤️ Time to rest and recover. Until next time 😏😉

Introducing our new Alumni Board! 🌟 We’re excited to introduce 24 phenomenal alumni from across NYC who will help shape the future of First Tech Fund. From creating curriculum and events to imagining new opportunities, we can’t wait to see their impact!

We recently held orientation for our 5th cohort of students at Mastercard! We're grateful to them for the in-kind space to connect with our new high school fellows, and build community among one another. From meeting with the staff to hearing inspiring alumni and mentor stories, we look forward to supporting you this year!

Thank you to Sonya Bessalel and the LinkedIn Team for hosting our alumni at the Empire State Building! 🏙️ It was an unforgettable evening filled with networking, insights, and an exclusive office tour including a visit to the observatory deck with breathtaking views of New York City. We’re grateful for this opportunity to connect our alumni with professionals at LinkedIn!

Victor, a 2021 Fellow & 2024 Dual Impact Intern, completed a summer internship that gave him hands-on experience in Venture Capital, helping him understand the intricacies of the field and key finance concepts like post-money and pre-money valuations. The insights he gained with the Cap Table Coalition team were invaluable! 💡📊 If you know any startups who would want to partner with us for our 2025 Dual Impact Internship program, leave a comment below!