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🌍 Join Us at the ClimateTech Immigrant Founders & Mixers Event! 🌱 #ClimateWeek is here! We’re bringing the spotlight to immigrant founders who are driving impactful solutions in #ClimateTech. This exclusive event is a chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs shaping the future of sustainable innovation! 📅 Date: 09/27, 7 pm - 9 pm 📍 Location: 5th & Mad (7 E 36th St, New York, NY) RSVP now! https://lu.ma/e3v6neqp #ClimateTech #ImmigrantFounders #ClimateWeek2024 #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanTech #Founders #Investors #ImpactInvesting #Energy

🎙 We're excited to co-host a special online event with Future/Builderz this Saturday, 08/24. Alec Nguyen will be joining us to share his inspiring journey! An Asian immigrant coming to the US for school, Alec overcame these hurdles and is now working on Afforai, an intuitive AI Research Assistant with Integrity. He scaled it to over 1M revenue in the first year of business and has now raised over 500K dollars in investments from Sputnik ATX VC, Plug and Play Ventures, and angel investors. This session is perfect for you if: - You're passionate about entrepreneurship but facing visa challenges. - You're eager to jump into the startup world right after school or are considering dropping out. - You're unsure how to secure your first round of funding. 📅 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gSqDEfyQ 🕑 Date & Time: August 24th, 2-3 PM PST (Zoom session) Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from Alec’s inspiring journey and get practical advice for your own entrepreneurial path!

What a blast I had being a guest on Andy Nobutaka Chiang 's podcast. Check it out below! We get to dive into going from founder to investor and uncover great stories in between! It is always my hope as an investor that the startup landscape is going to be better for the future generations of innovative founders. Thanks to Andy for your role in building that better ecosystem of tomorrow. Thanks to Liesel Vaidya for introducing us at the OneRise event I spoke at a few weeks ago #NYTECHWEEK

🌟 We had an incredible time hosting two events for immigrant founders during TECH WEEK by a16z. From an insightful panel discussion to a vibrant networking event, it was a week filled with inspiration, connection, and innovation! Here are some highlights: 🙌 Navigating Fundraising Market For Immigrant Founders Panel We are honored to have Alexis Zamira Maciel from Unshackled Ventures, Christine Lu Hong from Techstars and Sydney Wong, MBA from VenturX Capital join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities that immigrant entrepreneurs face in the fundraising market. A Huge thanks to our partner AWS Startups URF program for unwavering support to underrepresented founders!! 🥂 Immigrant Founder and Investor Speed Networking To keep the momentum going, we hosted an amazing immigrant founders networking event at Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area. It was a fantastic evening of making meaningful connections and sharing ideas. Special thanks to our partner Perkins Coie LLP for making this happen with us!! 💙 A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, partners, and attendees. Your participation and enthusiasm made these events unforgettable. If you want to stay connected with immigrant entrepreneurs and access a supportive community, welcome to join our NYC Immigrant Founders Group here: https://lnkd.in/e7ukuAf9 We are looking forward to meeting and supporting more immigrant founders in the future! #NYTechWeek #ImmigrantFounders #VentureCapital #Fundraising #Entrepreneurs #Startups #Founders Ria Rungta, MPH, Priyan Selvakumar, Brian Yang, Joon B, J Haro, Hana Pham, Eagle Tong

Our team enjoyed an incredible 2024 NY #TechWeek! 🌉 ➡ 🗽 - We started the week with an Unshackled Ventures x Laconia B2B brunch & networking event. We had an incredible group of early-stage investors and immigrant founders connecting on all things B2B! A special thank you to our partners, Mirit Lugassi & Geri Kirilova from the Laconia team, Nat Kluttz & the entire Silvercrest Asset Management team, as well as, Carina Oriel from Rise, created by Barclays for their support in making this event happen! - That same night, as part of our ongoing Supper Club series, Unshackled portfolio founders & Venture Partners - Isoken Igbinedion & Miri Buckland co-hosted an intimate dinner with female immigrant entrepreneurs from the NY ecosystem. A big thank you to Claire Palmer & the Vensure Employer Solutions team for making this gathering possible. - On Thursday, June 6th Unshackled Investor, Alexis Zamira Maciel joined OneRise & Amazon Web Services (AWS) for a panel on Navigating the Fundraising Market for Immigrant Founders. Thank you Eagle Tong for facilitating a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities that immigrant entrepreneurs face in the startup ecosystem! - And to round out the week, Unshackled team member, Emily H. joined RSM & The Artemis Fund for a rapid-fire discussion covering essential milestones and expectations for fundraising in today’s seed market. 💡 If you are an immigrant founder looking for community & a place to stay connected with the Unshackled team + stay updated on the latest Unshackled news/events, join our Immigreat community! Immigrant founders connect with one another and build incredible relationships. The community is a place to learn, share, and accelerate each other’s success. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/43mFm2k

