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Kelly He Sun, Project Manager at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), previously Goldman Sachs, is hosting next week’s episode of How I Built this Career! Join us to learn how she broke into finance and consulting, and is using her skills to launch her content creation business. Register at this link → https://lu.ma/1li0tbx5 #consulting #networking #entrylevel

🚀 Folio has been nominated in Startups of the Year by HackerNoon! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of this recognition and grateful for the hard work of our amazing team. We’d love your support to help us win! Voting is quick and easy—just click the link below and select us as your favorite startup. Your vote can make a difference! https://lnkd.in/gZ-5wQJq Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s do this together! 🙌 #StartupOfTheYear #HackerNoon #Innovation #VoteForUs

On Monday, Culture House Official Co-Founders Marlon C. Nichols and Rodney Williams hosted Culture House x LA at a private residence in the Hollywood Hills to kick off TECH WEEK by a16z and celebrate the LA venture community. The day started with an intimate, invite-only, roundtable discussion for senior diverse fund managers that featured Brian C. Patterson, Global Vice Chair Emerging Companies and Growth Practice of Latham & Watkins and Marlon Nichols, Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of MaC Venture Capital.   The day continued with a fireside chat with Microsoft for Startups on Founder Success Stories led by Hans Yang, General Manager of Microsoft for Startups and two founders on the rise, Catherine Huang, Co-Founder & CEO of Folio and Kiley Summers, Founder of SpenDebt. The programming concluded with a panel on Leveraging Existing AI Foundations which included Marlon Nichols, Hans Yang and Brandon J (BJ) Middleton-Pratt, Partner at Wilson Sonsini. Throughout the day and into the Culture House x LA Nightcap attendees enjoyed food, cocktails by Lobos 1707 tequila, multiple notable DJs and the best views of LA as the backdrop.   A very special thank you to our sponsors Latham & Watkins, Lobos 1707, MaC Venture Capital, Microsoft for Startups, Pilot.com, SoLo Funds, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.

🌟 Searching for job-ready entry level talent? We're spotlighting 4 exceptional interns with skills in Software Engineering and UI/UX design who are eager to make an impact at innovative companies like yours. These talented individuals are pre-vetted and ready to accomplish key tasks for your organization. If you’re interested in learning more, click the link below to book a meeting with our matching team! https://lnkd.in/gH7YTE6D #Interns #Hiring #StartupTalent

🚀Learn how to land Engineering roles at Lyft, Meta, & Microsoft 🚀 Join us for the next session of How I Built This Career TODAY, featuring Nayef Ahmed, Software Engineer at Instagram. Nayef’s career embodies the transformative impact of technology on our lives. From an internship at Microsoft, where he contributed to a 3D viewer app with over 3 million monthly users, to his current role at Instagram optimizing power efficiency and AI models, his career journey is an inspiring blend of innovation and impact. Nayef's presentation will detail how he secured these coveted positions and built his incredible career and the lessons he learned about work visas , work life balance, and maximizing learning opportunities in software engineering. Curious about what it’s like to be a Software Engineer at one of the world’s biggest social platforms? Ready to hear how Nayef built his career at top-tier companies? Secure your spot today! 📌 RSVP now for TODAY at 12 PM PDT: https://lu.ma/ha2f0dio #Leadership #TechInnovation #Instagram #SocialMedia

🚀 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Gregg Katano, 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 Cosmos Collab! 🎉 ✨ 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐠’𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 1. 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Gregg has found success in the VR/AI space because he’s passionate about the work he’s doing, and has deep expertise in it. 2. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬. Thanks to his work moonlighting on a music video company’s set, Gregg was able to break into the film sector. 3. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬. Gregg champions the idea that there are no mistakes, only learning opportunities. ▶️ 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gJYf2r9B 🚀 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐮𝐩: Join us for How I Built This Career on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, featuring Nayef Ahmed, a Software Engineer at Instagram. Nayef will discuss his experience working with some of the biggest names in tech, including Microsoft, Lyft, and Meta. 📌 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐 𝐏𝐌 𝐏𝐃𝐓: https://lu.ma/ha2f0dio #Leadership #TechInnovation #MediaTrends #CosmosCollab

 🚀 Calling all creators and innovators in tech and media! 🚀 Join us for the next session of How I Built This Career on Friday, October 4, featuring Gregg Katano. Gregg’s career journey is a masterclass in transforming the tech and media landscape. From launching immersive virtual and augmented reality projects to leading business strategies for top-tier companies, Gregg has been at the forefront of merging technology and storytelling. Gregg is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cosmos Collab, a consultancy that represents tech thought leaders, helps to demystify the latest emerging tech, and connect storytellers, tech catalysts and emerging tech to create innovative solutions to help companies across all industries navigate the future. In addition to Cosmos Collab, Gregg is also an Executive Committee Member and Chair of Events for the Emerging Media Programming of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (‘TV Academy’), Conference Chair for Sports Video Group’s ‘NEXT’ program, Former Co-Vice Chair of the Producers Guild of America ‘New Media Council’, and Advisory Board Member of the Cal State University Entertainment Alliance (CSUEA). He’ll share his insights on the power of creative vision, strategic partnerships, and what it takes to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. If you’re curious about how to blend creative vision with strategic execution, or want to know what it takes to lead transformative projects in the ever-evolving world of tech and media, this is your chance! Reserve your seat if you're excited to gain insights from one of the top minds in the industry!  📌 RSVP now for Friday, October 4 at 12 PM PDT: https://lu.ma/n36ajpwb #Leadership #TechInnovation #MediaTrends #Education #CosmosCollab

In today’s fast-paced professional world, finding a mentor can be daunting. Despite the immense value of mentorship for career growth and development, many individuals face difficulties in identifying the right mentor, building connections, and seeking guidance. At Folio, mentorship is at the heart of our community. The right guidance can transform your career, and our network connects you with mentors who understand your journey. #MentorshipMatters #CareerGrowth #Community #CommunityInTech

Very excited for this session. Just like my career path that started in Automotive Logistics, this session will be quite nontraditional. #tech #banking #startups #LimitedPartner #Relations

🚀 Calling all aspiring leaders in tech and finance! 🚀 Join us for the next session of How I Built This Career on Friday, September 20, featuring Josh Grollman, Director of LP Relations at Silicon Valley Bank. Josh’s career journey is a masterclass in navigating the fast-paced world of technology banking. From building strong teams to driving growth in key markets, Josh has worked at the intersection of finance and tech, helping startups scale and succeed. He’ll share his insights on the power of relationship-building, strategic decision-making, and what it takes to thrive in startup and corporate environments. If you’re looking to carve your path in tech or finance, this is your chance to learn from someone at the forefront of innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the top professionals in the field! 📌 RSVP now for Friday, September 20 at 3 PM EDT: https://lu.ma/uqlgcwg5 #Leadership #TechBanking #StartupSuccess #SiliconValleyBank