It’s going to be a packed NYC TECH WEEK by a16z ⚡ Sharing some Unshackled Ventures events below - Hope to see you there! ☞ I’m excited to team up with Geri Kirilova and Mirit Lugassi for an Unshackled Ventures x Laconia B2B brunch & networking event on Tuesday, June 4th! 🗽☕ NYC Immigrant Founders - We're saving a seat for you: https://lnkd.in/gYVVY7rJ ☞ That same night, as part of our ongoing Supper Club series, Unshackled portfolio founders & Venture Partners - Isoken Igbinedion & Miri Buckland will co-host an intimate dinner with female immigrant entrepreneurs from the NY ecosystem. ☞ On Thursday, June 6th I will be joining OneRise & Amazon Web Services (AWS) for a panel on Navigating the Fundraising Market for Immigrant Founders. It’s not a surprise that immigrant entrepreneurs experience unique opportunities & challenges when it comes to accessing capital - we’ll be sharing insights on how to navigate it all. https://lu.ma/ju1chwij ☞ And to round out the week, the awesome Emily H. will be joining RSM & The Artemis Fund for a rapid-fire discussion covering essential milestones and expectations for fundraising in today’s seed market. https://lnkd.in/gxG7xcBw

I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking on an investor panel at #NewYorkTechWeek, hosted by OneRise and AWS Startups! This event is dedicated to highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities faced by immigrant founders in accessing capital for their startups. It's an honor to share the stage with Alexis Zamira Maciel (Unshackled Ventures), Christine Lu Hong (Techstars), and our host Eagle Tong (OneRise). Immigrant founders bring diverse perspectives, rich experiences, and innovative ideas to the entrepreneurial landscape. However, they often encounter specific hurdles when seeking funding, such as cultural barriers and legal complexities. Our panel will address these challenges head-on and provide actionable insights for immigrant founders looking to navigate the fundraising landscape successfully. Special thanks to Eagle Tong from OneRise and Nitin Pachisia (Unshackled Ventures) for your unwavering support. Our community thrives because of your incredible contributions. This event is part of Techweek a series of events hosted by #VCs and #startups to unite the #techecosystem. Sign up with the link in the comments below! Looking forward to seeing you there! #NYTechWeek #SeeYouAtTechWeek #TechWeek #venturecapital #investors #founders #entrepreneurs #entrepreneur #founder #VC

Join us on June 6th! https://lu.ma/ju1chwij

🌟 A big thank you to everyone who joined our panel event last week! Your presence and participation truly enriched the experience for all involved. Special thanks to our esteemed panelists Ashika Kalra, Archika Dogra, Emily H., Kay Makishi, Ivan Tchatchouwo, Tony L., Ghalia Aamer, J Haro, whose expertise and passion ignited thought-provoking conversations and provided valuable takeaways for everyone in attendance. And a huge shoutout to our amazing partner Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area for generously providing us with such a fantastic space and supporting our event! It was incredibly inspiring to witness such a diverse gathering of immigrant founders, investors, and operators come together to share their challenges, successes, and unique journeys. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and engagement. Let's keep the momentum going! Stay tuned for future events on supporting immigrant founders and fostering collaboration within our community!

Join us this Thursday in New York for a panel discussion on immigrant founders and investors with OneRise - WEF Global Shapers Initiative! Gain valuable insights into their journeys, challenges, and successes in today's investment landscape. Plus, don't miss the chance to hear from our team member Emily H. on the panel. See you there and come say hello! 🌟🗽 Register here: https://lu.ma/363ymigm